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Dec 13 2012

How Condoms Work

61 min 3 movies discussed
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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.

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This episode of Stuff You Should Know dives into the surprisingly long and fascinating history of condoms, from ancient cave paintings showing penis sheaths to today's billion-dollar industry. Josh and Chuck explore how these simple barrier devices evolved from tortoise shell contraptions to modern latex marvels, covering everything from manufacturing processes and quality testing to proper usage and effectiveness rates. They also tackle the social and cultural aspects surrounding condoms, including recent controversies in the adult film industry and the unique way governments market them for public health benefits.


Movies Discussed

Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
1997 2h 36m
★ 7.6
"I think this is before Boogie Nights even, because I didn't make that connection. — Chuck mentions this while describing his visit to a porn soundstage that had a painting of Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson." — Chuck
Caligula
Caligula
1979 2h 36m
★ 6.0
"Anybody who's seen Caligula can tell you that. — Josh references this film when discussing how Romans were leading the way in sexual matters." — Josh
So I Married an Axe Murderer
So I Married an Axe Murderer
1993 1h 33m
★ 6.1
"Remember at the nudist camp? Oh, yeah. With Kevin Neal and Mike Myers. Hey, nice penis. — Josh references this comedy film when wondering if they said 'penis' more times than in previous episodes." — Josh

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