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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsReinventing The Condom With Easy-On Tabs And Beef Tendon
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/20/246453994/reinventing-the-condom-with-easy-on-tabs-and-beef-tendonBut a condom made from the cow part is one of 11 ideas to win $100,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in its reinvent-the-condom competition.
Another winning proposal uses a material that shrinks when it warms up on the body so it provides a perfect fit. Yet another team combined opening the condom package with application in a single quick motion so there's no more fumbling in the dark.
Back in March, the Gates Foundation challenged scientists to design a condom that men or women would actually want to use. The goal was to develop "new condoms that significantly preserve or enhance pleasure," according to the foundation's website.
more at the link: including The Pronto Condom Applicator (sounds promising)
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Reinventing The Condom With Easy-On Tabs And Beef Tendon (Original Post)
MissMillie
Nov 2013
OP
Yes! I couldn't remember the name! They should have just called it, "This End Up." n/t
Ian David
Nov 2013
#15
Kind of gives new meaning, or maybe added emphasis to the old meaning, to the phrase
chemenger
Nov 2013
#8
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)1. Lambskins are back.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)2. Do the beef tendon condoms come in regular or just extra horny?
TroglodyteScholar
(5,477 posts)10. I'm thinking teriyaki
DetlefK
(16,423 posts)3. Opening the condom-package and putting it on in one motion? Like this?
from www.smbc-comics.com
BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)4. What if your partner is a vegetarian?
Ian David
(69,059 posts)7. Then don't use it for oral sex. n/t
BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)9. Some vegetarians are repulsed by the thought of leather shoes or belts.
snooper2
(30,151 posts)5. I would rather have a pork version please!
Ian David
(69,059 posts)6. I used to use condoms that came with an "applicator cup" when I was young.
They cost twice as much, but it was worth it to me at the time.
Especially since putting a regular condom on inside-out meant irritating my urethra with spermicide.
Is that TMI?
petronius
(26,606 posts)11. I remember those - my main objection to them was the name
As I recall, it was "Mentor", which seemed a little condescending and belittling. But the product itself certainly helped during the early, awkward, inexperienced and fumbling days...
Ian David
(69,059 posts)15. Yes! I couldn't remember the name! They should have just called it, "This End Up." n/t
chemenger
(1,593 posts)8. Kind of gives new meaning, or maybe added emphasis to the old meaning, to the phrase
"Where's the beef?"
Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)12. bacon-wrapped is always popular
Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)13. New money in kosher and halal condoms
made in accordance with those religions' sacred texts.
Monk06
(7,675 posts)14. Beef Jerky?