PSYC 172 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Spermicide, Miscarriage, Condom
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Condom has a long history: 18th century. Used animal intestines they were really expensive and use multiple times. Cut lemons in half- stick all the way up to cervix- acidity of lemon kills sperm. Not really good in terms of protection: 19th century rubber condoms really thick- took away a ton of sensations. Margret sanger- first major feminist: campaigned to legalize contraception in the us. Was considered illegal and even if they were going to get it was the mans choice. He decided how many children the woman had. Women were lying about period to lie about when they were ovulation- to try and control own uterus. A lot of women would have back alley abortions- a lot would die. Rape has only changed recently- late 19th century: said everyone should have the right to birth control (any kind of contraception, had a lot of horrific thing happen to them, still issue with unwanted pregnancies today.
