How to put a condom on in three seconds (with a handy instructional video) #HIV #AIDS
You have to admit, the idea is genius. If guys can get a condom on with less fussing around, will they use them more often??
Men refusing to wear condoms is a major factor in the global spread of HIV. “My husband never wants to use a condom, so every time I sleep with him, I get sick,” one HIV-positive Malawi woman told documentarian Martha Dodge. Both men and women have filed a host of complaints over traditional rubbers, including their smell, fit, and feel. Some do experience anxiety when they begin unrolling a condom, and some sex partners express frustration when the process drags on and on. Reducing that process to a second could go a long way in convincing some couples to stay safe.
Here’s how it works: Pronto’s packaging doubles as an applicator. Users just need to hold the package level over the penis, crack it in half, slip it on, and discard the applicator in one quick motion. But perfecting the Pronto technique takes some practice. Incorrect application could be “uncomfortable and embarrassing” and—like with all condoms—could potentially compromise the condom’s efficacy, so users can watch a video and play a hands-on game to learn how to apply the condom correctly every time. All that study can pay off, as developers claim experienced users can apply the condom in just one second. Now, they just need men to give it a whirl: Pronto officially launched in South Africa in February, and the company is looking for distributors to make the condom available worldwide.
Don’t worry, the video is totally safe for work. Promise (though you may giggle a bit, especially when the voice-over guy says “throbbing manhood”)
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