Condomania Packs Up Its Prophylactics

Well, we hate to gloat (not really) but we asked the question exactly six months ago, and it turns out that Condomania's days were numbered. RACKED tells us that the first condom store's doors are, sadly, now shut after a 16 year run, though they will be looking for a newer location with an affordable rent. We can't say that they were ever one of the chic-er stores in the city, or one of our favorites (like we would ever admit it if it were!) but they had an audaciously novel concept with a genuinely admirable social purpose. Everybody should have a shame-free, user-friendly place to buy condoms, lube and various other accessories you might need in the bedroom. It is yet another sign that Bleecker Street's skyrocketing rents are destined to drive out every independent store that gave the thoroughfare it's unique character.
Discontinued: Condomania on Bleecker Closed (RACKED)