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Condom sales dipped unexpectedly during the pandemic, according to Karex, the world's largest manufacturer.

Sales fell as much as 40 percent over the last two years. That runs contrary to what the industry had been expecting, and most companies had forecast an increase in contraceptive sales due to widespread economic uncertainty.

Demand began to slump at the start of the pandemic, when hotels and motels were forced to close. That removed a valuable form of privacy and also delivered a heavy blow to in-person sex workers.

Government condom distribution programs were also halted because of the pandemic as nonessential health clinics were closed temporarily.