Condoms are seen as a necessary evil when it comes to safe sex. Rubbers are cheap, useful in preventing the spread of HIV and other STDs and, most importantly, 99.9 percent effective. The one caveat is that they feel like a pair of tight leather pants. A biochemist from Arizona State University has decided to make condoms more fun, and sexier to wear.
Shengxi Chen has designed “the condom of the future” using a material that mimics human skin, making condoms feel more comfortable for both partners. Unlike traditional rubbers, Chen’s condom is made from a hydrophilic material, a smoother, water-loving material that has 1.7 times more tensile strength than normal condoms. This will allow men to better feel the sensations and not worry about breakage.
