This Hygiene Methods Of Old Are The Weirdest You’ll Ever See

Published on 02/11/2020
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Moss Pads

If birth control was a major issue of the early days, we could just imagine the dilemma women went through when it came that “time of the month.” It must have been a real pain in the heart as there were no painkillers for cramps in addition to no menstrual cups, tampons or any pads for that matter. So, just think about the chaos and troubles women went through when that little mess came around.

Moss Pads

Moss Pads

Throughout history, there have been different ways people come up with to solve this problem. There have been specially-designed underwear, padded cloth, or the pads themselves. What women had to do is become resourceful and find ways to help themselves. They used moss, which could be used in the form of a pad. Some surgeons who lived during that time (Middle Ages) agreed that is had antiseptic characteristics.

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