The earliest depiction of a condom is found in a 15,000-year-old cave painting. Ever since humans realized sex led to children, we've been using condoms to prevent pregnancy. Join Josh and Chuck for this comprehensive tour of all things condom.
# Summary
This episode dives deep into the fascinating history and science of condoms, tracing them from ancient cave paintings all the way to modern latex manufacturing. Josh and Chuck explore how condoms evolved from animal membranes and hand-fitted rubber devices to today's highly-tested, standardized products, while also covering the manufacturing process, quality control methods, and proper usage techniques. Along the way, they tackle the cultural debates around condom accessibility, their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy and disease, and why Los Angeles's controversial Measure B requiring condoms in porn production has the industry up in arms.
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