1000 BCE
Egyptians used linen sheaths as
condoms in order to prevent
disease.
100 CE
Evidence of condoms can be found in
cave paintings in
France.
Romans may have used condoms made of muscle tissue of dead
warriors.
1500-1600
Condoms made of linen have been found in
England from this time. Mostly used to prevent against
syphilis. Later they were used to prevent
pregnancy and were dipped in chemicals to be used as
spermicides.
1700
Animal intestines began to be used as a condom instead of linen. There are two theories of where the name condom came from some. But both theories originate during this time. Some say that
King Charles II of England named them and used them so he would not impregnate women and have illegitimate children. Others say that
Casanova named them.
1800
In 1844
Goodyear and
Hancock distributed mass produced condoms. They were made from a kind of
rubber that is extremely elastic.
1861
First
advertisement for condoms.
1873
Comstock Law outlawed the advertising of
birth control. And they couldn't be sent or sold through the mail.
1880
First
latex condom was made.
1930
Condom use became wide spread. But the
American Social Hygiene Association tried to get people to stop using them, thinking that people with diseases should not have
pleasure and
sex.
1960
Condom use diminished in the
United States and disease spread, luckily
the pill was widely used so pregnancy remained low.
1990
Polyurethane condoms were first produced. People with sensitive
skin could use them. In 1993 annual production of condoms was 8.5 billion. Condoms were made in various sizes,
colors,
flavors, and brands. Women can now even use
female condoms.
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