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A barrier contraceptive employing a latex pouch that fits into the vagina, completely shielding the vaginal epithelium from contact with the penis, and vice versa, thereby reducing considerably the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and genital herpes, as well as the possibility of pregnancy.
Subjects: Public Health and Epidemiology.
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