The Unlearning of Abstinence

indigenous groups would also use contraceptives like hubs, extended periods of breast feeding and even the understanding of their own bodies as a birth control method. When colonizers did come to America, this information was shared. European contraceptive knowledge in many cases was limited to the use of things like charms and amulets. The abstinence industrial complex was like, you got to get these bags. They're guaranteed to prevent it.

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