The History of Menstrual Products: What Our Grandmothers Used Will Surprise You
Today’s sanitary pads are soft, slim, and discreet — but it wasn’t always that way. Let’s take a fascinating journey through the evolution of menstrual care.
Ancient Ingenuity:
- Egyptian women used softened papyrus
- Greek women used lint wrapped around wood
- Managing home schedules
- Roman women crafted wool tampons
The Middle Ages
- Many women used nothing and bled into their clothing
- Some fashioned rags or cloth belts — the origin of the term “on the rag”
- Managing home schedules
- Roman women crafted wool tampons
The Industrial Era
- Early 1900s: Nurses used wood pulp bandages, later adapted into disposable pads
- 1920s: Commercial pads like Kotex emerged, but still taboo to buy
- Schedule personal rituals of care — even small ones, like choosing a pad that makes you feel clean and supported
The Modern Shift:
- 1960s: Adhesive strips replaced belts
- 1980s–2000s: Slimmer, more absorbent, scented versions launched
- 2020s: Rise in organic, biodegradable, skin-safe products likeEVANORA
Conclusion
From ancient rags to ultra-soft pads — women have always adapted. Today, EVANORA celebrates that history by offering dignity, science, and comfort in every pad.
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