ext_124014 ([identity profile] bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] vintageads2011-06-22 08:49 pm

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The Saturday Evening Post, September 15 1956, p. 74

Not a very visually interesting ad, but get a load of this: TRAINED WOMEN! woohoo! that's even better than a trained monkey!

Tampax has been in existence more than 20 years. During that time, a staff of trained women has devoted itself to answering letters and inquiries, to talking to serious-minded groups (such as teachers) who want to find out more about internal sanitary protection. Out of all this has grown a clear picture of the alert woman who uses Tampax.

She’s apt to be a leader in trying new things. She’s determined to find the modern way, the right way, the best possible way. Naturally her friends follow her advice; they admire her and look up to her. Can’t you almost hear her telling them about Tampax?

"Tampax does away with the belt-pin-pad harness. With no constant reminders, you can just about forget problem days! Positively no chafing or possibility of odor forming. And Tampax is so comfortable! It can’t be felt when it’s in place. Even disposal is easy!"

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[personal profile] tabaqui 2011-06-26 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, to be fair, growing up in the thirties, my mom and her mom both used rags when they were on their period, and my mom has talked about being in school with this horrible, stiff, blood-soaked rag in her underwear, all stick and uncomfortable, and how it smelled, etc. So tampons *were* more sanitary, even pads were, and my mom was frankly over the moon when she could stop using rags and move on to something else.

So, you know - it's all a matter of perspective. I don't really think blood in your underwear is all that awesome *or* sanitary - it does stink, and i'd rather not smell like a meat-packing plant, you know?

[identity profile] alysonfun.livejournal.com 2011-06-26 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
well, to each their own, I guess. I use reusable cloth menstrual pads and find them to be the most comfortable thing I've tried.
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[personal profile] tabaqui 2011-06-26 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I think there's a big difference between those and the rags. Also you get to do laundry kinda when you want, i'm sure, and they were still doing it by hand, so...yeah.

I've always hated pads that let you sit around *feeling* being all wet, though tampons are rather uncomfortable, too.

I want a once-a-month hut where people bring me food and i can just wander around naked and who cares!! Heh.

[identity profile] alysonfun.livejournal.com 2011-06-27 10:37 am (UTC)(link)
red tent all the way!