Company launch world first ‘digital condom’ that creators say is ‘as easy as a real condom’

A company has launched the world’s first ever ‘digital condom’ which creators say is just ‘as easy as a real condom’.

It’s probably the last thing you’d expect to go digital but condoms evolving with technology.

Now, these so-called ‘digital condoms’ won’t protect you from any STIs - only the analog versions will help with that.

However, it can safeguard you from other nasty aspects when it comes to sex.

German condom company, Billy Boy, have announced the release of ‘camdom’ - a new digital condom that will protect you against revenge porn.

In the statement, the firm said: “Camdom is your digital condom, blocking anyone from taking pictures, filming or recording audio without your consent.

“All you need to do is to open it before having sex to protect your digital intimacy.”

Billy Boy goes on to explain that using the software is ‘as easy as using a real condom’.

In a release, the creator of Camdom, Felipe Almeida, said: “Nowadays, smartphones have become an extension of our body and we store a lot of sensitive data on them.

“In order to protect you from the recording of non-consensual content, we’ve created the first app that can block your camera and mic simply through the use of Bluetooth.”

Alexander Strümann, who is the brand manager for Billy Boy, added: “Billy Boy is a brand known to protect people in the analog world.

“So we wanted to take the next step and protect the digital generation from a threat that a normal condom can’t tackle.

“The leakage of non-consensual media during sex.”

So, how does it work? If you’ve got the app then all you have to do is place your smartphone close to your partner’s phone and swipe down on the virtual button to block both device’s microphones and cameras.

If there are any attempts then an alarm will sound.

So basically, the digital condom is contraceptive for the social media age, ensuring that nothing can end up online.

With revenge porn on the rise, new laws have been put in place in various countries to protect victims.

Laws have been passed against revenge porn in countries including Canada, Germany, the UK, Italy and Spain.

In the US, there are tort, privacy, copyright and criminal laws for victims of revenge porn in 49 states - excluding South Carolina - as of June 2024.

Studies have shown that victims of revenge porn are likely to suffer long-term psychological, personal and social consequences.