Our body can react before our brain in many situations, and that is especially true for people with cognitive difficulties.

On average, 9 out of 10 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime, and those with Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome in particular, face the highest rates of sexual misconduct.

That’s why, 21 Grams and Epicore Biosystems created a simple and convenient data-driven patch, designed for people with mental disabilities. The patch detects sexual desire in real time, to help them voice sexual consent.

Credits: Rosa Perez, Laetitia Moubarak