Birth control was once illegal. In 1873, the U.S. Congress passed the Comstock Act, a statute that defined contraceptives as obscene and illicit. It made it a federal offense to disseminate birth control through the mail or across state lines.
Even during WWII, military men were encouraged to abstain, though condoms were made available for emergencies. There were no such emergency devices for women. There were a number of phrases along the lines of, "she got herself knocked up," as if the condition were the result of a solitary act.
As recently as the 1960’s there were laws on the books restricting or prohibiting the use of contraception in at least 30 states. It was considered lewd, immoral and a precursor to promiscuity.
All I can say is that I’m very glad things have changed! In celebration of fooling around for fun, I offer the following trends for your education and amusement.
38 Birth-Control Contraptions
35
Difficult Advertising & Branding
Olla Condoms
34
Radio-Controlled Contraceptives
Reversible Vasectomy
33
Organic Pleasure
Vegan Condoms and Wild Yam Organic Lubes
32
Olympic Condoms
Elasun Ads Go Viral in China
31
Miley Cyrus for Safe Sex Promotion?
LifeStyles Condoms Hopes So!
30
Canine Prophylactics
Dog Condoms
29
Phone Carries Condoms, Vibrator, Preg Test
The ShePhone
28
Speedy Condoms
Pull Strips for Fast Application
27
Clever Condoms
The iCondom
26
Condoms Get High-Tech: Make Love to Cellphone Music
25
Rap Star Rubbers
50 Cent Brand Expands to Cover Safe Sex
24
Hairbands Made of Condoms
STD Styles Take Recycling Too Far
23
Spearmint Flavored Chewable Birth Control Pills
22
Schering Bangkok
Crying Garbage Can Ad Campaign for Birth Control
21
Birth Control For Squirrels
UK Sterilization Plan
20
Presidential Naughty
Obama Condoms for Your 'Little' Democrat
19
Birth Control Pill For Pigeons
Hollywood Birds on OvoControl P
18
Measuring Stick Condoms
Condometrics Reveal the Truth
17
Musical Condoms
When Transducers Become Part of Sex
16
Instructive Prophylactics
Kama Sutra Condoms Teach You 64 Crazy Positions
15
Energy Drinks That Come With Condoms
The Billy Boy
14
Free Holiday Condoms
Planned Parenthood Clinics Prep For Obamamania
13
Free Condoms For Feedback
Durex Seeking Condom Testers
12
Birth Control For Insects
Controlling Creepy Crawlers
11
Get it on Faster & Better
Pronto Condoms
10
Custom Condoms
Your Image on a Personalized Prophylactic
9
Eco-friendly Condoms
Green Johnny From The Amazon
8
Air Balloon Condoms
Mile High Rubber Endorses Safe Sex
7
Political Prophylactics
Bush, Hitler & Sadam Condoms
6
Permanent Birth Control?
Adiana Essure Coils Only Take 2 Minutes For Lasting Prevention
5
Contraception Via SMS
The PillBell Reminder
4
Controversial Gift Certificates
Planned Parenthood Has Indiana Females Covered
3
Birth Control Combined With Breath Control
2
Pro-Life Pharmacies
Drugstores Refuse to Sell Birth Control
1
$75 Million Pet Sterilization
Contraceptives for Cats and Dogs
Related Ideas
Modular Micro Multitools
The Pill Multitool is Crafted with Titanium for a Durable Build
Wall-Mounted Medication Dispensers
The 'Cadence' Medication Dispenser Prevents Child Access
Retro Shapewear Swimsuits
Bumpsuit's Shapewear Swim Sculpts and Supports the Body
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Connected Menstruation Products
The Emm Smart Menstrual Cup is Integrated with Biosensors
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Connected Medication Reminder Holders
The Conceptual Ownum Pod from the Rule Studio is Advanced
Sustainable Circular Pouch Bags
Telfar Launches the Pill, Which is a New Circular Pouch Bag
Vasectomy-Inspired Boxers
Twisted Tea Introduces the First-Ever Twisted Tea VasectomUndies.
