History Magazine nr.22 will be published in China.

History of Condom

The condom is one of the oldest forms of contraception. Its history and use can be traced back thousands of years. It is believed that a form of modern-day condoms were used by the Egyptians as far back as 1,000 B.C.



The earliest evidence of condom use in Europe are scenes from cave paintings at Combarelles in France. Dated 100 to 200 AD. The first known published deion and trials regarding prophylactic condom use were recorded by the Italian Gabrielle Fallopius in the 1500s. He claimed to have invented a sheath made of linen and conducted trials amongst 1,100 men using the condom - none of who became infected with syphilis.



Worlds oldest condom, year 1640

The origin of the word condom is still unknown. Folklore attributes the invention to Dr. Condom or Conton, who was at the court of King Charles II in the 1600s. It is more likely, however, that the name derives from the Latin condus, meaning receptacle. The condom, made of animal gut, became well known and increased in popularity in the 1700s. Literature of that time suggests that the condoms contraceptive (rather than just prophylactic) properties had already been realised. By 1766 many shops were producing handbills and advertisements



An 1813 condom that came with manual written in Latin

Japanese are known to have used two types of condom. The Kawagata or Kyotai was made of thin leather and the Kabutogata was made from tortoiseshell or horn. Documentation also suggests that legendary 19th Century lover Casanova was a regular user of this type of contraception. He referred to condoms as Redingote Anglaise (English Riding Coat).



Condom packaging for Prentif Servis pak London, England, 1935-1945

The rubber condom was developed shortly after the creation of vulcanized rubber in the 1840s, by Goodyear and Hancock. Vulcanisation is the method or process of treating crude rubber with sulphur and subjecting it to intense heat. This process turns the rubber into a strong elastic material. In the 1930s liquid latex manufacturing superseded crepe rubber. It is still the basis for manufacture today.



London Rubber Company (Durex) 1st European latex condom

In the 1990s new technology considerably improved the condom and enabled the production of far more sophisticated versions. And now in the new millennium the new condom revolution is making record waves in the history of the condom and the condoms future is looking brighter than ever.



In the 2000s New latex materials like Polyurethane and Polyisoprene as well as crazy new shapes and sizes continue to solidify the condoms stronghold in todays culture. People are much more comfortable buying condoms and the stigma of old is practically gone. With the introduction of HIV and the AIDS Virus, condoms in todays society are a much needed necessity.




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