Economic times are tough, and people are skimping on pricey outings, gourmet meals, and new purchases. There's one activity, however, which is relatively free of charge, entertaining, and accessible in one's own home. Perhaps the word "recession" is an aphrodisiac, or maybe people simply have more time on their hands. Either way, many may be leery about expanding the family at this time, so condom sales have been on the rise. With other retail sales slipping across the board, condom sales jumped up 5% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 6% in January, compared with the same time periods during the previous years, according to the Nielsen Company.
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