Extra small condoms for 12 year-old boys go on sale in Switzerland

[nick]

Extra small condoms for boys as young as 12 are going on sale in Switzerland.

Called the Hotshot, the condom has been produced after government research showed 12 to14-year-olds did not use sufficient protection when having sex.

The study, conducted on behalf of the Federal Commission for Children and Youth, interviewed 1,480 people aged 10 to 20.

It showed more 12 to 14-year-olds were having sex, in comparison with the 1990s.

The Hotshot condoms, which cost 7fr60 (£4.70) for a packet of six, have been created by Lamprecht AG, a leading condom manufacturer in Switzerland.

The company has said the UK would be "top priority" if they expanded abroad, considering that it has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe.

Nysse Norballe, a spokesman for the company, said: "At the moment we are only producing the Hotshot in Switzerland. But the UK is certainly a very attractive market since there is a very high rate of underage conception. The UK would definitely be top priority if we marketed abroad."

A standard condom has a diameter of 2ins (5.2cm) in comparison with the Hotshot's diameter of 1.7ins (4.5cm). Both are the same length – 7.4ins (19cm).

According to a German study of 12,970 13 to 20-year-olds, a quarter said a standard condom was too large.


Full story here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7361181/Extra-small-condoms-for-12-year-old-boys-go-on-sale-in-Switzerland.html)

[Quick_Sylver]

O___O WTH is their problem..

[Gumleaf]

i read that on ninemsn earlier today. sounds like a stupid idea really for 2 reasons. first, 12yo's should not be having sex period, and secondly, if they are they can get regular condoms because if they are doing it, their dicks should be big enough to fit in a regular one. :rolleyes:

[BuryYourFlame]

I think it's good, at least this way there will be less teenage pregnancies. Although 12 year olds shouldn't be having sex, they obviously are, creating a market for such a product. Plus, it's not like they're saying "hey kids, there's even smaller condoms now, go and have sex!", it's more like: "if you are going to anyway, at least do it right."

[Magus]

Yeah, I will by one of those things for my daughter to give it to her boyfriend. Will come in handy when they have sex. I don't want be a grandpa so soon.

Keyword: Sarcasm.

I said sorry, when I see something funny like this, I have to plunge in my thought about it.

[Katrina]

It is more like that they are promoting teen sex. What I feel is that 12 is just too young, at least teens should resist their lust to their legal age of consent.
But as James said "if you are going to anyway, at least do it right."

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

That's a tad...what's the word? Messed Up.

[littlerascal]

Nothing like encouraging pre-pubescent little kids to have sex!!

[songboy]

it is kind of in ecurageing kids to have sex

[CaptainObvious]

Yes, clearly this is about encouraging underage sex.

No. Kids have sex, whether you like it - or it's a good idea - or not; making sure the equipment exists to ensure that they do it safely is an excellent idea. Not making these condoms wouldn't stop any underage sex.

[littlerascal]

Yes, clearly this is about encouraging underage sex.

No. Kids have sex, whether you like it - or it's a good idea - or not; making sure the equipment exists to ensure that they do it safely is an excellent idea. Not making these condoms wouldn't stop any underage sex.

Kids want to be dumb, we might as well let them deal with the consequences. Kids having sex at 12 is just the dumbest thing I've ever heard of....When I was 12, I wanted to hang out with my friends and play video games...never even thought about sex...Hell, I still prefer hanging out with friends to going out with some chick and having sex...even though sex is quite fun.

[songboy]

Yes, clearly this is about encouraging underage sex.

No. Kids have sex, whether you like it - or it's a good idea - or not; making sure the equipment exists to ensure that they do it safely is an excellent idea. Not making these condoms wouldn't stop any underage sex.

well that is true

[Evermore]

Eeew?

[songboy]

but all in all it makes kids say
Hey look now i can have sex becues I can buy thess

[Kahn]

Just for the kids horny enough to have sex at 12! It's genius!

[Hatsune Miku]

It has a good and bad side.

Bad side is it might encourage more kids to fuck

Good side is at least they'll be safer

[songboy]

It has a good and bad side.

Bad side is it might encourage more kids to fuck

Good side is at least they'll be safer

this is true

[nick]

Just for the kids horny enough to have sex at 12! It's genius!
If only those teats on babies feeding bottles didnt have holes in they'd be able to start even younger!

[Evermore]

If only those teats on babies feeding bottles didnt have holes in they'd be able to start even younger!

ROFL!!! You sir when all my internets for 1 hour.

[Neverender]

Soon it'll be 7 and pregnant, not 14 and pregnant..

But i know many people who have sex in grade 8. Sluts and whores. but its a good idea i suppose, they'll be having sex anyways. might as well be safe.

