VAGINAL DEVICE FOR PREVENTING CONCEPTION OR THE TRANSMISSION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, OR BOTH

摘要

A vaginal device (18) provides physical and chemical barriers to contraception, or protection against sexually transmitted diseases, or both. The device (18) includes a towelette (20) having approximately 5 ml of preventive formulation incorporated therein by absorption. During intercourse, the towelette (20) rests in the upper vagina and effectively functions as both a physical and chemical barrier to contraception. In some embodiments, the towelette (20) may become compressed into a crumpled, disc-like shape, which may enhance its properties as a physical barrier. Means (30) to facilitate insertion and removal of the device are described.