Hongji Yan in the laboratory at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (IMAGE)

KTH, Royal Institute of Technology

Hongji Yan in the laboratory at KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Hongji Yan, the KTH researcher responsible for the new study, says the gel could help more people take greater control of their sexual health. It could offer protection when condom protection is not an available option, or even as back-up protection in case of condom failure or incorrect use. It could be used in both female-to-male sex and male-to-male sex.

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Kun Jiang

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