Abstract:
A condom holder is suggested along with a method of putting on the condom with said holder. 
     The suggested condom holder comprises a means of releasing the condom from the holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, and fasteners, each of which includes a hook and is adapted for receiving the edge of the rolled condom therein, and the connection between said fasteners. The holder is formed in such manner that at least one fastener can be rotated, and the rotation ability of at least one said fastener is provided in a direction opposite to that in which the hook of said fastener is bent, and the holder includes a stopper preventing the rotation of said fastener in a direction in which the hook of said fastener is bent. 
     The method and the device of the invention allow the user to put on the condom and subsequently remove the holder in a quick and comfortable way, only slightly distracting the user from sexual intercourse.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefits from International Application PCT/RU2008/000290 filed on Apr. 30, 2008 and priority application RU 2007117861 filed on May 2, 2007. The contents of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference and in their entirety. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to barrier contraceptives, in particular to a condom holder. 
       BACKGROUND ART 
       [0003]    A condom is a skin made of natural latex or another material, covering the penis entirely or partially. Condoms are used to protect from sexually transmitted diseases and/or undesirable pregnancy. A traditional condom is shown in  FIG. 1 . A condom can also be a so-called micro-condom covering only the balanus. 
         [0004]    To make it compact and easy to use, a condom is usually rolled into ring. Actually, it can also be rolled in an opposite direction to that traditionally used for rolling a condom. A condom can also be bellowed or otherwise folded. When stored, a condom is usually sealingly packed into a skin generally formed as a package of an elastic sheet material which is usually strong enough to provide tightness and protect the condom during storage and transportation. A package is usually provided with means facilitating its unpacking, e.g. a notch or reduced-strength area at its side, or a sealed ribbon with one its end extending outside the package. When unpacked, a condom is applied to erected penis and then rolled down to the penis root. 
         [0005]    It can be unnecessary to unroll down a micro-condom because it covers only the balanus. Therefore, a micro-condom only requires a minimal degree of unrolling, if any. 
         [0006]    The main disadvantage of traditional condoms is that it takes a long time and much effort to unpack and put on a condom. As a result, the user&#39;s attention is distracted away from sexual intercourse. 
         [0007]    It is also necessary to use both hands to put the condom on. However, typically, the user has only one free hand, and uses the other one to support himself or has it under woman&#39;s head (see  FIG. 2 ). The movements of this hand are therefore restricted. Generally, this position is uncomfortable, and the user can release his second hand only for a short time. Therefore, for unpacking and putting on the condom, the user can only use one hand freely, occasionally using the second hand. 
         [0008]    When putting on a condom, every moment spent can be critical for the user. Requirements for swift, convenient and easy handling of condom package are much higher than those for any other packed product used in private life. Besides, it is known that some people do not use condoms even when necessary, and the main reason for this is that they have to spend a long time and much effort to put a condom on, resulting in distraction of their minds from the sexual intercourse. The object is to simplify and reduce the number of steps required to unpack and put on a condom. If this problem is solved, 
         [0009]    a) the overall condom usage will increase; whereas 
         [0010]    b) the number of people who either do not use condoms at all, or use them rarely while having risky sexual intercourses, will decrease. 
         [0011]    This could help to solve the spreading HIV problem as well as decrease the uncontrolled birth rate growth (especially in overpopulated developing countries). 
         [0012]    Devices known as condom holders hold a condom, in most cases hold the edge of a rolled condom, and therefore allow the user grasp a condom holder and put the condom on by applying the condom on top of and down the penis. In this process, the condom is unrolled along the penis shaft (where a pre-rolled condom is used). 
         [0013]    A condom holder can be a hollow ring with a groove extending along its circumference and defining a recess for receiving a condom. The shape and location of the groove can vary (e.g., see U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,357, Martin et al, 1988). 
         [0014]    When the inner diameter of the holder is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the condom ring, the recess can open to the outside. In this case, forces arise directed to the center of the condom ring, which do not let this ring pop out of the groove. 
         [0015]    This kind of holder is disclosed in the following patents: JP6154260 (Toshihiro, 1994), JP7308336, Tadashi, 1995), U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,784 (Harari, 1996), DE19641107 (Raabe, 1998), U.S. Pat. No. 5,437,286 (Stratton, 1995), FR2751869 (Loyer, 1998). 
         [0016]    Also known are condom holders either embracing the whole condom ring (e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 5,163,449, van der Valk 1992) or having one discontinuity, either C-shaped or U-shaped (e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 4,875,491, Parrone, 1989). 
         [0017]    Furthermore, holders can either hold the condom ring with spaced fasteners (e.g. see FR2727858, Vegega, 1996) or continuously along the whole circumference of the ring. 
         [0018]    Other means of holding the edge of a rolled condom can be used, e.g. the condom ring can be held by a pair of rollers (e.g. see WO9801095, Liehs, 1999). 
         [0019]    A condom holder WO2007/021184 (Tunovic Adnan et al, 2007), is known that consists of two parts, each of said parts comprises at least one fastener formed as a number of nooses grasping the condom ring on the outer side. Due to the fact that penis contacts the fasteners through the condom, there is much less discomfort for the user than in case when the holder&#39;s fasteners embrace the condom ring on the inner side, thus contacting the penis directly. 
         [0020]    A holder is also known consisting of two parts which are to be held with both hands (see WO02/069861, Van Rensburg, 2002). 
         [0021]    A holder that seems to be the closest to the one claimed herein is described in FR2727858 (Vegega, 1996). The holder is provided with fasteners, each fastener including a hook adapted for receiving the edge of the rolled condom therein, and a connection between said fasteners. The fasteners are mounted on the holder and adapted to rotate in the same direction in which the hooks are bent. 
         [0022]    This design allows to put a condom on a penis of any diameter by changing the angle to which the fastener is rotated. However, when putting on the condom, the fasteners of the holder are in contact with penis, which may cause discomfort for the user. 
         [0023]    Furthermore, there is a problem of releasing the holder from the condom. After the condom is put on, the diameter of the rolled condom ring is reduced (the condom is of standard length and is usually not fully unrolled), but the condom ring remains in the fasteners. In other words, the reduction of the condom ring diameter does not lead to the automatic release of the condom ring from the holder. 
