Sonnet Ehlers Anti-RAPE CONDOM (CBS)
ANTI- RAPE CONDOM (“Rape-aXe”)
(CBS) A South African doctor has created a female condom that puts teeth in the fight against rape. Literally. The anti-rape condom, called "Rape-aXe," features rows of jagged hooks designed to attach to a man's penis during penetration. Once attached, the condom can only be removed by a doctor - hopefully when authorities can arrest him, Dr. Sonnet Ehlers, the condom's designer, told CNN. "It hurts, he cannot pee and walk when it's on," she said. "If he tries to remove it, it will clasp even tighter... however, it doesn't break the skin, and there's no danger of fluid exposure." Ehlers said she sold her house and car to launch the project, and she planned to supervise the distribution of 30,000 free devices in cities hosting the World Cup soccer matches. After the trial period, they'll be available for about $2 apiece, according to CNN. "The mother of two daughters said she visited prisons and talked to convicted rapists to find out whether such a device would have made them rethink their actions," CNN reported. "Some said it would have." Critics say the condom makes women vulnerable to violence from men trapped by the device. It's also a form of "enslavement," Victoria Kajja, a fellow for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the east African country of Uganda, …show more content…
Now even in this little way we can give justice to people who are not capable of sueing criminals because of financial problem. It may be harsh but it’s the price that they must pay. Women are not created to be molested, and no one deserves to be harassed. With some health teachings and instructions the number of rape victims will decrease and the fear that the victims feels will be lessen. The most important contribution that this device can give is the assurance for the victims to be not molested anymore. By that we can give back their self
(CBS) A South African doctor has created a female condom that puts teeth in the fight against rape. Literally. The anti-rape condom, called "Rape-aXe," features rows of jagged hooks designed to attach to a man's penis during penetration. Once attached, the condom can only be removed by a doctor - hopefully when authorities can arrest him, Dr. Sonnet Ehlers, the condom's designer, told CNN. "It hurts, he cannot pee and walk when it's on," she said. "If he tries to remove it, it will clasp even tighter... however, it doesn't break the skin, and there's no danger of fluid exposure." Ehlers said she sold her house and car to launch the project, and she planned to supervise the distribution of 30,000 free devices in cities hosting the World Cup soccer matches. After the trial period, they'll be available for about $2 apiece, according to CNN. "The mother of two daughters said she visited prisons and talked to convicted rapists to find out whether such a device would have made them rethink their actions," CNN reported. "Some said it would have." Critics say the condom makes women vulnerable to violence from men trapped by the device. It's also a form of "enslavement," Victoria Kajja, a fellow for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the east African country of Uganda, …show more content…
Now even in this little way we can give justice to people who are not capable of sueing criminals because of financial problem. It may be harsh but it’s the price that they must pay. Women are not created to be molested, and no one deserves to be harassed. With some health teachings and instructions the number of rape victims will decrease and the fear that the victims feels will be lessen. The most important contribution that this device can give is the assurance for the victims to be not molested anymore. By that we can give back their self