2007-03-27 09:43:39 · 5 answers · asked by macwhobbs 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
In 16th century Italy, Gabriele Falloppio authored the first-known published description of condom use for disease prevention. He recommended soaking cloth sheaths in a chemical solution and allowing them to dry prior to use.
The oldest condoms found (rather than just pictures or descriptions) are from 1640, discovered in Dudley Castle in England. They were made of animal intestine, and it is believed they were used for STD prevention.
In 19th century Japan, both leather condoms and condoms made of tortoise shells or horns were available.
The rubber vulcanization process was patented by Charles Goodyear in 1844, and the first rubber condom was produced in 1855. These early rubber condoms were 1-2mm thick and had seams down the sides. Although they were reusable, these early rubber condoms were also expensive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condom#History
2007-03-28 00:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was invented by the Dunlop rubber company in london who now make tyres. before then pig intestines were used as condoms and also used as the skin around sausages
2007-03-27 09:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by fast eddie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first condom was used in Egypt, way back in the BC's. It was made out of some animals intestine.
2007-03-27 09:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by George P 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The condom was invented right after someone got pregnant, and didn't want to.
2007-03-27 09:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
the condom was invented by pirates.
2007-03-27 10:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