         [0024]    A modification of said holder is possible, in which the condom is retained in stretched shape, which allows to avoid the contact between the holder and the penis. In this embodiment, the condom ring is retained in the fasteners by elastic force created by the condom ring and oriented towards the center of the holder. After the condom is put on, said force is reduced but is still sufficient, and the condom ring rests against the fasteners. In order to release the condom from the holder, the user is required to hold the holder with one hand and the condom ring near the fastener in the other hand, and thus release the condom. In order to perform said procedure, it is necessary to use both hands; furthermore, the condom is slippery and lubricious. The necessity to use both hands to remove the holder from the condom ring nullifies the potential advantage of the holder that is put on using one hand. Thus, the significant effort of removing the holder from the condom distracts the user from sexual intercourse. 
         [0025]    Furthermore, the condom can partially roll back up along the penis as a result of said procedure of removing the condom from the holder. Also, the user&#39;s digits can become greased with lubricant, which is uncomfortable for some users. The lubricant is removed from the condom, which may cause discomfort for the users. 
         [0026]    In WO02069861 (Van Rensburg, 2002), a condom holder is described comprising fasteners formed as hooks and adapted to break into two halves. The user puts the condom on, while holding halves of the holder with both hands and displacing said holder towards the base of the penis. As it can be understood from the holder design, in order to separate the holder and the condom, the user rotates halves of the holder with respect to the penis in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of said fasteners are bent. Said hooks are placed on each half in such way that the condom ring is released from the fasteners of the holder. Therefore, in order to put the condom on and to release it from the holder, the user is required to use both hands. 
         [0027]    A method of putting on the condom that seems to be the closest to the one claimed herein is described in FR2727858 (Vegega, 1996). According to said method, a condom retained by a holder provided with fasteners, each of which includes a hook and is adapted for receiving the edge of rolled condom therein, is put on by holding the holder in one hand and displacing it towards the base of the penis. Afterwards, the user opens the holder by tearing it at a weakened area and removes said holder in transverse direction. As the condom is being put on, the rolled condom ring diameter is reducing, but the ring is not automatically released from the fasteners. Therefore, in order to release the condom ring from the fasteners, the user is required to use his second hand, which (as mentioned before) is uncomfortable and nullifies the potential advantage of said holder. 
         [0028]    Notably, it is impossible or at least very difficult to release the condom from the holder provided with fasteners formed as hooks and the O-shaped or C-shaped connection (embracing the penis from different sides) by rotating the holder with respect to the penis, due to the fact that an attempt to release the fasteners on one side is hindered by the fasteners on the other side. Furthermore, the condom can become lapsided and even partially slide from the penis. 
         [0029]    The purpose of this invention is to provide a condom holder provided with fasteners formed as hooks connected to each other thus forming a framework which can be held in one hand; said holder provides the procedures of putting on the condom and subsequent reliable, quick and convenient removal of the holder. It is preferrable that all actions performed while putting on the condom are performed using one hand, and it is possible to remove the holder in lateral direction after the condom is put on; therefore, the procedure of putting on the condom causes only minimal distraction of the user from sexual intercourse. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0030]    The problem is solved by providing a condom holder which comprises a means of releasing the condom from the holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, at least one fastener with a hook adapted for receiving the edge of the rolled condom therein, and the connection between said fasteners. The holder is formed in such manner that at least one fastener can be rotated, and the rotation ability of at least one said fastener is provided in a direction opposite to that in which the hook of said fastener is bent. 
         [0031]    Thus, only one hand is required to put on the condom and subsequently remove the holder using simple motion of the digits of said hand. Due to the fact that the fasteners are adapted to rotate, the quick and convenient removal of the holder is provided. 
         [0032]    The holder can include a stopper preventing the rotation of said fastener in a direction in which the hook of said fastener is bent. 
         [0033]    At least one fastener can be adapted to rotate with respect to the connection or along with the connection. 
         [0034]    The stopper can prevent the rotation of the fasteners above the condom plane. 
         [0035]    The rotation ability can be provided by a hinge joint. 
         [0036]    The rotation ability can be provided by a elastic connector. 
         [0037]    At least two fasteners can be adapted to rotate simultaneously. 
         [0038]    The connection can include at least one arc-shaped band. 
         [0039]    The holder can be provided with a handle placed on the outer side of said arc-shaped band. 
         [0040]    The holder can be adapted to change the shape of said connection between a first configuration in which said space is reduced, and a second configuration in which said space is expanded. 
         [0041]    Said connection can be elastic. 
         [0042]    The holder can be provided with a holder locking device for locking the holder in second configuration. 
         [0043]    The holder can be provided with an elastic member tending to return the holder into first configuration. 
         [0044]    The holder can include at least three fasteners arranged in such manner that it is possible to draw a radial arc with angular value of at least 180° through said fasteners. 
         [0045]    The fasteners can be noose-shaped and adapted to hold the edge of a rolled condom on the outer side of said condom. 
         [0046]    The holder can include two fasteners adapted to rotate with respect to the connection simultaneously. 
         [0047]    The fasteners can be adapted to hold the rolled condom ring on the inner side of said condom. 
         [0048]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder which comprises a means of releasing the condom from the holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, at least one fastener with a hook adapted for receiving the edge of the rolled condom therein, and the connection between said fasteners. The holder is formed in such manner that at least one fastener can be rotated, and the holder is provided with at least one rotating means adapted to be affected by the digits of a hand and connected to at least one said fastener providing a rotation ability of said fastener in a direction opposite to that in which the hook of said fastener is bent. 
         [0049]    At least one fastener can be adapted to rotate with respect to the connection or along with the connection. 
         [0050]    The holder can include a stopper preventing the rotation of said fastener in a direction in which the hook of said fastener is bent. 
         [0051]    The holder can include a stopper preventing the rotation of the fastener above the condom plane. 
         [0052]    The rotation ability can be provided by a hinge joint or a elastic connector. 
         [0053]    At least two fasteners can be adapted to rotate simultaneously. 
         [0054]    The connection can include at least one arc-shaped band. 
         [0055]    The holder can be provided with a handle placed on the outer side of said arc-shaped band. 
         [0056]    The rotating means can include a lever. 
         [0057]    The holder can be adapted to change the shape of said connection between a first configuration in which said space is reduced, and a second configuration in which said space is expanded. 
         [0058]    The holder can be provided with a holder locking device for locking the holder in second configuration. 
         [0059]    The holder can be provided with an elastic member tending to return the holder into the first configuration. 
