How did women deal with periods before tampons? And were there any rituals, folk lore, tales, or celebrations to recognize them? Periods still seem to be pretty taboo. I'm wondering how other societies/cultures dealt with them (especially matriarchal societies).

by 3rdeyealumni

I'm wondering because I'm looking for alternatives to tampons. Also wondering why they are so taboo (though I assume its got something to do with christianity).

But given its role in health and fertility, was it ever celebrated?

Vespertine

u/scarlet_sage compiled a list of many earlier answers on the subject here, including a link to one of the AskHistorians podcasts.

In addition to those, there is also Feminine hygiene during long trips with answers from u/caffarelli and u/NientedeNada