Presently there are over 70 manufacturers across the world to supply male condoms to the tune of over 10 billion units/annum. However, there is a handful of companies including Cupid Ltd to Manufacture Female Condoms. Cupid ltd made the availability of female Condom at Affordable price
Unlike male condoms, female condoms empower women to opt for safe sex. Female condoms serve the dual purpose of preventing unwanted pregnancies & prevent the spread of STDs including HIV.
As the result of continual efforts by various international agencies including UNAID, WHO, USAID, World Bank, and International Donors like DKT, PSI, have increased the awareness and condom usage levels to new heights in recent years.
This is the fact that over 30 million people are living with AIDS. And condoms are accepted as the only proven technology that helps to prevent sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS. Fortunately, condoms are used as a reversible contraceptive device with no side effects and require no medical advice. Condoms are available without medical prescription over the counters.
Cupid Limited, based in India, with a production capacity of over 400 million male condoms per year, has developed a unique design, safe and easy-to-use, pleasurable latex Female condom that is also economical. The material used for this female condom is Natural Rubber Latex a proven barrier through the use of billions of male condoms over the years. Cupid Female Condoms have the following characteristics:
- Attractive/ Feminine in appearance
- Designed to line vagina during sexual intercourse Available in PINK, Natural and other colors Very easy to use
- Most economical and affordable.
NEED FOR FEMALE CONDOM:
There has been a considerable amount of vacuum between the need and the supply. This is because the Female Condom maintains lower failure rates than the cervical cap and diaphragm. Female condoms also provide significant protection from STIs. In Vitro, studies confirm that female condoms are an effective barrier against many common STIs, including HIV. Calculations based on the correct and consistent use estimate a 97% reduction in the risk of HIV infection for each act of intercourse. Hence, there is no doubt that the need for female condoms is likely to be on an increasing trend due to increased sexual activities among young adults.
AVAILABILITY OF FEMALE CONDOM:
There is only limited availability of female condoms due to:
- A restricted number of manufacturers
- Higher price when compared with Male condoms.
Cupid Ltd is one of the most active organizations engaged in R&D of Female Condoms
