Quick Facts

Source10 million - Globally, female condom distribution increased by 10 million between 2008 and 2009.

Source72:1 - In 2009, 72 male condoms were purchased for every 1 female condom.

Source2.8 billion - In 2009, approximately 2.8 billion female and male condoms were supplied to developing countries by donors.

Source90 - Today the female condom is available in over 90 countries

Source72% - Young women constitute 72% of those aged 15-to-24 infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.

Source33.3 million - Worldwide there are approximately 33.3 million people living with HIV.

Source#1 - Globally, HIV is the leading cause of death and disease in women of reproductive age.

Source15.9 million - Of the 33.3 million adults living with HIV in 2009, 15.9 million were women.

Source60% - Women account for approximately 60% of the HIV/AIDS population in sub-Saharan Africa.

SourceDual protection - Like its male counterpart, female condoms effectively provide dual protection against unintended pregnancy and STIs.

Source2 - The FC1 and FC2 are currently the only 2 FDA approved female condoms.

Source3.2% - In 2009, female condoms made up only 3.2% of total U.S. government condom shipments overseas.

Source36 - The U.S. government has shipped female condoms to 36 countries since 2000.

SourceWoman-Initiated - Female condoms are the only available HIV prevention product designed for women to initiate.

Source18.2 million - In 2008, donor countries supplied 18.2 million female condoms globally, compared to nearly 2.4 billion male condoms.

Source97% - Studies have shown that the female condom can reduce per-act probability of HIV transmission by 97%.