7 dumb ways tampons are marketed to women

Women have made some major strides in 2016 – We saw Hillary Clinton become the first woman to accept a major party presidential nominee in the U.S. — and we’ve also seen more diversity than ever on the runways of NYFW, including a model who’s survived an acid attack. But when it comes to periods and feminine hygiene products, the topic is still often considered taboo.

From the ridiculous advertisements to the girly packaging, we rounded up 7 marketing cliches that need to be put to rest. Click the video above for more details and let us know what you think by tweeting us @YahooStyleCA.