The always-stylish Church Ladies for Choice serenaded marchers with a lively hymn about microbicides. These are gels being tested to prevent HIV and pregnancy when applied before sex. Researchers say microbicides won’t hit the shelves for five years. Advocates blame a lack of money allocated to the project. “We’re here to talk about the super lube for receptive sex partners,†said Church Lady Madge R. Deegan. “Condoms work almost every time, but we need a backup. Many women don’t have the power to get their partners to wear a condom. We need the backup of microbicides.†—Suzy Subways