Safe Sex in development:
Issue date: 11/6/09 Section: The Verge
For women
Praneem is a polyherbal vaginal tablet being studied as a spermicide, and a microbicide active against HIV.
BufferGel is a spermicidal gel being studied as a microbicide active against HIV.
Duet is in development as a disposable diaphragm pre-filled with BufferGel. It delivers microbicide to both the cervix and vagina. Duet will be manufactured in only one size and will not require a prescription, fitting, or a visit to a doctor.
A vaginal ring is being developed that releases both estrogen and progesterone, and is effective for over 12 months.
A progesterone-only contraceptive is being developed that would be sprayed onto the skin once a day.
For men
As of 2007, a chemical called Adjudin is currently in Phase II human trials as a male oral contraceptive.
Reversible Inhibition of Sperm Under Guidance is an experimental injection into the vas deferens that coats the walls of the vas with a spermicidal substance. The method can potentially be reversed by washing out the vas deferens with a second injection.
Experiments in vas-occlusive contraception involve an implant placed in the vasa deferentia.
Experiments in heat-based contraception involve heating the testicles to a high temperature for a short period of time.
Praneem is a polyherbal vaginal tablet being studied as a spermicide, and a microbicide active against HIV.
BufferGel is a spermicidal gel being studied as a microbicide active against HIV.
Duet is in development as a disposable diaphragm pre-filled with BufferGel. It delivers microbicide to both the cervix and vagina. Duet will be manufactured in only one size and will not require a prescription, fitting, or a visit to a doctor.
A vaginal ring is being developed that releases both estrogen and progesterone, and is effective for over 12 months.
A progesterone-only contraceptive is being developed that would be sprayed onto the skin once a day.
For men
As of 2007, a chemical called Adjudin is currently in Phase II human trials as a male oral contraceptive.
Reversible Inhibition of Sperm Under Guidance is an experimental injection into the vas deferens that coats the walls of the vas with a spermicidal substance. The method can potentially be reversed by washing out the vas deferens with a second injection.
Experiments in vas-occlusive contraception involve an implant placed in the vasa deferentia.
Experiments in heat-based contraception involve heating the testicles to a high temperature for a short period of time.
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ExpatMike
Mike
posted 11/08/09 @ 12:15 PM CST
The company mentioned below has more going on toward "SAFE SEX IN DEVELOPMENT" than all the other companies/products mentioned above combined. Mike
Melbourne: 22 September 2009 – Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL, OTCQX:SPHRY) today announced that it has received notification of the grant in the US of a key patent specifically relating to the use of SPL7013 to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). (Continued…)
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