Skip to main content
. 2016 Mar 21;11(3):e0150896. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150896

Table 1. Categories and individual elements used in study design.

Category 1: Images/Shape
Bullet
Tampon
Tear Drop
Oval
Category 2: Messiness and Leakage
The product produces a lot of discharge and will require a panty liner…
The product produces some discharge, but does not require a panty liner…
The product produces some discharge, which is similar to increased vaginal discharge during sex…
The product does not produce any discharge…
Category 3: Wait time
To be effective, the product will need to be inserted at least 2 minutes before sex…
To be effective, the product will need to be inserted 15 minutes before sex…
To be effective, the product will need to be inserted 30 minutes before sex…
To be effective, the product must be inserted an hour before sex…
Category 4: Product Function
The product will provide protection against HIV and other STDs…
The product will provide protection against HIV only…
The product can be used to prevent pregnancy…
The product will provide HIV and STD protection and can also be used to prevent pregnancy…
Category 5: Partner Awareness
The product will not be noticed by your sexual partner…
The product may or may not be noticed by your sexual partner…
The product will leave residue on your sexual partner…
The product will be noticed by your sexual partner…
Category 6: Duration of Protection
After the necessary wait time, the product will continue to work for 1 hour…
After the necessary wait time, the product will continue to work for 4 hours…
After the necessary wait time, the product will continue to work for 1 day…
After the necessary wait time, the product will continue to work for 2–3 days…
Category 7: Color
The product will be translucent/clear in color…
The product will be pearlescent in color (i.e. the color and shine of a pearl) in color…
The product will be white/chalky in color…
The product will be a pale, bubblegum pink in color…