         [0060]    The holder can include at least three fasteners arranged in such manner that it is possible to draw a radial arc with angular value of at least 180° through said fasteners. 
         [0061]    The holder can include a mobile connector connecting the fasteners, and means of dispacing the mobile connector in a direction perpendicular to the condom plane; the rotation ability of the fasteners is provided by said displacement of said connector. 
         [0062]    The means of displacing the connector can include a lever, one end of which is attached to the mobile connector and the other end is adapted to be affected by the digits of a hand; the pivot of the lever is located on the connection between said fasteners. 
         [0063]    The holder can include a locking means for locking the fasteners in home position connected to the means of displacing the the mobile connector. 
         [0064]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder which comprises a means of releasing the condom from the holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, at least one fastener with a hook adapted for receiving the edge of the rolled condom therein, and the connection between said fasteners. The holder includes at least one condom edge pushing member provided with a means of affecting said pushing member by the user by contacting said pushing member and the edge of the condom and displacing said edge with respect to at least one hook. 
         [0065]    The fasteners can be adapted to hold the rolled condom ring on the inner side of said condom. 
         [0066]    The fasteners can be noose-shaped. 
         [0067]    The fasteners can be adapted to hold the rolled condom ring on the outer side of said condom. 
         [0068]    The pushing member can include a ribbon. 
         [0069]    The ribbon can be attached to the hook. 
         [0070]    The ribbon can be placed on the inner side of the hook. 
         [0071]    The ribbon can embrace the hook and its other end can be attached to the connection. 
         [0072]    The pushing member can include a semi-ring placed on the inner side of the hook. 
         [0073]    The holder can include at least one more pushing member, and a means of simultaneously affecting said pushing members. 
         [0074]    The holder can include a guideway, and the pushing member can include a plate with U-shaped profile adapted to displace along said guideway. 
         [0075]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a method of putting on the flatly arranged condom held by a holder provided with at least three fasteners arranged in such manner that it is possible to draw a radial arc with angular value of at least 180° through said fasteners, each of which includes a hook and is adapted for receiving the edge of the rolled condom therein, the holder is also provided with a connection between said fasteners and at least one fastener is adapted to rotate in a direction opposite to that in which the hook of said fastener is bent and subsequently detach from at least one said fastener; according to this method, the user puts on the condom by holding the holder in one hand and displacing it towards the base of the penis, while rotating at least one said fastener in a direction opposite to that in which the hook of said fastener is bent by affecting the rotating means connected to at least one said fastener with digits of the same hand. 
         [0076]    Said action is performed with digits of the same hand holding the holder. 
         [0077]    Said action is performed on the lever. 
         [0078]    Said action is pressing. 
         [0079]    The pressing is performed on the holder in condom plane on both sides. 
         [0080]    Said action is performed on a button connected to the holder. 
         [0081]    Said action can be pressing or displacing the button. 
         [0082]    In some modifications, at least two fasteners adapted to rotate simultaneously are rotated; in other modifications, all fasteners adapted to rotate simultaneously are rotated. 
         [0083]    Before the condom is put on, it is stretched by affecting the holder, and said connection between the fasteners is retained in a position, in which the condom is stretched by a retaining device connected to the holder. 
         [0084]    The fixation of the holder is withdrawn before the fastener is pressed. 
         [0085]    Said rotation of at least one fastener is performed by pressing said connection between fasteners to the penis. 
         [0086]    The fixation of the holder is withdrawn by affecting the button connected to the holder. Said action can be pressing or displacing the button. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0087]    Below is a detailed description of the invention with references to the attached drawings, in which: 
           [0088]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the traditional condom held in hand by the user; 
           [0089]      FIG. 2  illustrates the situation preceding the process of putting on the condom; 
           [0090]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the holder in its another embodiment; 
           [0091]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 3 , with a condom separated from a holder; 
           [0092]      FIGS. 5-6  are schematical side views of a part of the holder shown in  FIG. 3 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 3 ; 
           [0093]      FIGS. 7-9  are perspective views of the process of putting on the condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 3 ; 
           [0094]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0095]      FIG. 11-13  are schematical side views showing another embodiment of a part of the holder, illustrating the process of putting on a condom with said holder; 
           [0096]      FIG. 14  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder with a condom therein; 
           [0097]      FIG. 15  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 14 ; 
           [0098]      FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the process of putting on the condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 14 ; 
           [0099]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0100]      FIG. 18  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 17 ; 
           [0101]      FIG. 19  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0102]      FIG. 20  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 19 ; 
           [0103]      FIG. 21  is a schematical side view of the holder shown in  FIG. 19 ; 
           [0104]      FIG. 22  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 19 ; 
           [0105]      FIGS. 23-25  are perspective views of the process of putting on the condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 19 ; 
           [0106]      FIG. 26  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0107]      FIG. 27  is a cutaway view of the holder shown in  FIG. 26  with a condom therein; 
           [0108]      FIG. 28  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 26  with a button removed; 
           [0109]      FIG. 29  is a perspective view illustrating the process of rotating the fasteners in the holder shown in  FIG. 26 ; 
           [0110]      FIG. 30  is a schematical view of a section of the holder shown in  FIG. 26 ; 
           [0111]      FIG. 31  is a schematical view of a section of the holder shown in  FIG. 29 ; 
           [0112]      FIG. 32  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0113]      FIGS. 33-34  are perspective views of the process of putting on the condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 32 ; 
           [0114]      FIG. 35  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0115]      FIGS. 36-37  are schematical side views of a part of the holder shown in  FIG. 35 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 35 ; 
           [0116]      FIGS. 38-39  are schematical views showing another embodiment of parts of the holder; 
           [0117]      FIG. 40  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0118]      FIG. 41-42  are schematical side views of a part of the holder shown in  FIG. 40 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 40 ; 
           [0119]      FIG. 43  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0120]      FIGS. 44-45  are schematical side views of a part of the holder shown in  FIG. 43 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 43 ; 
           [0121]      FIG. 46  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the fasteners used in a holder; 
           [0122]      FIGS. 47-48  are schematical side views of a part of the fasteners shown in  FIG. 46 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder provided with fasteners shown in  FIG. 46 ; 
           [0123]      FIG. 49  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the fastener used in a holder; 
           [0124]      FIG. 50  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the fasteners used in a holder; 
           [0125]      FIGS. 51-52  are schematical side views of a part of the fasteners shown in  FIG. 50 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder provided with fasteners shown in  FIG. 50 ; 
           [0126]      FIG. 53  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder with a condom therein; 
           [0127]      FIG. 54  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 44 , after the condom is removed; 
           [0128]      FIGS. 55-56  are schematical side views of a part of the holder shown in  FIG. 53 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 53 ; 
           [0129]      FIG. 57  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0130]      FIG. 58  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 57 ; 
           [0131]      FIG. 59  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 57 , with a condom therein; 
           [0132]      FIG. 60  is a perspective view of the arrangement after a condom is separated from the holder shown in  FIG. 57 ; 
           [0133]      FIGS. 61-62  are schematical side views of a part of the holder shown in  FIG. 57 , illustrating the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 57 ; 
           [0134]      FIG. 63  is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0135]      FIG. 64  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 63 ; 
           [0136]      FIG. 65  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 63 , with a condom therein; 
           [0137]      FIG. 66  is a perspective view of the arrangement after a condom is separated from the holder shown in  FIG. 63 ; 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0138]    In  FIGS. 3-9 , one embodiment of the invention is represented. In this embodiment, a holder  1  includes a nonelastic arc-shaped band  2  with two nonelastic bands  5  and  6  attached to said band with hinges  3  and  4  ( FIG. 3 ). Fasteners  7  are formed as hooks and connected pairwise with planks  8  and  9  ( FIG. 4 ), each of said planks includes ears  10  ( FIGS. 4 ,  6 ) attached to the bands  5  and  6  with nooses  11  ( FIGS. 4 ,  6 ). Such connection of planks  8  and  9  to the bands  5  and  6  provides the rotation of planks  8  and  9  and, consequently, of fasteners  7  in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of the fasteners are bent. 
