Trojan is a brand name of
condomA condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases . It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner...
s manufactured by the
Church & Dwight CompanyChurch & Dwight Co., Inc. is a major U.S. manufacturer of household products that is based in Princeton, New Jersey. While it manufactures many items, it is by far best known for its Arm & Hammer line which includes baking soda and many other items made with it. The company was founded in 1896 to...
. 70.5 percent of condoms purchased in United States drugstores are Trojan contraceptives. Trojan began selling condoms in 1927 through an ad placed in a trade magazine for pharmacists.
Trojan condoms were first manufactured in 1920 by Young's Rubber. It wasn't until 1930 that
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-based materials were used.
Trojan produces 29 different varieties of condom.
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Trojan is a brand name of
condomA condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases . It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner...
s manufactured by the
Church & Dwight CompanyChurch & Dwight Co., Inc. is a major U.S. manufacturer of household products that is based in Princeton, New Jersey. While it manufactures many items, it is by far best known for its Arm & Hammer line which includes baking soda and many other items made with it. The company was founded in 1896 to...
. 70.5 percent of condoms purchased in United States drugstores are Trojan contraceptives. Trojan began selling condoms in 1927 through an ad placed in a trade magazine for pharmacists.
History
Trojan condoms were first manufactured in 1920 by Young's Rubber. It wasn't until 1930 that
latexLatex refers generically to a stable dispersion of polymer microparticles in an aqueous medium. Latexes may be natural or synthetic. Latex as found in nature is a milky sap-like fluid within many plants that coagulates on exposure to air. It is a complex emulsion in which proteins, alkaloids,...
-based materials were used.
Trojan brand condoms
Trojan produces 29 different varieties of condom. Among the types are
Magnum condomsMagnums are a brand of latex condom manufactured by Trojan.Magnum condoms are slightly larger than standard condoms and are marketed as a better fit for men with larger erections. Most standard condoms are designed to fit erections of up to 7.25 inches in length and 1.375 inches in...
, produced as a larger condom to provide extra comfort, and the
ElexaElexa is a line of prophylactics and other products designed especially for women's needs. Specifically, the purpose of the brand is to allow women to feel more comfortable purchasing condoms through the product packaging's design style, and by suggesting the placement of Elexa products among the...
line, which is marketed to a female audience.
Twisted Pleasure
In 2009, in order to launch Trojan in the
United KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the northeastern part of Ireland, and many small islands...
, a humorous fake official web site for the so-called
Trojan Games was created. The Trojan Games were supposedly an international sporting event similar to the National Debate Tournament and taking place in Austin, TX. The sports were based on sexual performance. As of Nov 2006 the various "Trojan Games" videos have been viewed 300 million times.