A new super condom that would offer protection even if it were to break is being developed by a multi cultural team of scientists from Texas A&M, reports India West.

Mahua Choudhury has proposed changing the condom from latex to a strong, elastic polymer that is hydrogel.

The team is aided by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a low cost latex-free condom. The hydrogel includes quercetin which scientists say can enhance sexual enjoyment because it relaxes the muscle, encourages blood flow and helps to stimulate and maintain erections.

“If we succeed, it will revolutionize the HIV prevention initiative,” Choudhury added. “We are not only making a novel material for condoms to prevent the HIV infection, but we are also aiming to eradicate this infection if possible.”

Testing is expected to begin in the next six months.