FEMALE CONDOM (FC2)Safer is Sexy

Presented By:

Emily Karechio: Founder & President Muthaa Community Development Foundation

Presentation Outline

• Female Condom Status• What is FC2• Who can use FC2• FC2 Communication & Promotion• Advocacy • Platforms

Female Condom Status

• Currently in Kenya we have 300,000 and NASCOP is expecting a consignment of 1.4 million later in the year.

Female Condom StatusCurrently ,300,000 Expecting, 1.4 million later in the year.

Female Condom (FC2)

• FC2 is a dual protection method;– Provides protection against both pregnancy– STIs Including HIV

• FC2 is designed to fit inside the vagina and allows the penis to the penis to move freely

• FC2 adjust quickly to body temp. so it feels warm and natural• FC2 is lubricated• FC2 is non-allergic and good for those who are allergic to latex• Penis doesn’t need to be erect to use FC2• The two rings add pleasure during sex

Who can use FC2

• People who want to protect themselves and partners from STIs /HIV / pregnancy

• People who are HIV+ or have HIV+ partner• Partner refusing to use male condom• Allergy to latex• Women who are menstruating• Menopausal women• Women who have had a hysterectomy• Post delivery

FC2 Communication & Promotion

Kenya’s Target Population for use of FC2

MARPS (Most at Risk Population) Family Planning HIV + persons

MCDF IEC Materials • A Swahili animation• Female Condom Postcards• FC2 booklet[Answers question on FC2]• FC2 Posters• Ask me about FC2 Badges

ApproachesPromotions: One Voice.

Roadshows

Female Condom Fashion show

Advocacy

Platforms

• Locally– Peer Educators– Health Service Providers

• Nationally– National Condom Technical Working Group

• Internationally– International Female Condom Platform,

Netherlands– Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, online

Collaboration

• MCDF is looking forward to partnering and collaborating with other stakeholders in ensuring FC2 is ;• Available,• Accessible.