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posted by Fnord666 on Saturday October 20 2018, @03:29AM   Printer-friendly

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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


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday October 20 2018, @11:53PM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Saturday October 20 2018, @11:53PM (#751510)

    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)

    by Azuma Hazuki (5086) on Saturday October 20 2018, @11:58PM (#751517) Journal

    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

      by Anonymous Coward on Sunday October 21 2018, @10:20AM (#751601)

      We're talking about males here. Probably the only thing they know is how to stick it in and go hell for leather.