With this invention, the end of this scourge that is becoming more and more frequent in all societies of the world could come to an end, this is an attempt because obviously there is still nothing that can prevent rape, it is the truth.
The Monkfish-aXe, the female condom against rape. A simple but effective method, although waiting to be commercialized, that could spare millions of women the trauma of a sexual assault.
The history of this invention the brand Sonnet Ehlersa South African doctor, whose way of seeing things was changed by a recently raped patient. It was the 60’sand the doctor was in the emergency room when a young woman appeared, visibly affected, after suffering a sexual assault.
“If only I had teeth down there” was the only thing he said. Enough for Sonnet Ehlers. That day he promised himself that he would do something to rid the world of this scourge. More than 40 years later, the doctor has kept her word. Monkfish-aXe is the response of the doctor to the young woman raped four decades ago.
Monkfish-aXe It is a kind of latex condom but with teeth, which the woman must insert as if it were a tampon. The side that is in contact with the woman’s vagina is smooth and soft. The secret is on the inside, where this rapist bait is barbed. The objective is clear, to catch the aggressor where it hurts the most.
And it is that, in case of being trapped, only a doctor could remove the Monkfish-aXe, at least without severing any part of the member. Moreover, its own Sonnet Ehlers ensures that if the rapist tries to remove the device, “This one grips tighter. He won’t even be able to go to the bathroom.».
But of course, if we do the math, adding 40 years to 60, takes us to the last decade. What has happened? As usual. Critical voices were not long in charging against the prototype. What if it is not a real solution; that if it will lead to a greater degree of violence towards the raped woman; what if so, what if what. But no one offers any alternative ideas.
This was expected to go on sale worldwide in 2015. Obviously, this did not happen. At the end, Sonnet Ehlers the entire budget obtained through private investment has been melted down. The worst thing is that, in the short term, it doesn’t look like the Rape-aXe is going to be marketed.
In fact, with private investment out of the business, the doctor has opted for a classic: a crowdfunding campaign and relying on donations. Thus, on January 2, the donation carousel began. The goal to be achieved $310,000. Well, half a year later, Sonnet Ehlers has raised $325. There is still time, but it seems difficult for them to reach the magic number.
A pity, because everything that is ideas to reduce the number of rapes, and punish rapists, is good news. This time, we will have to wait a bit for it to be confirmed.
Taken from EspacioCiencia