Those ancient contraceptive methods you didn’t know about

　　In India and Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, the feces of animals such as crocodiles and elephants that were considered to have mysterious powers were also used in contraceptive prescriptions. In fact, because these animals' feces are highly acidic, it does have some spermicidal effects. However, the strong odor caused by animal feces obviously affected the "sexual interest" of ancient couples.

　　Those ancient contraceptive methods you didn’t know about

　　The emergency contraceptive method used by ancient emperors and concubines: the squeeze method

　　Ancient emperors had three palaces and six courtyards, and countless concubines and palace maidens. While the emperor in the "supreme" position was enjoying his debauchery, he also imposed certain choices and restrictions on the reproduction of "dragons, sons, and grandsons." According to "The Unofficial History of the Qing Dynasty-Qing Palace Relics": After the emperor and his concubine had sex, the eunuch in charge of the royal affairs room "will kneel down and ask for orders, saying, 'Should I stay or not?' ’”The emperor said not to keep it, then "the manager went to the concubine's posterior acupuncture point and pressed it slightly, and all the dragon essence flowed out."” ； When it comes to retention, the emperor favors a certain concubine at a certain time on a certain day of the month and writes it in a book as proof of pregnancy, and calls this "the custom made by the ancestors in the palace ban". This method of slightly pressing the "posterior acupuncture points" of the concubine to cause the semen to flow out was the "emergency contraception" remedy after intercourse in the ancient palace.

　　Contraceptive method for women in ancient brothels: drinking mercury

　　It is true that mercury can prevent pregnancy, but mercury is highly toxic! Maybe drinking a small amount won't kill you. Now, in the northern rural areas of our country, many elderly Drinking mercury as a contraceptive method when you are young will definitely do great harm to your body. In the past, a small amount of mercury was put into the tea or daily food that prostitutes drank, and it was said to be very effective. Of course, the prostitutes were kept in the dark and thought it was incense burner ashes that could prevent pregnancy. Otherwise, the prostitutes knew that mercury was poisonous and would not dare to drink it.

　　Contraception recommended by Aristotle: Kill sperm first person

　　Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher who lived from 384 BC to 322 BC, is believed to be the first person to propose the use of natural chemicals such as cedar oil, lead-based ointment or frankincense oil as spermicides.

　　Contraceptive method for British gentlemen: condoms soaked in milk before use

　　The world's oldest surviving condoms have been put on display at the British Museum in London for the first time, and historians are puzzling over their size. These 350-year-old condoms are made from the small intestines of animals. One end is sewn tightly with silk thread, and the opening at the other end can be tightened to prevent slipping. For lovers in the 17th century, this type of condom was difficult to use immediately when needed, because the condom had to be soaked in warm milk overnight before use.

　　The oldest contraceptive method: pomegranate seed method

　　The world's oldest contraceptive method may have been invented and used by the ancient Egyptians 4,000 years ago. It was a cone made of pomegranate seeds and wax. Pomegranate seeds contain natural estrogen. This thing can suppress ovulation just like birth control pills. Although it is not as effective as current pills, it can indeed suppress pregnancy. In addition to methods of inhibiting ovulation, the use of "barrier methods" also has a far-reaching history.

　　Secret recipe for palace contraception: the upside-down method

　　According to folk records, saffron is said to be a secret contraceptive recipe passed down from the palace. It is said that if the emperor does not like a favored palace maid, he will ask the eunuch to hang the palace maid upside down and wash her lower body with saffron liquid. It is said that this can clean the semen in the palace maid.