No you didn’t misread the title. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are testing the technique of administering contraceptive hormones through special backings on jewelry such as earrings, wristwatches, rings, and necklaces. How is that possible? A patch with the contraceptive hormones are applied to portions of the jewelry that are in contact with the skin. The drug is then absorbed into the body and the blood stream.
You might be asking, why would someone develop contraceptive jewelry? The hope is to make contraceptive options readily available, more discreet, easier to use and more accessible to women all around the world. Testing has only been done on animals, and so far, earring backs and watches appear to be the most useful for administering the drugs.
If contraceptive jewelry proves to be effect, then it would open the door for other pharmaceutical jewelry. Jenny loves hearing from you, so please share your thoughts about this new type of jewelry at jenny@jennybutterfield.com.