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24. Sex in the City

The Rest Is History

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  • In the 18th and 19th centuries, frequent pregnancy was an occupational hazard for sex workers due to the lack of effective birth control.
  • Before the "quickening" (around three months), abortion through home remedies was common and even advertised in newspapers.
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