         [0139]    Edge  12  of a condom  13  is rolled into a ring and placed in the hooks, except for the end of condom, which covers the area formed by the band  2 . The plane passing through the equator of the condom rolled into a ring, is herein referred to as the condom plane. 
         [0140]    The shape of the hooks is selected to allow the edge  12  of the rolled condom  13  to be firmly retained in the hooks when putting on the condom ( FIG. 7 ). The fasteners are preferrably from 5 mm to 1 cm wide in the circular direction. However, it is possible to use wider fasteners, about 25 mm. Furthermore, a modification is possible where the holder includes only one fastener formed as a hook, and the other fasteners are formed in another way, e.g. as ribbons rolled into the condom. 
         [0141]    The arc-shaped band  2  includes an elastic connector  14  with handles  15  and  16  formed on both sides of said band. Handles  15  and  16  and the arc-shaped band  2  form a leverage with a rotation axis placed on the connector  14 . 
         [0142]    The holder is provided with a locking device  17  ( FIG. 3 ), placed on the handle  16  and locking handles  15  and  16  with respect to each other, as shown in  FIG. 7 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the retaining device is a plate attached to the handle  15  by a hinge joint with an elastic connector  18 ; said plate includes a lug  19 ; an opening  20  is placed on the handle  16  and is used to fix the lug  19 . 
         [0143]    Prior to putting on the condom as shown in  FIGS. 7-9 , handles  15  and  16  are brought together and fixed by the locking device  17 . The area defined by the holder is therefore expanded, and the condom is stretched as shown in  FIG. 7 . 
         [0144]    When putting the condom on, the holder  1  is displaced towards the base of the penis, holding said holder with digits of a hand by the handles  15  and  16 . Then the fixation of the handles is withdrawn and the bands  5  and  6  are displaced towards each other due to elastic forces forming in the edge  12  of the condom  13 ; the fasteners  7  rest upon the penis. However, the force with which the fasteners rest upon the penis is insufficient for the fasteners to start rotating in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of the fasteners are bent. In order to rotate the fasteners, the user can press the bands  5  and  6  with digits of his hand (in  FIG. 8 , the pressing direction is shown with arrows). The fasteners  7  are rotated in the direction opposite to that in which the hooks of the fasteners are bent. When the fasteners are rotated about a certain angle, the edge  12  of the condom  13  can leave the hooks of the fasteners without hindrance. After the edge  12  of the condom  13  is released, the holder is removed in transverse direction ( FIG. 9 ). 
         [0145]    As shown in  FIG. 5 , an axis  179  of the rotation of fasteners  7  resting upon the penis is located lower than the point of contact  180  between said fasteners and the penis. In said relative position of the axis  179  and the point  180 , it is necessary to restrict the rotation of fasteners in opposite direction in order to provide secure rotation of the fasteners in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of the fasteners are bent. In another embodiment of the hooks shown in  FIG. 10-12 , an axis  179  of the rotation of fasteners resting upon the penis is located higher than the point of contact  180  between said fasteners and the penis, which allows to rotate the fasteners in a required direction. 
         [0146]    The holder design can be such that the user is not required to additionally press the bands  5  and  6  after the locking device is removed and the fasteners move closer to the penis. In the embodiment represented in  FIG. 13 , the connector  14  is elastic, and the holder  1  is provided with an elastic ribbon  21  which is stretched prior to removal of the locking device. After the fixation is removed, elastic forces forming in the ribbon  21  tend to displace bands  5  and  6  towards each other. As a result of said displacement, the fasteners rest upon the penis with force, and are subsequently rotated. 
         [0147]    In this embodiment, in order to release the condom from the holder, the user is required to perform only one action; the user must remove the locking device from the holder (e.g. by pressing or sliding a button), thus the distraction of the user from sexual intercourse is minimal. 
         [0148]    Said additional pressing of bands  5  and  6  can be provided in a different way. E.g., the connector  14  can be elastic, and the area defined by the holder can be somewhat smaller than the mean diameter of the penis after the fixation is removed. When the holder is retained in a state when the area defined by said holder is expanded, the connector is strained. After the locking is removed, elastic forces forming in the connector  14  tend to move the holder into a state when the area defined by said holder is reduced, and bands  5  and  6  rest upon the penis. 
         [0149]    It is clear that the locking device can be formed in some other way. E.g. the locking device can be a shifting button, or a ring put on the handles  15  and  16  fastening said handles with respect to each other (not shown in figures). 
         [0150]    Furthermore, in order to release the condom from the holder, it is possible not to rest all fasteners at once upon the penis, but only some of the fasteners, or to rest said fasteners upon the penis alternately. 
         [0151]    A modification is possible where e.g. one fastener rests upon the penis. It is sufficient to release the condom from the other fasteners at some rotation angle of the holder in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks are bent. 
