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The device, for use in contraception and in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, comprises a thin, flexible pouch 1 having an open end 2 in the form of a peripheral flange with a periperal ribbed rim 3, and a closed end 4. An insert 17 is provided within the closed end 4 of the

The device, for use in contraception and in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, comprises a thin, flexible pouch 1 having an open end 2 in the form of a peripheral flange with a periperal ribbed rim 3, and a closed end 4. An insert 17 is provided within the closed end 4 of the pouch so as to protect the pouch during insertion thereof into the vagina by means of an applicator rod 15 or the like. The insert 17, which is typically absorbent and of flexible expanded plastics material, and may have dispersed therein a spermicide and/or an antiviral agent, comprises a central portion 18 and (extending radially outwardly from central portion 18) four spurs 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d. A continuous coating layer of an adhesive material which can temporarily adhere the barrier device to mucous membrane material in the presence of aqueous body fluids is preferably provided on the vulva-contacting surface of the flange and/or on the vagina-contacting surface of the pouch.

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A barrier device comprising a continuous liquid-impermeable, flexible pouch having an open end and a closed end such that said pouch can form a liquid barrier membrane having a penis-contacting surface and vagina-contacting surface, and a soft resilient insert arranged for insertion in said pouch be

A barrier device comprising a continuous liquid-impermeable, flexible pouch having an open end and a closed end such that said pouch can form a liquid barrier membrane having a penis-contacting surface and vagina-contacting surface, and a soft resilient insert arranged for insertion in said pouch between the tip of the penis and said closed end, said insert comprising a generally central portion forming spacing member between the tip of the penis and said closed end and, radially spaced from said central portion, means for biasing said pouch in the vicinity of said closed end into contact with the walls of the vagina.