London at War – Birth Control
image above: 1940 view of a shop front in Soho London during WW2. Selling all kinds of birth control remedies?
"Married Love" "Wisdom for Wives"
Then there are nasty books in the windows: "The History of Corporal Punishment," "Flagellation through the Ages." Then there are syringes, which can, be used for contraceptive purposes, but which can certainly be used for other purposes.
There were no birth control pills in the 40′s.
The controversial topic of birth control seems like a modern issue — but it’s not. Long before the pill, UK men and women wanted — and successfully used — a variety of contraceptive devices. (some used illegal abortions pills)
DAMAROIDS
The tablets sold under the name " Damaroids " were supplied by a limited company in London at 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. per box. A 2s. 9d. box contained 36 tablets.
"Damaroids" are thus described in an advertisement:
They are a Safe and Sure Cure of General Weakness, Physical Decay, and Loss of Nerve Power, Varicocele, etc., etc. They are a Unique and Wonderful Specific for men.
Effectually Restore Lost Vitality and Stamina, counteract result of late hours, etc. " Damaroids " is
The True Nervo-Spinal Tonic, the Safest and most effective medicine yet introduced for nervous and all exhausting diseases.
They have cured thousands of cases and they Do cure.
On the label they are described as: A Safe and Sure Remedy for General Weakness, Spinal Exhaustion, Neurasthenia, Physical Decay, and Loss of Nerve Power.
Directions : One to be swallowed three times a day, after meals.
The tablets were sugar-coated and coloured red externally ; after removal of the coating they had an average weight of 3.9 grains.
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