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Then vs. Now: The Evolution of Period Products

Moss for tampons? Buffalo skin for pads? Feminine hygiene has come so far.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on January 30, 2024

In this video, learn what inventions throughout history have helped women manage their menstrual periods.

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References

Goldberg, J. (2016). “Solving woman’s oldest hygienic problem in a new way”: A History of Period Products. New York Academy of Medicine.

Stein K, Kim S. (2009). Flow: the cultural story of menstruation. St. Martin’s Press.

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