Better Than A Condom? Discreet Nanofabric Protects Against Pregnancy and HIV

This nanofabric dissolves in the body, releasing antivirals and blocking sperm. University of Washington researchers have developed a new contraceptive that for the first time offers women a discreet way to protect against both sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. An electrically spun nanofabric, the technology is designed to dissolve in the body, releasing preventative drugs. The goal: to empower women to make their own reproductive choices safely and cheaply. Existing contraceptives ca...