Vasectomy

Dan Snow's History Hit

What do you think of when you think of birth control? Is it condoms, IUDs, the pill? What about vasectomies?

From monkey testicles to possible cancer treatments to ties of honour, over the past 150 years ‘the snip’ has had a few variations and uses … not all of them are scientifically sound. But what is it? And how did it come about?

Kate Lister is joined on Betwixt the Sheets by Georgia Grainger to discuss the vasectomy’s place as a contraceptive, as well as its relationship with eugenics and masculinity.

WARNING this episode includes mentions of mental illness, eugenics and themes of an adult nature

Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Pete Dennis.

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