An apparatus for controlling a flow of sperms in a uterine tube formed by a uterine tube wall of a patient's uterine tube comprises an implantable constriction device for gently constricting (i.e. without substantially hampering the blood circulation in the uterine tube wall) at least one portion of the uterine tube wall to influence the flow in the uterine tube, and a stimulation device for stimulating the wall portion of the uterine tube wall. A control device controls the stimulation device to stimulate the wall portion, as the constriction device constricts the wall portion, to cause contraction of the wall portion constricted by the constriction device to further influence the flow in the uterine tube. The apparatus can be used for restricting or stopping the flow in the uterine tube, or for actively moving the fluid in the uterine tube, with a low risk of injuring the uterine tube.

A protective flavored thong including a waistband configured to extend around the waist of a wearer, a crotch band, and at least one flavor ridge applied centrally along the crotch band. The thong provides an erotic female under-garment that is convenient to wear, visually appealing, accentuates the wearer's womanly curves, and provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases during cunnilingus for both the wearer and her sexual partner. Additionally, the thong includes a flavor ridge that imparts a pleasant flavor, also providing lingual and tactile guidance to the woman's partner during cunnilingus in an environment with possibly limited visual guidance. The flavor ridge can be applied to a backing layer that is applied centrally along the crotch band. The crotch band can include a panel of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to serve as a protective barrier against transmission of STDs between the wearer and her partner during cunnilingus.

Prophylactic devices that have a flexible sheath, and an annular retainer portion with an adhesive surface to adhere to the skin and keep the device in place. The sheath is closed at the distal end and has an opening at a proximal end. The retainer portion is connected to the sheath at the proximal end, and surrounds the opening of the sheath. The adhesive surface may be formed by an adhesive substance or other means and may seal all or part of the retainer portion against the skin. The retainer portion may conform to the skin and/or have molded features. One embodiment includes backing and cover layers which adhere to the device to form a protective pouch or package which contains the sheath and lubricants on the sheath.

The present disclosure describes a vaginal system comprising segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol configured for thirteen 28-day product-use cycles that is compatible with male condoms comprising natural rubber latex, polyisoprene, or polyurethane and a method of providing birth control using the vaginal system wherein a secondary contraception is employed when the vaginal system is removed or expelled from the vagina for specified amounts of time during any of the product-use cycles.

The present disclosure describes a vaginal system comprising segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol configured for thirteen 28-day product-use cycles that is compatible with male condoms comprising natural rubber latex, polyisoprene, or polyurethane and a method of providing birth control using the vaginal system wherein a secondary contraception is employed when the vaginal system is removed or expelled from the vagina for specified amounts of time during any of the product-use cycles.

The present disclosure describes a vaginal system comprising segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol configured for thirteen 28-day product-use cycles that is compatible with male condoms comprising natural rubber latex, polyisoprene, or polyurethane and a method of providing birth control using the vaginal system wherein a secondary contraception is employed when the vaginal system is removed or expelled from the vagina for specified amounts of time during any of the product-use cycles.

A method of contraception for a female subject is provided, as well as a contraceptive product and a contraceptive product system. The method includes spraying an amount of a thixotropic contraceptive product that has Bingham fluid characteristics into a subject's vaginal vault, which contraceptive product comprises a viscosity increasing agent in the range of about 4-8% by weight and an aqueous carrier. The thixotropic contraceptive product is sprayed in a manner that forms a barrier configured to prevent spermatozoa from entering a cervix of the subject.

A method of contraception for a female subject is provided, as well as a contraceptive product and a contraceptive product system. The method includes spraying an amount of a thixotropic contraceptive product that has Bingham fluid characteristics into a subject's vaginal vault, which contraceptive product comprises a viscosity increasing agent in the range of about 4-8% by weight and an aqueous carrier. The thixotropic contraceptive product is sprayed in a manner that forms a barrier configured to prevent spermatozoa from entering a cervix of the subject.

Apparatus that enables non-penetrating sex between two users. Embodiments may be integrated into or attached to clothing worn by the first user. A tubular element (including, but not limited to, a male or female condom) may be installed either permanently or detachably; attachments at both the open and closed ends of the tubular element ensure that it will not penetrate the first user. Users may therefore enjoy many of the benefits of sex, including intimacy and mutual stimulation, without the risks inherent in penetration. Attachment for the open end may use for example an element that attaches to a base ring or flange at the open end. Illustrative attachments for the closed end include a loop into which the closed end is cinched, a notch or hole into which a button in the closed end is inserted, and a mechanism into which the closed end is inserted, folded, and secured.

Elastomeric styrenic block copolymer (SBC) compositions comprise one or more SBCs and one or more polymers miscible with styrenic end blocks of the one or more SBCs, the block copolymer compositions being both both physically and chemically crosslinked, where the chemical crosslinking comprises covalent bonds between chains of SBC and the physical crosslinking comprises non-covalent interaction between styrenic end blocks of the one or more SBCs and the one or more polymers miscible with the styrenic end blocks. The block copolymer compositions are useful in forming immersion articles such as surgical gloves.