If you take sustainability and ethics into consideration when shopping for all of your other purchases, why not extend that responsibility to your sex life, too? The French Letter Condom Company produces prophylactics that enable you to help the earth while getting’ it on.
So, what exactly makes a condom ‘ethical’? Triple Pundit explains:
Condoms are normally made of synthetic latex, sourced from unsustainable farm practices in developing countries where the work conditions are not ideal. There is also the matter of environmental problems relating to disposal and decomposition of condoms. In this regard, many environmental groups have pointed out the damaging impacts of their use, for example, animals mistaking litter as food, smothering of reefs and asphyxiation of sea dwelling organisms, as well as the extensive time period required for the biodegradation of latex. Condom wrappings are typically non-biodegradable and there are also condoms made of plastic materials, such as polyurethane, which also do not biodegrade at all.
Martin, one of the three owners, says that French Letter condoms are certified to ensure the highest manufacturing standards in quality, as well as offer an ethical bottom line. The condoms are made from latex derived from organic farms across India and Sri Lanka are endorsed by “Fair Deal Trading,” with each packet of condoms sold contributing to the improvement of wages and healthcare standards for rubber tappers and their communities.
Varieties available include ‘Aphrodisiac: Delicious and stimulating scents”, “Linger Lust: Potency ring prolongs performance”, “Sheer Caress: Silky light for a real feeling” and “Stimulating Massage: Smothered in indulgent studs and ribs.” They can be purchased online at the French Letter Condom Store for between £7- £9 ($10-$13) per 12-pack, or at Ethical Superstore.
And, the website is totally groovy in a goofy Austin Powers kind of way. Yeah, baby!
Link [Triple Pundit] + [French Letter Condoms]
