10 Facts About Condoms

• On average, condoms hold about 4 quarts of liquid
• Most condoms (over 90%) are made of latex, the rest from polyurethane or lamb intestines
• Ancient Egyptians reportedly used condoms as early as 1350 BC using animal bladders or intestines
• Over the years, everything from linen, sheep, lamd and goat intestines as well as fish skin, thin leather and even linen have been used as condoms
• Only Latex Condoms can stop the transmission of HIV. Tests have shown that Polyurethane condoms and lamd condoms do not stop the transmission of the virus
• Oils and most lotions will cause latex to breakdown
• Using 2 or more condoms at the same time is more dangerous than using 1
• Condoms can be weakened by exposure to heat or sunlight or by age.
• During World War II, condoms were used to cover rifle barrels from being damaged by salt water as the soldiers swam to shore.
• Condoms have been sold in vending machines since 1928