'First-ever' gay-targeted condom soon to be for sale in India
Sat. July 31, 2010 11:45 PM by GoPride.com News Staff
New Dehli, India -
A company in India is about to sell condoms that were designed specifically for gay men.
The condoms will be extra-lubricated.
They were designed based on the results of a survey conducted by National AIDS Control Organization along with the condom company Family Planning Promotion Trust, reported the
Hindustan Times.
The study found that many gay men don't use condoms because they're not comfortable.
"This product will be welcomed by homosexual men as well as couples who engage in anal sex," said sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari. "Sometimes during lovemaking, the lubricating gets messy and anal sex can get painful. A condom with extra lubrication will bring securities to such couples."
The new condom will be called "Spice Up."
The manufacturer is not sure if it will be sold alongside other condoms at most stores, or if it will be sold in targeted locations only.
The condoms will be extra-lubricated.
They were designed based on the results of a survey conducted by National AIDS Control Organization along with the condom company Family Planning Promotion Trust, reported the
Hindustan Times.
The study found that many gay men don't use condoms because they're not comfortable.
"This product will be welcomed by homosexual men as well as couples who engage in anal sex," said sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari. "Sometimes during lovemaking, the lubricating gets messy and anal sex can get painful. A condom with extra lubrication will bring securities to such couples."
The new condom will be called "Spice Up."
The manufacturer is not sure if it will be sold alongside other condoms at most stores, or if it will be sold in targeted locations only.