6.10.2020
The condom is the second most popular method of contraception in Hamburg, Germany, after the pill. So it enjoys uncompromising popularity. Compared to other methods of contraception, condoms have the great advantage that they protect against unwanted pregnancy and venereal diseases at the same time. As a user, you kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.
About 214 million condoms were sold in 2010. This is the per capita consumption of more than two and a half condoms per Hamburg citizen. Fortunately, the number of young users dependent on condom safety also increased at the start of the partnership.
You may have given yourself some thought about the safety and quality of condoms several times in the past. If it's like you, you've likely heard the horrifying stories of incidents in which a condom broke during intercourse and then an unwanted pregnancy occurred.
Although none of us can tell if there is anything to these stories or whether it is always the same story, which simply attracts wide circles and keeps alive again and again through gossip, we sometimes feel uncomfortable about it. "Hope that doesn't happen to me myself." Believe a secret.
The chances are good! Here's a brief overview of quality standards and a journey through the history of condoms.
When purchasing condoms, quality (and thus your safety) comes first. DLF (German Association for Latex Research and Development) Seal of Approval is valid in Hamburg.
In order to obtain this seal of approval, a series of criteria Tests are done on condoms. This includes:
Leak test Inflation test Elongation test Microbiological purity Origin and history The condom was created by the famous tire manufacturer Charles Goodyear, some of you may already know its name from Formula 1.
The invention of rubber hardening (1839) gave rise to the possibility of producing heat- and cold-resistant, water-resistant and unbreakable rubbers.
In 1955, the first rubber condoms in a row were produced and then continuously developed. With the development of the latex condom (1930), condoms became generally available. But until the middle of the twentieth century it was still prohibited in many places or permitted only for medicinal purposes.
In the following time, condoms were developed in many variations. They differ in materials, colors, shapes and sizes.
When purchasing and using condoms, a few things are important to pay attention to:
Check the expiration date DLF Quality Seal Carefully open the condom package, being careful not to damage the condom when opening it Do not put the condom over the penis until it is erect The uncontrollable area of the condom should be on the outside Squeezing the tip of the condom with your thumb and forefinger (removing air) Place the condom on the glans (pull the foreskin back), hold the reservoir with one hand, then roll the condom down the penis with the other hand The male condom is the only contraceptive that provides multiple levels of safety. Therefore, using "contraception" is a must if you are changing sexual partners frequently or if you have just met your partner.
Nowadays you have a large selection available - especially online. Condoms to experience heightened pleasure (handles, grooves, various structures) or for colorful and fruity pleasure. Condoms are real sex toys these days and have long since been.
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