Most of us have had our sex education classes from various sources to know the least bit that sex without protection is unsafe. The necessity of condoms to keep 90% of the sexually transmitted diseases away and its usage to reduce the risk of pregnancy make it such an efficient item for existing. While putting on a condom for the first time may have been an awkward experience or one may feel uncomfortable using it - that is all up to personal perspective. Instead, there are some crazy facts which about condoms that you probably didn’t know which will make you feel puzzled (don’t worry, they are still safe to use).

1. Scientists believe that condoms were invented back in 11,000 B.C.

Moreover, it was the ancient paintings on the caves of France which led to this discovery. A huge number of generations have been using it and known about its existence. It is quite surprising that sex is still a taboo centuries after!

2. Ancient Egyptians used the animal bladder for condoms.

There were condoms made of fish skin, linen, leather and silk as well. Next time you complain about how thick the latex is and how much uncomfortable you feel, think about these people and the extent they went to and feel fortunate for the world you live in now. 

3. During the Cold War, CIA considered parachuting large condoms to the Soviet Union

They wanted to use this as a strategy to show the women of the Soviet Union that the men of America are more superior to those of their country. At the time of war too, sex was on their mind to be used as a manipulative tactic for winning the war. It is said that even before this, in the Second World War, condoms were used to cover barrels of rifles when the soldiers had to swim across to the shore to help keep their weapons intact, to protect from rusting. 

4. Condoms are factory tested with electricity

To ensure the quality of the condom they are tested with electricity to detect if there are any holes or tears in it. The device used to check this is shaped like a penis for the manufacturers to test the effectiveness. It saves one the trouble of checking the condom, which might kill the mood. 

5. An average condom can hold a gallon of liquid.

If you blow up a condom and experiment with it to make it fully stretched, you will find that a condom has a large capacity to hold a gallon of water. Also, it will not leak. Restores the faith after the statistics of it working only 97% of the times, isn’t it?

A condom can be used up to 4 years from its date of manufacture. If you are upset about that one unused condom that has not had the luck to being used and happen to (finally) get lucky, there is no need to panic as you will not have to miss your golden opportunity. Lastly, if you’ve found a trusted company it’s best to stick to it (keeping point 4 in mind especially!).