Ancient Egypt ~ Birth Control
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (171807)
Boise, Idaho
February 25, 2025 2:07pm CST
4000 years ago it was common for women to stuff crocodile dung mixed with honey inside themselves. This was a physical barrier to keep the sperm from reaching the egg. The honey was used to prevent infections.
Vinegar-soaked sponges were also used to block the cervix to change the PH and make it harder for the sperm.
They believed that sneezing or kicking high would expel the sperm.
IUD-like objects made of glass and metal were also used.
These practices may seem ridiculous but it should also be noted that it was less than 100 years ago that Lysol was advertised as a contraceptive. in 1956 Gregory Pincus developed the first birth control pill. To suppress female fertility they are even thinking today of using large doses of melatonin.
The picture is from Pinterest.co. kr.
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@lilacskies (6486)
• United States
25 Feb
That is so intriguing. I never knew that. The things women have to do to not get pregnant. What kind of protection were the men using?
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@celticeagle (171807)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
Egyptology is so interesting. They were really very intelligent for their time.
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@celticeagle (171807)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
@lilacskies .......Yes, it goes both ways.
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@lilacskies (6486)
• United States
27 Feb
@celticeagle That's so true. How interesting! At the same time, it's very disgusting. Lol!
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@LeaPea2417 (37559)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Feb
That's so gross, but interesting to learn.
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@celticeagle (171807)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
Yes. I enjoy Egyptology. They were so smart for their time.
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@Tampa_girl7 (51706)
• United States
25 Feb
I can’t imagine. I’m grateful to have not been born then.
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@celticeagle (171807)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
It is something we have naturally in the body. Some don't have enough and this causes sleep issues. What that has to do with fertility I'm not quite sure.
@celticeagle (171807)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
Different cultures have had different beliefs down through the ages.
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Wow never knew all this.
@wolfgirl569 (112087)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Feb
The dung would work as a man wouldn't come near 
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@celticeagle (171807)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
Oh, the Egyptians were very intelligent.
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