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Douching emerges as a form of contraception.

Date: 1832

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Douching, or flushing out the vagina with a mix of herbs and fluids, begins to be marketed as a way to prevent pregnancy. The popularity of contraceptive douches quickly grows. The original recipes include water mixed with salt, vinegar, liquid chloride, and other elements.