Americans invented condoms for anal sex
“Does he need a special condom? He doesn”t usually ride anymore?” — You ask. “No, they don’t roll,” replies the FDA (Director of the US Department of Health). “We study what new innovations are and study what they represent.
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Anal sex and risks
We know that condoms are designed to protect against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) as well as unwanted pregnancy. We also know that HIV and other infections can be transmitted through more than just vaginal sex.
There are also specific risks associated with anal sexual contact (as, by the way, with oral sex). And they must use condoms. However, until recently, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) — the health authority that controls the quality of food and drugs — did not allow condoms to be advertised for this purpose.
So in 2022, the FDA finally approved the first condom—a condom that is not only safe for STIs, but also safe for people with STIs. It is specially designed to protect against STIs (sexually transmitted infections) during anal sex.
Public health experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have long recommended that people who have anal sex use condoms to prevent HIV and other STIs. However, the FDA”s Feb. 23 decision marks the first time that companies will be allowed to advertise their products in this way and place labels accordingly on packaging.
The new condom will be released under the name One Male Condom. It can also be used for vaginal sex.
Courtney Lias, an FDA spokeswoman, also said that “Now that the FDA has approved this product and allowed its benefits to be claimed, people may be more likely to use condoms for protection during anal sex.”
Read also: Is there any harm from anal sex and what?
Properly prepared anal sex can bring a lot of pleasure to both men and women. But even in this case, this process is not.
Condoms and LGBT
The FDA also wants those at risk, namely men who have sex with men, to pay attention to the new product. A 2019 study of more than 10, 000 gay (and possibly bisexual) men was conducted. The organizers of the study wanted to find out how often the subjects thought about the need to use condoms during anal sex.
Seven in 10 men said they would be willing to use condoms for anal intercourse if they were approved by the FDA. They also admitted that, in their opinion, in at least 15% of cases condoms can fail — slip, break, etc.
However, one clinical study of male condoms found that the product was much stronger and more durable than its competitors. When used, there is a risk that the lover will not let you down. Less than 2%.
Superman among condoms
Prohibited condom advertising
Consider this: The incidence of one male condom slipping or breaking is less than 1% for anal sex and less than 2% for vaginal sex. This is a very good indicator.
Why are condoms more effective during anal intercourse than during vaginal intercourse? Presumably it”s all a matter of lubrication. Subjects who had anal sex used lubricants 98% of the time. Lubricants for vaginal contact were much less popular at about 42%.
The researchers also examined the incidence of side effects caused by the use of new condoms (eg, discomfort, infection). This figure was less than 1%.
Aaron Sigler, the study”s lead author, said such products should be on the market for a long time. But not for the anus. We haven”t always had enough scientific research on this topic. This is despite the fact that two-thirds of HIV transmissions in the United States involve anal sex.”
Fortunately, progress does not stand still. Currently, new heroes have appeared on the barrier contraception market. One male condom is made of latex and is produced in several sizes so that each consumer can find an option that suits him.
Of course, when lubricating, the use of one male condom is provided. It is necessary both for vaginal or oral sex, and for anal sex. The main thing is to remember the simple rule of compatibility and not to use petroleum products with latex condoms. As we remember, latex is only friendly with water or silicone-based lubricants.