Sustainable Period Panties
Newex's Hiphugger Period Panty is Comfortable and Minimalist
Inclusive Tampon Branding
Vuokkoset's Tampon for Men Supports Transgender Menstruators
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Mid-Life Sex Festivals
Davina McCall Debuts World's First Menopausal Sex Festival for Gen X Women
Silicone Condom Cases
Jems Launched a New Case to Keep Condoms Safe in Your Pocket or Bag
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
At-Home Screening Kits
Checkable Health's Convenient Kits Make Wellness More Accessible
Smart Fertility Rings
The Femometer Smart Ring Optimizes Chances of Conception
Personal Cooling Devices
Embr Wave Regulates Body Temperature for Relief from Menopause
Period Sex Campaigns
U by Kotex Launches “Let’s Have Period Sex” Chocolates for Valentine's Day
Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras
Love & Nudes Joins McCann Toronto on the Stage Zero Capsule
Square-Shaped Soccer Balls
Oliver Binnian and Willem Slegers Designs the UNPLAYABALL
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Refillable Prescription Services
Cabinet Rx Replaces Single-Use Bottles with a Refillable System
Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games
The No Worries If Not! Game by Billie Highlights Being a Woman
Teen Menstrual Underwear
AWWA Period Care Launches Period Underwear for Every Teen's First Cycle
Senior Safe Sex Campaigns
Jems Launched a Bold New Campaign Called “F#cking Old”
Menstrual Disc Applicators
Fillow is a Revolutionary Period Disc with a User-Friendly Applicator
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Chemical-Reducing Tap Water Devices
Filterbaby Was Designed to Improve Skin Health
Menstrual Leave Campaigns
Intimina Launched Useless Spanish Lessons for Menstrual Hygiene Day
Cheeky Wallet Designs
Thomas Finney Designs a Minimalist and Playful Condom Wallet
Women's Health Platforms
Frida Uncensored Equips Parents with the Education Needed for Motherhood
3D-Printed Menopause Supplements
The Meno-Pause Stack Eases Symptoms in Gummy Form
Bathroom Hygiene Kits
Saintly Stands Out in the Hygiene Industry with Its Heavenly Butt Kit
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Lace Leakproof Underwear
Bloomers Intimates Debuts Queen's Lace Her Highness Sneezeproof Briefs
Shock Wave Sexual Aids
Alma Launches Revolutionary Sexual Wellness Product: Alma Duo
HPV Home-Testing Kits
Yihan Dong Designs Viwipe, a Novel Approach to Cervical Health Screening
Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems
The Conceptual Mosqo Bug Zapper is Connected
Mother-Targeted Menstrual Pads
These New Carefree Pads Have Dry Technology for Added Support
Humorous Period Care Campaigns
Thinx's New Period Underwear is Introduced in an Ad by OBERLAND
Empowering Menopause Platforms
Elektra Health Supports & Educates Women Experiencing Menopause
Anti-Sexist Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Launches ‘Bad $#!T to Good $#!T’ Ahead of Women’s Day
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles
The 'SoloPill' Medication Dispenser Expedites Pill Dosing
Sex-Positive Art Collections
Carne Bollente Debuts a Capsule of Sex-Positive Apparel and Ceramics
Menopause Subscription Kits
She2.0 Launches First of Its Kind Subscription Box
Cheeky Holiday Collections
Fruit of the Loom Introduces the Conversation Stoppers Collection
Drug-Free Vibrating Pills
Vibrant Contains a Microchip That Stimulates the Large Intestine
AI-Powered Sexual Health Apps
The 'Calmara' App Uses AI to Help Pinpoint STIs
Genderless Self Care Lines
Prohibition Wellness Offers Premium Wellness Products for Everyone
Hilarious Female-Supporting Beer Ads
The Beaver Water Campaign Aims to Empower Women
Suggestive SPF Packaging
Pavise Debuts Condom-Inspired Sunscreen Packaging in the 'Pleasure Pack'
Coronation-Themed Sex Toy Campaigns
This SexToys.co.uk Campaign Cheekily Promotes Pleasure
Tracker-Concealing Underwear
'TreasureTrace' Underwear Keeps Parents Informed of a Kid's Location
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Stylish Menstrual Undergarments
Saalt Debuts a Menstrual Underwear Collection at Target Locations
Retail Sexual Wellness Expansions
Sexual Wellness Brand Tabu Launches at Sephora Stores
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Mom-Targeted Menstrual Pads
Liv by Kotex Products are Free of Harsh Chemicals and Fragrance
Fertility-Supporting AI Platforms
The 'SpermSearch' System Could Help Infertile Men Become Dads
Birth-Detecting AI-Imaging Cameras
Nikon's Camera Detects When Cows are Ready to Give Birth
Bendable Precise Vibrators
MysteryVibe’s Crescendo 2 Improves Menopause Symptoms
Menstruation-Centric Planner Apps
The Agenda. Helps Woman Sync Their Work and Life Tasks
Teen-Focused Period Underwear
Proof Debuts the Teen and Tweens Reusable Period Underwear
Active Period Underwear
PUMA x Modibodi Supports Maximum Protection and Performance
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Upcycled Cigarette Cushions
Code Effort Takes Old Cigarette Butts and Turns Them Into Toy Pillows
Kid-Friendly Menstruation Books
Kt by Knix Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Book About Periods
Athlete-Backed Menstruation Campaigns
#SportYourPeriod Addresses Menstruation Stigma in Sports
Perimenopause Support Apps
'Balance' is a Community-Driven Menopause Support Service
Queer-Inclusive Educational Resources
Stonewall and Durex Just Launched the 'All In' Guide
