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Condom History Condoms, French Letters, Johnny's, Rubbers.. whatever you want to call them, Condoms have been around for centuries. Every generation seems to think they invented sex and anything to do with it. Condoms, however, are not a new invention, they can, it seems, be traced back over 3000 years to when the ancient Egyptians used them. From what we can tell, these condoms were made from linen. It is unclear however, for what purpose the condom was worn, whether for sexual or ritualistic reasons or maybe both. The earliest evidence of condoms comes from paintings in caves in Combarelles, France.. The first public description of condoms was possibly during the 16th century when Gabrielle Fallopius in Italy, advocated the use of linen condoms - which he claimed to have invented - to protect against a syphilis epidemic sweeping through Europe. He had noted that linen condoms that had previously been prepared with herbs and salts prevented the spread of disease. Later, during the 1500's an advancement was made to the condoms. The condoms were soaked in a chemical solution - an early form of spermicide and then dried. 17th CENTURY CONDOMS The first condoms physically found, were in the foundations of Dudley Castle in England. The condoms were made from the intestines of animals and fish and dated back to about 1640. It is believed they may have been worn by soldiers to prevent sexual disease during England's civil war led by Oliver Cromwell in 1642. 18th CENTURY CONDOMS Condoms made from animal intestines continued to be used throughout the 1700's but were were often re-used because they were very expensive. The infamous lover 'Casanover' was known to have used condoms to stop infection and pregnancy. In the early part of the century Mrs Phillips, a London brother keeper was the first person to start making and selling condoms on a professional basis. By the end of the century shops in London were openly selling condoms and it was becoming a thriving business. The technical advancements of the 19th century saw changes made to the manufacture of condoms. The vulcanisation of rubber was discovered by Charles Goodyear. This turned rubber into a strong elastic material. In 1844 condoms made from rubber were being mass produced which was when the term 'rubbers' was first used. In America in 1873 The Comstock Law was passed. It was part of a campaign for legislating public morality in the United States. The Comstock Law was meant to stop trade in obscene literature and immoral articles such as condoms. You couldn't give information on sexually transmitted diseases and was used to prosecute those who distributed information or devices for birth control. It also allowed the postal service to confiscate condoms and other items sold through the post CONDOMS AND THE 20th CENTURY Until the 1920's most condoms were made by hand dipping from rubber cement. Then in 1919 Frederick Killian from Ohio USA discovered Latex. He found that by hand dipping them from natural rubber latex meant they didn't age as quickly, they were easier to mass produce and they were thinner and odourless. During the mid 1900s lubrication was added to the condoms and was launched in the UK in 1957 by Durex, a famous manufacturer of condoms. In the early part of the 20th century the American social hygiene association fought to stop condom use. They believed that if someone put themselves into a situation where they caught sexual diseases they deserved the consequences. During the First World War the American servicemen in Europe were denied the use of condoms and those troops had the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases. During the sexual revolution in the 1960's the use of the condom declined due to other forms of contraception such as the pill and the coil. Their popularity rose again however, during the 1980's when HIV and Aids was recognised. People started to realise once again that condoms protected against disease as well as pregnancy which other forms of protection didn't. Condoms started to be sold everywhere such as clubs, pubs and even the local supermarket. In the 1990's the female condom was introduced to Europe but has been nowhere as popular as the male condom. The rest of the decade saw the introduction of delay ejaculation condoms, coloured condoms, flavoured condoms, even glow in the dark condoms. CONDOMS NOW Due to even more advanced technology you can now buy condoms in different shapes and sizes. They are getting thinner and more comfortable to wear, and the lubrication used has also improved. Condoms are even made especially for girls in pretty colours and cases. WHY IS IT CALLED A CONDOM? There are disagreements about how the condom got its name. It may get its name from the physician of Charles II of England, Dr Condom or Quondam, who made the King sheaths of animal gut. They were intended to stop the King fathering illegitimate children or catching sexually transmitted diseases from prostitutes. It is probably more likely the word condom comes from the Latin, Condus, meaning receptacle. CONDOM SAFETY Although condoms are not fail proof, studies have shown that if a condom is properly used every single time you have sex, it is highly effective against unwanted pregnancy and catching sexually transmitted diseases. Studies have shown that the main reason a condom may 'fail' is if it has been used incorrectly rather than a fault with the condom itself. Use condoms EVERY time you have sex and ALWAYS use a new one. Use the condom as soon as an erection starts. Do not allow any sexual contact before the condom has been applied correctly. Ensure you learn how to apply a condom properly. Read the instructions supplied with the condoms very carefully. Use plenty of lubrication with your condom. Only use water based lubricants on latex condoms as oil based lubricants damage the latex. Condoms can be torn so take care not to damage them with long fingernails or teeth. Condoms can also be damaged when exposed to too much heat or sunlight or by age. After ejaculation remove the condom carefully to ensure it doesn't fall off during withdrawal. Condoms are good to use with artificial vaginas as they can avoid getting the device too messy. If a man you don't know very well tries to get you to have sex without using a condom don't listen. Today's condoms are so thin that men cannot complain they can't feel anything. Taking a risk just isn't worth it.
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