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FYI SOUTH Magazine, July 2003. VOL.3 ISSUE 7

Condom World 165, BeiMen Rd., Sec. 1, Tainan City (06) 228-4508 Hours: 10 am-11 pm www.condom.com.tw

        This store specializes in, of course, condoms. The items sold here are not just for contraception and protection against disease--there's a wide range of novelty items, which every concievable shape, texture, color and flavor. Some are packaged like candies; prices vary, with some of the more unusual condoms costing NT$240 each. According to a store worker, female customers outnumber males, with students often buying condoms as gifts for their friends. Of course, many curious people come in to browse. Some more prosaic products are sold here, too: shampoos, lotions, various decorations and gifts items. --By Steven Crook