Condom Sales Experiencing Strong Growth!?!

I read an interesting article today in "The Week" today about the recent strength of condom sales despite the economic downturn. No Pun Intended.

One might expect that with the economic problems we are experiencing today, you might expect condom sales to go down like everything else. In addition, the gloomy economy could have adverse affects on peoples sex drives.

But in fact, it is quite the opposite. There has recently been a surge in condom purchases, and forecast don't show it slowing down.

Many have speculated as to why this is the case. Some argue that it is these hard times that people turn to their romantic relationships to ease the pain and stress of the economic downturn. With people loosing their jobs and their homes, they are turning to sex for comfort.

I would tend to think that there is a more economic rationale for the increased condom sales. Quite frankly, an unexpected pregnancy in uncertain economic times is much more devastating than it would been during financial booms. As the economy begins to slide, an unexpected child could be very expensive.