As time went on, more and more women began to purchase sanitary napkins openly, and the silent barrier was slowly being broken down.
A woman from the 1920s recalled, "In the past, whenever that time of the month came, we were confined to our homes as if we were sick. But Kotex gave us freedom. We could go out, work, and visit friends just like anyone else."
The improvement in health standards was equally significant.
Thanks to the use of more hygienic disposable materials, the incidence of gynecological infections and related diseases dropped significantly.
Women no longer needed to repeatedly use and wash cloth pads, which reduced the chances of bacterial growth.
Iterative technological advancements further promoted the widespread adoption of sanitary napkins.
The safety pin fastening method of the 1920s;
The introduction of adhesive backing in the 1960s;
The invention of winged pads in the 1970s;
