Old-fashioned hygiene habits that are anything but clean

Women Drank Solutions with Dried Beaver Testicles for Contraception

In the 16th century, birth control methods were as strange as they were unpleasant. One “solution” involved drinking a concoction of alcohol and powdered beaver testicles. Women hoped this would prevent pregnancy.

As unbelievable as it sounds, it was taken seriously back then. Thankfully, science has made enormous progress – all without rodent parts.