Decking the malls: packs of condoms
(Shanghai Daily)
Updated: 2004-12-24 10:33

Santa's packing some unusual presents this year: gift boxes that might be more suitable for St  Valentine's Day.

A domestic condom producer gave away 50,000 packs of gift-wrapped contraceptives yesterday in front of 10 of the city's biggest department stores.

"Christmas stands for happiness and fun, so we want to promote sex education at this joyful festival," said Wang Jun, manager of Shanghai Ailun Medical Equipment Co.

He said the giveaway has received a positive response so far.

"We didn't expect that condoms would be so popular - almost every passerby took one, and some even asked for them. At some stores, we gave out our supply in 10 minutes," he said.

Women shoppers were also handed a rose.

Among those who picked up the contraceptives, no one seemed to have any other complaints.

"Condoms are a common item in modern cities. I don't feel embarrassed to receive such a gift," said a woman walking in CITIC Square yesterday.

The company's promotion continues this afternoon, when some 20 medical experts will provide professional consultation on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, and another 50,000 condoms will be distributed.

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