5 other places condoms are used

Their primary use is to protect against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and pregnancies. The secondary uses might surprise you.

Here are five practical and creative ways these contraceptives can be put to use.

Fill the condoms with water and put them in the fridge. One new dad, Martin Wanless, wrote about his experience with treating his wife to ease her bruising, swelling and discomfort after birth.

Simply wrap an iced condom in soft fabric and place it where it's most tender.

If you don't have a waterproof phone, condoms are a great alternative.

You can still use the phone's touch screen function and take clear images and audio whether it is under rain or under water.

Simply tie a knot of a non-lubricated condom at the edge of the phone or any other valuable gadget or electronic.

They are great emergency float makers. Simply inflate a non-lubricated condom and tie a fishing line, baited hoot, to the knot.

They are especially helpful in places where it is hard to reach and you want to avoid getting into deep waters.

We have all at some point struggled with taking a shower while nursing a plastered wound or an intravenous cannula.

Simply cut a small opening at the end of the teat of a non-lubricated condom.

Roll the condom up your hand or arm and cover the injured part from water.

An active lifestyle leads to many bruisings, pains and aches. This means that you are probably out of ice packs quite often.

In such a case, fill a non-lubricated condom with rubbing alcohol quarter way, and fill the three quarters with water. Tie a knot and put it in the fridge.

The alcohol maintains the condom's flexibility so that you can comfortably put it anywhere.