Condom Industry Information

Condoms produced in the EU have always been appraised for being the leader in condom quality, not just in a few countries, but in fact in most western countries. This is mainly due to the high quality standards set by Europe’s regulations, that require all European condom manufacturers to reach and apply for some very strict certificates, not only in …

History of condom goes back at least several centuries, and perhaps beyond. For most of their history, condoms have been used both as a method of birth control, and as a protective measure against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms have been made from a variety of materials; prior to the 19th century, chemically treated linen and animal tissue (intestine or bladder) …

Condom use for pregnancy prevention and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases . Vaginal spermicides kill sperm in the vagina to prevent them from ascending higher into a woman’s reproductive tract where they could potentially fertilize an egg. Most spermicidal products marketed in the U.S. contain the spermicide nonoxynol 9 (N-9). Spermicidal products come in several forms, including cream, …

In 1915, a man named L.A. Jackson founded the London Rubber Company (LRC) in the U.K. to sell imported (mainly from Germany) condoms and other health care supplies. The LRC registered the DUREX trademark (derived from the words DUrability, Reliability and EXcellence) in 1929.   DUREX condoms manufactured by LRC in the 1930s used the new liquid latex dipping manufacturing …

There are many factors that influence condom choice include: scent, texture, lubrication, and resilience. Market research are showing a shift among young condom users from the less expensive brands, to more expensive condoms, particularly those brands perceived to be more “famous”. Word of mouth information about condoms and specific brands is the common mode of communication that influences condom choice. …

What will you do if people have and STD. Doctors often can’t tell by looking if people have STDs. So they need to do tests, like bloodwork. People with STDs might not know they have them: STDs don’t always cause symptoms. But it is possible to carry and spread an infection even if you feel completely healthy. Untreated STDs can …

Hero, purportedly the only vegan sex company across Australia, has just launched  selection of new products. Two types of condoms currently on offer are the natural and ultra thin variety. As well as condoms, Hero has launched a vegan, aloe vera based, pH balanced, petrochemical & paraben free lubricant. With every bottle sold, Hero donates 12 condoms to Africa in …

Condom use is the best way to prevent STI infection, If used perfectly, condoms work at pregnancy prevention 98 percent of the time. But according to student surveys taken every two years, two of the biggest reasons for not using condoms is the embarrassment behind the purchase and the cost. Western Michigan University’s condom delivery service aims to change these …

The AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF), an NGO, says it will distribute 1.5 million condoms in Nigeria as part of activities to commemorate the 2017 World Condom Day.   The distribution of the condoms, would help increase awareness on the use of condom and its role in preventing HIV and AIDS.   Many people knew about the condom but very few …

When stored in a cool, dry place condoms without spermicide are generally good for around five years from the time they are manufactured.   Some condoms are marked by the manufacture date (MFG = manufacture date). You can use these condoms for up to four years after the date of manufacture. Other condoms are marked EXP, which means expiration date. …