Women Used Disinfectant as Birth Control
In the early 20th century, when birth control was illegal in the United States, some women resorted to desperate and dangerous methods. One of the most shocking was using Lysol—yes, the household disinfectant—as a feminine hygiene product and to prevent pregnancy.
Marketed as a miracle solution, Lysol was anything but harmless. Its harsh chemicals caused burns and infections, demonstrating just how dangerously misleading advertising could be.
