Many are interested in what a condom is. There is another name - this is a condom - (from Fr. condom) - a contraceptive for many sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy.
In the modern world they are made from latex, polyurethane and other materials in the form of a thin closed tube, with an opening on one side.
For the first time, condoms are mentioned in the treatise French Disease (a syphilis speech) by an Italian doctor of the 16th century, Gabriel Fallopius, published in 1564. To protect against syphilis during the time of epidemics, they used a linen cover treated with a special chemical composition. Later the material was the intestines and bladder of animals, silk paper, tortoise shell, horns, etc.
Origin history
The condom got its name from the name of the scientist, Charles Condom, who invented the product in the 16th century for Henry VIII. This method of protection should not only protect against the unwanted offspring of the loving monarch. Thus, people have learned to prevent many diseases transmitted during intercourse.
True, in those days the use of the condom often caused discomfort, became the cause of damage and scuffs. After all, the material from which they were made was quite rigid, inelastic. Later, silk was used in the production. However, such material was very expensive. Only rich people could use such condoms.
Condom in the modern world
This protection method is one of the most affordable and effective. Many are attracted by reasonable cost and ease of use. Condoms for women and men are available.
Based on the material of manufacture there are:
- Latex. This is the most common material that is used in production. It is extracted from the juice of a rubber tree. Latex is able to stretch up to 900% compared to the original size of the product.
- Polyurethane The material is several times stronger than latex. As a result, it is possible to make them thinner. This increases the naturalness of the sensations. Such are practically not felt. In addition, the material conducts heat well.
According to indications:
- Medical. They are put on various diagnostic sensors in research. They do this to exclude the transfer of various diseases and infections.
- Urological (uroreserves) - have a bypass tube at the end to collect urine into the urinal.
By appointment:
- Female condoms. Such products are used vaginally, they are a small tube of polyurethane up to 20 cm long and 8 cm in diameter. The protection efficiency is the same as that of a male condom. True, they are less convenient, require some experience in handling.
For additional stimulation and enhancement of pleasure, relief condoms (ribbed, with antennae, with pimples, etc.) are released.
Conclusion
Historians believe that condoms appeared much earlier, even in ancient Rome. But in the world there is only a visual example dated to the 16th century. So you can see what a condom was used, which our ancestors used before the invention of latex.