Strange ways of dealing with women's 'red lights' 100 years ago

Going back in history more than 100 years ago to see how old women faced discomfort during the red light days.

Menstruation is actually a gift of nature for women to have a special ability that no man can do - that is, pregnancy and childbirth.

However, this gift sometimes brings annoyance to the weaker sex when they suffer from hormonal changes, physiological and unpleasant mind every few days.

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Sanitary pads over time.

In this day and age, women have a lot of options such as using tampon, tampons, cup of periodicals . but have you ever wondered how old women went through "strawberry seasons" ?

Going back in history to see what a century before the weaker sex went through!

1800s

In 1888, a disposable sanitary napkin product was first developed. This discovery created a new revolution for women.

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Disposable sanitary pads made of cellulose fiber materials.

Disposable sanitary pads made of cellulose fiber material , also known as medical cotton wool. This idea came about because they found their absorbency much better than regular cotton.

However, at that time, there were still many people who were afraid and thought that it was not suitable for use when the period came.

1920s

In the 1920s, women preferred sanitary belt products because it could be used many times while ensuring cleanliness.

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Sanitary belt.

The sanitary belt is designed with a thin fabric in the middle and two connecting belts and is wrapped across the body. But many people believe that this sanitary belt has an apron-like shape is better.

1930s

The women were delighted to welcome the first pieces of tampon tape created by American doctor - Earl Haas.

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Tube cotton tape (tampon).

Unfortunately, a lot of rumors have been "woven" up after the product was born, assuming that using this product will make your girlfriend lose her virginity and it only gets the trust of established women. family.

1940s

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Later versions of tampon.

Soon after the first version of the tampon was born, the brothers of the tampon were in turn cloned and received more.

After World War II, the use of tampon began to spread outside the United States when women found the convenience of this product.

1950s - 1960s

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The sanitary pads reappeared.

In the 1950s, after a time of absence, sanitary napkins reappeared.

People have realized the convenience of sanitary napkin products instead of fabric products as before.

1970s

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New generation sanitary napkin with a type of sanitary pad with a bottom adhesive tape.

New generation sanitary napkin products with hygienic pads with the bottom adhesive tape like most similar products now appear in the late 1970s.

No need more uncomfortable sanitary belts, now women feel more comfortable and confident with their hygiene products.

1990s

A new product is on sale - with a design for women to place sanitary pads horizontally, between the folds of the labia.

However, the product quickly disappeared from the market because of its irrationality.

2010

The cup is a small cup, placed in the female vagina on the red light day to "catch" the amount of blood flowing out of the uterus naturally, not allowing blood to contact the air, avoiding creating the environment Low moisture for fungi, bacterial growth.

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The monthly cup is the favorite product of many women from 2010 to the present.

Even so, beside the monthly cup, sanitary napkins are still the choice of many girls. Capturing the tastes, manufacturers continuously upgrade the version, absorbing ability to minimize the permanent worry for women.