1. Condom shops first appeared in the 1700s, but what were the condoms made of?

You put: Answer: Animal Gut

2. What were condoms first used for?

You put: Answer: To prevent disease transmission. The first published trails of condoms, dating back to the 1500s, link them to the prevention of syphilis in users. The link between condoms and contraception didn’t become widely known until the 1700s. Casanova (1725-1798) used condoms not only for STI prevention but also to avoid getting his lovers pregnant.

3. Which type of contraceptive will protect against STIs, HIV/AIDS and unintended pregnancies?

You put: Answer: Condoms – only barrier methods (condoms & femidoms) will protect against STI’s & HIV/AIDS as well as unintended pregnancies.

4. When used properly, how effective are condoms in preventing pregnancies?

You put: Answer: 98% when used correctly and consistently

5. What kinds of lubricants are safe to use with condoms?

You put: Answer: Water Based – only water based lubricants are suitable for use with latex condoms. Petroleum based products and mineral/vegetable oil based one (e.g baby oil) will degrade the latex and increase the chance of breakage during use.

6. How long do condoms keep in an unopened package from date when manufactured?

You put: Answer: Four Years – Condoms can last up to four years when properly stored in a cool dark place away from humidity and in their original individually sealed packaging.

7. How many pints of water can a condom hold?

You put: Answer: 14 pints – That’s about 24 cans of coke!