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Why Do Wedding Dresses in the West Have to Be W...
White wedding dresses weren’t always the norm! Before the 19th century, brides in the West wore dresses in various colors, often their finest outfit rather than a special gown. The...
Why Do Wedding Dresses in the West Have to Be W...
White wedding dresses weren’t always the norm! Before the 19th century, brides in the West wore dresses in various colors, often their finest outfit rather than a special gown. The...
Menstrual Cups Have Existed Since the 1930s—So ...
The first modern menstrual cup was patented in 1937 by American actress Leona Chalmers, but it failed to gain popularity. Taboos around menstrual health, fear of insertion, and a lack...
Menstrual Cups Have Existed Since the 1930s—So ...
The first modern menstrual cup was patented in 1937 by American actress Leona Chalmers, but it failed to gain popularity. Taboos around menstrual health, fear of insertion, and a lack...
Bras Were Once Burned as a Feminist Statement—W...
The "bra-burning" movement is one of the most famous myths of feminism, but did women actually burn their bras? In 1968, during the Miss America protest, feminists gathered to challenge...
Bras Were Once Burned as a Feminist Statement—W...
The "bra-burning" movement is one of the most famous myths of feminism, but did women actually burn their bras? In 1968, during the Miss America protest, feminists gathered to challenge...
The First Female Doctor Had to Pretend to Be a ...
In the 19th century, women were barred from medical schools, as society believed they were too fragile for the profession. To break this barrier, Dr. James Barry—who was later discovered...
The First Female Doctor Had to Pretend to Be a ...
In the 19th century, women were barred from medical schools, as society believed they were too fragile for the profession. To break this barrier, Dr. James Barry—who was later discovered...
Corsets Were Once Medical Devices—So Why Did Wo...
Originally, corsets were promoted as medical devices in the 16th century, believed to support posture and shape the body. Doctors claimed they prevented back pain and even improved digestion—though in...
Corsets Were Once Medical Devices—So Why Did Wo...
Originally, corsets were promoted as medical devices in the 16th century, believed to support posture and shape the body. Doctors claimed they prevented back pain and even improved digestion—though in...
Jeans Were Once Rebellious—How Did They Become ...
Jeans started as rugged workwear in the 1800s, worn by miners and cowboys for durability. By the 1950s, they became a symbol of rebellion, thanks to icons like James Dean...
Jeans Were Once Rebellious—How Did They Become ...
Jeans started as rugged workwear in the 1800s, worn by miners and cowboys for durability. By the 1950s, they became a symbol of rebellion, thanks to icons like James Dean...