8 Weird Facts of Condoms Are So Interesting That It’s Hard To Ignore

Condoms: you just cannot ignore it as it’s very vital for both to avoid unwanted pregnancies and sickness.

Everyone would agree that its greatest thing ever happen in the history of sex as we all know the consequences of not using it.

It’s cheapest form of birth control and best way to protect yourself against any STDs. We always read how and what about condoms so we thought let us share with you the lighter side which is as interesting as the product.

There are many unique and weird factoids that you may not be aware about :

1. The official name for Condom in Danish is- svangerskabsforebyggendemiddel

It’s just looking like a group of letters but the fact is that’s formal term in Danish language. But there’s simpler word invented too. The common term is ‘gummimand’ which means ‘rubberman’.

2. Do you know how many condoms are utilized worldwide?

It is estimated that around 5,000,000,000 condoms are used every where worldwide.

3. You will be shocked to know how much liquid a condom can store.

The average condom can hold as much a gallon.  Do not get confused, it can store when the male member is not inside without the male member.

4. Our ancestors too knew how vital condoms are.

According to research condoms were used way back in 11,000 BC. The fact was revealed from the illustrations on old paintings that were discovered from caves in France. China holds the world record for creating the largest condom.

5. Do you know about the longest condom ever?

To celebrate the World population Day, China made a 80 m x 100 m condom and placed it on top of the hotel in Guilin, China. Now that’s quite long.

6. There is no reason to NOT to use condoms.

As per studies and research there is no medical reason for not using condom. If you are thinking what about people who are allergic to latex- for them there latex free condoms too.

7. Have No Fear- Mobile Condom is here. The country Sweden used to have Condom Ambulances.

Condom ambulances were a real thing in Sweden. That time if a person needed a condom but is not available to him then one can simply call the ambulance and get your contraceptive right away.

8. Many do not know that US military uses condoms . . . but not just for sex.

It’s shocking to know but they use them for other purpose like to stop bleeding, to cover wounds, to use as surgical gloves, to stop jamming weapon and to use it as water container. Bizarre but that’s the truth.

We hope that you must have enjoyed reading all these weird facts of condoms. Do you too know any? Let us know in the comments below.