This one's not really common here in the Philippines. I just thought of adding it anyways.
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Female Condoms

Female condoms were first available in Europe and was used in other countries after 1992. It functions almost the same way as a male condom, though it was not really accepted in many countries for several reasons. One was it really was not as effective as the male condom and it was also proven that using the Pill was even more effective. Another reason was that it required a lot of lubricant to use and caused unnecessary noises during intercourse. It was also highly expensive and was not really available in a lot of countries. 

 
Now here's a contraceptive quite common for females, contraceptive pills.
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Oral Contraceptive Pills

Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs) or sometimes called "the Pill," is an oral contraceptive that is taken usually after unprotected sex to prevent conception. It's one of the most recommended contraceptive by doctors because some brands could even help in preventing in acquiring cervical cancer. Although some reports may claim that OCPs can cause birth defects and irregular menstruation. The most common OCP in the Philippines is the Trust OCP. 

Reference: ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/default.asp

 
After posting a lot about the different issues in my mind for the last weeks, now I will start posting on the different Contraceptives and Artificial Family Planning Methods available in the Philippines. Let's start with the condoms.
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Condoms

There are actually two types of condoms: condoms specifically made for men or women. Condoms are basically made out of synthetic or natural materials that prevent the exchange of fluids released by either organs, mainly targeting the access of semen during sexual intercourse. Condoms are also one of the most effective means in acquiring Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). As far as male birth control goes, male condoms are it (although a male birth control pill is in the works). However, they have been around a long time and are probably one of the oldest forms of birth control still in existence today. In fact, illustrations of condoms dating back 3000 years have been found in Egypt. Over the years, condoms have been made out of everything from linen to animal intestines and even tortoise shells (ouch!). In the 1840s, though, vulcanized rubber condoms began to be produced and it wasn't long before condoms took on the moniker "rubbers".


Reference and Source: epigee.org