[pct-l] Tampons/Pads/Softcup

[Alison Scheiderer]

Ms Abilene B,
Everyone's body reacts differently to a through hike so be ready for yours
to surprise you. My metabolism slows down and I get my period more often
when I hike. Weird but true. Whatever product you use while menstruating,
be sure to make sure you're really comfortable with it before you hike. As
in don't start using a soft cup or diva cup for the first time on the trail
in southern CA. I used tampons but have friends who found using a diva cup
based system more convenient.
And definitely pack out whatever it is you are using. No period management
products biodegrade rapidly enough that you can bury them in the woods
responsibly, even if you are using the "natural" ones. You can't bury the
tampons- must pack out, but should cathole any blood that is released when
you change a tampon or diva cup.
It is inconvenient to have your period while hiking but between tampons,
wet wipes and hand sanitizer you can still feel clean and can stay on the
trail.

Laces




On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM, rickandurs at juno.com <rickandurs at juno.com>wrote:

> I can't speak for everyone, but for me the hike was fairly demanding and I
> lost so much weight that I did not have my period the entire 6 months.
>  Weight loss can do that.   I carried the same tampons from border to
> border.  They were a little ragged looking by the end!  I guess I was lucky
> in that regard.  I would say tampons would be the way to go. At least that
> was my plan.  Just be sure to either carry them out as critters will dig
> them up. Nothing worse than coming across a used tampon out in the
> wilderness, or anywhere for that matter. Ursula
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Abilene B. <abilenebushong at hotmail.com>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Tampons/Pads/Softcup
> Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:47:17 -0800
>
>
>
> Hey, here is a question for my fellow lady hikers. I'll be spending a
> total of about 6 weeks of my hike on my period, that is a big chunk of time
> where I want to be clean and comfortable. What are your opinions on using
> tampons, pads, or alternative products like the "softcup"?
>
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