         [0152]    The band  2  connecting the fasteners can be ring-shaped (C-shaped) or shaped differently. It is significant that the band  2  is a connection between the fasteners, interconnecting said fasteners and allowing to displace them simultaneously holding the band  2  in one hand. 
         [0153]    The holder can also be provided with a holder unfolding device (not shown in figures). Said device can be e.g. a spring connected to the band  2 . When the condom is stored, the holder is folded and the spring is strained by some retaining device, e.g. the package said spring rests upon. Said device allows keeping the condom in the holder in unstretched state. When unpacking the condom, the retaining device is removed, the spring of the holder is released and stretches the condom. Other designs of the unfolding device are possible. 
         [0154]    Means of rotating the fasteners in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of the fasteners are bent can be provided in different ways. E.g., the rotation of the fasteners can be provided by an elastic member (spring) connected to the fasteners or to the connection between said fasteners (not shown in figures). When the holder is stored, the elastic member is strained or it is strained during the unpacking process. Removal of the fixation provides elastic forces that rotate the fasteners, or rotate the fasteners with the connection. 
         [0155]    An embodiment of holder design is possible where methods of releasing the condom from the fasteners are combined, particularly the method described with reference to  FIGS. 3-9 , in which the fasteners are rotated during the interaction with the penis, and a method where the fasteners are rotated by rotating means, e.g. levers. Combined use of said methods allows to alleviate the rotation of the fasteners and also reduce the impact on the penis. In other words, the fact that the fasteners rest upon the penis alleviates the rotation of the fasteners by rotating means. 
         [0156]    The rotation of the fasteners is possible not only around the part of the holder connecting said fasteners (e.g. the band  2 ), but also together with said part. It is possible as in the holder providing the rotation of the fasteners by resting said fasteners upon the penis, as in modification where the fasteners are rotated by rotating means. E.g., in the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 14-16 , a holder  22  includes two bands  23  and  24  connected with a connector  25  which includes openings  26  and  27  on two opposite ends thereof ( FIG. 15 ). The holder  22  is provided with a handle  28  placed on the outer side  29  of the connector  25 ; said handle is used for holding the holder when putting the condom on. 
         [0157]    As shown in  FIG. 15 , the holder  22  is also provided with fasteners  30  placed on the inner side  31  of the holder  22  and rigidly connected to said holder. 
         [0158]    Bands  23  and  24  are connected to handles  32  and  33  allowing to rotate bands  23  and  24  with respect to the connector  25 . Handles  32  and  33  are provided with axes  34 ,  35  on one end; said axes are transverse with respect to the handle and are adapted to rotate in the openings  26 ,  27  respectively. The diameter of axes  34 ,  35  matches the diameter of openings  26  and  27 . A locking member  36  and  37  of square section is placed on the end of each axis, and each band  23 ,  24  is provided with a slot  38 ,  39  of square section on each end; said slot is used to place the locking member  36 ,  37  therein. 
         [0159]    The process of putting on the condom is shown in  FIG. 16 . When putting the condom  13  on, the user holds the holder  22  with digits of a hand by a handle  28  and displaces said holder  22  towards the base of the penis. Then the user affects the handles  32  and  33 , rotating said handles towards each other. Bands  23 ,  24  and, subsequently, fasteners  30  are therefore rotated. When the fasteners are rotated about a certain angle, the edge  12  of the condom  13  can leave the hooks of the fasteners without hindrance. After the edge  12  of the condom  13  is released, the holder is removed in transverse direction, as shown in  FIG. 16 . 
         [0160]    The rotation of the fasteners is possible not only around the connection, but also together with said connection, or around a part of said connection. A holder  40  represented in  FIGS. 17-18 , includes an arc-shaped band  41  with an elastic connector  42  in the middle of said band, and two radial handles  43  and  44  placed on both sides of the connector  42 . Therewith, when the connector  42  is not strained, the area defined by the holder is reduced, and handles  43  and  44  are apart (not shown). 
         [0161]    As shown in  FIG. 18 , circular-section parts  45  and  46  of the band  41  are used to place fasteners  47  thereon. Fasteners  47  are formed as hooks and provided with a ring  48  on one end; said ring is put on the parts  45 ,  46  of the band  41  in such way that the inner diameter of the ring matches the diameter of the band  41  at parts  45 ,  46 . The fasteners are alternately connected by an arc-shaped connector  49 ,  50  with angle of flexure thereof matching the angle of flexure of band  41  at parts  45 ,  46 . A lever  51 ,  52  formed as a plate is attached to each connector  49 ,  50  on the outer side thereof. 
         [0162]    When putting on the condom (not shown), the user holds the holder  40  with digits of one hand by the handles  43  and  44 , bringing said handles together as shown in  FIG. 17 , then the holder  40  is displaced towards the base of the penis. Afterwards, the levers  51 ,  52  are pressed in such manner that fasteners  47  rigidly connected to connectors  49 ,  50  are rotated in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of said fasteners are bent. When the fasteners  47  are rotated about a certain angle, the edge of the condom can leave the hooks of the fasteners without hindrance. After the edge of the condom is released, the holder is removed in transverse direction. 
         [0163]    Another modification of the fasteners is possible. E.g., the fasteners can be noose-shaped and adapted to hold the condom ring on the outer side. 
         [0164]    In  FIG. 19-25 , a holder  53  is shown provided with two profiles  54  and  55  slightly bent outwards and connected to each other by an elastic connector  56 . Profiles  54  and  55  are U-shaped in section and are faced towards each other with their inner sides, while the free ends  57 ,  58  thereof are bent towards each other. Openings  59  and  60  are formed on the ends  59  and  60  ( FIG. 20 ) used to place two fasteners  61  therein. Axes of the openings  59  and  60  are parallel with respect to one another, and are in plane parallel to the condom plane. A handle  62  is attached to the connector  56  on the outer side of the holder  53 . A platform  63  formed as a plate in condom plane is attached to the connector  56  on the inner side thereof. A rod  64  with turns  65  of a spring  66  placed thereon is formed on the platform  63 . Free ends  67  of the spring rest upon the inner sides of profiles  54  and  55  and tend to bring said profiles apart due to elastic forces. 
