The Condom History

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• 11,000 B.C.
  The first appearance of the condom came around 11,000 B.C.

Two caves in France known as Grotte des Combarrelles are known to have paintings on the walls that scientists claim represents condoms.

Scientists believe that this was the first evidence of condoms existing.

• 1,000 B.C.
  According to Wikipedia In ancient Egypt, historians believed people used a linen sheath as protection against troublesome insects and tropical diseases. To prevent infection, the Chinese wrapped oiled silk paper, while the Japanese used leather and tortoiseshell sheaths. During this time period, using materials made from animal parts was very common. The Romans developed condoms made of goats' bladders.

• 1400s
  In Asia, particularly China and Japan, the first condom to be used was the Glans condom and was primarily used as a form of birth control, but was also used to protect against infections. In China, obscure materials such as silk or lamb intestines were used in making the condom. In Japan, the materials such as tortoise shell or animal horn were used.

• 1500s
  Practically unheard of up until now, condoms first appeared in a published document in the 16th century.

An Italian inventor, Gabrielle Fallopius, produced the first documented work on the dangers of the STI syphilis.

He invented and recommended using a protective linen sheath soaked in chemicals in order to prevent the spread of syphilis.

• 1600s

In 1605, Catholic theologian Leonardus Lessius claimed that condoms are immoral, thus becoming the first documented religious figure who opposed the use of the condom.

• 1700s

English physician Daniel Turner reportedly stated his belief that condoms encourage men to have unsafe sex with different partners.

In fact, around this time, many physicians decried the use of condoms on moral grounds. Nevertheless, the condom market continued to expand.

• 1800s
  Some people began to advocate publicly for the use of condoms, while others continued to discredit condom use. Members of parliament in the United Kingdom tried to ban condoms because they believed that they did not offer sufficient protection against syphilis, and that they encouraged unsafe and irresponsible sex.

In 1839, Charles Goodyear invented rubber vulcanization.

The first rubber condom was not produced until 1855.
Just a few short years later, the majority of rubber companies were producing condoms as well.

• 1900s
  Many advancements to condoms came within the 1900s. These advancements began when condoms were distributed to military personnel during World War I as they were shown to lower the rate of transmitting STIs. Before the war, the majority of condoms distributed in Europe were provided by Germany.

• 1957
  Durex created the first condom with lubrication. When scientists discovered HIV to be a sexually transmitted infection, condoms began to be marketed as a way to prevent acquiring HIV.

• 1997
  Durex created the first condom company website, marking a milestone in the progress of condom use worldwide.

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