Durex reveals its name means durability, reliability, excellence

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Durex, the popular condom brand, has revealed its name is an acronym for "DUrability, REliability, and EXcellence," ending years of online speculation. The company, known for condoms and lubricants since the 1950s, was originally registered in 1929 by the London Rubber Company. Many people incorrectly believed the name related to "durable sex" or "during sex." The revelation comes as sexually transmitted infections are rising in Australia, prompting Durex to emphasize its mission of promoting safe and pleasurable sexual experiences.


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