ANSC 3122 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: American Birth Control League, Noretynodrel, Cleaning Agent
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Advocates of a more comprehensive approach to sex education want to provide best available evidence on contraception and preventative measures that will prevent pregnancy: ruins of pompeii. Preserved by volcanic lava over 2000 years ago. Found dilator and curettes that are remarkably similar to those instruments used in modern abortions: 4th century bc aristotle. Suggested women anoint the part of the womb on which the seed falls with olive oil to prevent pregnancy. If cervix lips were smooth, conception would be difficult. Ancient greeks also practiced post-coital contraception measures. Squatting and exerting abdominal pressure to cleanse womb of semen: chastity belts. First appeared in europe in the 15th century. Designed to keep women sexually pure by making it impossible to have sex. Belt has small openings for urination and defecation. Also sought to prevent masturbation: condoms. First used in 16th century to protect against syphilis. However, earlier egyptian reports record men using animal membranes as a sort of proto-condom.
