Boards
“Feminine hygiene” is the special term used for those “special” girl products that we need once a month. We all know the truth about douches now, but the ’70s and ’80s were a special time when “douching” was (apparently) a bond between mother and daughter that could not be broken. These 10 vintage feminine hygiene ads about douching, itching, and having your period just show how awkward society feels about its “lady parts”.
They’re all super hilarious to watch, but we’re definitely suspicious of anyone trying to sell the idea that vaginas are dirty.
The perfect sailing conversation. How did her mom know what she meant by the phrase “not so fresh” without any context at all?
What a strange way to start a conversation while you’re sewing with your BFF.
I don’t know why she needs to “feel clean”? What does that even mean? Does she feel dirty just because she has a hoo-haa?
Why is this conversation happening before a bike ride? Why is she so serious? This is very intense.
The feminine napkins of the FUTURE.
For a “naturally clean feeling”? You know, more natural than the naturally self-cleaning vagina you were born with.
We’re loving the business woman theme here, though I am confident about my vagina, I don’t think my vagina is where I get my confidence.
All the good times . . . you had those feminine napkins. This song FRIGHTENS me.
I don’t know how a tampon is a source of one’s “femininity” more than the unique female experience of menstruating, but sure…
I don’t think my vagina should feel like a “subtle breeze that takes you by surprise”.
What do you think of these ads? Are they just out of date? Are they a little bit sexist? Let us know in the comments!
Supplies For The Dumped 
Ugh! I can’t belie tampons and pads were advertised in these DISTURBING commercials! What were advertising companies THINKING? If they could only see the Kotex ads now, it would be probably be a shock to them.
Those commercials make periods seem really awkward and serious… nowadays the commercials are just a bunch of girls wearing dresses and dancing because they’re so happy they’re on their period… O.o
U by Kotex is the only brand with actual good commercials.
I’m just disturbed….
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t randomly start a conversation about douches with my mother while walking along a beach.
Haha wow most of those were really awkward and definitely out dated, if they were aired today would be sexist :/
And I agree with Sam about the comments XD
i love how all the people at my school call other people douche bags..yet they dont know what it is. i bet if they knew they would hide under a rock.
My husband says if a man doesn’t like the smell of vagina there is something WRONG with him.
Or how about those truly vintage ads from the 40′s and 50′s that suggest douching with LISTERINE!
Whoever wrote those comments for each video is a comic genius. So hilarious!
WTF… What kind of “doctor” would recommend douching? I find the whole concept ridiculous. I’ve never heard of any “freshening” product for uncircumcised men, or men with sweaty balls? Take a damn shower every day, I promise you will be just fine– no additional “feminine hygiene” products needed. The only women who should douche are the ones that work at the Bunny Ranch… for obvious reasons.
…uhm.
OMG!
Hoo boy!
“mom i gotta ask you something real personal”
“mhm?”
“do you douche?”
LMFAO
and then they have some weird little romantic moment where they look like theyre going to kiss
“Fresh is…” a vagina that naturally cleans itself. -_-