It may sound shocking, but it’s true: period products weren’t tested with real blood until 2023. For nearly 100 years, menstrual care items were evaluated using water or saline—highlighting a long-standing neglect of women’s health in medical research. This oversight isn't just inconvenient; it's dangerous, delaying diagnoses of conditions like endometriosis and perpetuating harmful norms around pain and bleeding.

Endometriosis being the third leading cause of gynecologic hospitalization for women, girls, and persons AFAB represents a startling and concerning health statistic that deserves greater attention. This fact highlights not only the prevalence of this disease but also its serious impact on those affected.