A childhood belief about condoms

When I was younger and me and my mom and/or dad went to the store I would always, in some way or the other, try to get them to buy me some candy. (I realize I was a pain in the ass) One day my mother and I went into a gasstation. (I was about 6-7yo) We had been there many times before, but they had rearranged the shelves and counters. I had for some time noticed the special candy that was hanging way up on the wall, behind the counter, but now the were moved down just in my height and reach. Strawberry, banana and the one I had my eyes on; licoricecandy! I took it down and wanted my poor old mum to buy it for me. I didn't quite understand the reaction from my mom and the girl behind the counter, but it was a mixture of embarassment, amusement and disappointment. Ok I stood for the disappointed part because I didn't get my licoricecandy, and i was told i had to get older first, and some other subtile remarks I couldn't make out. I got a chocolatebar though. When we got out my mum told me that it was something called "condoms", apparently flavoured. Not long after I figured out that condoms was something grownup guys puts on their little crusadors when they would hug their girlfriend in that special way.. and I started to wonder why girls wantet the little guy to taste like candy! I had some ideas and thoughts about the issue.. and it wasn't until some years later i found out that they were surprisingly accurate! And now it even made sense ;)