When was midol invented

Here's how they were supposed to work, according to one patent :. The pants are made of various fibers that allegedly absorb two tampons of flow. This is what years of period products looks like — bloody details included Started from the bottom now we're here. Rae Paoletta payoletter. Oct 10, AM Feminism. Here are just some of the ways we've surfed the crimson tide:. Early s — Homemade pads. Back then, everyone was "on the rag" — literally. Bye bye, sanitary belts!

Here's how they were supposed to work, according to one patent : "When folded along the axis and inserted into the wearer's interlabial space, the topsheet maintains contact with the walls of the wearer's labia. Today — Period panties. I won't say what year but a penny was a penny then. Midol menstrual pain reliever magazine ads, U. The woman in the ad, below left, can't be picking out her first Midol pill because she's already feeling great - she's smiling! Poor Betty far right below, , on the other hand, hasn't had her first one yet - but scroll down and look what happens to her after she takes a few: she's GAY!

But she's smiling so it can't be that bad. The word "Gay" appears in the ad but not so personally. And strangely enough, the closest the '48 text gets to "menstruation" is "periodic," whereas the other two use "menstruation.

Midol would not have dared to use the word if it had implied homosexuality to the average person, a taboo subject then. And I'd bet you a million bucks they would not use the word today. But the word did indeed mean homosexual to some people in the s and way before then. The Online Etymology Dictionary here traces the fascinating history of the word, which often had undertones of sex and promiscuity reaching back to the 19th century. And it meant "brilliant, showy" as far back as around Not only did Midol make Betty gay - see the ad below right - but a whole brand named Gay made swallowers gay; see below.

Not necessarily homosexual but happy. What fodder for the arguments about the origins of homosexuality! After 21 years Midol still showed an open tin of pills with one already out. It works quickly, usually in less than a half an hour. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen Advil, Motrin IB, others or naproxen sodium Aleve , at regular doses starting the day before you expect your period to begin can help control the pain of cramps.

Anti-inflammatory painkillers like diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen can help relieve severe period pain. These medications sometimes have side effects such as stomach problems. Period pain and cramps dysmenorrhea are common. For temporary pain relief, try over-the-counter pain relievers such as paracetamol, NSAIDs or aspirin. These have been shown to help relieve menstrual pain. Medicines combining mg of paracetamol plus 65 mg of caffeine are more effective for menstrual pain than paracetamol alone.

Here are 10 proven home remedies that may ease your discomfort, and help you get back on track with your busy life. Unfortunately, a big wedding celebration and changing your surname will not directly improve period pain.

The main reason why marriage and reduced period pain may be connected is that sexual intercourse can reduce pain. This is because endorphins are released relieving any pain.