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A Malaysian company is launching what they say is the world's first unisex condom made of the same material as transparent wound dressing.
It is reversible and can be worn regardless of a person's sex.
The creator of the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom is Malaysian gynaecologist John Tang Ing Chinh.
"It's basically a regular condom with an adhesive covering... that attaches to the vagina or penis, as well as covering the adjacent area for extra protection," Tang told Reuters.
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Tang says the condoms can be put on early without slipping off, making it a safer contraceptive. He came up with the idea for the condom after being troubled by the high rate of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
He also wanted to provide alternative contraception due to the side effects and high cost of hormonal birth control for women.
The condoms are said to be available for sale this December.
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