Umbrella condoms

Taiwan Living in Taiwan
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How often do you use them?

  • usually
  • rarely
  • never
  • what the hell are you talking about?

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When I first arrived in Taiwan and discovered them I thought they were absurdly silly.

Then, when I discovered how slippery and hazardous marble is when wet (and many of the buildings that offer umbrella condoms have marble floors), I thought maybe they make sense.

Then, I came to believe they’re a huge waste of plastic and terrible for the environment. I doubt that even 10% of people re-use them, so 90% are used only to walk 50 meters or so within the building, performing a very limited service, before being discarded. (The practice was probably introduced by the Formosa Plastic company).

I rarely use them anymore, unless it’s raining really hard, my umbrella’s soaked, and there’s a security guard or receptionist present who might scowl at me for dripping on their floor. :idunno:

How about you?

2

I use them as real condoms. They’re a bit tight of course (and short), but they’re not bad.

3

I thought you meant it was some device that boys wore to stop their partner from getting wet. Like stonewashed jeans, only more technologically advanced.

4

in HK it’s worst! Because in all big shops they force you to use it before to get inside :fume:

5

It’s the horse I feel sorry for.

6

It’s the horse I feel sorry for.[/quote]
Why? The horse just stands there. It’s Stu who does all the work.

7

No one’s made me glove up here . . erh, well, except for those funny little bars hidden behind velvetty curtains.

HG

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