Called the “S. T. EYE” (LOL), the condom is meant to help people learn immediately upon first contact whether they’ve been exposed to any bacteria or viruses linked to common STIs. Through an indicator built into the condom, it will change color depending on the kind of bacteria or viruses are detected. For instance, the condom may turn green when exposed to chlamydia, yellow for herpes, blue for syphilis, and purple for human papillomavirus. Ali – along with co-inventors Muaz Nawaz and Chirag Shah – were presented with a £1,000 prize and a trip to Buckingham Palace, where they will be presented with the award. Additionally, the three have already been approached by a condom manufacturer who hopes to put their work into production for mass consumption.
