The Humble Little Condom: A HistoryThis unique history provides an intriguing glimpse into human sexual habits, customs, beliefs, and attitudes surrounding a prophylactic device that goes back to at least the ancient Egyptians. The author includes many fascinating historical details, such as: * Clergymen of the Middle Ages left records of birth control methods that "worked." * When women had few choices in the world of commerce, a significant number found a legitimate and profitable business niche producing and selling sheaths. * During the Great Depression, while other businesses went bankrupt, condom manufacturers found themselves doing a booming trade throughout the 1930s, one of Wall Street's few successes. * AIDS has brought the condom full circle. Not for the first time in history has the little device been vilified as a promoter of dirty, illicit sex and lauded as a life-saving device. Thoroughly researched yet presented in a witty, enjoyable style, The Humble Little Condom is both an entertaining read and an educational, impeccably researched popular history. |
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Acknowledgments | 7 |
Three Le Male de Naples la Mal François las Bubas | 47 |
Four May Prick nor Purse Never Fail | 65 |
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