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One of the oldest forms of contraception is the condom. The history and use have been traced back hundreds, even thousands of years. The most believable origin of the condom stem from the history and not that of an Italian anatomist. It is believed that ancient Egyptians, dating back more than 3000 years ago, used the condom, which was made of animal bladder and intestines. Different materials were used when making these overcoats, as men in the 1500’s referred to them. Many a men, such as Casanova, have been known to use this form of protection for preventing sexually transmitted diseases. Illustrations have been found dating back to 1000 BC of Egyptians wearing this dome cover. It has not been established if they were worn for ritual or sexual reasons, or both. The oldest discovery of the condom was found in the foundation of Dudley Castle near Birmingham, England. The sheath discovered dated back to 1640. It was made of fish and animal intestine, which was common in that day and age. Some historians believe it was used to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases when the forces of Oliver Cromwell and soldiers of King Charles I was at war. In the 1700’s, the man’s armor was not disposable as they are today. They were quite expensive; therefore, the condom was reused. Many referred to this animal gut sheath as armor against pleasure, but a cobweb against infection. The material used to make a condom ranges from linen, in the 13th century BC, to what we know today as latex.
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