In 1774, Venetian adventurer Giacomo Casanova detailed his experiences with condoms made from animal intestines in his memoirs. His candid discussions about sexual health and contraception were groundbreaking for the time, reflecting changing attitudes towards sexuality. Casanova's writings contributed to the broader discourse on sexual practices and health in the 18th century.

Giacomo Casanova's discussions of condoms in his memoirs in 1774 popularized the image of the condom in libertine literature, influencing Romantic and erotic poetry across Europe, seen in the works of poets like John Keats and Lord Byron. This exploration of sexuality contributed to a more open discourse on desire and intimacy.