Condoms

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This paper examines the history of the condom, tracing its roots back to ancient days and covering related topics to present day. It looks at how considering that the first documented condoms were used in ancient Egypt and were made from various animal membranes, the condom industry has certainly come a long way and how most condoms nowadays are made from either latex or polyurethane, are available in all shapes, colors and sizes and are very effective in preventing disease and pregnancy, when used properly. It also discusses the challenges that were presented to condom use along the way.

Outline
About Condoms
The Early Condoms
Challenges to Early Condoms
The Acceptance of Condoms
Condoms Today
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"While many people believe that condoms are a relatively new form of contraceptive, created not so long ago, this is far from true. Many historians believe that, in ancient Egypt, pharaohs used papyrus reeds to cover their penises during sex. Ancient Roman soldiers are believed to have used dried sheep intestines as condoms, as well (Parisot, 1987, pp. 4-6). In the East, the Chinese used oiled silk paper, and the Japanese had two versions of a condom: the Kawagata, which used thin leather, and Kabutogata, which used thin tortoise shells or horns."

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