In an article that goes into a significant amount of scientific detail for a mainstream news publication, the Daily Mail covered the TGA of VivaGel coated condoms announcement. In addition, the social impact of the clinical milestone in the context of rising STI prevalence in Australia is discussed. It is reported that this remains “at a 20-year high”.

The Daily Mail forecasts that TGA approval will “pave the way for mass production”. The Daily Mail has an estimated adult readership of 4.2 million. At the time of publication, this article had received nearly 10,000 shares on social media.