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German Invents 'Spray-On' Condom to Fit All Sizes

Good news for men whose penises are either so large or so small that they can't find a condom to fit them: A German inventor has come up with a sprayed-to-measure system that should ensure a snug fit for even the most unusual sizes.

A German condom expert has developed a "spray-on condom" system in the form of a pump that squirts out liquid latex through a multitude of nozzles that cover the erect member with a latex sheath in a matter of seconds.

"If you go into a drug store to buy condoms, the ones they sell are mainly suited to men with the average penis length of 14.5 centimetres (5.51 inches), but a lot of people have penises that are smaller or larger than that," Jan Vinzenz Krause, director of the Institute for Condom Consultancy, told SPIEGEL ONLINE.

"We thought why not come up with a condom that fits the man rather than vice versa? This would represent a revolution in the condom market," said Krause, whose institute gives sex education as well as providing advice on AIDS prevention and contraception.

He has filed for a patent for the latex spraying system he invented. "As far as I know our idea is unique," said Krause.

He admits he will have to overcome some legal hurdles and technical niggles before he can bring the product to market, but he already has a working prototype and says the system can cater for most sizes.

We just hope it's environmentally friendly.

Of course, since there's an increased cost, no doubt there'll be calls for the government to help supply this breakthrough technology for those who are also disadvantaged economically.

The spray-on condom will be more expensive than conventional ones. The chamber will cost around €15 to €25 ($22-36) and the liquid latex refills, which produce between 10 and 20 condoms depending on size, will be priced at between €7 and €10. That amounts to around €1 per condom, compared with around 50 cents per conventional sheath.