Unusual uses for condoms

by Dideka Njemla

First and foremost, these protective barriers should be prioritised to be used for contraceptive purposes during moments of sexual intercourse.

While the above-mentioned statement remains quite an obvious use for condoms, you will be quite surprised to find out other unusual uses for it. Once you learn of these interesting uncommon uses, you will ensure that you always have these around the house and even carry one or two around with you everywhere you go.

Here are some of the fun and useful ways condoms can be used:

  • Art 

One of the exciting things about condoms is that they are available in a selection of colours. Using these different coloured condoms as a form of curating art can be one of the ways that you can use to impress your friends or even kill boredom during school holidays. Daily Nexus – Santa Barbara’s independent, student-run newspaper – states that they can be used as celebratory balloons.

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  • Ice Packs

If you are off to a hike or carrying a huge cooler box on your trip then these will save you. Fill up a condom with water and store them in the freezer for your ideal ice pack that can be used in many ways. Whether you are seeing to an injury or keeping your drinks cooler for longer, these ice packs will definitely come in handy.

 

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  • Microphone Protector

According to Condom Sales – an online condom sales company – condoms serve as a great protective barrier for microphones, protecting them against water and humidity. So for all our digitals content creators, this is a great trick to have up your sleeve to protect your equipment from damage.

  • Polishing

The lubricant in condoms can do wonders in assisting with the scratches on your old CDs or even polishing your favourite pair of shoes. The lubricant can be used to polish and clean many surfaces too.

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  • Water balloons

If you are seeking for fun ways to play around with your siblings and family this festive, then condoms are a cost effective way to do so. Within the comfort of your own yard, gather your condoms and have everyone fill them up with water and let the fun begin.

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