A protective sheath for use within a vaginal canal of a female user, the protective sheath including a flexible tubular body having a body medial portion disposed between a body closed end portion and a body open end portion; and an annular flange extending radially outward from the body open end portion, the annular flange terminating in an annular flange edge having a generally elliptical annular flange edge perimeter, whereby the generally elliptical annular flange edge perimeter configures to overlay a portion of a vulva of the female user.

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.

An intrauterine contraceptive system may include a contraceptive intrauterine device, a retrieval thread permanently attached to the intrauterine device and an insertion device for inserting the intrauterine device into a uterus. The system may also include a release thread releasably coupled with the intrauterine device. The intrauterine device may be deployable out of a distal end of the insertion device and may be configured to change from a delivery configuration when housed in the insertion device to a deployed configuration when deployed in a uterus. The retrieval thread and the optional release thread may be at least partially housed within the insertion device during insertion of the intrauterine device into the uterus. The release thread may extend from the intrauterine device through the insertion device to an attachment point at or near a proximal end of the insertion device.

An intrauterine contraceptive system may include a contraceptive intrauterine device, a retrieval thread permanently attached to the intrauterine device and an insertion device for inserting the intrauterine device into a uterus. The system may also include a release thread releasably coupled with the intrauterine device. The intrauterine device may be deployable out of a distal end of the insertion device and may be configured to change from a delivery configuration when housed in the insertion device to a deployed configuration when deployed in a uterus. The retrieval thread and the optional release thread may be at least partially housed within the insertion device during insertion of the intrauterine device into the uterus. The release thread may extend from the intrauterine device through the insertion device to an attachment point at or near a proximal end of the insertion device.

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.

The present invention relates to delivery devices adapted to mechanically dilate a pelvic anatomical canal, the delivery devices comprise a composition formulated as a gel comprising a beneficial or therapeutic agent, said delivery devices being capable of releasing the beneficial or therapeutic agent into the pelvic anatomical canal, specifically into the vaginal canal, and thereby treat vaginal conditions associated with vaginal narrowing, atrophy, or dryness.

A protective sheath for use within a vaginal canal of a female user, the protective sheath including a flexible tubular body having a body medial portion disposed between a body closed end portion and a body open end portion; and an annular flange extending radially outward from the body open end portion, the annular flange terminating in an annular flange edge having an elliptical annular flange edge perimeter, whereby the elliptical annular flange edge perimeter configures to overlay a portion of a vulva of the female user.

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 invention relates to a novel female condom device. The device is a form of contraception designed to keep women safe during sexual intercourse. The device comprises a body component comprised of a dental dam component and male condom component. Typically, the dental dam component would be a flat, thin sheet of latex or nitrile in a rectangular shape but can be any suitable size/shape. The underside of the body component of the device would comprise an adhesive to keep the device in place during sex, minimizing the transfer of bodily fluids. In position, the flat adhesive dental dam component remains outside the vagina, while the male condom component extends into the vaginal walls, as the male penis is inserted for sexual intercourse. Once in place, the device will reduce transmission of STI and STD for women by a significant percent while also helping prevent or reduce pregnancy.