It is narrated from Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her): When any one of us was menstruating, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would order her, at the onset of her menstruation, to tie on a waist-wrap (izar), and then he would be in close contact with her. And which of you can control his desire as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) controlled his desire?
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الحيض / 1488