How did ancient people use contraception? 13 method:

1, the oldest contraceptive method: pomegranate seed contraception.

The oldest contraceptive method in the world may have been invented and used by ancient Egyptians 4000 years ago. It is a cone made of pomegranate seeds and wax. Pomegranate seeds contain natural estrogen, which can completely inhibit ovulation like contraceptives. Although it is not as effective as the current pills, it can really inhibit pregnancy. In addition to the method of inhibiting ovulation, the application of "barrier method" also has a far-reaching history.

2. The emergency contraception method of ancient concubines: squeezing method.

Ancient emperors, three palaces and six courtyards, and countless concubines and maids. The emperor in the "supreme" position chose and restricted the reproduction of "sons and grandchildren of the dragon" while enjoying himself. According to "The Legacy of unofficial history Daguan Qing Palace in Qing Dynasty", after the emperor had sex with his concubine, the eunuch in charge of the imperial palace "must kneel down and plead, saying," Will you wait? "The emperor said that if you don't stay, then" the manager gently presses the acupuncture point on the back of the concubine, and the dragon essence will flow out "; You said to stay, the emperor prayed for a princess at a certain time on a certain day, wrote it in a book as a proof of pregnancy, and called it "

3. The contraceptive method of ancient brothel women: drinking silver.

Mercury can indeed be used for contraception, but mercury is very toxic. Maybe drinking a small amount won't kill you. Nowadays, in the rural areas of northern China, many elderly people use silver as a contraceptive when they are young, which is definitely harmful to their health. Therefore, in the past, putting a small amount of mercury into the tea or daily food that prostitutes drank was said to have a good effect. Of course, prostitutes are kept in the dark and think that it is incense burner ash or something that can be used for contraception, otherwise prostitutes know that mercury is toxic and dare not drink it!

4, the secret recipe of palace contraception: upside down method, recorded by the people. It is said that saffron is a contraceptive secret from the palace. It is said that if the emperor doesn't like the favored maid-in-waiting, he will let the eunuch hang the maid-in-waiting upside down.

Get up and wash her nakedness with saffron liquid. It is said that this can clean the semen in the palace ladies.

5. Ancient India: Animal excrement contraception

In India and Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, the excrement of crocodiles, elephants and other animals considered to have mysterious power was also used as a contraceptive. In fact, because the feces of these animals are highly acidic, they do have a certain spermicidal effect. However, the strong smell brought by animal manure will obviously affect the "sexual interest" of ancient couples.

Ancestor customization in court ban. "This method of gently pressing the concubine's' posterior femoral point' to make semen flow out is an' emergency contraception' remedial measure after sexual intercourse in ancient courts.

6. The contraceptive method recommended by Aristotle: the first spermicide.

Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher from 384 to 322 BC, is considered to be the first person who proposed using natural chemicals such as balsam tar, lead-containing ointment or olibanum oil as spermicide.

7. British gentleman contraception: a condom that can only be used after the milk has been soaked.

The world's oldest condoms were first exhibited at the British Museum in London, and historians were puzzled by their size. These 350-year-old condoms are made from the small intestine of animals, one end of which is sewn tightly with silk thread, and the opening at the other end can be tightened to prevent slipping. For couples in the17th century, this kind of condom is difficult to come in handy immediately when needed, because it can only be used after being soaked in warm milk for one night.

8. Pure natural contraception: the seeds of carrots

In 42 1 year BC, when Aristotle mentioned using mint plants for contraception, Hippocrates (460-377 BC) realized that wild carrot seeds could be used for contraception. It is said that the giant fennel, as an expensive but effective contraceptive method, attracted so many people that by the end of the 3rd century BC, the plant was even extinct.

9, abstinence with chastity belt lock genital abortion

Drinking strange toxic liquid medicine, smelling musk, tightening the abdominal belt, kicking the lower abdomen, puncturing the uterus, smoking, filling mud, or taking emetic, bloodletting, taking a hot bath, strenuous exercise, sexual intercourse after pregnancy and other methods to cause abortion ... Arab women put vaginal suppositories containing irritating drugs into the uterus for abortion.

10, the most traditional contraceptive methods for drowning infants: in vitro sperm discharge and breast feeding.

