Types of Barrier birth control methods
Spermicides
Male
Condom
Female
Condom
Diaphragm
Cervical
Cap
Contraceptive
Sponges
Withdrawal
Method
Birth control practices have been used by women for centuries;
however, they were adopting methods best available for them in that era. The history
shows the fact of women using birth control methods like ayurvedic treatments
used centuries ago (aside from sexual abstinence). However, there are some historical
records of Egyptian women are found who were using some herbal or acid substances
like crocodile dung or lubricants like honey or household olive oil as vaginal
suppository, which they may have found effective at killing sperm.
Some
of them were also using home remedies like vinegar soaked sponges into their vagina
to block sperm. Though not much effective but it was certainly gave the evolution
of new birth control barrier methods mostly being used today.
The most commonly
used birth control barrier methods are male & female condoms, diaphragm, cervical
cap, the contraceptive sponge with spermicide and withdrawal method to some extent.
The purpose of using these barrier methods is either to prevent sperm entering
into vagina or kill the sperm. All these barriers must be used before deciding
to have intercourse.
