The most shocking contraceptive method

Since humans entered the civilized era, you will be shocked by the various strange contraceptive methods used by women in various countries.

Women in North America

More than half of pregnancies are unplanned, mainly due to: not liking to use condoms, improper use of contraceptive methods, not taking contraceptive measures every day, etc. In this context, sterilization is the most commonly used contraceptive method among American couples (accounting for 37% to 44%). Oral contraceptives are also a common method of birth control, with 11 million people currently using them (accounting for 10% to 25%). Among them, the use rate of short-acting oral contraceptives is about 16% among women aged 15 to 44. In recent years, technologies such as subcutaneous contraceptive implants have been introduced to the United States. While they provide women with long-term and effective contraception, they also have certain disadvantages. For example, they must be removed by a professional doctor when they stop using them, which can cause varying degrees of menstrual disorders. Women's lives are also affected as a result, for example, they have to see a doctor many times, the removal surgery takes a long time, causing scars, etc.

Women in Europe

Oral contraceptives are still the most common method of birth control, with 30% to 60% of women of childbearing age using them. Among them, the average number of years that German women used oral contraceptives was 6.5 years, 5.6 years in France, and 5.5 years in the UK. Among them, Daying-35 has a large share in the European market.

In European countries, 5% to 10% of women of childbearing age use intrauterine devices. The acceptance rate in France and some Nordic countries is even higher, reaching 20%. Currently, about 2 million European women use the intrauterine contraceptive system Mirena, an intrauterine contraceptive device that releases progestin. It is one of the most effective contraceptives and one of the most popular reversible methods. Its usage rate and satisfaction are higher than other reversible contraceptive methods, and it minimizes the risk of pelvic diseases. Since Mirena was launched in Finland in 1990, 7% of women of childbearing age have chosen this method of contraception. They believe that it has a very high contraceptive effect, is easy to use and can reduce menstrual blood volume.

Japanese women

Japan is a relatively "backward" country in terms of contraception. The Japanese government only passed a law approving the use of contraceptives in June 1999, following 35 years of debate. However, according to data from the Japanese Society of Family Planning Medicine, in just a few years since the approval of birth control pills, about 1/10 of families have used birth control pills, contraceptive rings, etc. as long-term contraceptive tools. Among them, more than 60% of women choose Tejule for contraception; half of the families still use condoms for contraception. Therefore, condoms are readily available in Japan. In addition to contraceptive tools, there are also a very small number of families who use body temperature measurement to grasp the ovulation period.

In addition, compared to having a child, where the government subsidizes all hospitalization expenses, an abortion costs 100,000 yen (7,000 yuan) and is not covered by medical insurance. Therefore, Japanese women try their best to avoid unwanted pregnancies and are now increasingly accepting of intrauterine devices.

Opium ointment for contraception

The ancient residents of Sumatra actually used opium as a contraceptive. We don't know how they did it, perhaps they made the opium into a sticky ointment and wedged it into the women's bodies. But please don't do it because we don't know what the side effects will be.

Weasel testicles leggings

From the 12th to the 15th century, Europe was in the "Dark Ages" period. Women usually made amulets out of small bags containing mule earwax, weasel testicles, and black cat bones, and tied them around their legs during sex in the hope of achieving the effect of contraception. Even though we now know that these things don't work at all, it is certain that they have a psychological effect. Because any man who has seen such a pile of things used as decorations on his spouse would probably lose a lot of "sexual interest".

Leaded iron water

The ancient Greeks believed that molten iron could also be used as a contraceptive. Although we don't know who invented this method, it is a fact that lead is contained in the iron water. During World War I, women who worked in lead-producing factories suffered abnormally high rates of infertility. Scientific research has found that drinking hot metal can cause neurological diseases, kidney failure, coma, and even death. Its function seems to be similar to that of mercury.

Gold, silver and ivory as contraceptives

Using expensive materials such as gold, silver and ivory as contraceptives may sound good, but it is actually very cruel. Thousands of years ago, people made "uterine sheaths" based on the shape of the female uterus. Rich families could use materials such as gold, silver or ivory to make them, and then wrap them with oil paper or beeswax. Obviously, these things sound very scary, and this contraceptive tool was later called "an instrument for torturing women." Sometimes, these things can even cause toxic shock in women, cause all kinds of unpleasant odors from the body, and even cause infections, but they are not very effective in preventing pregnancy.

Beaver testicles soaked in wine

In the 16th century, Canadians believed that the testicles of small furry animals were the key to contraception. Therefore, some women soaked beaver testicles in wine and drank the wine as a contraceptive. Some Canadians grind beaver testicles into fine powder and mix it with wine to take. This method has no side effects. In addition, some people dry beaver testicles and then soak them in wine to take. This method is similar to the weasel testicle effect mentioned above.