Table 4 Traits of an ideal microbicide
Important1 for microbicide to: | All women (N = 39) | Men (N = 19) |
|---|---|---|
Add extra lubrication during sex | 69% (27/39) | 58% (11/19) |
Dry the vagina | 41% (16/39) | 37% (7/19) |
Make the vagina feel warm | 90% (35/39) | 79% (15/19) |
Make the vagina feel tight | 67% (26/39) | 74% (14/19) |
Make your/your partner's vagina feel clean | 95% (37/39) | 95% (18/19) |
Increase your own sexual pleasure | 100% (39/39) | 84% (16/19) |
Increase your partner's sexual pleasure | 90% (35/39) | 84% (16/19) |
Not be noticed by you | 90% (35/39) | 90% (17/19) |
Not be noticed by partner | 85% (33/39) | 84% (16/19) |
Smell good | 77% (30/39) | 68% (13/19) |
Taste good | 51% (20/39) | 47% (9/19) |