Odor was and is a persistent problem, and the industry has struggled for decades to find a way to kill it. Women in America have been taught to conceal every hint of menstruation, which society treats as shameful . Kotex abandoned its flushing disposal technique after it stopped up too many toilets. The rounded corners, etc., for comfort are still an issue today.
Every manufacturer claims to have the answer, and always has.
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