Ancient Egyptian Contraception Methods

Take some dried crocodile droppings and insert them into the vagina. Do you want to know more about Egyptian contraception methods?

Ancient Egyptians were also familiar with different methods of contraceptives. In regards to the originality and the effectiveness of these substances, they were also familiar with many types of abortion. The recipes included such ingredients as animal faeces.

Contraception methods in Ancient Egypt

How to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant for a period of one to three years? "Mix a fine mixture of acacia, dates and honey. Moisten some cotton with this mixture and insert it into the vagina." This is one of the nicer recipes out there. Scientists nod and say that the mixture, due to the characteristics of acacia, starts the production of lactic acid, which can be used as a spermicide. The thick sticky substance also physically disables the sperm from reaching the uterus.

Read about modern methods of contraception in our Lover's Guide.