Condoms No Match For Women Determined To Start Family
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“Ricardo” of San Bernandino faces a similar future of uninvited child support payments due to condom stuffing. “That [woman] took the [condom] right out of the trash,” said Ricardo. “I never even heard of [women] doing this [sort of thing].” Ricardo pays $900 per month and likely will be required to pay child support for another 17 years.
“... 200 degrees for 10 minutes in the oven or even dropping it in the toaster set at light browning will kill the sperm.”
Male sexual health commentator and male wellness advocate Mark Lloyd recommends that men take extra precautions due to condom stuffing. “You cannot use the toilet because rubbers can really foul things up,” he said. “A 30-second zap in the microwave does the trick, but microwaved rubber sometimes creates noxious fumes.” Lloyd suggest conventional cooking. “If you can excuse yourself to the kitchen long enough, 200 degrees for 10 minutes in the oven or even dropping it in the toaster set at light browning will kill the sperm.” If a detour to the kitchen is out of the question, as a last resort Lloyd suggests hiding it or dropping it our of a window and then disposing of it the next morning.
In recent years manufacturers have began producing multi-colored condoms.
Sociology professor Margaret T. Box of UC Riverside sees condom stuffing as a natural progression of women taking control of their family planning options. “Since the 1960s women have demanded control over their own bodies,” she said. “With the right to terminate pregnancies flows the power to start them.”
Box sees male reluctance to commit and form families as factors. “Women see their child-bearing years pass them by, but no ‘real men’ to start a family with,” added Box. “With condom stuffing, they take the power back.”
Admitted condom stuffer “Tanya” said that she planned her stuffing a week in advance. “I knew where [her partner] threw them when we were done and when I was hitting my peak fertility in my cycle,” she said. “He’s cute and has a steady job so why not have a baby with him if I’m ready?”
Reproductive biologist Timothy Bottomfield confirms that sperm are rather hardy organisms. “Over millions of years, men have evolved to build rather durable and battle-tested sperm,” he said. “Most people think sperm die right after ejaculation into a condom but they live for quite some time.” Lab tests have shown sperm can live as long as a week without being subject to extreme temperature.
The only sure fire measure, according to Bottomfeld, is the same one that protects against venereal disease. “The advantages of self-gratification should not be underestimated,” said Bottomfeld. Just ask Tony, Ricardo and a growing number of other men across the country.
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