* 1972: The first condom vending machines are installed in the United States.
* 1973: The first condom advertisement appears on television in the United States.
* 1974: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the first condom for use as a contraceptive.
1980s
* 1981: The first condoms made of latex are introduced.
* 1982: The FDA approves the first female condom.
* 1984: The first condoms with spermicide are introduced.
1990s
* 1991: The FDA approves the first condom for use as a prophylactic against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
* 1992: The first condoms made of polyurethane are introduced.
* 1994: The FDA approves the first condom for use as a barrier method against HIV.
2000s
* 2001: The FDA approves the first condom for use as a dual-purpose method against contraception and STDs.
* 2003: The first condoms made of nitrile are introduced.
* 2005: The first condoms with microbicide are introduced.
2010s
* 2011: The FDA approves the first condom for use as a vaginal contraceptive.
* 2013: The first condoms made of polyisoprene are introduced.
* 2015: The first condoms made of silk are introduced.
* 2016: The FDA approves the first condom for use as a rectal contraceptive.
2020s
* 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic causes a shortage of condoms in some countries.
* 2021: The global condom market is estimated to be worth $25 billion.
Condoms have come a long way in the past 50 years. They are now more effective and more comfortable than ever before. Condoms are an essential part of any safe sex strategy.