         [0165]    Each fastener  61  is formed as a wire with an arc-shaped part  68  and two ends  69  and  72  ( FIG. 20 ). Plates  70  connected to each other with an elastic connector  71  and adapted to a hinge rotation (?) are formed on the ends  69  of the fasteners  61 . Other ends  72  of the fasteners  61  are hinged in the openings  59 ,  60 . The fasteners  61  embrace the rolled edge  12  of the condom  13  on the outer side thereof, as shown in  FIG. 21 . 
         [0166]    Flexible bands  73  connect the plates  70  to the planks  74  formed on the sides of the platform  63  and arranged perpendicularly with respect to said platform. In  FIG. 20 , an enlarged sectional view of the connection between the plates  70 , the bands  73  and the planks  74  is shown. 
         [0167]    A sleeve  75  with an opening of rectangular section is attached to the plates  70  on the edge  77  thereof at the area where the connector  71  is placed with one end by a flexible connector  220 , shown enlarged in  FIG. 20 . In a folded state of the holder  53 , the sleeve  75  is placed between the edge  77  and the rod  64 , and the axis of the sleeve  75  is parallel to the plane of the edge  77 , as shown in  FIG. 22 . 
         [0168]    A platform  78  is a plate with a pin  79  of rectangular section on one side thereof; said pin is placed into the sleeve  75  and held therein by friction forces between the sides of the pin  79  and the inner sides of the sleeve  75 . The fixation of the pin  79  in the sleeve  75  can also be provided by hooks on the surface of the pin  79  or by bonding, e.g. with glue (not shown in figures). Locking lugs  80  embracing the plates  70  and retaining said plates in a folded state are placed on the same side of the platform  78  ( FIG. 22 ). Lugs  81  are placed on the sides of the platform  78 ; said lugs are shifted with respect to the plane of the platform  78  towards the pin  79 , a handle  83  formed as a flat plate is attached to said lugs with two flexible connectors  82 . The handle  83  is provided with a cutout  84  with the platform  78  placed therein. 
         [0169]    The platform  78  with the handle  83  placed thereon forms a lever used to rotate the fasteners  61 . Therewith, the pivot of the lever is located at the point of contact between the sleeve  75  and the rod  64 ; said point of contact appears when the lever is affected as described below. 
         [0170]    Furthermore, the holder  53  is provided with means of removing the air from the closed end of the condom formed as a plate  85  with a slot  175 ; said plate is attached to the handle  83  by a connector  86  and is placed in the condom plane in the area defined by bonds  54 ,  55 . When the condom  13  is placed into the holder  53 , the closed end  176  of the condom is placed into the slot  175 ; the air from said closed end is previously removed. 
         [0171]    When putting on the condom, the user holds the holder  53  with digits of one hand by a handle  62  and displaces said holder towards the base of the penis as shown in  FIG. 24 . At the beginning of said displacement, the penis rests upon the plate  85  adjacent to the closed end of the condom  13  (not shown), thus preventing the air flow to said closed end. The further displacement of the holder leads to the plate  85  being bent off, and the closed end of the condom leaves the slot  175 . The handle  83  starts to bend off together with the plate  85 . When the condom is put on, the user affects the lever by turning the handle  83  towards the handle  62 , as shown with an arrow in  FIG. 25 . The plates  70  therefore leave the locking lugs  80 , and the sleeve  75  is rotated towards the rod  64  and rests thereupon. The point of contact between the sleeve  75  and the rod  64  forms the pivot of the lever. The pivot of the lever can be formed in another point of the holder, e.g. in the point of connection between bands  54 ,  55  (not shown in figures). 
         [0172]    The further turning of the handle  83  leads to the end  76  of the sleeve  75  starting to rise up; said end raises up the connected edges of the plates  70  ( FIG. 25 ). Due to the fact that the open edges of the plates  70  are retained with respect to the planks  74  by the bands  73 , said ends stay fixed. As a result, the plates  70  are rotated away from each other and are placed basically in one plane. Therewith, the fasteners  61  rigidly connected to the plates  70  are also rotated, and the rolled edge  12  of the condom  13  leaves said fasteners without hindrance. After the edge of the condom is released, the holder is removed in transverse direction. 
         [0173]    In the embodiment described above, the fastener rotation mechanism can be provided in another way. 
         [0174]    As shown in  FIGS. 26-31 , a holder  190  is similar to the holder  53  and is provided with two profiles  191  and  192  slightly bent outwards and connected to each other by a flexible connector  193 . Profiles  191  and  192  are U-shaped in section and are faced towards each other with their inner sides, while the free ends  194  thereof are provided with lugs  196  having openings  198  used to place fasteners  199  therein. A handle  200  is attached to the connector  193  on the outer side of the holder  190 . A platform  201  is attached to the connector  193  on the inner side thereof ( FIG. 28 ); said platform is formed as a plate in condom plane. A rod  202  with turns  203  of a spring  204  placed thereon is formed on the platform  201 . Free ends  205  of the spring rest upon the inner sides of profiles  191  and  192  and tend to bring said profiles apart due to elastic forces. 
         [0175]    Each fastener  199  is formed as a wire with an arc-shaped part  206  located in condom plane when the fasteners are in home position (non-rotated), and two ends  207  and  208 . Furthermore, arc-shaped parts  209  are placed on the ends  207  of the fasteners; the arc radius of said parts is smaller than that of arc-shaped parts  206 . Arc-shaped parts  209  used to place the condom ring  12  therein are perpendicular to arc-shaped parts  206  (see  FIG. 26 ). Therewith, the ends  207  are in one plane with arc-shaped parts  209 . In the mentioned design of the fasteners  199 , the axes of rotation thereof are located basically on the line connecting ends  207  and  208  of the fasteners  199 . Said lines are located below the condom plane, in contrast to the embodiment where fasteners similar to the fasteners  61  are used (see  FIG. 20 . With said arrangement of the axes, when the bands  191 ,  192  are brought apart (the direction is shown by arrows in  FIG. 27 ), the fasteners  199  are locked in the home position (non-rotated) by the ring  12  of the condom  13  ( FIG. 27 ), due to elastic forces forming when the edge  12  of the condom is stretched; said elastic forces are applied in a direction shown by arrows  197 . Thus, there is no need to lock the fasteners  199  when the profiles  191 ,  192  are rotated. 
