Safe Sex Advice (Press, 13 December 1986)
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Summary: Safe Sex Advice (Press, 13 December 1986)
On 13 December 1986, a report emerged from London, detailing an archaeological discovery at Dudley Castle in the West Midlands, where researchers unearthed five condoms that date back approximately 340 years. These artefacts, believed to be the oldest known condoms in Britain, are linked to the Royalist soldiers of the Civil War era. According to Ms Stephanie Ratkai, the project finds supervisor overseeing the dig, these condoms were primarily used to prevent the transmission of venereal diseases, such as syphilis, which were known to be life-threatening at that time. Rather than being employed for family planning purposes, these condoms were used by men during extramarital affairs, often when they were uncertain about the sexual health of their partners. The condoms were discovered in the castle's old toilets and were remarkably well-preserved due to the waterlogged conditions of the ground. Made from fish and animal intestines, these historical items provide a unique insight into the sexual practices and health concerns of the past.
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