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CONTRACEPTION

It has its uses in connection with disease and danger, and for other special circumstances. In a general way it is inadvisable, as are, in short, all methods used by the male. On this point I lay great stress in spite of the fact that methods used by the male, and in particular the condom, are often recommended as offering more security than those used by the female. They are therefore of psychological value in cases of abject terror (see p. 186) but even in such they are not physiologically advisable.

(18) Pin or stud-like apparatus supposed to close the male urethra to secure against unpremeditated ejaculation which might take place before coitus interruptus was accomplished.

This apparatus was brought to me by its inventor some years ago. It appeared to me wholly dangerous and absurd, but it may have got into use by some ignorant people. I know of no argument against its total condemnation.

Appliances used by the Female.

(19) The sponge, by itself, or used with or without chemical solutions, soap powder, or other potential spermaticides.

Specially prepared sponges in great variety are now on sale and in use, often made with a containing net so that they may be pulled

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