British condom maker Futura Medical Plc said on Thursday that
results of a study showed its new condom helped men have firmer and
bigger erections, as well as a longer-lasting sexual
experience.
Shares in the company, which specialises in sexual healthcare
and pain relief, rose 14.5 per cent to 59.25 pence on hopes the
condom, which will be marketed by Durex condom-maker SSL
International, could go on sale next year.
Futura said the study of 108 healthy couples showed its CSD500
condom helped men to get a firmer erection compared with a standard
condom, increased penis size and made the sexual experience last
longer, delivering statistically significant results.
The condom has a small amount of gel in its peak that dilates
the arteries and increases blood flow to the penis.