Michael and Katie finally get to scratch a longstanding itch - not an actual itch, but a historical one! In this first episode of a two-part series, we dive into the history of self-care and discuss how people in the past dealt with some of the most fundamental human needs. Katie discusses the history of feminine hygiene products, specifically tampons and pads, and Michael traces the history of shampoo.
 
Feminine Hygiene
<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/06/history-of-the-tampon/394334/">History of the Tampon</a> &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/12/the-aids-fighting-tampon/383363/">The AIDS Fighting Tampon</a> &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/07/there-has-to-be-a-better-way-to-sell-tampons/278197/ ">There Has to be a Better Way</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/06/dont-let-them-see-your-tampons/394376/ ">Don't Let Them See Your Tampons</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.bustle.com/articles/124929-the-history-of-the-tampon-because-they-havent-always-been-for-periods ">Tampons Haven't Always Been for Periods&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/03/25/564580736/more-states-move-to-end-tampon-tax-that-s-seen-as-discriminating-against-women">Ending the Tampon Tax</a>&nbsp;
 
Shampoo
<a href="https://hellojupiter.com/learn/lifestyle/shampoo-history-science-origin/">Origin of Shampoo</a>
<a href="https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/hair-care">Smithsonian Hair Care History</a>
<a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-the-no-poo-method-i-tried-it-for-2-weeks-it-wasnt-what-i-expected-9672792">What is the No Poo Method</a>
<a href="https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/bathing-body-soaps-and-cleansers">Smithsonian Bathing History</a>

Episode 43 - Toilets & Toothbrushes

A podcast by two friends who discuss women from history they've never heard of before. Inspired by that all too common feeling, "How did I not know about her?!?", we aim to elevate the stories of a wide range of woman, from Egyptian civil rights activists to medieval nuns to the first female (almost) astronauts. We share their stories, discuss their impact and why they've been ignored or sidelined, and often get a little mad at the patriarchy.