Really Needy HUD
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Female contraceptives
BIRTH CONTROL METHODS - For Really Needy HUD Conception add-on
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Male contraception methods include:
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Condom
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Coitus interruptus (the withdrawal method)
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Female contraception methods include:
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Diaphragm
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Cervical cap
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Pill
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As the male contraception methods depend on the male, the female methods provide some more options for the female to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
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Originally the plan was to develop a female condom (femidom), but the mesh seems difficult to make, so this was replaced with the diaphragm and cervical cap. The Really Needy HUD v3.0 refers to both of them generically as "femidoms" when inserted.
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The rest of this page covers
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General information on the usage of contraceptive diaphragms and cervical caps.
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Product description on Really Comfortable Diaphragm and Really Comfortable Cervical Cap. Click here to jump ahead.
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DISCLAIMER: The information on this page is for roleplay in Second Life only, and is not intended to be medical advice and should not be relied on for any RL situation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON USAGE OF DIAPHRAGMS AND CERVICAL CAPS
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Diaphragms and cervical caps are vaginal barrier methods of birth control. Each type is manually inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix, to prevent sperm from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes.
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Diaphragms and cervical caps serve the same function. They differ slightly in size and in fit. The amount of time you can leave them inserted also differs.
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Diaphragms and cervical caps have similar success rates for preventing pregnancy (79% for purpose of roleplay using Conception add-on).
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WHAT IS A CERVICAL CAP?
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Cervical caps are a barrier method of contraception. They are made from silicone rubber that is hormone-free. Their shape is sometimes referred to as a thimble or sailor’s hat. They are inserted into the vagina in the same way as tampons.
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Cervical caps comes in three sizes. Your avatar will need to be fitted for a VAYA cervical cap by a physician. It is only available by prescription.
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Once inserted, a cervical cap should fit snugly over your avatar's cervix. This prevents sperm from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes. To be effective, cervical caps must be used with spermicide. (This is not simulated by the product).
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Cervical caps can be inserted 15 minutes up to 2 hours prior to having vaginal sex. For the cap to be effective, leave it inside your body for at least 6 hours after sex. This helps ensure that the captured sperm outside the cap have time to die and cannot enter the uterus.
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Cervical caps can remain in place for up to 2 SL days (8 RL hours). It has a removal strap you grip with your finger when you are ready to remove it. (To remove it, just detach it from your avatar). Leaving it in too long may result in vaginal irritation, discharge or infection.
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Cervical caps are reusable and typically last for about a year. Your avatar should get refitted for a new cervical cap by a physician annually.
WHAT IS A DIAPHRAGM?
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Like cervical caps, diaphragms are a reusable form of barrier birth control. They are dome-shaped and foldable. You insert a diaphragm into your vagina the same way you do a tampon.
The VAYA diaphragm comes in three sizes. It is best for your avatar to be fitted for a diaphragm by a physician. It is available for purchase with or without a prescription.
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Diaphragms fit over the cervix and surrounding area. Once inserted, they are meant to remain lodged behind the pubic bone. Like cervical caps, they stop seminal fluid from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes. Use a spermicide along with your diaphragm (not simulated by the product).
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Diaphragms can be inserted 15 minutes up to 2 hours prior to having vaginal sex. Your avatar can wear a diaphragm for up to 1 SL day (4 RL hours). Leaving it in for a longer period of time may lead to a bacterial infection or toxic shock syndrome.
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Diaphragms typically last around 2 years.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Really Comfortable Diaphragm is available for sale at the Pharmacy without any prescription.
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Works with Really Needy HUD v3.0 Lifestyle Edition Adult
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79% chance in preventing insemination
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Re-usable (copy permissions)
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Sold in 3 different sizes for roleplay purpose. Size has no functional difference
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Wear for up to one SL day
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HEC panties will automatically be 'taken off' while inserting diaphragm (see below)
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The Really Comfortable Cervical Cap is available for sale at the Pharmacy with a prescription*.
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Works with Really Needy HUD v3.0 Lifestyle Edition Adult
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79% chance in preventing insemination
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Re-usable (copy permissions)
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Sold in 3 different sizes for roleplay purpose. Size has no functional difference
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Wear for up to two SL days
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HEC panties will automatically be 'taken off' while inserting cervical cap (see below)
* Prescription can be given by a Physician (just roleplay)
SPECIAL FEATURE
When the diaphragm or cervical cap is being inserted, the following panties from HEC will be 'taken off' (made invisible) automatically. After 10 seconds, the diaphragm / cervical cap would be attached, and the panties will be 'put on' (made visible) automatically.
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Lorie Animal-Print Thong
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Kristie Lace Thong
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Becky Lace C-String
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Kate Multi-Sheer C-String
These panties are available for sale at the Partners Corner @The Needy Zone
