Friday, February 10, 2012 5:27:41 AM
"Dahling do tell" .. Ye Olde Birth Control
by Commy on December 19, 2011
Commy and friends were recently transfixed by a fascinating insight (given by
one of his more studious female counterparts) into the history of female contraception.
And, as Commy felt obliged to point out, who would not have been careful in those days? Days when any casual sexual encounter
was fraught with the spectre of some ghastly sexually-transmitted disease and/or unwanted pregnancy! Hang on a moment …
Whilst commending the ingenuity of women who came up with some remarkable (and frankly stomach churning) experiments in the pessary department, Commy knew it was only a matter of time before MAN’S contribution was questioned. And yes, he did have to concede that hollowing-out fruit and vegetables (and finding new and inventive ways to hide them) was way above and beyond the call of duty for women, but men too had borne their share of responsibility, he argued.
Forced to come up with some examples, this was the best he could manage
at short notice, together with some of the comments they provoked:-
* Renaissance Man – Didn’t he use sausage skins as condoms? Thus creating the ultimate banger?
* Coitus Interruptus - For men with an iron will …if you’ll pardon the expression!
* Rhythm Method – Beloved choice of the Catholic Church but, judging by the birth rate of Catholic countries,
not seen as particularly effective. Q: ‘What do you call people who practice the rhythm method? A: Parents.
* In more recent times – The Vasectomy- the ultimate sacrifice! Only to be undertaken
after a major discussion with the family! Although the man is usually out-voted fifteen to one!
Commy does recall learning one very interesting fact from the evening; that the origins of the modern day oestrogen pill can be traced back to sheep! He is reliably informed that it was developed when scientists noticed that sheep grazing in fields of clover conceived less. Commy felt obliged to point out that other experiments had produced exactly opposite results. Although, they were conducted with women/nightclubs and Bacardi Breezers!
Notes from Eds: If you have enjoyed this (or any previous)
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http://www.commytooper.com/blog/cartoon/humor/2011/12/19/ye-olde-birth-control/
"You can forget about trading in the car and color TV ..."
Cartoonist: Norris, Len
Date on cartoon: July 31, 1968
Published in: Vancouver Sun
"I can't really say whether munching garlic prior to bed-time would be interpreted as a violation of the birth control ban by his holiness!"
Cartoonist: Uluschak, Edd
Date on cartoon: August 29, 1968
Published in: Edmonton Journal
by Commy on December 19, 2011
Commy and friends were recently transfixed by a fascinating insight (given by
one of his more studious female counterparts) into the history of female contraception.
And, as Commy felt obliged to point out, who would not have been careful in those days? Days when any casual sexual encounter
was fraught with the spectre of some ghastly sexually-transmitted disease and/or unwanted pregnancy! Hang on a moment …
Whilst commending the ingenuity of women who came up with some remarkable (and frankly stomach churning) experiments in the pessary department, Commy knew it was only a matter of time before MAN’S contribution was questioned. And yes, he did have to concede that hollowing-out fruit and vegetables (and finding new and inventive ways to hide them) was way above and beyond the call of duty for women, but men too had borne their share of responsibility, he argued.
Forced to come up with some examples, this was the best he could manage
at short notice, together with some of the comments they provoked:-
* Renaissance Man – Didn’t he use sausage skins as condoms? Thus creating the ultimate banger?
* Coitus Interruptus - For men with an iron will …if you’ll pardon the expression!
* Rhythm Method – Beloved choice of the Catholic Church but, judging by the birth rate of Catholic countries,
not seen as particularly effective. Q: ‘What do you call people who practice the rhythm method? A: Parents.
* In more recent times – The Vasectomy- the ultimate sacrifice! Only to be undertaken
after a major discussion with the family! Although the man is usually out-voted fifteen to one!
Commy does recall learning one very interesting fact from the evening; that the origins of the modern day oestrogen pill can be traced back to sheep! He is reliably informed that it was developed when scientists noticed that sheep grazing in fields of clover conceived less. Commy felt obliged to point out that other experiments had produced exactly opposite results. Although, they were conducted with women/nightclubs and Bacardi Breezers!
Notes from Eds: If you have enjoyed this (or any previous)
posting, do please share it with your friends. Thank you!
http://www.commytooper.com/blog/cartoon/humor/2011/12/19/ye-olde-birth-control/
"You can forget about trading in the car and color TV ..."
Cartoonist: Norris, Len
Date on cartoon: July 31, 1968
Published in: Vancouver Sun
"I can't really say whether munching garlic prior to bed-time would be interpreted as a violation of the birth control ban by his holiness!"
Cartoonist: Uluschak, Edd
Date on cartoon: August 29, 1968
Published in: Edmonton Journal
It was Plato who said, “He, O men, is the wisest, who like Socrates, knows that his wisdom is in truth worth nothing”
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