See instructions for the American 1936 Tampax - and the box, etc. See a very early Tampax ad (1936) - a very early Tampax box and contents - more early commercial tampons
See more Tampax items: Was Tampax the first French commercial tampon? Tampax menstrual tampons, 1938, France and U.S.A. compared. American ad from August 1965 - nudity in an ad: May 1992 (United Kingdom) - a sign advertising Tampax during World War II - the original patent - an instruction sheet from the 1930s
The influential Dickinson Report (1945) - Early commercial tampons
Ad Aug 1965 - actress Susan Dey ad, 1970 - gymnast Mary Lou Retton ad, 1986 - ad "Are you sure I'll still be a virgin?" Feb. 1990 - ad (British, nude) 1992 - Tampax sign (World War II) - ad, British, 1994 (the thong advantage)
Australian douche ad (ca. 1900) - Fresca douche (date ?) - Kotique douche 1974 ad - Liasan (1) ad - Liasan (2) ad - Lysol 1928 ad - Lysol 1948 ad - Marvel 1926 ad - Midol 1938 ad - Midol 1959 booklet - o.b. German (papyrus tampons) - Pristeen 1969 ad - o.b. German (nude) - Sterizol 1926 ad - Vionell spray 1970 ad (Germany) - the odor page

A British Tampax ad using nudity (1992) - And see other ads directed at teenagers.

See a Modess True or False? ad in The American Girl magazine, January 1947, and actress Carol Lynley in "How Shall I Tell My Daughter" booklet ad (1955) - Modess . . . . because ads (many dates).
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Tampax ad, Marie Claire,  1938 (month unknown)
France

A Dutchman who has generously contributed many items and scans to MUM contributed these scans, plus some commentary.


Below: Size and month unknown. Marie Claire magazine.
My translation:



Also from 1938
Three more French Marie Claire Tampax ads and a countertop display ad.
Dutch ads (and here) for Tampax.
The concept seems bold ...
The results are marvelous!
Tampax makes you forget the only disadvantage of being a WOMAN

Discovering Tampax, a woman hardly believes that such freedom, such comfort are finally possible. For the first time, a sanitary protection frees her from all discomfort, all care during the several difficult days that repeat every month.

Tampax is invisible under the lightest gown, the snuggest bathing suit. The woman who uses it is absolutely not aware of its presence.
Because Tampax is worn internally.

Simply adopting the principle of internal absorption well known to physicians, Tampax is a very small piece of surgical cotton (the best quality absorbent) highly compressed by a patented process. It can't come out of place even with the most intense exercise.

No more pads, belts or pins. Subverting the customs of another age, Tampax delivers such freedom of movement, cleanliness, a security so complete that all who try it don't want to return to the old fashioned methods.

[BOX] Tampax eliminates pads, belts and pins.

ALL NORMAL WOMEN CAN USE TAMPAX.
The patented applicator tube into which each tampon is inserted greatly facilitates the positioning of Tampax and perfectly guarantees hygiene and cleanliness.

TAMPAX Menstrual Tampons
SANITARY PROTECTION BY INTERNAL ABSORPTION

[LEFT COLUMN]
It's a revolution ... but men will never know!

Are you worried about a surprise in your cycle? No one would know about two or three Tampax held discreetly in your bag.

15 francs for a BOX OF 10 sufficient for a month

SOLD IN PHARMACIES, HERBALISTS, DEPARTMENT STORES AND ALL GOOD STORES HAVING A SHELF OF SANITARY GOODS.

TRIAL BOX: 5 FRANCS

If you don't find Tampax at your usual shop immediately write C.E.G.M. (Tampax M.C.), rue du Bac, Asnières (Seine)  while enclosing  5 francs in stamps or check. You'll receive a Trial Box.

More Tampax items: See instructions for the 1936 Tampax - and the box, etc. See Dutch Tampax ads from 1938 (and here, virtually identical to a contemporary American ad)American ad from August 1965 - nudity in an ad: May 1992 (United Kingdom) - a sign advertising Tampax during World War II - the original patent - an instruction sheet from the 1930s

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