Latex condoms last an average of 5 years after the date of manufacture
Condoms are typically made from latex, polyurethane and lamb skin
A condom can hold about 3.8 liters of liquid
Change a condom every 30 minutes, friction weakens it.
When used correctly, condoms are 98% effective at preventing STI’S and unplanned pregnancies
When it comes to HIV, condoms make sex 10 000 times safer
The first rubber condom was manufactured in 1855
There are more than 50 different names of condoms e.g raincoat, nightcap and lovesock.Â
DO’S
Store in a cool dry place
Use silicon or water based lubricants
Use a new condom everytime you have sex
DON’TS
Use two condoms at once
Expose to high heat
Flush used condoms down the toilet