Some of you were surprised or confused by the inclusion of peat moss in the pad. This little moss was used a lot in menstrual menstrual management, throughout time. Its other common name was "blood moss", possibly due to its use for periods. Here's a little bit of appreciation for sphagnum... #mosstodon
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Vagina Museum (vagina_museum@masto.ai)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Aug-2024 19:11:56 JST Vagina Museum -
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Vagina Museum (vagina_museum@masto.ai)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Aug-2024 19:11:57 JST Vagina Museum The pads in the advert, which apparently help you cycle around dressed like a triumphant Roman, include "pasteurised peat". Peat moss, also known as sphagnum, was a popular choice for homemade menstrual pads as the moss can absorb up to 20 times its weight in moisture.
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Vagina Museum (vagina_museum@masto.ai)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Aug-2024 19:11:58 JST Vagina Museum The menstrual product ad trope of a jubilant woman going rock climbing or bungee jumping or doing athletic feats is associated with the 1980s, but it's in fact way older than that. This menstrual product ad from the late 19th century shows a very jubilant woman going cycling.
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