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Cotton wrapped around a stick was a tampon in 1500s

 Literally, cotton wrapped around a stick? Look at this terrible way 🔗women with periods ðŸ”—were treated. Click the phase between the links. We should be glad there are proper sanitary products for women now and a modern way to dispose of them. Having a period can be tough.

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