Smaller condoms needed for India’s male population

A two year study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research, a leading state-run center, said its initial findings showed that 60 percent of men in the financial capital of Mumbai have penises about 1 inch shorter than international standards manufactured condoms.

Over 1,200 volunteers representing the whole of India in terms of class, religion and urban and rural dwellers had their penises measured and the researchers concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for a majority of Indian men.

A poor fit meant the prophylactics often didn’t do the job they were bought for, and led to some tearing or slipping off during use.

Dr. Chander Puri, a specialist in reproductive health at the Indian Council of Medical Research, said there was an evident need in India for custom-made condoms, as most of those currently in the market are too large.

Dr. Puri said many men in India, which has the world’s highest number of HIV infections, were too shy to ask for condoms.

“We need more vending machines for condoms of different sizes so people can pick a condom with confidence that is suited to their needs,” Dr. Puri said.

[via bbc.co.uk Image Source: AP]