A student has created a new method of contraception: sperm are deactivated by ultrasound
Rebecca Weiss, a graduate of the Technical University of Munich, has proposed a new method of contraception that reduces sperm activity.
The new development, called COSO, uses ultrasonic waves to suppress sperm
activity to prevent the fertilization of a woman’s egg during sex.
The gadget is made in the shape of a bath. A man must lower his testicles there
for two weeks, where they are treated with ultrasound. This reduces sperm motility and replenishment by two months.
The idea came to the girl after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She associated the appearance of the disease with the human papillomavirus, as well as the fact that she took oral contraceptives. Because of them, the likelihood of developing this type of cancer increases significantly.
Therefore, Weiss decided to create her own alternative method of contraception: she came up with a new method of contraception for men and wrote her master’s work in industrial design on it.
“COSO offers a convenient method of contraception that is easy to use without any physical intervention, pain or any known side effects. But without reliable data, the project cannot be implemented. ”- Rebecca Weiss, creator of the device
While COSO has only been tested on animals, the results have shown positive effects.
The short-term development steps of COSO include a functional prototype to test the technical feasibility with the required components. This requires contacts in research or to industrial partners. Without valid data, the project cannot be realised. It is therefore important to give the project attention and space.
For her invention, Weiss has already received the German Dyson Prize in the amount of almost $3,700. Now the girl is preparing her device for clinical trials.
