Kor37 9 Posted November 26, 2007 SPRAY-ON CONDOMS READY FOR PRODUCTIONWe live in an era of safe sex (at least if you choose to practice it). We also live in an era of high-tech fixes for low-tech problems. Voice-recognizing GPS devices; guitars that tune themselves; a force feedback suit for boxing -- all interesting but not totally necessary. Now, a fancy spray-on replacement for the venerable condom is nearly ready for production. The condoms, invented by a German scientist, are applied with a special applicator. Men insert their assets, press a button, and an aerosol canister sprays on a fast-drying latex liquid. 25 seconds later, the condom is dry and ready for use. It is then rolled off and disposed afterward. The spray-on condoms entered development nearly a year ago but were more conceptual back then. It was initially expected that the latex would dry in a second, but subsequent tests on real-life penises have shown this figure to be unrealistic. However, considering the amount of time it takes the average man to actually get a condom on in the dark (especially after a few drinks), 25 seconds doesn't sound so bad. That said, while we're all for gadgets, we think this spray-on prophylactic has just too many shortcomings. The first is cost: The applicator will set you back around $35, with subsequent refills (providing 10-20 applications) costing about $10. Regular condoms cost about $6 for 12, or $25 for 100, so do the math. Then there's the size of the thing -- a rolled-up condom is about as portable as it gets, but the thermos-sized applicator will mean this thing is unlikely to venture out of the bedroom. For that last minute Christmas gift?.......... :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) That's basically two steps away from Amy Wong's spray-on bikini. Edited November 26, 2007 by WishfireOmega Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted November 26, 2007 Did I read this right - it involves placing valuable body parts inside working mechanical objects. What if there's a malfunction :fear: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted November 27, 2007 what can go wrong? besides the worry for std's.....but still. i mean i wouldn't mind to try this product out with my ex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted November 27, 2007 Did I read this right - it involves placing valuable body parts inside working mechanical objects. What if there's a malfunction :fear: I don't think anyone's wilbur would be getting anywhere near any gears and cogs. Great... horrible imagery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charface 0 Posted November 27, 2007 Could this device also be used to preserve certain vegetables? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted November 27, 2007 The condoms, invented by a German scientist, are applied with a special applicator. Men insert their assets, press a button, and an aerosol canister sprays on a fast-drying latex liquid. 25 seconds later, the condom is dry and ready for use. It is then rolled off and disposed afterward. This is really incredible! I mean who imagined that one day we would have German scientists? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ Phaserman 2 Posted November 27, 2007 the day they helped the US develop the atomic bomb, rocket fuel....i mean the list goes on lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted November 27, 2007 Just don't condemn the German condom scientists! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites