The history of contraception from the beginning of human history. Women of all cultures, rich and poor, young and mature, tried to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy and the freedom to enjoy sexual life. Many methods of contraception have been known since ancient times. The first mention of the prevention of pregnancy in the Bible: interrupted sexual intercourse is referred to in chapter 38 of Genesis in the history of Judah and Tamar. This method is applied to this day! About 1850 BC In ancient Egypt, the upper classes used the contraceptive sponge, which prevent the penetration of sperm into the uterus and even kill the sperm. They are made of crocodile dung, various resins and a mixture of honey and soda. Among the works of Aristotle is known that the ancient Greeks used various oils and spices, prevents the penetration of sperm into the uterus. In addition, the men rubbed juniper berries penis, and women used the infusion of copper sulfate. In addition, the Greeks practiced the rhythm method – abstinence during ovulation in women. The fourteenth century Arab physicians encouraged men to rub his penis salt, gum, onion juice and oil of pine, and women – to use tampons dipped in pomegranate juice. In Eastern Europe, half a lemon squeezed served as a diaphragm, and citric acid acts as a spermicide. A prototype of the condom appears in ancient Egypt, where the quilts were made for the penis in the intestines of animals. In 1504, Italian anatomist tubal developed a condom made of linen. In the 18th century, the condom machines used well-known Italian seducer Casanova. Rubber condoms appeared in 1880. In 1930, with the opening of production technology of latex condoms greatly improved. The first IUD (intrauterine device) was made in Germany, the son of a silkworm and silver rings. Barrier methods are used more than 70 years. In the 1950’s scientists have developed synthetic analogues of sex hormones, may block ovulation. World premiere of oral hormonal contraception was approved by the U. S. Bureau of the FDA Food and Drug Administration in 1960. This brief overview of the history of contraception in different cultures clearly shows that protection against unwanted pregnancy has never been so easy and convenient as it is today. Now you can enjoy sex without fear of unwanted pregnancy.
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May 23rd, 2010
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