What is contraception?
Contrary to the natural reproductive instinct, maintaining the natural breed in animals in general, in humans in particular – contraception is a method of contraception, birth control with drugs or contraceptive devices. Although there have been countless methods of contraception since ancient times, effective and safe birth control has only been around since the twentieth century.
Travel back in history to discover the strangest, even terrifying methods of birth control in the world!
Prevent pregnancy by preventing intercourse from happening
It’s correct! The best method of birth control is not having sex.
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, a device that made us think of medieval torture was named: the chastity belt.
Basically, it is “small pants” made from metal, which requires a key to open. At that time, it was considered an effective anti-coercive method, even against women “cuckold” when men go to war or work far away. During the Industrial Revolution in France and Great Britain, many female workers bought themselves chastity belts to protect themselves.
However, many scientists and historians have pointed out that: The chastity belt from ancient times is not real, but only a product of poetry and imagination.
Using poison to prevent pregnancy
According to The Discovery, thousands of years ago – ancient Chinese women used liquid lead and mercury, two extremely toxic metals to humans, to prevent pregnancy.
They can cause infertility, kidney failure, cerebral palsy, and even death when ingested. However, it was a common method of contraception used by women in the ancient wet rice culture.
Drinking water…forging metal to prevent pregnancy
According to Ancient Knowledge, a Greek healer named Soranus came up with a rather bizarre way to prevent pregnancy as follows: As soon as it’s done, the woman needs to jump 7 steps back to let the sperm drop out, then drink the water forging a needle. type.
It is not clear if this unscientific method of contraception will result in punishment for the healer, but the truth is that many women volunteered to be exposed to lead during World War I with the desire… to be infertile.
Strange precursor of condoms in history
Many people will be surprised when things similar to condoms were used in 3000 BC. According to the Illiad, King Minos of Crete covered it with a goat’s bladder to prevent “snakes and scorpions” in his semen from affecting the Queen.
Further evidence is that linen, sheep intestines and even fish balls have been used to prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
Contraception with… spells
In the early days, it was clear that people had a great belief in spiritual factors and that was related to contraception. In the Middle Ages, there existed a type of birth control charm made from mule ears, weasel testicles and the bone of a black cat’s right leg. Just hearing about it makes me feel more unlucky than lucky, right?
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