Birth control

Technologies and techniques to reduce the probability of pregnancy from sexual intercourse. Also known as contraception.

history of birth control

traditional birth control methods:

• Coitus interruptus
• the rhythm method]
• anal sex

modern Birth control methods:

• oral contraceptives ("The Pill")
• Other chemical contraceptives (implants, male pill, depo-provera).
• condom
• diaphragm
• spermicides
• the rhythm method]
• surgical sterilisation

Religious and cultural attitudes to birth control The official position of the Catholic Church regarding birth control is expressed in a document called Humanae Vitae, which was issued by His Holiness Pope Paul VI in 1965.

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