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According to a report from Reuters, the gynaecologist named John Tang Ing Chinh, who works at medical supplies firm Twin Catalyst, said that unlike regular female condoms, Wondaleaf involves a pouch to be inserted into the vagina, that also has two adhesive wings that cover the perineal area and lower abdomen. He is confident that the condom will prevent direct skin contact as well as avoid the risk of slippage during intercourse.

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An internal condom by default configuration, the pouch can be inverted to become an external condom to be worn by the man, according to the manufacturing company Twin Catalyst.

"It's basically a regular condom with an adhesive covering," he said. "It attaches to the vagina or penis, as well as covers the adjacent area for extra protection," Tang said.

He explained that the condom has only one side with an adhesive, but it can be reversed and used by either individual according to preference.

The condom has so far gone through several rounds of clinical research and tests, and will most likely be available for commercial purchase online by December 2021.

Tang is confident with the number of clinical trials the company has conducted and is quite optimistic that it will be a meaningful addition to the many contraceptive methods used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and sexually-transmitted diseases.

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