<p>A Malaysian gynaecologist has created what he says is the world's first unisex condom that can be worn by females or males and is made from a medical grade material usually used as a dressing for injuries and wounds.</p>.<p>Its inventor hopes the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom will empower people to take better control of their sexual health regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.</p>.<p>"It's basically a regular condom with an adhesive covering," said John Tang Ing Chinh, a gynaecologist at medical supplies firm Twin Catalyst.</p>.<p>"It's a condom with an adhesive covering that attaches to the vagina or penis, as well as covering the adjacent area for extra protection," Tang said.</p>.<p>The adhesive is only applied to one side of the condom, he added, meaning it can be reversed and used by either sex.</p>.<p>Each box of Wondaleaf contains two condoms, and will cost 14.99 ringgit ($3.61). The average price for a dozen condoms in Malaysia is 20-40 ringgit.</p>.<p>Tang makes the condoms using polyurethane, a material used in transparent wound dressings that is thin and flexible yet strong and waterproof.</p>.<p>"Once you put it on, you often don't realise that it's there," he said, referring to dressings made from the material.</p>.<p>Tang said the Wondaleaf had gone through several rounds of clinical research and testing and would be available commercially via the firm's website this December.</p>.<p>"Based on the number of clinical trials we have conducted, I am quite optimistic that given time it will be a meaningful addition to the many contraceptive methods used in the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases," Tang said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>A Malaysian gynaecologist has created what he says is the world's first unisex condom that can be worn by females or males and is made from a medical grade material usually used as a dressing for injuries and wounds.</p>.<p>Its inventor hopes the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom will empower people to take better control of their sexual health regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.</p>.<p>"It's basically a regular condom with an adhesive covering," said John Tang Ing Chinh, a gynaecologist at medical supplies firm Twin Catalyst.</p>.<p>"It's a condom with an adhesive covering that attaches to the vagina or penis, as well as covering the adjacent area for extra protection," Tang said.</p>.<p>The adhesive is only applied to one side of the condom, he added, meaning it can be reversed and used by either sex.</p>.<p>Each box of Wondaleaf contains two condoms, and will cost 14.99 ringgit ($3.61). The average price for a dozen condoms in Malaysia is 20-40 ringgit.</p>.<p>Tang makes the condoms using polyurethane, a material used in transparent wound dressings that is thin and flexible yet strong and waterproof.</p>.<p>"Once you put it on, you often don't realise that it's there," he said, referring to dressings made from the material.</p>.<p>Tang said the Wondaleaf had gone through several rounds of clinical research and testing and would be available commercially via the firm's website this December.</p>.<p>"Based on the number of clinical trials we have conducted, I am quite optimistic that given time it will be a meaningful addition to the many contraceptive methods used in the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases," Tang said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>