What should ancient women do when they menstruate?

　　In primitive society, female There is no treatment for women's menstruation. They will just use hay or leaves to rub the blood stains and forget about it.

　　Transitioning into the slave society period, human beings gradually became civilized. At this time, women used bark or animal skins to sew underwear to cover their shame. When menstruation came, they put some dry objects on them to absorb dirty blood, and learned to rinse the vulva with clean water.

　　In feudal society, humans gradually invented silk and weaving, and gradually abandoned primitive things such as animal skins and bark. Clothes became the biggest symbol of civilization. At this time, before papermaking was invented, women used to put plant ash into small strips of cloth and tie the two ends with thin threads around their waists, which became the so-called sanitary belt. The number of replacement items depends on the level of wealth. Replace the sanitary belt, dump out the dirt inside, and wash the sanitary belt with clean water and soap to remove dirt. Let it dry before use. When in urgent need, dry it over fire. At this time, it is basically done under private conditions.

　　Some wealthy families will prepare clean cotton and other items for women as materials for making sanitary belts. But because new cotton does not absorb water easily, many women are more likely to accept plant ash.

　　After humans invented papermaking, things that easily absorb moisture, such as straw paper, came in handy. Straw paper is used directly or inserted into sanitary belts. Some wealthy families use sacrificial white paper to make sanitary belts, because this kind of white paper is not only tough, but also white and relatively hygienic. However, because this kind of paper is expensive, not all families can afford it.

　　In terms of female physiological hygiene, in the past, only relatively wealthy families would pay attention to it. Women have always been in a relatively low position in social life. In many ordinary families, girls have to find ways to solve the difficulties of menstruation on their own. Some girls will use cotton and other items as plugs and insert them into their vaginas in an attempt to prevent the flow of dirty blood. Some girls never use sanitary belts in their entire lives.

　　It was very traditional in ancient times. There were very few sanitary belts sold in the market. Even if there were, they were only sold by salesmen or some rouge and gouache shops. So basically the sanitary belts used by women are made by themselves. Among women, the old will pass on the young, and the older will pass on the younger. Learn from each other the techniques and skills of making sanitary belts. Some women who are skillful will also embroider patterns on sanitary belts.

　　For sanitary belts used by women, the frequency of replacement and the number of sanitary belts to prepare are determined according to the conditions of the family. Some women wear a sanitary belt for life.

　　Due to sanitary conditions and heavy labor, many women suffer from severe Gynecology Disease, plus ancient times male in health common sense There is little understanding of this aspect, so it often brings many germs to women. Some men who care deeply about women will actively buy materials to make sanitary belts for their women. At the same time, some men enjoy collecting female sanitary belts. But most men believe that women's sanitary belts are a symbol of evil and filth. It’s very taboo to see a woman’s sanitary belt.

　　With the development of papermaking technology, in the modern civilization period, sanitary napkins gradually entered the home, and women really began to enjoy the fun of being a woman. Women's physiological hygiene has undergone a revolutionary change.