Courteney Cox was the first person to say the word "period" on American television.
Details About the First Use of "Period" on TV
- Who: Courteney Cox
- When: 1985
- What: A Tampax advertisement
- Significance: This was a groundbreaking moment as menstruation was rarely discussed openly on television at the time. The ad helped to normalize the conversation around periods.
- Why it mattered: Menstruation is a normal part of life. Approximately 800 million people menstruate daily, often without access to necessary products or facilities. Cox's ad was a step towards destigmatizing the topic.
