With condom sales currently sluggish at best, contraceptive manufacturers are continually looking for ways to increase interest in their product; novelty items especially being a popular choice when it comes to tempting would-be wooers.
However with Japan once again coming last in the most recent ‘how often are you getting it?’ survey, condom makers are faced with a very stiff challenge indeed, the 2005 study showing that the average Japanese only finds time for a bit of a fumble 45 times a year. A number that makes even Singaporeans seem sex mad, although their second to last figure of 73 sexual sorties is still way behind the top placed Greeks Olympian tally of 138.
Still, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, hopes in the industry are high, prompting one company to release the rather playful chocolate themed effort below. A product that provides the chance of a little extra excitement during break time.
And fear not those after something a bit more savoury, as amongst other items, online retailer Rakuten is offering an, erm, chicken ramen flavoured option.
Just make sure you leave home with the right one.
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you wrote: “…condom makers are faced with a very stiff challenge indeed…”
It actually sounds like a not-stiff challenge…
I’m cracking up over here! I just can not imagine chicken ramen flavoured condoms being popular!
Very popular in fact Eric. Rakuten have already sold out.
Bet they still cannot take the horrible rubber smell away
You’ve got it backwards. The circular one with a picture of noodles is the ramen; the minimalist one with the chick giving a thumbs-up or something is the box of condoms. You’re right, choosing unwisely could be messy.
I thought you might like to see the latest condom ad in Paris!
http://parisdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2006/08/paris-anti-aids-campaign.html