German Group Working on Spray-On Condoms!
Spray-on condom - where size really doesn't matter
ETHAN MCNERN
A GERMAN group is planning to launch a spray-on condom, that is tailor-made for men of all sizes.
Jan Vinzenz Krause, from the Institute for Condom Consultancy, which offers advice on use of the contraceptive, said the product aimed to help people enjoy better and safer sex lives.
"We're trying to develop the perfect condom for men that's suited to every size of penis," he said. "We're very serious."
His team is developing a type of spray can into which the man inserts his penis. Then, at the push of a button, it is coated in a rubber condom.
"It works by spraying on latex from nozzles on all sides," he said. "We call it the '360 degree procedure' - once round and from top to bottom. It's a bit like a car wash."
He said the plan was to make the condom ready for use in about five seconds and claimed it would function more effectively as a contraceptive because it would fit better and not slip.
However, before the new condom can be sold in shops, the firm must ensure that the latex is evenly spread when sprayed, as well as optimise the vulcanisation process.
Mr Krause hopes the hi-tech condom, which will be available in different strengths and colours, will on the market by 2008.
He said each can would probably cost about 20 (£13.50) as a one-off purchase. The latex cartridges - sufficient for up to 20 applications - would cost roughly 10, he said.
Mr Krause said he had hit upon the idea when considering the difficulties some people faced using condoms, and drew inspiration from spray-on plasters now used in medicine. For more details, go to www.spraykondom.de
Spray-on condom - where size really doesn't matter
ETHAN MCNERN
A GERMAN group is planning to launch a spray-on condom, that is tailor-made for men of all sizes.
Jan Vinzenz Krause, from the Institute for Condom Consultancy, which offers advice on use of the contraceptive, said the product aimed to help people enjoy better and safer sex lives.
"We're trying to develop the perfect condom for men that's suited to every size of penis," he said. "We're very serious."
His team is developing a type of spray can into which the man inserts his penis. Then, at the push of a button, it is coated in a rubber condom.
"It works by spraying on latex from nozzles on all sides," he said. "We call it the '360 degree procedure' - once round and from top to bottom. It's a bit like a car wash."
He said the plan was to make the condom ready for use in about five seconds and claimed it would function more effectively as a contraceptive because it would fit better and not slip.
However, before the new condom can be sold in shops, the firm must ensure that the latex is evenly spread when sprayed, as well as optimise the vulcanisation process.
Mr Krause hopes the hi-tech condom, which will be available in different strengths and colours, will on the market by 2008.
He said each can would probably cost about 20 (£13.50) as a one-off purchase. The latex cartridges - sufficient for up to 20 applications - would cost roughly 10, he said.
Mr Krause said he had hit upon the idea when considering the difficulties some people faced using condoms, and drew inspiration from spray-on plasters now used in medicine. For more details, go to www.spraykondom.de
