Not Just an Endgame Ship: The Misunderstood Story of the Female Condom

But let’s be honest  this is a big problem both in fandoms and in how we talk about sexual health. People often dismiss something because it’s not “mainstream,” without realising how much power and possibility it holds.

The Femidom isn’t just for heterosexual couples,  it’s for everyone. It’s designed to be worn internally, meaning anyone with a vagina or anus can use it, and it can be a great safer sex option for same-gender partners too. For instance:

• Two women (or anyone engaging in oral-vaginal sex): You can turn the internal condom into a dental dam by cutting off the closed end and opening it flat. It becomes a barrier that helps prevent STI transmission during oral sex.
• Two men (or partners engaging in anal sex): The internal condom can be used anally as well with care, lubrication, and proper insertion  offering protection similar to an external condom.

In other words, it’s not just a “female” product  it’s an inclusive protection tool for all genders and orientations. It gives agency, flexibility, and choice to anyone who wants to take control of their sexual health.

And not taking anything away from the male condom it’s also incredibly versatile. You can make it inclusive, too, by turning it into a dental dam: simply cut off the tip and the ring at the base, then open it up into a rectangle. Nakha’ya an instant barrier for safe oral-vaginal or oral-anal sex.

And yet, like that beloved ship in a series that doesn’t get its happy ending, the Femidom is constantly underestimated. People assume it’s “irrelevant” because it’s not as commonly used as the male condom  but that’s far from the truth. Those who’ve given it a chance know it’s reliable, comfortable, and empowering.

In fandoms, we know that every relationship  even the ones that don’t last adds richness to the story. The same goes for sexual health options. The internal condom may not be everyone’s endgame, but it’s a vital part of a bigger narrative about choice, protection, and empowerment.

So maybe it’s time we stop treating the Female/ Internal Condom like a side character  and start recognising it as the unsung hero of safer sex. Because every story, and everybody, deserves options.  How to use a female/internal condom correctly, the Bwise platform has all the deets