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A new kind of condom can help maintain natural sensitivity during intercourse
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
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Recently, American specialist Charles Powell presented a completely new condom, which is more durable, safer, allows you to maintain natural sensations during sexual intercourse, and is also more convenient to use.
The main difference from the usual condoms is that the new condom, which was named The Galatic, leaves the main part of the penis open, hiding only the head, thanks to which a man can experience natural sensations during sex.
The new development consists of two parts: a specially attached cap for sperm and a polyurethane U-shaped film that is attached around the penis, like a bandage. As the developer himself notes, the polyurethane feels like skin, and the product can be worn not only for hours, but also for days, for example, by attaching the condom several hours (or days) before the expected sexual intercourse. The polyurethane part of the condom does not interfere with urination or daily hygiene procedures. Before having sex, it is necessary to peel off the special protective layer on the cap and attach it to the main part, which is on the penis. In addition, according to Powell, the product helps to solve three main problems with condoms:
- decreased sensitivity;
- inconvenient packaging;
- problems with dressing.
In addition, Charles Powell notes that about 18% of traditional means of protection break during use. The new development has a stronger cap cover that is supposed to hold the sperm, so there is less chance that the condom will be unusable.
But independent experts say that such a product is not capable of protecting against sexually transmitted diseases, in particular, herpes, since the main part of the penis remains unprotected, and viruses are known to be able to penetrate the skin. In addition, it is possible that the protective cap may come off during intercourse.
Experts noted that the new condoms, which are unable to protect against sexually transmitted diseases, are only suitable for couples in long-term relationships, while another group of scientists approved the new invention as a good option for the porn industry.
It is worth noting that quite often the main reason for refusing traditional condoms is precisely the inconvenience of use.
In Holland, specialists have developed a new model of condoms that have become a real sensation.
As the developers themselves noted, the reason for the development was that such an important thing in the modern world as a condom was not convenient enough to use. The main difference of the new condom is a special C-shaped device, which is also equipped with two wings. As the inventors themselves say, the innovation they developed allows you to quickly (in 2 seconds) use a condom with two fingers of one hand.
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