Rubber cervical cap, London, England, 1900-1950
A cervical cap is a barrier contraceptive. It is inserted by a woman before sex. The cap sits over the cervix. It acts as a barrier to sperm entering the uterus. This cap is made of rubber and has an air-filled rim, presumably for comfort and flexibility. It was made by manufacturing company Lambutt of London.
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Glossary: cervical cap
A barrier form of contraception. It consists of a thimble-shaped device which fits tightly over the entrance of the cervix. It blocks sperm from entering the uterus and thereby prevents fertilisation. Popular since the mid-1800s, their use has dropped dramatically in recent years.