Penis Measuring Device To Fight HIV/AIDS In Thailand

The Nation daily, quoting Dr Somyos Kittimankhong of the Department of Disease Control's (DDC) anti-Aids division, said the disposable paper measuring tape would be launched under the the Public Health Ministry's "Condom for All" campaign.

"Men's instinctive concern over their penis size will soon be discussed more openly - or even boasted about - with the news that an official penis measuring device is being introduced to Thailand," the daily said.

According to Dr Somyos, the tape records widths of between 49 and 56 millimetres - covering the "Thai penis size standard", The campaign was launched following the rise in the number of gay men and sex workers contracting HIV.

The Government has alloacted 20 million baht (RM2 million) for a nationwide campaign to give away free condoms to gay men, and males and females aged 15 to 25, with a special focus on ensuring that people wear the right size protection.

"Larger size condoms can slip off or deaden the pleasure during sex, while smaller ones will cause discomfort to wearers. These factors dissuade people from using condoms - which encourages the spread of HIV/Aids," said Somyos.