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Rape-Axe is a condom for women with teeth-like hooks to deter would-be rapists

A new condom for women designed with teeth to ward off would-be rapists has been launched by a South African doctor. 

Rape-aXe was dreamed up four decades ago by Dr Sonnet Ehlers when as a 20-year-old medical researcher, she met a devastated rape victim who was like 'a breathing corpse'.

In an interview with CNN, Ehlers told how the woman said: 'If only I had teeth down down there'  said Ehlers.  'I promised her I'd do something to help people like her one day.'

True to her word, Rape-Axe has jagged teeth-like hooks that latch onto a man's penis during penetration.

Once its in place, it can only be removed by a doctor - a procedure Ehlers hopes will be done with authorities on standby to make an arrest.

'It hurts, he cannot pee and walk when it's on," she said. 'If he tries to remove it, it will clasp even tighter... however, it doesn't break the skin, and there's no danger of fluid exposure.'

30,000 of the female condoms are being distributed around the various South African citites where the World Cup football matches are taking place. 

Ehlers said that she had taken the proper research and development steps before launching the product.

'I consulted engineers, gynecologists and psychologists to help in the design and make sure it was safe,' she said.

Once the trial period is over, they'll be available for about 1.50 each.