Strictly for the Men :New 'Scrotal Shield' Which Covers Entire Genital Area Is Developed For Safer Sex
A 'scrotal
condom' has been developed to cover the entire crotch area during sex, to lower
the risk of catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Scroguard
is worn with a condom and reduces skin on skin contact, lowering the risk of
catching infections like herpes or genital warts which are transmitted through
contact with skin.
It
has been designed people who want extra 'peace of mind', men with a high sex
drive who enjoy sexual variety and couples and individuals who 'love to swing',
developers said.
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Scroguard
is worn with a condom and reduces skin on skin contact, lowering the risk of
catching infections like herpes or genital warts which are transmitted through
contact with skin
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Made
from rubber latex – the same material as normal condoms - Scroguard covers the
whole area, shielding the skin and blocking genital secretions
STI's
are transmitted through unprotected sex, genital secretions, skin-on-skin
contact or contact with open sores.
Normal
male condoms are designed to stop a man's semen from coming into contact with
his partner, and can protect against STIs when worn properly.
They
protect the skin around the penis, but leave the scrotum and pubic region
uncovered.
Made
from rubber latex – the same material as normal condoms - Scroguard covers the
whole area, shielding the skin and blocking genital secretions.
Writing
on their website, Scroguard's developers said: 'Both genital herpes and HPV can
spread to your scrotum and pubic region through direct skin-to-skin contact and
genital secretions during sex, even from someone who has completely normal looking
skin with no visible warts or sores.'
'And,
in the U.S., more than 50 per cent of sexually active men and women will
get at least one of these STDs at some point in their lives.'
Scroguard
was developed by two entrepreneurs based in Atlanta in the U.S., who made their
first prototype in March this year.
However
the developers warn a farting noise might occur during sex if air gets inside
the pants
They
said on their website: 'Football players wear protective pads so they can play harder.
'Skiers
wear helmets so they can go faster.
'Soldiers
wear armour so they can excel in
battle.
'Men
wear Scroguard so they can enjoy sex to the fullest, while reducing
skin-to-skin contact.'
However,
a disclaimer on their website warns that the product is not officially approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug administration, and isn't officially designed to
protect against STI's.
The
legal disclaimer said: 'Scroguard is not a medical
device and has not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration for the mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.'
They
added that customers should contact a doctor and follow official regulations to
reduce the risk of catching an STI.
For
those interested, Scroguard costs $19.99 with a $5.80 handling fee, and is
machine washable.
It's
one-size fits all and developers warn a farting noise might occur during sex if
air gets inside the pants.
It
may arrive a little bit sticky as it's made of latex, but it's still 'perfectly
normal and still OK to use', they added.
Daisy
Ellis, acting policy director at Terrence Higgins Trust, said: 'This is
certainly a novel take on safer sex, but it’s not one you can expect to see on
the shelves of your local chemist any time soon.
'The
Scroguard isn’t FDA-approved, it isn’t marketed as a medical device, and
there’s no evidence that it offers any more protection against STIs than the
condom you would have to use alongside it anyway.
'The
only way you could describe this as a step forward is if you’ve previously kept
your cagoule on during sex.'
Via - Dailymail.
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