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It is thanks to a special, durable coating that should last throughout intercourse, says the team, backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
They hope it will make condoms more appealing to use and thereby prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as well as unwanted pregnancies.
Without enough lubrication, sex can be painful and condoms may split or slip.
When used correctly, condoms are a highly effective contraceptive, but not everyone likes them.
They are often already lubricated to make them easier to use, but sometimes this might not be enough for comfort.
People can add lubricant, but this can be messy and may need several applications, interrupting sex.
Researchers say the self-lubricating condom, which becomes really slippery once it comes into contact with body fluid, should get round this.
It could withstand intercourse involving at least 1,000 thrusts without losing its slipperiness, the Royal Society Open Science journal reports.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45861476
(Score: 2) by pipedwho on Saturday October 20 2018, @10:09PM (3 children)
Unless you only ever have sex with your long term partner where it probably doesn't matter, then don't be a douche bag, and go and buy yourself condoms that actually fit you. Not sure if you're going for the 'my member is to big for regular condoms' 'brag', but if you are in the top 5% of the population in girth, then a regular condom may feel way too constrictive.
Yes, a condom will desensitise slightly, but when it comes to sex, technique and other factors far outweigh that differential.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday October 20 2018, @11:53PM (2 children)
Larger condoms hurt less, this is true.
However, the experience was still blah to the point that I realised I would save money, time and drama by simply abstaining, and not miss out that much.
Seriously, sex isn't all that fantastic, and it took painful experiences to sweep away the mythology. In the long run, I'm better off.
(Score: 2) by Azuma Hazuki on Saturday October 20 2018, @11:58PM (1 child)
You have fingers, lips, and a tongue, at least by default. Use them.
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday October 21 2018, @10:20AM
We're talking about males here. Probably the only thing they know is how to stick it in and go hell for leather.