Red Alert! It’s the period products episode. From sea sponges to the menstrual belt, we’ve never been more grateful that we experience menstruation in the modern world. In today’s episode we explore the way in which period technology has evolved and its’ impact on how menstruation has been experienced and understood. This episode contains more facts than a Libra packet. We can’t wait to have you join us this time of the month !Help us continue spilling the tea on history’s hottest people, events, items and ideas by supporting our show and following us on your fave podcast platforms and socials!
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