Is my partner supposed to feel the inner ring of the internal condom?

My partner says they can feel the inside ring.

Oct 29, 2018 Updated: Aug 28, 2025

If your partner can feel the inner ring, you may not have it pushed far enough into your vagina. So try pushing it in a little farther.

Still not working?

Still not working? Consider switching to condoms. They’ll protect you from STIs and don’t have the inner ring. If STI protection isn’t a concern for you right now, you might want to try a method that your partner won’t be able to feel. The shot and the implant are both really effective and your partner won’t you’re your birth control during sex.

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Internal condom (FC2)
Very effective if you use them correctly, but not super effective the way most people use them. Hormone free, protect against STIs, and great for those with latex allergies.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private.
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Birth control shot
Very effective if you use it correctly. Lasts for months, is private, and is a good hormonal option for those who can't take estrogen.
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Condom
Very effective if you use them correctly, but not super effective the way most people use them. Hormone free, protect against STIs, and don't require a prescription, but they do require work.