NEPTUN Biography

"“Let’s talk about sex, baby. Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Let’s talk about sex.” Did you know that in ancient Egypt women used suppositories made of spoiled milk and crocodile dung to prevent pregnancy? We’ve come a long way since then. In this class we will take an hour to examine the topic of birth control from a variety of fun angles. First we’ll explore contraction’s 3000 year history, looking at how methods have changed and advanced and the key figures who helped to normalize, commercialize, and optimize the various methods of birth control available today. We will then delve into the science behind modern contraception as well as look into new birth control options could be available in the near future."