A South African doctor has developed a new anti-rape female condom that has been unveiled in time for the World Cup.
The Rape-aXe was invented by Dr Sonnet Ehlers, who plans to distribute 30,000 of the devices during the course of the World Cup, CNN reports.
The latex condom is inserted by the woman like a tampon, and features jagged rows of teeth-like hooks that latch onto an attacker's penis upon penetration.
Once attached, only a doctor can remove the Rape-aXe and Ehlers hopes authorities will be on the scene during any potential removals.
"It hurts, he cannot pee and walk when it's on," Dr Ehlers told CNN.
"If he tries to remove it, it will clasp tighter… however, it doesn't break the skin and there's no danger of fluid exposure."
Dr Ehlers said she consulted engineers, gynaecologists and psychologists during the device's development, and sold her house and car to help fund the project.
It is expected to retail for around $2.
She said she developed the condom after treating a rape patient four decades ago.
Critics have labelled it a "medieval device", something that Dr Ehlers agrees with.
"Yes my device is medieval, but it's for a medieval deed that has been around for decades," she told CNN.
"I believe something's got to be done, and this will make some men rethink before they assault a woman."
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