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To: tonyt who wrote (11739)	11/26/1997 9:20:00 AM
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off topic, now here is a rather interesting PR release : Is Your Condom on Upside Down? The Surprising Things People Don't Know about Condoms EATONTOWN, N.J., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- No doubt condoms will make headlines as long as AIDS is an epidemic. Despite what reporters and consumers think, there still are a lot of misconceptions about these latex lifesavers. The consumer information specialists at Ansell Personal Products, maker of LifeStyles and other condoms, want to share some surprising facts that may make you laugh. 1. The most common condom mistake is putting on the condom upside down. It should unroll smoothly and easily from the rim on the outside. "If you have to struggle, or it takes more than a few seconds to put on a condom, it's inside out," said Carol Carrozza, Director of Marketing for Ansell Personal Products. To take off the condom, don't try to roll it back up. Hold it near the rim and slide it off. 2. People ask about condom sizes. It's not like buying a shirt. The size differences are subtle, so there are generally three sizes available. For example, LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive is a standard condom size. The LifeStyles Form Fit condom is contoured to provide a snugger fit for those who prefer it. And Ansell offers a Mega condom which is just 2 mm larger than the standard size. But sorry, guys, they don't get bigger than this, despite what you claim to need. 3. Use a latex condom. The Centers for Disease Control says that for the sexually active, latex condoms provide the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Latex also offers variety. It can be molded into condoms with bumps, ridges and different shapes to provide different sensations. 4. Condoms are like cartons of milk. Both have shelf life and an expiration date on the package. Don't buy old milk or use a condom that's expired. Condoms with spermicide have a shelf life of three years, those without spermicide have a shelf life of five years. 5. The worst place to carry a condom is your back pocket. Think about how a stick of gum looks after a day in your back pocket, and you'll know why a shirt pocket makes more sense for carrying a condom. Don't store condoms for a long time in your glove compartment, pocket, wallet or purse. Lengthy exposure to heat can break down the latex. And in a purse, keys, pens or other sharp objects can damage a condom if it's not in a protective case. 6. The foil packet has a tear strip; use it. You can damage the condom by tearing open the package with your teeth or something sharp. Also, once the condom is out of the package, handle it gently. Jewelry and fingernails often are culprits in tearing condoms. 7. Another common mistake is to pull the condom on too tightly, with no room at the tip. If the condom doesn't have a reservoir tip, squeeze the end to remove air, and leave a little room at the end. This is the origin of the condom nickname "Jimmy Hat." 8. Body oil, ice cream and whipped cream are fun, but they're not good lubricants for latex condoms because they can damage the latex. Use only water-based lubricants. The package will be clearly marked. 9. If you feel a condom break, stop and withdraw immediately. Then use another condom. If another condom in the same package should break, keep the unused condoms and call the manufacturer. Lot number tracking will help you get to the source of the problem. Ansell has a toll-free consumer line at 1-800-633-0909 if you have any questions about condoms. 10. Most people don't realize that condoms are classified as medical devices. Their production and marketing is regulated by the Food & Drug Administration. Most people are surprised to hear about the stringent quality controls and testing that Ansell uses in the manufacture of condoms. The company has a quality assurance and testing program that meets standards for more than 100 countries worldwide, and its condoms must meet more than 24 international requirements. 1. Every single condom is tested electronically for holes. 2. In addition, samples of every batch of condoms undergo inflation testing. A typical condom will inflate to about three feet high and one foot wide before it bursts. 3. Samples of every batch of condoms also are tested for water leakage. A condom must hold 300 ml (10.2 oz.) of water without leaking. 4. Finally, other samples of condoms are stretched lengthwise and crosswise to test for tensile strength and elongation. 5. Ansell voluntarily retains samples of every batch of condoms produced. They can be used as control samples in future quality tests. The LifeStyles Web site, lifestyles.com, has more condom information, along with contests, sweepstakes and free sample offers. "The more you know about condoms, the more you can relax with them and have fun," said Ms. Carrozza. SOURCE Ansell Personal Products CONTACT: Jeannine F. Addams, Tarkenton & Addams, Inc., 404-231-1132