February 17, 2022
Hey, hey, it’s Nationwide Condom Week! From February 14th by way of the twenty first, we have fun the wonderful condom, which is the one type of contraception that forestalls each unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
What have you learnt concerning the historical past of condoms? The place did they first present up? What supplies have been used to make them? And why do they matter a lot?
A Condom for Everybody
Nowadays, there are a number of condoms accessible, together with each inside and exterior. Inner (generally referred to as “feminine,” though they aren’t only for individuals who determine as feminine) condoms could be inserted into the vagina or anus. Exterior (generally referred to as “male” though they aren’t simply for many who determine as male) condoms match over the penis.
Condoms at this time are ceaselessly manufactured from latex (a sort of rubber). For many who have a latex allergy, there are condoms manufactured from plastic supplies like polyurethane, polyisoprene or nitrile. Some condoms are manufactured from lambskin (extra on that later), though these don’t defend towards STIs, simply pregnancy. Condoms at this time can glow at nighttime, are available varied shades of the rainbow and—for oral sex—come in numerous flavors. Experiment to seek out out what you want!
Condom Creativity
Condoms have been round in a method or one other for hundreds of years. Some have mentioned that condoms are depicted in French cave drawings from 11,000 B.C.!
As talked about above, condoms at the moment are generally made out of latex. Latex condoms have been first accessible within the Nineteen Twenties. Earlier than that, condoms manufactured from thicker rubber confirmed up within the 1850s. Sooner than that? Folks proved how inventive they might be with what was accessible to them!
As an example, in response to Greek mythology, King Minos of Crete—whose semen was mentioned to include serpents and scorpions—used what we’d now name an inside condom, however manufactured from a goat’s bladder.
It seems numerous supplies have been used to make condoms. Along with the intestines of assorted animals, condoms have been constituted of oiled silk paper, linen, skinny leather-based, tortoise shell and animal horns. This may increasingly make you are feeling much more appreciative of latex!
Effectiveness
Exterior condoms are 98% efficient at stopping being pregnant when used completely. However because of human error, they’re often 85% efficient. Goal for good use by realizing the ins and outs of condom utilization, whether or not you’re having vaginal, anal or oral sex. Take a look at this guide for essential suggestions.
Condoms can be found in drugstores, supermarkets and on-line. You can too typically discover them for low or no value at well being clinics. Use our clinic finder to discover a well being clinic close to you.
In honor of those that spent years adapting and perfecting them to what they’re at this time, have fun condoms!
Photograph by Reproductive Well being Provides Coalition
