Did you know that condoms, although recommended for use during anal sex, have never really been tested clinically for that purpose? In hindsight it makes sense. Condoms have been in use for a much longer time than anal sex has been considered acceptable and although science is often pushing the limits of social acceptability this one was way out in left field until recently. So it is good to read that someone is finally taking this on. The initial data sounds very promising, 0% viral permeability vs. 5% for most condoms, less breakage, and on top (haha) of it all – it feels better. Still, mass production of the condom is a long way off – consumer markets won’t see it until at least 2014. Not that you ever want to rush something like this, but sometimes it does seem like the FDA is just a little too difficult to maneuver when developing promising new products that will really have a positive impact on the health and welfare of Americans.

Read the interview at IRMA.