PSYC 333 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Reproductive Rights, Sex Education, Feticide

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 333
• Professor: Caroline F Pukall

Document Summary

Deadly substances ingested for contraception in many ancient cultures. Barrier methods: egypt: women inserted tampons soaked in crocodile dung, honey, and various other. Prevention of penile-vaginal intercourse menstruation substances thought to prevent conception: menstrual taboo girls had to seclude themselves from general population during. Intra-crural intercourse: rubbing penis between partner"s thighs: china"s family planning laws. 1892: use of contraception was regarded as a crime in canada: 2 years in jail. 1932: first birth control clinic opened in ontario. 1960s: baby boom: more accepting of birth control, catholic church still against, but it became legal for doctors to prescribe birth control pills as contraceptives. Renewed interest in birth control has led to advances in types of contraceptives that are widely available. No contraceptives: 85% chance of getting pregnant within the year: important to choose reliable birth control. Protect against pregnancy but not against stis. Works by inhibiting ovulation, altering endometrium, and/or altering the consistency of the cervical mucus.