Lysol Shower

Lysol is a household cleaning product that contains a variety of toxic chemicals, including cresol, which is an antiseptic and disinfectant. But in the early 20th century, douching with Lysol was recommended as a method of birth control in America and it actually became a popular practice!

Women were advised to mix Lysol with water and then use it as a vaginal cleaner after sex in order to prevent pregnancy. The toxic chemicals in Lysol were believed to kill sperm, making it more difficult for fertilization to occur. Thankfully, it didn’t took long for people to realize the toxic chemicals in Lysol can cause severe burns, inflammation, and irritation of the vagina