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CONTRACEPTION

of the male organ and female epithelium, and hence also, of course, prevent the absorption of the seminal fluids. From the point of view of the man they have some of the same disadvantages as the condom, but they do avoid the personal discomfort to him which so often leads to a reduction of his erection after applying the condom himself.

Sometimes a woman is aware of her husband's contamination with venereal disease, and also his callous refusal to take trouble to prevent her infection. Such an unfortunate wife should certainly use this protective sheath; it is the only feminine method offering anything approaching safety from venereal infection. It may also be used with advantage if the gravity of an unexpected pregnancy is extreme, as it is a secure preventive.

(80) Intra-uterine springs, studs, metal buttons, the "Gold Spring" or "Wishbone" pessary, metal cigar-like structures in a great variety of shapes and forms designed to enter the cervical canal, and some also to fill the uterus.

It is curious that almost every amateur in contraception thinks first of a simple stud or button to plug the cervical canal. In the last few years I have had a large variety of these "inventions" brought to me.

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