         [0176]    A pin  210  formed as a rectangular plate is placed on a platform  201  perpendicular to the platform  201 . Two plates  211  are attached to the free end of the pin  210  at an angle with respect to each other, as shown in  FIGS. 28 ,  30 . Plates  212  placed in one plane with the pin  210  are attached to the plates  211 . The plates  212  are provided with rods  213  used to place a rest  214  formed as a plate. The rest  214  is provided with openings  218  used to place rods  213  therein. The edges of plates  211  are flexible, in order to provide the rotation thereof with respect to the pin  210  and the plates  212 . Furthermore, lugs  216  are formed on the outer side of each plate  211 . 
         [0177]    Plates  217  are formed on the ends of the fasteners  199  attached to the lugs  216  (see  FIG. 28 ). 
         [0178]    When releasing the condom from the holder  190 , the user rotates the fasteners  199 . In order to perform this, the user presses the rest  214  in a direction shown by an arrow in  FIG. 29 . Therewith, the plates  211  are rotated in a direction shown by arrows in  FIG. 30 . Simultaneously with the rotation of the plates  211 , the plates  217  and, subsequently, the fasteners  199  are rotated. 
         [0179]    As described above, the release of a condom from a holder can be performed by providing fasteners adapted to rotate. However, the fasteners rigidly attached to the holder can also be used; said fasteners are provided with pushing members that release the edge of the condom from the grip when displaced. 
         [0180]    E.g., in the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 32-34 , a holder  90  includes two arc-shaped bands  91  and  92  attached to a rod  93  on the ends thereof by flexible connectors  94  and  95  and adapted to a hinged rotation. The holder  90  includes two hooks  177  attached to the free ends of the arc-shaped bands  91  and  92 , and a hook  99  attached to the rod  93  on the inner side thereof. A handle  96  is attached to the rod  93  on the outer side thereof. Handles  97  and  98  are attached to the bands  91  and  92  at the spot where said bands are attached to the rod  93 . The band  91  with the handle  97 , and the band  92  with the handle  98  form the levers with the pivots thereof placed on the corresponding ends of the rod  93 . The holder  90  is provided with a flexible ribbon  100  with one end thereof attached to the bent end of the hook  99 , e.g. it can be glued ( FIG. 32 ). When the condom  13  is placed into the holder  90 , the ribbon  100  is placed inside the hook  99  ( FIG. 33 ) under the rolled edge  12  of the condom. The other end  102  of the ribbon  100  remains outside ( FIG. 33 ). 
         [0181]    When putting on the condom, the user holds the holder  90  by handles  97  and  98  and displaces said handles towards each other; the area defined by the holder is therefore expanded, and the rolled edge  12  of the condom  13  is stretched. Then the user starts to displace the holder  90  towards the base of the penis ( FIG. 33 ). After the condom is put on, the user pulls the free end  102  of the ribbon  100  in a direction shown with an arrow in  FIG. 33 . The ribbon  100  therefore leaves the hook  99  and pushes the edge  12  of the condom out of said hook. After the edge of the condom is released from the hook  99 , the release of the edge  12  of the condom from the hooks  177  is substantially alleviated. In  FIG. 34 , an arrangement is shown when the condom  13  is fully released from the holder  90 . After the edge of the condom is released, the holder is removed in transverse direction. 
         [0182]    A modification is possible, where each hook is provided with a similar ribbon. Furthermore, a holder can be provided with a device that allows to affect all said ribbons simultaneously. 
         [0183]    As shown in  FIG. 35 , a holder  103  includes two arc-shaped bands  104  and  105  provided with hooks  106  protruding into the holder; said bands are attached to a rod  107 . A handle  108  is attached to the rod  107  on the outer side thereof. Arc-shaped bands  109  and  110  are attached to the ends of the rod  107  by flexible connectors  111  and  112 ; said bands are adapted for a hinge rotation (?). The bands  109  and  110  match the shape of the bands  104  and  105  and are in the same plane therewith. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the area defined by the bands  104  and  105  is sufficient for putting on the condom. 
         [0184]    Handles  113  and  114  are attached to the bands  109  and  110  at the spot where said bands are attached to the rod  107 . Therewith, the band  109  with the handle  113 , and the band  110  with the handle  114  form the levers with the pivots thereof placed on the corresponding ends of the rod  107 . The holder  103  is provided with four ribbons  115  (the number thereof defined by the number of hooks  106 ). One end  116  of each band  115  is attached to the hook  106 , and the ribbon  115  is placed inside the hook  106  similarly to the embodiment described with reference to  FIGS. 32-34 . The difference is that the other end  117  of each ribbon  115  is attached to the corresponding band  109 ,  110 , e.g. glued. 
         [0185]    When putting on the condom, the user holds the holder  103  by a handle  108  and displaces said holder towards the base of the penis. After the condom is put on, the user affects the handles  113 ,  114  with digits of the same hand holding the holder and displaces said handles towards each other. Thus, the bands  109  and  110  are brought apart from each other, pulling the ribbons  115  that leave the hooks  106  and push the edge of the condom releasing it from all hooks ( FIG. 37 ). After the edge of the condom is released, the holder is removed in transverse direction if the bands  104 ,  105  are flexible, or in a longitudinal direction if the bands  104 ,  105  are rigid. 
         [0186]    As shown in  FIGS. 38-39 , a ribbon  115  can be additionally provided with a semi-ring  118  that provides additional rigidity to the ribbon  115  and facilitates the removal of the rolled edge  12  of a condom from a hook  106 . The semi-ring  118  is placed in the hook  106  and matches the shape thereof. The rolled edge  12  of the condom  13  is placed in the semi-ring  118 , and the ribbon  115  passes between the semi-ring  118  and the hook  106 . The removal of the edge  12  of the condom is similar to the one described with reference to  FIGS. 36-37 . 
         [0187]    In yet another embodiment shown in  FIGS. 40-42 , a ribbon  115  is not attached to a hook  106 , but embraces said hook ( FIGS. 40 ,  41 ). Therewith, as in the previous embodiments, a part of the ribbon is placed inside the hook  106  between said hook and the rolled edge  12  of the condom  13 . Both ends  116 ,  117  of each ribbon  115  are attached to the bands  109 ,  110  ( FIG. 40 ). The process of putting on the condom shown in  FIGS. 41 ,  42 , is similar to that shown in  FIGS. 36 ,  37 . 
