contraception


Feel-good graphene condom development to be funded by the Gates Foundation (Wired UK)

The future of condoms could come from Manchester! Okay, the intention- improved sexual health, particularly in the developing world- is serious, but it’s hard not to make funnies about condom research.

With all the students in town, it shouldn’t be hard to get volunteers to test them out. (I think I did it again.)

Feel-good graphene condom development to be funded by the Gates Foundation (Wired UK).


Not making babies

The all natural Symptothermal Method of birth control has been shown, when practised properly, to be as effective as the Pill. The method requires regular checking of temperature and assessments of cervical secretions, so obviously would work best for someone with a settled routine.

I’m sure Boots sold a system a few years ago that helped people to follow this method, though it may also have required peeing on a probe.