Should you have to travel long distances alone, on a train, working late, going out on a date with someone you don’t know too well, going to clubs, or in any situation that you might not feel comfortable or even just not sure.

Absolutely not! It fits behind the labia and has no strings or anything protruding.

It is inserted with an applicator like a tampon, and removed with the same applicator.

“As with everything in life there will be negative attitudes and I can't be responsible for people who refuse to educate men and feel the device is medieval”. “A medieval device for a medieval deed”!

The scientists and engineers created both a vagina and a penis on which prototypes were tested.

Stores which stock regular condoms will in future also stock RAPEX.

Not at all. It fits into the vagina and cannot go past the cervix. Nor can it vanish into the bloodstream or anywhere else.

Yes you can, but you will not wear it when you are with your husband or partner in bed, unless you are in a violent relationship and you do get raped by your husband or partner. The choice is then yours whether to wear it or not.

Not if you wear a new RAPEX daily, or whenever you need to insert one.

Not if used according to the instructions.

Sadly, many women have been killed over time, as nobody can guarantee the outcome of any rape! However, the huge plus-factor is that the discomfort and pain is such, that the rapist would be disabled temporarily, (much worse than a kick in the groin that self-defence instructors teach women!) giving you time to get away and get help.

Up to 24 hours.

No, not if he gets professional help without delay

Simply because your body is sacred and it is your legal and moral right to be safe. Nobody can make you safe except you. You do not have to secure your home, equally you do not have to secure your body, however it is better if you do so!

Yes. Small, medium and large.

Menstruating age, thus 11-12 years of age.

Yes, very easily and very quickly.

Absolutely not! I love men; however I detest the deed of rape!

No. The design is such that it cannot drop out.

Yes, there is no need for you to remove it, as it has attached itself to the penis upon initial penetration it will be removed as the penis is withdrawn.

When a rapist attacks, he looses control of his senses. He will become aware of the device when it is too late.

Yes it is, as it is neither lethal nor fatal.

Yes, as there is no body fluid inside you from the rapist.

Yes it is, like a tampon.

None at all. No metal, just plastic and latex!

No, I have not been raped, but as a blood technician I have encountered many rape victims.

One young victim said to me, "If only I had teeth down there!" When I looked into her eyes, she looked dead, yet she wasn't.

First in 1969, with my first rape victim, but nothing could be done then, as the technology was not that advanced and there were no 'smart latex products'.

No. I was a blood technician with SABTS.

From the rape-victim who first said “If only I had teeth down there”, to some time later a young man was admitted to hospital for getting his penis caught in his trouser zip and was in excruciating pain.

No, not at all.

No, not at all.

Of course it is possible, as everything can be abused. But there will be legal consequences.

No, not at all.

You could, but the empty applicator should remind you!

Not at this stage.

Very good question!! If you are out on a date you can either insert the device before going out, or if during the date you are uncomfortable about your date partner, excuse yourself to the bathroom and insert the device. For the first time there is now incriminating evidence, it will no longer be your word against his!

Golden rule... keep the device right next to you. Remember it is very easy to insert, and very quick too.

No. The latex cannot be cut easily, the hooks are embedded in the skin and it is extremely difficult to remove.

Once you remove the condom with the applicator, the hooks attach themselves to the applicator stick, and the condom is effectively sealed before it is discarded. As with all potentially dangerous items, it is your responsibility to discard it properly.

Surely the best defence of all would be for us to stand united against the violent abuse of our women and children, therefore I find such unconstructive criticism surprising.

It will most likely be on the shelves in the second half of 2006.

At this stage it seems that it will retail for a bit more than a regular condom.