Testicular Cancer Awareness Boxers
SAXX Supports Testicular Cancer Awareness
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
Country-Wide Cosmetic Chemical Bans
New Zealand is the First Country to Ban PFAS from Cosmetics
Early Pregnancy Testing Strips
The Proov hCG Pregnancy Test Provides Accurate and Fast Results
Gen Z-Focused Menstrual Care
15-Year-Old Zoe Leffler Debuts a Menstrual Wellness Brand Called Cycl
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables
These Injectables Could Save Lives By Triggering Blood Clots
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Banned Book Clubs
The DPLA's Banned Book Club Challenges Censorship
Abortion Care-Promoting Campaigns
Hey Jane Debuts a New Billboard Campaign for Safe Abortion Care
Comedic Gut Health Campaigns
The Gut Gap by MiraLAX Brings Awareness to Millennial Women's Health
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Tests
OVUM is Launching a Recyclable, Early-Detection Pregnancy Test
Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns
Daring Travelers Received Limited-Edition Smuggler Marmite Jars
Menopause Relief Solutions
Estroven Spotlights Its Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief
Mock Social Good Fashion Ads
Women's Aid Has Launched a New Campaign Called Not Model's Own
Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests
Salignostics Launches its Progressive New SaliStick Pregnancy Kits
Banned Books Campaigns
Penguin Random House is Hitting the Road with Three Other Organizations
Parenthood-Focused Dating Apps
Procreate Match is a Dating App for Those Looking to Start Families
Community Menopause Apps
Peanut Menopause Helps Women Navigate Womanhood Together
Optimized Baby Onesizes
Tabeeze's Bottom-Up Bodysuit Makes Changing Babies Easier
Perimenopause Hormone Kits
OOVA Launches First-of-its-Kind Estrogen Biomarker and App
Perimenopause Coaching Programs
Wingwoman Supports Millennials' Reproductive Health Journey
Quick-Dissolve Sexual Health Medications
Hello Cake's ED Meds Start Working in Three-Minutes
OTC Medical Marijuana
Over-The-Counter Medical Marijuana Launches In Georgia Pharmacies
Intimate Care Microbiome Kits
The Evvy Vaginal Microbiome Test Detects Specific Types of Bacteria
Hormone-Focused Women's Health Apps
The 28 App Redefines Women's Health with Cycle Syncing
Appetite-Curbing Vibrating Pills
This Pill Stimulates the Stomach's Stretch-Sensitive Receptors
Branded Pregnancy Scans
Marmite is Inviting Parents to Discover the Nature of Their Unborn Child
Sustainable Menstruation Product Expansions
These Saalt Feminine Care Products are Now at CVS
Cranberry-Infused UTI Supplements
Nature's Sunshine Cranberry & Buchu Concentrate Prevents UTIs
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Leakproof Swimwear Collections
This Swimwear Allows Teens to Enjoy Swimming Without Anxiety
Planned Parenthood Chatbots
'Charley' is a Chatbot Designed to Help with Planning Parenthood
Inclusive Intimate Skincare
Beauty Below Revolutionizes Intimate Care for Women of Color
Healthy Dating Guides
Tinder Partners with No More to Produce Healthy Dating Guides for Users
Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps
LadyLog Helps People Track Their Menstruation Cycles
Menstrual-Mimicking STI Kits
Daye Launches an STI Screening Kit in the Form of a Tampon
Comfort-Focused Lubricated Tampons
Marlow Debuts its Must-Have 'Tampons & Lubricant' Product
Adaptable Sport-Friendly Tampons
The Playtex® Sport® Tampons Promise Peace of Mind During Sports
Female Empowerment Campaigns
'Enough.' Offers Helpful Tools for Identifying Victims of Abuse
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptives
The Opill Daily Oral Contraceptive is Arriving Soon
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
IVF-Supporting Medical Devices
This Device Carries Out Sperm Selection to Boost IVF Cycle Success
National Trafficking Awareness Ads
The See the Trafficking Signs Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness
Menopause Relief Inserts
Knight Therapeutics Launches the IMVEXXY® Insert for Menopause Symptoms
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Empowering Watermark Campaigns
The UNFPA's 'bodyright' Campaign Brings Awareness to Online Rights
Period Poverty Initiatives
The Period Promise Campaign Makes Basic Hygiene Goods More Accessible
UK-Based Menopause Pledges
The UK Civil Service Signs a Menopause Workplace Pledge
At-Home Menopause Tests
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator Empowers Women with Information
Ultra-Femme Contraceptive Products
nixit's Condoms are Made for Lovers of the "Girly" Aesthetic
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Intimate Care Travel Kits
Summer's Eve Created a Compact Intimate Care Set
Destigmatizing Perimenopause Series
Always Discreet's 'I Wish I Knew' Shares Women's Experiences
Domestic Violence Web Tools
The Shielded Site is a Safe Resource for Victims of Domestic Violence
Promotional Condom Delivery Campaigns
Saucey is Entering the Sex-focused Category
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
STI Education Initiatives
Lovehoney and TBD Aim to Debunk Common Sexual Myths
Secure Firearm Campagins
The Ad Council, Brady, and Densu Unveil the Safe Stories Campaign
Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts
Milk Drunk: The Podcast by Bobbie Shares Empowering Conversations
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign