FEMALE BARRIER LEARNING MODEL Advisor: Professor William Murphy Client: Marge Sutinen Karen Chen, Chou Mai, Rexxi Prasasya 3/6/2009http://www.mdconsult.com/das/patient/body/124097840-2/0/10041/17063_en.jpgBackground STD prevention method controlled by women Illustrations for proper use of female barrier Female condom (polyurethane) Efficacy rate: Proper use: 95.7% Improper use: 87.6% Dental dam (latex) Used in oral and anal intercourseProblem Statement Help learn proper use of female barriers Current model incorrectly represented Goal: a pelvic model as an educational tool Compatible with over-the-counter female condoms and dental damCompetition Gaumard Scientific Model Appropriate opening and texture Rigid, hard plastic Anatomically incorrect Weighed 3.5 lbs $155.00 LINDI Pelvic Model Transparent Less than 1lb Rigid, hard plastic Anatomically incorrect Not ergonomic $85.00 www.newscientist.comDesign Requirements Anatomical representation Outer labia, inner labia, urethra, clitoris, anus 1x life-size Less than 2 lbs Meet major airlines carry-on restriction TransparentDesign Proposals External tissues (labia) • Mold separately from silicone • Attach to the desired model Mannequin Model Inflatable Doll ModelDesign 1: Mannequin Model Mold plaster around pelvic region Fill plaster mold with clear silicone (1cm thickness) Form hollow silicone pelvic model Incorporate anatomical details http://www.effigy.uk.com/images/mannequin1.jpgPlaster mold silicone hollowDesign 1: Pros and Cons Controllable elasticity Can be transparent Exact visual representation Complex fabrication Lots of material (2 pint units, ~4 lbs of silicone) Expensive (~$80) Pros ConsDesign 2: Inflatable Doll Model Customize inflatable pelvic model Purchase and modify inflatable doll Molded anatomical tissues from anatomical model http://www.bigmouthtoys.com/images/products/inflatables/bm1258/bm1258.gifDesign 2: Pros and Cons De-flatable Controllable resistance Inexpensive (< $50) Complicated modification of existing inflatable doll Require accessory (pump) Pros ConsDesign Evaluation Criteria' Weight'Accuracy'0.1$Feasibility'0.35$Portability'0.25$Aesthetics '0.05$Ease'of'Use'0.1$Cost'0.15$Total'1$Mannequin'model' Inflatable'Model'7.0$ 5.0$8.0$ 7.0$5.0$ 10.0$6.0$ 6.0$7.0$ 5.0$3.5$ 7.0$36.5$ 40.0$6.275 7.3Future Work Obtain an anatomical pelvic model Test how to appropriately seal inflatable material Order a customized or obtain over the counter doll Testing on the class as subjectReferences• Marge Sutinen, personal conversation • Jenny Shafer, personal conversation • Mannequin model. • http://www.effigy.uk.com • LINDI Pelvic Model Female Contraception Demonstrator http://www.totalaccessgroup.com • Sex-out-loud Organization. Personal conversation • OP materials
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