A History of Menstruation

Periods. About 50% of the population gets them. But this natural process of shedding the uterine lining every month as part of fertility has long been shrouded in mystery, embarrassment and taboo. Let’s take a look back in time to see how women in the past and in various cultures have dealt with and been treated during that time of the month.

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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.totm.com/history-menstruation-5-interesting-facts/#:~:text=In%20Ancient%20Egypt%2C%20menstrual%20blood,carried%20through%20to%20medieval%20Europe.

https://anitadiamant.com/the-red-tent-frequently-asked-questions/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/03/160308-international-womens-day-history-month-periods-education-science/

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/11/if-the-body-isnt-sacred-nothing-is-why-menstrual-taboos-matter

https://www.civilwarmed.org/menstruating/

https://www.thecrimson.com/column/femme-fatale/article/2015/9/24/column-menstruation-stigma-conversation/

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