the condoms lexicon

The condom is the most used contraceptive with 87 percent in the age group 16-44 years. 1839 Charles Goodyear laid the foundation for the rubber condom by the pioneering invention of the vulcanization of rubber, and thus the ability to produce rubber . The first condom was made by him 1855. 1870, the first standard condom with a thickness of 2 mm, and even sewn was produced . In 1912, the first seamless condom from rubber producer Julius Fromm was hergstellt . In 1930, the first time the latex was used as the material for condoms, from this time on the condom became available to the general public .

The condom will not only protect against pregnancy , but also simultaneously against diseases such as HIV (AIDS) , gonorrhea, hepatitis C , hepatitis B , syphilis, fungi, bacteria and other diseases.

To get a feel for how safe as a condom is made , here's a brief overview of the most important tests that must be a condom go through to make it the DLF seal of approval , issued in 1981, the first time for condoms, receives :

tightness test

The condoms are tested in a plunge pool for leaks. Each , however small hole is recorded by a computer.

inflation test

The condom is inflated , and you blow a balloon until it bursts . Here, a minimum volume of 18 liters must be achieved as specified by the DLF .

tensile test

The condom is on its possible elongation tested this must be in the middle mindestesn 700 percent , ie the condom is stretched to 8 times its original length .

Microbiological purity

The condom is tested to it to be absolutely free of bacteria, germs and other micro- biological impurities.

Furthermore, no tests for elongation and tensile strength after prolonged storage , the minimum dimensions of a condom and the presence of nitrosamines can be performed.
In addition, still watches the State Materials Testing Institute in Darmstadt on the condom production.

Production of a condom :

The condom production takes place in mostly 7 recurring steps :

1 Dipping a molded article in a tank with natural rubber latex
2 The emersion of the molding and curing ( dry ) of the adhering rubber film
3 Removal of the Vulcanized gum or dried
4 The rinsing and subsequent powdering of the rubber
5 Drying of the washed and powdered rubbers
6 The rolling up of the now finished condom
7 The final package of the production of the condom

Here is an overview of the condom variants ( the headings are linked to the respective categories) :

The classic condom

The classic condoms has a smooth cylindrical shape and is kept moist by a lubricious coating . The rubber is kept transparent . The length is at least 170 mm and the nominal width 52 mm on average . Up to 2002, the size of a condom was described by the DIN EN 600 , which was limited to a width of 44 mm to 56 mm.

This rather small condom

Since a condom only offers optimum protection if it fits as well as possible , even smaller condoms were developed over time . These condoms have a width of 49 mm on average. Where there are condom manufacturer , which now produce condoms from a width of 41 mm width.

The bigger condom

These condoms are slightly larger cut and produced in a XXL size. The condom widths starting from 53 mm to 62 mm and go , so that enough free space is also for the older ones among us.

The contoured condom

These condoms are anatomically shaped so as to allow their special form an almost perfect, and to enable a very intense feeling.

The stimulating condom

Whether cooling, warming , ribbed and studded condoms or condoms with a built- potency ring or a spiral shape , these condoms are all stimulating your way and especially exciting for the condom wearer .

The colored and flavored condoms

These condoms are available in a variety of bright colors , like red, blue or green and in many different flavors, such as Chocolate , vanilla or strawberry also . This brings a little color and flavor to the game of love .

The long love condoms

These condoms prolong the act of love . A special coating of benzocaine erection is considerably lengthened and extended lovemaking thereby . The coating may be different from the percentage forth from 4.5 % to 7 percent of benzocaine . The more coating or the higher the percentage , the longer the erection.

The extra thin condom

This condom is made ??extra thin to achieve a gefühlsintesiver sensation and still be as safe as possible . The thickness of condoms varies between 0.04 mm to 0.06 mm.

The stronger condom

In this condom it is centrally located to security. It is extra thick designed so as to achieve an extremely high level of security , of which unfortunately also suffers from the Gefühlintensivität . These condoms are also preferred for anal sex .

The latex-free condom

These condoms are ideal for people with allergies or for those who prefer no latex condom. Made these condoms are made ??of polyurethane or Sensopren . This Higtech materials are designed for an intense emotional experience without skin reactions.

Spermicide Condoms

Who puts more emphasis on safety , check out these condoms that are coated with nonoxynol -9 . This medication works by inactivating the sperm and increases safety.

Dry Condoms

Condoms without lubricants, dry or besteubt with maize meal are ideal for those who either are allergic to certain lubricants or for diejeingen , who value a particular lubricant.

remixed condoms

This will not be bored , because there is something for everyone . Varied condom mixes that include a mix of a variety of condoms, so we should not be set and can bring a little variety to the love life.