Condoms are the most used method of contraception around the world. Most people use them every time they have intercourse. Sure, there’s alternatives, but it’s pretty much the only thing that can protect you from unwanted pregnancies and STDs at the same time.

1. Condoms are ancient.
Condoms have been around for ages. The first condoms date back to 11000 BC – we’ll call them dinosaur condoms! There’s one that’s been found in Sweden that dates back to 1640’s that came with instructions on proper use. Lovely, isn’t it? This means that even way back then people cared about safe sex.

2. They used to be made from questionable materials.
The first condoms were kind of disgusting. Before the invention of latex all sorts of materials were used. Throughout history condoms have been made of pig intestines, goat bladders, fish skin, linen, silk and even leather. We can only imagine how ‘pleasant’ that felt for both men and women.

3. Condoms were reusable.
Yes, condoms were reusable in the past. In some parts of the worlds it was advised to wash them in warm milk in order to avoid disease. It was also common to use them multiple times because of the cost of their production.

4. You needed a prescription.
The first vending machine with condoms appeared in the US in 1928. Before that, condoms were hard to get. In order to get one you needed a prescription, and those were only given to men who favored the company of prostitutes. So in case you cared about your reputation, or were a woman who was concerned about contraception, you were out of luck.