e/History of condoms

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has gloss	eng: The history of condoms goes back at least several centuries, and perhaps beyond. For most of their history, condoms have been used both as a method of birth control, and as a protective measure against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms have been made from a variety of materials; prior to the nineteenth century, chemically treated linen and animal tissue (intestine or bladder) are the best documented varieties. Rubber condoms gained popularity in the mid-1800s, and in the early twentieth century major advances were made in manufacturing techniques. Prior to the introduction of the combined oral contraceptive pill, condoms were the most popular birth control method in the Western world. In the second half of the twentieth century, the low cost of condoms contributed to their importance in family planning programs throughout the developing world. Condoms have also become increasingly important in efforts to fight the AIDS pandemic.
lexicalization	eng: History of condoms
instance of	(noun) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse prophylactic, safety, rubber, condom, safe