Visit Condomery in Amsterdam is the world's first condom store.
It's located in the Red Light District and is easily recognizable by the dozens of condoms displayed in its window.
Many sex workers buy their condoms here.
But the Condomerie is mostly visited by tourists who have never seen anything like it in their lives.
Today, I'm going to tell you more about this place.
La Condomerie: article summary
A store promoting sex education in the Netherlands
The store was founded in 1987 at a time when the HIV virus was very active. The Condomerie's owners wanted people to receive better sex education.
They wanted society to open up about sex education, STD prevention, teenage pregnancy and so on.
An important issue in the Netherlands
Sex education has been compulsory in primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands since the end of 2012.
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science wants to prevent sexual coercion or transgressive behavior on the one hand, but also homonegative behavior.
It also aims to promote respectful behavior or sexual resilience on the part of students.
There are also points of contact with sex education in other objectives.
For example, students must also take care of their own health and well-being and learn about the body's functions.
Condomerie: an incredible, welcoming owner
Theodoor van Boven is the founder of Condomerie. He will teach you all you need to know about sex education in the Netherlands, which is one of the best programs in the world today.
On the spot, you can ask him for advice on the use of the various condoms sold by the establishment. You can also discover how condoms have evolved over time.
A new dimension to your trip to Amsterdam.
Condoms in all shapes
In the window on the left, you can see condoms of various sizes: small, medium and large, even oversized.
In the Condomerie window on the right, you'll see the most amusing condoms, such as Eiffeltoren condoms, windmill condoms, Amsterdam bollard condoms and many others.
These are usually sold as souvenirs. La Condomerie also offers condoms in unimaginable sizes, colors, flavors and designs.
You can then find yourself with accessories the taste of cannabis leaves or the shape of horned devils. You'll also find lubricants and other naughty gifts on site.
How to get to La Condomerie
It's not very difficult to get to this place. In fact, you can simply walk downtown and you'll quickly come across this little store. It's located in the red-light district and you can continue your visit to this incredible place.
What are the opening hours?
The store opens :
- Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Condomerie is one of the city's highlights, reflecting Dutch liberalism and open-mindedness. Here, you can learn more about sex education and Dutch mores. A wacky detour to do on your trip to Amsterdam.
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