As wonderful as periods are for telling us were not pregnant, they can also be a bit of a nuisance.

Aching stomachs, bloating, and generally just feeling uncomfortable and sore is a small part of what women have to go through each month.

However, you will be super thankful you're not living in the 60s or 70s as sanitary belts were used back then, and let's just say they don't look pleasant.

 Watch these gals from Buzzfeed try to figure out the contraption… and ultimately give up.