In the last post, we had ended in the19th century with the revolution of rubber condoms. In this post we dive head first into the 20th century with curiosity, jubilation, and woman getting more say in pregnancy and condoms. So, let 's finish this journey and see how far contraceptives have come.
We 'll begin in 1916. An amazing year for condoms and women. A German chemist known as Julius Fromm, created a new process for making condoms. By dipping glass tubes into raw rubber, he created a textured condom. Yeah ladies! Finally, some thought of our pleasure (whether meaning to or not). He created a line of condoms called, Fromm 's Act and the line still exist and is still popular in Germany. Almost 100 years later this company that first brought …show more content…
Margaret Sanger, of America opened the first birth control clinic. A clinic meant to educate women on birth control, especially in the lower classes. Tired of seeing women have no control over when they got pregnant, getting STD 's, and back alley abortions, Margaret Sanger got involved. The powers that be at the time believed that Margaret was a public nuisance and she was arrested many times for her beliefs.
In 1918, a judge woke up and allowed condoms to be advertised. This was legalized more to keep disease from spreading. Legalizing advertisement caused the condom industry to become larger than ever before by 1920. Companies also changed their packaging, making condoms more appealing to the public. All of this came together and condom sales doubled throughout the world.
After WWII, America was changing and so were American standards. While moralist of the time were still fighting birth control and contraceptives, in 1927 the government made condoms a standard issue to military men. They were issued to stop diseases from spreading and the military was better off for it. No more STD 's for our military men (at least for those that remembered to wrap it …show more content…
Hurray!!! Between 1950 and 1960 the world of birth control was changing and at least 42% of Americans were relying on condoms to prevent pregnancy and STD 's.
After ten years of research the idea of a birth control pill, Enovid came to the market. The first oral contraceptive to be approved for sale. Finally, a way for women to be fully in charge of birth control. This did not come without its side effects. There were reports of weight gain, migraines, and more dangerously blood clots and heart problems. This did not stop the approval of the pill though, the formula was later changed to lower the amount of hormones in the pill.
In 1968, the first IUD was approved by the FDA. Allowing women to choose another birth control method. Condoms were still number one in the world of birth control. But, more women were using the pill or an IUD. Remember this was the time of peace and free love. The hippies put contraceptives and freedom of choice on the
We 'll begin in 1916. An amazing year for condoms and women. A German chemist known as Julius Fromm, created a new process for making condoms. By dipping glass tubes into raw rubber, he created a textured condom. Yeah ladies! Finally, some thought of our pleasure (whether meaning to or not). He created a line of condoms called, Fromm 's Act and the line still exist and is still popular in Germany. Almost 100 years later this company that first brought …show more content…
Margaret Sanger, of America opened the first birth control clinic. A clinic meant to educate women on birth control, especially in the lower classes. Tired of seeing women have no control over when they got pregnant, getting STD 's, and back alley abortions, Margaret Sanger got involved. The powers that be at the time believed that Margaret was a public nuisance and she was arrested many times for her beliefs.
In 1918, a judge woke up and allowed condoms to be advertised. This was legalized more to keep disease from spreading. Legalizing advertisement caused the condom industry to become larger than ever before by 1920. Companies also changed their packaging, making condoms more appealing to the public. All of this came together and condom sales doubled throughout the world.
After WWII, America was changing and so were American standards. While moralist of the time were still fighting birth control and contraceptives, in 1927 the government made condoms a standard issue to military men. They were issued to stop diseases from spreading and the military was better off for it. No more STD 's for our military men (at least for those that remembered to wrap it …show more content…
Hurray!!! Between 1950 and 1960 the world of birth control was changing and at least 42% of Americans were relying on condoms to prevent pregnancy and STD 's.
After ten years of research the idea of a birth control pill, Enovid came to the market. The first oral contraceptive to be approved for sale. Finally, a way for women to be fully in charge of birth control. This did not come without its side effects. There were reports of weight gain, migraines, and more dangerously blood clots and heart problems. This did not stop the approval of the pill though, the formula was later changed to lower the amount of hormones in the pill.
In 1968, the first IUD was approved by the FDA. Allowing women to choose another birth control method. Condoms were still number one in the world of birth control. But, more women were using the pill or an IUD. Remember this was the time of peace and free love. The hippies put contraceptives and freedom of choice on the