New ‘slippery’ self-lubricating condom could increase contraception use
A “slippery” self-lubricating condom could increase use of the contraceptive. The new condom, designed by researchers in Boston University, becomes “slippery” and “slick” when it comes into contact with natural body fluids. Prophylactic sheaths drawn from a specially treated membrane make the condom hydrophilic, meaning that it attracts water and retains lubrication. Findings around the product, […]
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