11 Great (and Not-So-Great) Condom Innovations
Updated May 08, 2015.
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In an effort to overcome many of the barriers to condom usage—including lack of sensation, breakage and awkwardness—scientists and inventors have begun to rethink the traditional condom, using cutting-edge technologies and good, old-fashioned design innovation.
With results ranging from the sublime to the downright silly, each of the 11 designs offers a unique take on what the "next-generation" condom should be and, at the very least, serves as a reminder as to the importance of condoms in the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com's Medical Review Board.
In an effort to overcome many of the barriers to condom usage—including lack of sensation, breakage and awkwardness—scientists and inventors have begun to rethink the traditional condom, using cutting-edge technologies and good, old-fashioned design innovation.
With results ranging from the sublime to the downright silly, each of the 11 designs offers a unique take on what the "next-generation" condom should be and, at the very least, serves as a reminder as to the importance of condoms in the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.