[Appleton]

Hey Nils!! Nils!!...
What's that Mrs. Nils' Mom?
Oh...he went to the store?
OK, never mind then...

[INFERNO]

I don't think it's promoting sex all that much because the underage sex was happening before these condoms got produced in the first place. Perhaps it may encourage some because now they've got their proper gear to suit up and go. But, it also seems to be taking a different approach in that it acknowledges the underage kids are having sex already so instead of telling them not to, which presumably has been tried and failed, why not give them the gear so when they do engage in it, they're safe? Seems smart.

[MacMilker]

you see, youd think it would encourage more kids to have sex at that early age than the already high number but who knows..

i guess its a good idea still seems kinda pervy

[INFERNO]

i guess its a good idea still seems kinda pervy

How so? They don't want the young kids to get pregnant and acknowledge the fact they're having trouble preventing them from having sex at that age. It reduces pregnancy, STDs and so forth, so it's just as "pervy" as normal condoms for adults are.

[Guitarman]

WTF:what: why do 12yearolds need condoms they shouldn't be having sex

[Zephyr]

I think that this is a good idea. I've known 3 guys who conceived at either age 12 or 13, and have heard many other similar stories. It's not promoting them to go out and have sex, it's promoting them to have safe sex. Most 12 and 13 year olds are not having sex as it is, the average age around the world for loss of virginity is 17 years old. Granted if that was my child, I would not want them having sex at such an early age. But you have to be realistic, better safe than sorry. They taught us about condoms and proper usage as early as 5th grade, that's 11 years old.

[mrmcdonaldduck]

A standard condom has a diameter of 2ins (5.2cm) in comparison with the Hotshot's diameter of 1.7ins (4.5cm). Both are the same length – 7.4ins (19cm).



how many 12 year olds have a penis 7.4" long?

seriously, if it wanted to do its job it would have to be smaller.

[YesterdaysNews]

how many 12 year olds have a penis 7.4" long?

seriously, if it wanted to do its job it would have to be smaller.

But you have to leave a space for the semen?


If they're already having sex I guess it's good for them to have proper protection. But I hope it doesn't encourage the smarter ones who were going to wait...

[Giles]

I suppose it is good that they're making it safe for kids that are having sex that young.
I don't think it should of been announced as it was though, not portraying a particularly good image for Switzerland... "Loads of 12 year old boys have sex in our country"

[2D]

Good idead in theory. I don't think it will work all that well in practice though.

[nick]

how many 12 year olds have a penis 7.4" long?

seriously, if it wanted to do its job it would have to be smaller.
The length doesnt matter, if its too long you just dont fully unroll it. Its the girth that is more relevant so that they are not too lose or fall off. I was a bit surprised they weren't smaller in that way.

But you have to leave a space for the semen?
Thats nothing to do with the length of the condom, thats why they have teat ends.

[songboy]

I think it is a great idea now that I think of it kids can now be salfer

[Mythical]

wow.. i mean thats called an excuse for having premarital or underage sex...

[BlackBetty]

It sounds like a good idea. I mean 12 year olds need protection too.

[Ryhanna]

It's pretty odd and weird but they are thinking really for the best interests of the kids.
Let's face it, kids have sex a LOT younger now. 10 year olds are having sex.
Society has become over sexualised and kids learn about sex a lot younger with tv and the internet. Obviously most of them are clueless as to what condoms and STD's are.
Personally I think this is a good start to helping these kids but I also think they should have sex education younger. They're having sex younger they eed to learn about the risks younger.
A little education and a condom will help kids that have sex young.

[Magus]

How about I teach my son using guns at an early age, since we are more technologically advanced now.

Education one and Natural Instinct is another.

[CaptainObvious]

How about I teach my son using guns at an early age, since we are more technologically advanced now.

Education one and Natural Instinct is another.

Umm... what?

[INFERNO]

How about I teach my son using guns at an early age, since we are more technologically advanced now.

Education one and Natural Instinct is another.

I can somewhat piece together what you're saying but just to be sure, can you make it less cryptic and more clear?

[Magus]

I can somewhat piece together what you're saying but just to be sure, can you make it less cryptic and more clear?

What is it you don't understand? Is there a grammatical flaw in my sentence?

Then please, go ahead and point it out. I am looking for ways to improve my lingual skills :D

[connorbrown]

19cm condom for 12 year old is 2 big haha

[Perseus]

19cm condom for 12 year old is 2 big haha

I agree, lol.

Why would they make them the same length and call them smaller?

[Giles]

I agree, lol.

Why would they make them the same length and call them smaller?

Smaller Girth.

[Nelson]

I agree, but i disagree, Yes they are basically promoting Teen sex, which is wrong, but then they are also promoting SAFE teen sex, Honestly (idc if people grill me for this) But if i have kids, i would prefer my son to have SAFE teen sex than have unsafe teen sex.