         [0188]    A holder  119  shown in  FIGS. 43-45  is similar to the holder  103  shown in  FIG. 35 . The difference is that each fastener is formed by two hooks  120  and  121  attached to inner bands  122 ,  123  on both sides thereof and faced towards each other with inner sides thereof as shown in  FIG. 43 . One end  124  of the ribbon  125  is attached to the hook  120 . The ribbon  125  is placed in the area defined by the hooks  120  and  121  and embraces the hook  121  on the outer side thereof. End  126  of the ribbon  125  is attached to the corresponding outer band  127 ,  128 . The process of putting on the condom with the holder  119 , shown in  FIGS. 44-45 , is similar to that with the holder  103 , shown in  FIGS. 36-37 . 
         [0189]    In a modification where the fastener is formed as a noose-shaped wire grasping the rolled edge of the condom on the outer side thereof, similarly to the fasteners  61  shown in  FIG. 20 , the ribbons can also be used. 
         [0190]    In an embodiment shown in  FIGS. 46-48 , a holder (not shown) is provided with two fasteners  129 ; one ribbon  130  is attached to each of said fasteners. Therewith, an end  131  of the ribbon  130  is attached to the fastener  129 , and an end  132  of the ribbon  130  is free. When a condom  13  is placed into the holder ( FIG. 47 ), each ribbon embraces the edge  12  of the condom  13  on the outer side thereof. When the end  132  of the ribbon  130  is affected in a direction shown with an arrow  181  in  FIG. 47 , the ribbon  130  shifts the rolled edge  12  of the condom  13 , which is displaced in a direction shown with an arrow  182 . In  FIG. 48 , an arrangement is shown when the condom  13  is fully released from the holder. 
         [0191]    A holder can be provided with one fastener  133  formed as an open ring shown in  FIG. 49 . An arched L-shaped rod  134  is attached to the fastener  133  and is used to fixate the fastener  133  with respect to the holder (not shown in figures); said rod is placed opposite to the ends  135  of said fastener. A ribbon  136  is attached to the fastener  133  at the base of the rod  134  with one end, and is placed on the inner side of said rod. An end  138  of the ribbon is free. The release of the condom from the holder (not shown) is performed by affecting the free end  138  of the ribbon  136  in a direction shown with an arrow. 
         [0192]    In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 50-52 , each fastener  139  is provided with a ribbon  140  embracing said fastener, and ends  141 ,  142  of said ribbon are adapted to be affected simultaneously. The process of releasing the edge  12  of the condom from the holder (not shown) shown in  FIGS. 50 , - 52 , is similar to that shown in  FIGS. 47 ,  48 . 
         [0193]    In yet another embodiment shown in  FIGS. 53-56 , one end  143  of each ribbon  144  is attached directly to bands  148  of a holder  145 , e.g. it can be glued. The ribbon  144  embraces a fastener  146 , and an end  147  is free. When the condom  13  is placed into the holder  145 , the ribbon  144  embraces the condom on the outer side thereof, as shown in  FIG. 55 . The release of the edge  12  of the condom from the holder  145  is performed by affecting the end  147  of the ribbon  144  in a direction shown with an arrow in  FIGS. 53 ,  55 . In  FIGS. 56   54 , an arrangement is shown when the condom  13  is fully released from the holder. 
         [0194]    In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 57-62 , a holder  148  is similar to the holder  90 , represented in  FIG. 32 . The holder  148  includes two arc-shaped bands  149 ,  150 . The bands  149 ,  150  are attached to a rod  152  by flexible connectors  153  and  154  on two sides of said rod. A handle  155  is attached to the rod  152  on the outer side thereof. Handles  156  and  157  are attached to the bands  149  and  150  at the spot where said bands are attached to the rod  152 . The band  149  with the handle  156 , and the band  150  with the handle  157  form the levers with the pivots thereof placed on the connectors  153  and  154  respectively. 
         [0195]    The holder  148  is provided with three fasteners formed as hooks, two of said fasteners are attached to the bands  149 ,  150  on the free ends thereof, and one fastener  151  is attached to the holder on the inner side of the rod  152 . The difference is that a pushing member  158  formed as a plate is used instead of a ribbon; said pushing member is placed on the holder  148  and is adapted to displace. The pushing member  158  includes a bent end  159  placed inside the hook  151  ( FIG. 58 ). A rest  161  is formed on the other end  160  of the pushing member  158 ; said rest is a button or a key with shape and size convenient to be affected by a digit; a pin  162  is placed under said button or key. The pin  162  is adapted to displace in a closed slot  163  partly passing through the handle  155  and the hook  151 . Furthermore, the pushing member  158  is provided with lugs  164  placed on the end  160 ; said lugs are adapted to displace in slots  165  formed on the opposite walls of the slot  163 . The slots  165  prevent the pushing member  158  from leaving the slot  163 . 
         [0196]    In  FIGS. 59 ,  61 , a holder with a condom  13  is shown. As it can be seen from the drawings, the bent end  159  of the pushing member  158  is placed under the rolled edge  12  of the condom  13 . 
         [0197]    The process of putting on the condom with the holder  148 , shown in  FIGS. 61-62 , is similar to that with the holder  90  ( FIG. 32 ). The difference is that after the condom is put on, the user displaces the pushing member  158  in a direction shown with an arrow  181  ( FIG. 61 ), affecting the rest  161 . The displacement of the end  159  of the pushing member  158  leads to a displacement of the edge  12  from the hook  151  in a direction shown with an arrow  182 . At the moment when the pushing member  158  is fully extruded, the edge  12  of the condom is fully released from the hook  151  ( FIG. 62 ). Therewith, the release of the edge  12  of the condom from the fasteners  178  is substantially alleviated. 
         [0198]    In an embodiment shown in  FIGS. 63-66 , a holder  166  is similar to the holder  148 . The difference is that the holder  166  is provided with a through slot  167  passing through the whole hook  168  and a part of the handle  169 . A pushing member  170  is provided with a bent end  171  with the outer surface thereof located at the same level with the outer surface of the hook  168  when the pushing member  170  is installed in the slot  167 . The opposite sides of the slot  167  are provided with slots  172 , and the pushing member  170  is provided with lugs  173  placed into the slots  172  and adapted to displace. The slots  173  prevent the pushing member  170  from leaving the slot  167  and restrict the forward displacement thereof. 
         [0199]    The process of putting on the condom with the holder  166  ( FIG. 63 ), is similar to that with the holder  148  ( FIGS. 57-62 ). 
         [0200]    Within the scope of the appended claims, the invention can be implemented in many embodiments other than those described herein.