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Ancient Egyptian Birth Control | After Skool

Sep 7, 2026 · 5m

Summary

This episode explores the surprisingly advanced ancient Egyptian methods of contraception and pregnancy testing, revealing that they utilized crocodile dung, acacia gum, and pomegranate-based estrogen pills. It also highlights the discovery of 3,500-year-old linen and sheep intestinal condoms, noting that lamb skin condoms remain popular today. The segment concludes by discussing a barley-based pregnancy test that has been scientifically validated, illustrating how these ancient practices surprisingly align with modern reproductive science.

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