1 1, semen isolation method The ancient Greeks and Romans stuffed all kinds of things into women's vaginas. Such as lump honey, cedar gum and even crocodile dung.

In ancient China and Japan, silk oiled paper, rags and sponges were stuffed into women's vaginas as barriers. The ancients in China also used fish fat as condoms. It is conceivable that it is not easy to find a suitable fish maw because of the different sizes of male penises.

12, other contraceptive methods after sexual intercourse, squatting and discharging semen, sneezing, jumping up and down. The ancient Greeks believed that cleaning the vagina with alum, wine, seawater, mixed phenol soap or vinegar could also achieve the purpose of contraception.

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13, the embryonic form of modern condoms: sheep intestines

Contraceptive methods of ancient Egyptians;

As early as thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians recorded what may be the earliest contraceptive prescription for human beings in a paper book made of grass. The method is to mix crocodile dung with a paste, make a tampon and put it into a woman's vagina. Maybe they think crocodile feces can absorb semen, or it can prevent semen from entering the cervix. But the effect is hard to say. In fact, using animal feces to stop semen has always been one of the "vaginal contraception" methods adopted by some countries in the ancient Middle East.

Contraceptive methods of ancient Romans;

In the 2nd century A.D., there was an obstetrician, Solanus, who was skeptical about all kinds of "oral contraceptives" and "abortifacients" handed down from ancient times. She thinks that even if these things are effective, they will fail because of digestion. Therefore, she suggested using wool as an "embolus" to block the uterine orifice, or doping wool with a paste that is thought to slow down the sperm speed, so as to make the wool suppository more compact. The effectiveness of this "instrument" and "chemistry" two-pronged method is unknown, but it can be said to be the pioneer of modern contraceptive methods.

Solanas also suggested that if the "wool plug" is not used, the remedy can be adopted afterwards. The solution is that during sexual intercourse, when a man shoots semen, the woman should immediately get up and bend her knees to make the sperm flow out. Then women should do a thorough vaginal cleaning, which also has certain practical effects. Until now, under some special conditions, some people still take this contraceptive method afterwards.

Contraceptive methods of ancient Greeks;

The ancient Greeks used an "oral contraceptive", which is said to be a magical decoction. The Greek Hippocrates wrote in one of his works: "This soup called Mishi, diluted with water, can make women sterile for one year." The formula of this soup has not been handed down. Whether it is really so magical or not, I dare not believe it all.

Interruption of handover in sexual intercourse interruption and contraception;

Before the popularization of modern new contraceptive methods, the oldest, most common and most economical contraceptive method was "interruption of handover" or "interruption of sexual intercourse", which may be the most "longevity" contraceptive method for human beings. The classic Genesis of the Old Testament mentions the example of southern Russia. Today, under some inconvenient circumstances, some people still use this method. The so-called "handover interruption" means that when a man and a woman hand over, they will not make a move, and they will stop if they don't reach the level of hyperactivity. This method requires high endurance and will reduce the satisfaction of sexual intercourse. The so-called "interruption of sexual intercourse" means that the man ejaculates outside the vagina, but this method is easy to make both men and women nervous during sexual intercourse, and it is difficult to achieve a state of excitement and reconciliation. Moreover, the above two methods can not guarantee the complete success of contraception either because some sperm have oozed out before ejaculation or because the man can't get out.

Contraceptive methods of ancient Hebrews;

In modern times, the new Malthusian Price introduced an ancient Hebrew contraceptive method, namely "sponge contraception". This method is to wet a sponge ball with a long and narrow ribbon with water before women have sex, and then put it into the vagina to prevent sperm from entering the uterus, and take it out immediately after sex. This contraceptive method is somewhat similar to the modern "vaginal diaphragm" contraceptive method.

In short, since men and women discovered 1+ 1=3, people all over the world have been exploring and practicing various contraceptive methods for the sake of human development and have never stopped exploring. But it was not until modern times, with the progress of science and technology, with the emergence of oral contraceptives, condoms, contraceptive rings and sterilization operations, that human contraception was truly guaranteed.

Contraception is not an invention of modern people. Looking back at the history of human civilization, it is not difficult to find that with the development of civilization, various contraceptive methods came into being. From the perspective of modern people, these contraceptive methods recorded in various documents and ancient contraceptive methods have some heartbreaking and amazing places, which can be described as mixed.