The Truth Behind ‘Durex’: What Its Name Actually
🤯 Did You Know What “Durex” Really Stands For?
A Century of Protection
Founded in 1915 as the London Rubber Company, the brand registered the “Durex” trademark in 1929.
By the 1950s, Durex was sold worldwide, becoming a pioneer in protection and intimacy.
Innovations That Changed the Industry
Durex introduced the first anatomically shaped condoms, pioneered electronic testing,
and became the first condom brand to advertise internationally in the 1970s.
Later, it expanded into latex-free, flavored, and textured products.
The Big Reveal
Many thought “Durex” meant “during sex.”
But according to the BBC, it actually stands for “Durability, Reliability, and Excellence.”
More Than a Name
The revelation surprised users online, with one joking, “Call me a Durex-beast in bed!”
Beyond the name, every condom is electronically and dermatologically tested —
a century-old promise of quality that has kept Durex at the top of the industry.