[Kaius]

Thats a bit contradicting to their laws isnt it? The age of consent there is 16, what's the point of doing this? It's pretty much giving the go ahead to under age sex o.0 Then again, i suppose safe sex is the most important thing now, most kids do it regardless of the laws so they might as well do it safely.

[Perseus]

Smaller Girth.

If a twelve your old has a dick about seven inches, I'm pretty sure his girth is big, too.

[Giles]

If a twelve your old has a dick about seven inches, I'm pretty sure his girth is big, too.

Well, it's unlikely that a 12 year old is going to have a penis of 7". If they do then they probably do have a large-ish girth, they're designed for kids though.

[Perseus]

Well, it's unlikely that a 12 year old is going to have a penis of 7". If they do then they probably do have a large-ish girth, they're designed for kids though.

But kids' penises are not seven inches, lol. That's what I'm saying. They made them too long, I think, but it doesn't matter really, lol.

[INFERNO]

What is it you don't understand? Is there a grammatical flaw in my sentence?

Then please, go ahead and point it out. I am looking for ways to improve my lingual skills :D

Your grammar and spelling is quite good so that's not the issue I'm having. Instead, it's what you're trying to say. First, I don't see how being more technologically-advanced serves as grounds for teaching younger kids how to do things older people do, such as sex or using guns. Second, the "education is one and natural instinct is another", I don't know what your point is relative to the article. Yes those two are different and yes there should be education as well as acknowledging natural behavior but that's pretty much mentioned in the article already so I'm unsure if it's redundant or if you mean something else.

[Magus]

Your grammar............... something else.

Regardless of age and this is proven too.

Human will engage in sexual act regardless of age, a 2 year old male baby could do it? DID IT!. That's what I meant by natural instinct. Animalistic, aren't we.

But what I was pointing in about Education is teaching children more on the issue of sex. The benefits and danger of sex.

And the gun thing is about this.

Society has become over sexualised and kids learn about sex a lot younger with tv and the internet.

I don't see how being more technologically-advanced serves as grounds for teaching younger kids how to do things older people do

By rynol and You. They contradict each other, no?

[The Red Devil]

I cant believe theres enough 12 year olds doing it to even be worth making it!! i mean obviously there must be and is but still... i wasnt even ATTRACTED to girls untill about 12-13 (apart from this one lol)

[DayBreakArt]

Personally, I think it's a brilliant idea. Promoting safe sex with smaller condoms. I don't think they're encouraging under-age sex at all because the kids that give into their hormones and have sex are the ones not educated enough to realize the consequences of having unsafe sex, or sex at all for that matter. They should actually have sex ed classes in grade 5 or 6 now. Just so the kids know exactly what they're getting into instead of just the pleasurable part. Luckily, you can't get pregnant before having your first period so there will never be a "6 and Pregnant" show instead of "16 and pregnant".

[Zarate101]

i think its a good idea because they have a right to do what they want to their bodies
saying they r too you and stuff is wrong cuz when our parents were our age they told them they were too young to have sex and most people lose their virginity from 12-18 now a days

[ShatteredWings]

Luckily, you can't get pregnant before having your first period so there will never be a "6 and Pregnant" show instead of "16 and pregnant".
Yes. you can. You can get pregnant about 2-3 weeks right before when your first period would have been.
I don't see it getting below 12 And Pregnant, though

This has gotten a few young girls in trouble.

[Giles]

i think its a good idea because they have a right to do what they want to their bodies
saying they r too you and stuff is wrong cuz when our parents were our age they told them they were too young to have sex and most people lose their virginity from 12-18 now a days


Well... I wouldn't say that 12-18 is right.
I have no evidence, it just sounds wrong though.

[The Dark Lord]

i think its a good idea because they have a right to do what they want to their bodies
saying they r too you and stuff is wrong cuz when our parents were our age they told them they were too young to have sex and most people lose their virginity from 12-18 now a days

Don't be so stupid, of course its not a good idea. What part of under age parents who can't cope with or support a child and have to scronge off the taxpayer to survive sounds like a good idea, or am I just missing the good idea?

[The Dark Lord]

Personally, I think it's a brilliant idea. Promoting safe sex with smaller condoms. Luckily, you can't get pregnant before having your first period so there will never be a "6 and Pregnant" show instead of "16 and pregnant".

Well thats wonderful! There was me worried that too many underage people getting pregnant but now every 12 year old can have sex and not get pregnant. Fantastic!

[Φρανκομβριτ]

I see a lot of people here saying this is good, which I really don't think it is. I think it's sad that we're reaquired to do this. It is still better than them having unprotected sex.

[Gumleaf]

please don't post in old threads.

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