Fertility experts laud controversial condom

Medical experts, especially scientists specialising in sexual medicine and sexology, have criticised the opposition shown by a section of the society towards vibrating condoms.

Various Hindu outfits in the country took to the streets demanding a ban on the marketing of vibrating condoms, popularly known as VC. Their contention was that these gadgets would pollute the minds of youngsters. It seems like a problem to which there are no easy answers.

While the moral police are of the opinion that these devices may corrupt the youth, doctors on the other hand feel that vibrating condoms, available in leading drug stores are yet another contribution of modern medicine towards sexual disorders. “This is a highly objectionable and unreasonable demand,” says Dr T. Kamaraj, chairman of the Indian Association of Sexology and vice president of Asia Oceanic Federation for Sexology, as he reeled out the statistics of people suffering from sexual disorders that could be treated by modern medicines.

“Forty per cent of IT professionals in India suffer from sexual problems. Also at risk are call center employees who toil for long hours in the office.The stress of modern life in cities have added to their woes,” points Dr Kamaraj.  He adds, “Around 25 per cent of men in the age group of 30 and above, suffer from erectile dysfunction. Also, 30 per cent of women in the same age group lose desire for sex. And we find that VCs are an ideal solution for them.” Dr Kamaraj who is of the opinion that vibrating condoms could help rectify dysfunctional relationships in couples, was critical of the campaign against the same.

He says, “This campaign is a violation of the right to information and better living. Many couples have benefited with the VC and there is no credibility in the allegation that these condoms will spoil the youth of the country.” “People in India find it difficult to discuss about sex in the open. Many of them are ignorant of the fact that there are medicines and solutions for all kind of sexual disorders,” said Dr Kamaraj.