This research was guided by two hypotheses related to vaginal insertable products:

Education & Counseling

If women are provided education, counseling, and the opportunity to try new vaginal insertable products (like the dapivirine ring), they will show an increase in user acceptance and sustained interest over time.

Family Planning & STI Prevention

Women are likely to find greater value in vaginally administered products that provide both family planning and prevention of HIV/STIs.