What’s the oldest condom in the World to still exist in modern society? It’s definitely a late-comer in the grand scheme of penis protection history, but even still, it is so visually-creepy, you’ll be glad we’ve come so far. The ancient condom was found in Lund, Sweden, and is believed to have been made and […]
Sadly, it isn’t typical to see condoms in mainstream television shows. Strangely enough, when condoms are written into scripts, it is often in a comedic show or situation. As a sex positive person, I am always happy to see safer sex being brought up in pop culture, and if can make people laugh, all the […]
Since February of 1934, Okamoto Rubber Industries, Inc. has been at the top of the condom manufacturing business in Tokyo, Japan. About the Okamoto USA Brand Formerly known as The Japan Rubber Industry, the company was founded in January of 1934 as a means to make and sell rubberized clothing and raincoats. And yes, this […]
here’s some family bickering going on in the world-wide condom collective. Ansell, the makers of LifeStyles brand condoms, is currently in the process of suing Reckitt-Benckiser, makers of Durex condoms, over the manufacturing of polyisoprene condoms. If you use polyisoprene condoms, chances are, you fall into either camp: the Durex Real Feel, or the LifeStyles […]
Step aside, latex. There’s a new sheriff in condom material town, and its name is hydrogel. The University of Wollongong in Australia has been working hard to create a latex alternative that feels more natural and can be a more enticing and enjoyable way to have safer sex. Hydrogel is designed to mimic the tactile […]
Manual sex is the stimulation of a partner’s or one’s own genitals using hands or fingers. Hand Sex, Foreplay, Fingering, Hand Jobs, etc. are other common names. Many people think manual sex has is lower risk that penetrative anal or vaginal sex but manual sex still has its own risks and should be navigated safely. […]
Different materials can change the way different types of condoms are produced. However, most methods are very similar to how latex condoms are made. Polyisoprene Polyisoprene is a synthetic form of latex that has had none of the proteins that cause allergic reactions. Because it is synthetic, polyisoprene is made by chemists and does not […]
In the wake of the other product changes we have listed lately, we thought it would be important to highlight a major change with one of our biggest, most well-loved products: the Hitachi Magic Wand. Chances are, if you’re familiar at all with the world of vibrators, you’re familiar with the Hitachi Magic Wand. Originally […]
Originally, most condoms were made from cecum, which is the inner lining of an animal’s intestine (like a sheep or a cow). Lambskin condoms still are, but even latex condoms use casein, which is a protein found in milk. You can see how this would present a conundrum for our vegan-minded safe sex practitioners. The […]
We’re all about condom innovation. If there’s a way to get people to practice safer sex, we’re pro-that thing. However, we have some questions about the Galactic Cap, the latest in crowd-funded condom design. This innovative condom looks like a tiny shower cap that you put over your junk. What looks to be some type […]









