Yup, you guessed right - it's a period product! Worn underneath underwear, these 1980s rubber devices held an absorbent layer of cotton in place during menstruation. Anecdotal evidence suggests that period pads were a scarce commodity in USSR, which might why they are so difficult to find in the first place! 🔎
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Thanks to our Russian supporters for generously donating this item to the collection! ❤️ You guys rock!...
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All the way from Russia, here's our newest acquisition ✨
Bet you can't guess what it is...
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Träffa Menstruation Museum Amsterdam och Mensen - forum för menstruation på FEMTOPIAia den 8:e mars! ♀️

Missa inte chansen att få mensbildning, menspyssla, och äta mensmiddag

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