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Other things that can also help are: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Ensuring the outer ring covers the vulva or outer skin. If the outer ring is pushed into the vagina or anus, pull it back out.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Make sure the outer ring is not pushed to the side during intercourse. If it is, remove the penis or sex toy and start over.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Use only one condom at a time and use a new condom with each sexual interaction.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Use extra lubrication, especially during anal sex.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"How to use an internal (female) condom\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4la104IbF191VtIaAt3IL0\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"1. 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Removing the inner ring may make insertion a little easier; however it can increase the risk of the condom breaking because of additional manipulation of the condom.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"TTmUGyPRPZzLMuRk6FMwT\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"2. Find a relaxed position\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", which can be standing, squatting, or laying down. Insert the squeezed ring as high as possible into your vagina or anus using your finger. It's similar to inserting a menstrual cup or tampon. 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