A Malaysian gynecologist has created the world’s first unisex condom that can be used by women or men and is made from a medical material commonly used as a dressing for injuries and wounds.
Its inventor hopes the Unisex Wondaleaf Condom will empower people to take better control of their sexual health, regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.
"It's basically an ordinary condom with an adhesive cover," said John Tang Ing Chinh, a gynecologist at medical supplies firm Twin Catalyst. "It is a condom with an adhesive cover that sticks to the vagina or penis, as well as covering the area for extra protection."
The adhesive is applied to only one side of the condom, he added, which means it can be reattached and used by either gender.
Each box of Wondaleaf contains two condoms and will cost about $ 3-4.
Tang makes condoms using polyurethane, a material used in transparent wound dressings that is thin and flexible, but strong and waterproof.
Tang said Wondaleaf had gone through several rounds of research and clinical testing and will be available for sale on the firm’s website this December.
