In the Middle Ages, it was common for knights to put chastity belts on their wives before going into battle.

The purpose of this practice was to ensure the fidelity of women while their husbands were away; this could last for months or even years, as only they had the key to remove the belt.
If you’re wondering how women cleaned themselves during this period, the answer is simple: they didn’t. Personal hygiene was almost non-existent back then, even on their wedding day.

In fact, the bouquets of flowers carried by brides seemed to be an attempt to mask body odor, especially that coming from their private parts.