A gynaecologist in Malaysia claims to have created the world's first "unisex condom" that can be used by both men and women. The condom is made using polyurethane- a waterproof material that is commonly used for dressing wounds.
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According to gynaecologist John Tang Ing Chinh, the condom will empower people to take better control of their sexual health regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.
Called Wondaleaf Unisex Condom, the product is just like a regular condom, with an adhesive covering on one of its sides. The side can be easily reversed, thus making it a product that can be used by both men and women. The adhesive covering can attach itself to a penis or vagina and even to the adjacent areas, to provide extra protection.
Speaking about the material used to make Wondaleaf, Tang said that polyurethane is both thin and flexible, and strong and waterproof. Talking further about its properties as a material used for dressing wounds and injuries, he said, "Once you put it on, you often don't realise that it's there."
According to Reuters, the product has undergone multiple rounds of testing and clinical research. Tang said that based on the number of clinical trials that were conducted, he was quite optimistic that given time, Wondaleaf will be a "meaningful addition to the many contraceptive methods used in the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases."
Each box of Wondaleaf will contain two condoms, however, the product is slightly pricey, as compared to a regular packet of condoms. A box of Wondaleaf will set Malaysians back by 14.99 ringgit, which is approximately 4.90 dollars, whereas a box of 12 regular condoms costs 20-40 ringgit.
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