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Sponges, Chastity Belts and Douches, Oh My!
From the early-Egyptian contraceptive sponge to the horrifying Lysol douche of the Great Depression — man and womankind has been trying to find ways to keep from getting preggers for quite a while. Check out some of these devices below and go to Newsweek if you're interested in learning more about the history of birth control.
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Some Doctors Object to the Pill on Moral Grounds
In the very first episode of Mad Men, Peggy Olson goes to the gynecologist seeking a prescription for the pill. Watching the scene, I cringed as the doctor grills Peggy about why she would want the contraceptive pills if she were not married. He says: "As a doctor we'd like to think that putting a woman in this situation isn't going to turn her into some sort of strumpet."
Condoms vs. the Pill: Which Do You Prefer?
When it comes to preferred methods of contraception among women, condoms have now caught up to the contraceptive pill in the UK. According to a new survey, condoms and the pill are equally popular among women, and those who said they preferred condoms cited its ability to protect against STDs. Of course I'm sure many cautious women use both methods, and with all the other contraception options out there, maybe you use neither!
Skip the Pill: Some Young Women Want to Be Sterilized
Kerry Balley, 24, is regular woman who knows she never wants to have kids. In today's Daily Mail, Kerry reveals that she plans to be sterilized before her upcoming wedding. She writes:I can't bear the thought of being tied down, a dependable mother and stable.
Next Up For Male Contraception: Reversible Hormone Injections
When it comes to birth control options, women have the pill, the patch, the ring, the diaphragm, IUDs . . .
Hump Day: I Don't Like Hormonal Birth Control, So Now What?
Welcome to Hump Day,TrèsSugar's sex advice column. Are you confused about sex? Do you have trouble having an orgasm?
The Très Bizarre History of Birth Control
From the Rythmeter to the IUD, birth control has come a long way over the years. But do you know how far? While condoms are a classic that date back thousands of years, there are many other methods that history — thankfully — forgot.
Did Your Parents Talk to You About Birth Control?
A new government report shows that most US teens are not learning about birth control from their parents and, according to the data, there may be good reason to change that fact. The report shows that rates for AIDS and syphilis infection have risen among boys aged 15 to 19.
Perhaps parents that don't talk to their kids about contraception feel worried about condoning sexual activity or simply want to avoid an awkward conversation.
What Do You Know About the Unloved Vasectomy?
USA Today recently discussed the challenge of selling male sterilization. A vasectomy, a quick operation that prevents pregnancy by blocking the tubes that carry sperm, is simpler and safer than female sterilization. Even so, they are much less common than female sterilization, since men are less comfortable with medical procedures, especially when, let's face it, it involves their penises.
Pull-Out Method: Better Than Nothing or as Good as Condoms?
About as good as condoms says a new study by the Guttmacher Institute. Of course, it's only true if pregnancy is the only thing you're trying to prevent. Condoms are still better than just about everything if you're looking to avoid STD/STIs.
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