August 3, 2010 | Sex Life

India to create a condom for gay men

Even though India only legalized homosexuality last year, the country's leading condom manufacturer is already hard at work for the gays. Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, working with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), is creating a prophylactic specifically for homosexuals.

The company cited a survey that found gay men less likely to use condoms because they didn't include enough lubricant. The new condoms, to be called Spice Up, will actually come with extra lubrication.

A spokesman said: "We are still in the process of developing the product. As far as the costing goes, we are still unsure if it must be sold in the socially marketed category or in general one. However, this concern is secondary to product development."

Sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari added: "This product will be welcomed by homosexual men as well as couples who engage in anal sex. Sometimes during lovemaking, the lubricating gets messy and anal sex can get painful. A condom with extra lubrication will bring securities to such couples."

We're a little puzzled as to why a small tube of lube would not be just as good, but always glad to see special efforts made for the gays. 

First gay condom for India [Pink News]