The present invention is directed towards various topical protective formulations which may be used as an adjunct in preventing the spread of a broad range of sexually transmitted diseases and the method by which it is produced. The product is intended to be used as a topical lotion, cream, emulsion, or the like. The use of a minimum of three film forming excipients in the following formulations have demonstrated unique skin protective barrier properties with enhanced persistence that inhibit transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.