History
The truth about the 'love potion' in the ancient world
Along with the search for contraceptives and aphrodisiacs, sexual needs have gone beyond mere biology and reproduction.
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Health
Nanoparticles that heat testicles can help men avoid pregnancy for 7 days
This method has been applied in China to neuter cats without castration.
Health
Contraceptives are safe and effective
Currently there are many methods of contraception, but not all contraceptives are good and do not affect the health of women.
Health
New birth control pills help women only have to take once a month
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States are currently developing an oral contraceptive method that must be taken only once…
Health
Contraceptive gel breakthrough for men
450 couples will apply this method to a contraceptive test within the next year.
New technology
Scientists are developing earrings, rings and contraceptive watches
Now, what if these stickers can be turned into earrings? Some women may find it quite harmless. It's just a new, non-invasive and painless contraceptive option. Good!
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Unique, peculiar contraceptives from ancient times to modern times
Before the advent of condoms, the ancient people had devised ways to limit their fertility. D
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The most unique type of 'raincoat' in the world
Condoms are better known as delicate ones
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The most important inventions of all time
Condoms, compasses, printers, phones, light bulbs ... are the most important inventions of all time by the expert group of Life's Little Mysteries magazine.
Oceanography
Secret female contraceptive weapons of female dolphins
Some female dolphins evolve secret genital weapons to avoid conception with unwanted partners.
Archeology
The oldest condom in the world
The oldest surviving contraceptive device in the world has been put on display at the Austrian museum. This reusable condom dates from 1640 and is still intact.
Space science
'Astronaut's menstrual turn off the universe'
Researchers are investigating the effects of oral contraceptives on the physiological cycle of female astronauts on long-term missions like Mars.
History
The scary contraceptive methods of Chinese feudalism
The astronaut has an anal acupressure, washing the sealed area with saffron flowers; while female technicians drink mercury as common contraceptive methods of Chinese fe…
Biology
Controversy about the contraceptive effect of genetically modified corn
Experimental mice gave birth to fewer children after eating a genetically modified corn. This finding by Austrian scientists led to controversy about the risks of geneti…
Animal world
Contraceptives discharged through the toilet tube make males change their sex
One study found that chemicals in household wastewater make about 20% of male fish in the river have characteristics of females.