Ancient Egyptian Condom

Ancient Egyptian Condom

Women’s interest in birth control can be traced back in time as far as historical records permit. This Ancient Egyptian condom might date from the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Not shown – because we only have a description in the Kahun Medical Papyrus from 1825 BCE – is a pessary (a mixture of substances inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy) made out of, among other ingredients, crocodile dung.

Source: Ancient Methods of Contraception – Even Tutankhamun Wore Protection | Ancient Origins
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