In Zimbabwe, condoms imported from China are “too small”. A major problem in a country facing the scourge of AIDS. At the same time, Americans think theirs are too big. Deal?
According to the site NewZimbabwe.com, the Zimbabwean Minister of Health, David Parirenyatwa, “hit the spot on the table” a few days ago. The reason : ” condoms that are imported from China are too small », He declared within the framework of a public intervention in Harare, during a meeting to launch an AIDS prevention program. A program which precisely aims to encourage the use of condoms to prevent contamination in a particularly affected region of southern Africa.
Most of the condoms found in Zimbabwe are imported from China, and local producers are in the minority. ” Young Zimbabweans now have a condom they prefer, but it is not made here »Explained the minister. ” We need to have our own condoms “. And he strongly encouraged manufacturers to manufacture them on site.
Waziri wa Afya wa Nchini Zimbabwe David Parirenyatwa amewataka wafanyabiashara wan chi hiyo kuanzisha viwanda vya condom Nchini humo.
Kwa sasa nchi ya Zimbabwe huagizaji mipira hiyo kutoka nchini China, na kumekuwa na malalamiko mengi sana kutoka kwa watumiaji wa Mipira huyo k pic.twitter.com/JwTXXC8a4S– PRO24 DJS (@ PRO24DJS) March 3, 2018
A major problem when we know that with 13.5% of the affected population, Zimbabwe is one of the African countries most affected by AIDS. He asked local companies to adapt their production as quickly as possible.
Condoms that are too big in the United States
There may be a way to do a “swap” with the Americans, if one is to believe one. recent survey carried out by an American company, find their condoms too big. Models approved there have a length of between 17 and 21 cm and a circumference of 9.9 to 11.4 cm.
These figures seem far from those recorded by a study in 2014, on the size (declarative) of American penises: on average 14.2 cm for the length and 12.2 cm for the erect circumference. Result: 83% of Americans are “smaller” than standard sizes.
Is there a normal size for the penis?
For “mathematicians”, and precision enthusiasts, a penis is always measured from its base by pressing the ruler against the pubic bone. It is therefore necessary to press the rule against the bone, especially if you are coated, so as not to lose a few precious millimeters.
The growth of the penis stops at the end of puberty, along with that of the boy’s size. The final size of the penis is therefore obtained around the age of 18 to 20 years. It is on average 13.5 cm at rest.
The size of the penis at rest (flaccid) is not a reliable indicator of its erect size: in an adult, the size of the erect penis is estimated at 15 cm on average but depends a little on the level of arousal.
Condom size matters
Out of 25 European countries, according to the declarative sizes of the men questioned, the French are in the lead, the Italians 5th, the Greeks last.
According to the New York Times, the resulting excess rubber would impact comfort, when the corkscrew material, and cause disastrous frustration when the smaller model turns out to be too large.
In Europe, the adaptation of condom sizes by manufacturers has already been in place for several years. If we look at it factually, the norm is 9/10 cm at rest and 12.8 / 14.5 cm in erection. What is called micropenis (below 7 cm when pulled on) affects only one percent of men.
60 different condom sizes
A American company has “stepped into the breach”, and now offers a range of more than 60 condoms (10 lengths and 9 circumferences). There is a kit of measurements to find the ideal size. The stated goal is to restore comfort and confidence to men.
For the American authorities, the objective is above all to relaunch this tool for contraception and protection against sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, only 1 in 3 Americans use it.
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