The History of Tampons
The ancient Egyptians invented the first disposable tampons made from softened papyrus. The ancient Greeks invented tampons made from lint wrapped around a small piece of wood, recorded in writing by Hippocrates in the fifth century B.C. Other materials used for the first tampons have included: wool, paper, vegetable fibers, sponges, grass, and later cotton.
In 1929, the modern tampon (with applicator) was first invented and patented by Doctor Earle Haas who wanted to invent a tampon that could be effectively mass produced. Earle Haas filed for his first tampon patent on November 19, 1931. His patent description was for a "catamenial device," derived from the Greek word for monthly. He later trademarked Tampax as the brandname for his tampon product.
Gertrude Tendrich founded the Tampax company for the mass production of tampons after buying the patent and trademark rights from Earle Haas.
Tampax Tampon Patent (Dr. Earle Haas) #1,926,900
Tampax enjoys its fame from having sold the first tampon with an applicator (1936), patented by Dr. Earle Haas of Denver, Colorado.
Early Commercial American Menstrual Tampons
Brief histories with photos.
Tampons
A good ' history of ' for tampons from the Tampax company.
Are Tampons Safe?
"Welcome this new day for womanhood,'' Tampax Inc. announced on July 26, 1936, in its very first mass-market ad.
The Tampon Debate
Do dioxin, chlorine bleaching, rayon, and the risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) pose a serious health risk for tampon users? Discover the facts about tampons.
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ddskitty*s ( 1053) View seller's items View Blog
omg night chicky babe:)
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
and there still ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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tamara*red ( 243) View seller's items View Blog
omg your killing me lol nite :)
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eeyore3066 ( 313) View seller's items View Blog
very interesting. Let me add this: http://www.tamponcrafts.com/
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5687diane ( 425) View seller's items View Blog
ohhh my yikes hehe hey saenz
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
DDS, loosen up the cougar in you. ROFL Don't know addy, just thought I would educate. LOL
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eeyore3066 ( 313) View seller's items View Blog
Don't miss the "tampon toupee" for father's day at the bottom of that page.
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
Wedgy, you missed PUD PULLING. That was a nutter. Thanks eeyore, will read. Hello Diane
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twinight1 ( 775) View seller's items View Blog
ROFLMAO.......
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
shhheeeeeshhhhh what us ladies have to go through eh hun, men aint got a clue lol
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
Heee Heeee, will do
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noniejolly ( 5635) View seller's items View Blog
great topic, lol!
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
addy men don't count high enough to keep up. ROFL Hey Twi, told you!
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bunnyhoppinphoophoo ( 702) View seller's items View Blog
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
oh and then they have the cheek ta call ya moany hehe oh you got me started now saenz hehe
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
It is funny but factual, nonie. Does anyone remember their first one? I sure as hell do. Bunny he is adorable.
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
No shyte addy, remember the clarity of the designers without applicators?
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tamara*red ( 243) View seller's items View Blog
saenz just read the pud pulling roflmao
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
well when i first saw a tampon i thought shhhhshuussss how the fook do ya use that roflmao no way no fooking how hehe
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
Thanks Wedgy, Little man is killing me. ROFL addy what about that first graphic insert. i mean wth
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eeyore3066 ( 313) View seller's items View Blog
my brothers used to lauch them across the room and make explosion noises.
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
really does any teen from the 70s//80s know how their bodies medically look cut open through their belly line???????
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
I remember my first one...... I asked her if I could keep it for a souvenier. I'm glad I did because that was the last time I ever saw her.
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
eeyore I have many EMBARASSING MOMENT stories to tell. But most were not embarassing to me. DUDEs crumbled and fled.
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
Oh My, regdee what is up with that.
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww reg lmao
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eeyore3066 ( 313) View seller's items View Blog
regdee, you are messed up!
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
reg just dont go selling it on ebay ROFL
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
Hey, it's the only thing I have to remember her by!
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tjsttng ( 2610) View seller's items View Blog
YES!! My Gyn said I need to start using if I want comfortable honeymoon night!! What a nightmare, my ex (fiance then) got me cheap one cuz he said need to watch money but that cardboard was a nightmare and I gave up! Then my friend found out what I was using and convince my ex taht I need to not get cheap one cuz I am not a pro but beginner!! Plastic made a big difference!!! LOL!!!!
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
To late! I already did!
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tjsttng ( 2610) View seller's items View Blog
It was tampax that I couldn't do!!! LOL!!!
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
reg, take a vidi pix
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
Yes, TJ you are right about that. I have thought a bottle of lube would be a nice gesture. ROFL OMG Reg you are crazy ~:>
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
looking up vidi pix in dictionary
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
vidi pix, video picture
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
did'nt bring much money.
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
ewww and more ewwwwww reg lmao you is a nutter hehe
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
sorry used to teenagers slang
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tjsttng ( 2610) View seller's items View Blog
We were saving every pennies for the wedding and he tend to be cheap anyway!
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
OMG please give me the item number LOL
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adalina04 ( 404) View seller's items View Blog
* makes note to self reminding not to date reg * lmao
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tjsttng ( 2610) View seller's items View Blog
Sorry to be graphic but another first memory is when I pulled it out!!! YIkes!!! I didn't know it will hurt and that pressure!!! I still hate the pulling it out!!!
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
Ahh come on, I was young and dumb then!
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
Talk about eeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!
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saenzmom ( 537) View seller's items View Blog
Sure regdee, sure ROFL TJ, no worries about graphic. It does hurt at times.
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Did reg faint?
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regdee5963 ( 530) View seller's items View Blog
Had to go to the boys room.......... don't know what came over me, had a sudden urge to throw up! Go figure!!!
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I AM GLAD I MISSED THIS ONE!
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timetobreathe ( 194) View seller's items View Blog
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you need to start warning me about these. just a small *dana, go take a piss FIRST* sign will be sufficient. ;) ♥ya
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