Also be sure to carry midol/pamprin and a wine mini.  Then they'll know you're for real.

Me either , bones.

Quote from: Lachlann on April 22, 2010, 02:02:55 AM
Haha! That's funny.

Don't worry about the PMS stuff, not every woman gets pissy around that time.

Lol yeah. I never get PMS too around other people.

I've very awkwardly had to explain that I don't use tampons or pads, on more than one occasion.

Which then leads to having to explain the diva cup.

Lord, I can't wait until T nukes my ovaries.

...Diva Cup?  Is that anything like the Moon Cup?

Yep.  Same thing, different company.

Inoutallabout is that you in your icon? If so you're so pretty! <3

it's not unusual for a guy to carry around tampons, every first aid kit i've seen has at least one in it. I've got a cis-male friend who is gay and he carries around a couple a tampons. if i ask him for one, which i try to be prepared, i know he would probably have one in his backpack.

As for what i use for my monthly, i use pads. I am way too grossed out to even put in a tampon.

The paper wrapper and the cardboard applicator around regular ol' Tampax will fall apart if you leave it in your bag for a couple months. learned that one the hard way! It didn't bother me any, but if you're going to carry tampons in case friends need them, I'd recommend plastic-applicator ones so you're not handing them a tampon covered in confetti.

As for guys carrying tampons, the only guy who noticed I had some in my backpack just said "girlfriends, eh?" with a what-can-you-do tone.   

Quote from: Overtime on July 12, 2010, 02:18:45 AM
The paper wrapper and the cardboard applicator around regular ol' Tampax will fall apart if you leave it in your bag for a couple months.

Here in the UK every now and again Tampax has a free plastic container with each pack that contains two tampons. That is ideal for the handbag.

Caroline

I was reminded of this thread today when my girlfriend said that she'll have to bring more liners over because she was almost out. I produced a 24 pack out of the nightstand drawer. (I was trying to see if they helped tucking or not... and bought liners instead of pads, accidentally. She's the only girl I know who actually uses liners, but then, I haven't really gone asking women about that.)

Totally handy to have things on hand, even if you don't need them. :V

Quote from: Autumn on July 12, 2010, 07:50:54 PM
I was reminded of this thread today when my girlfriend said that she'll have to bring more liners over because she was almost out. I produced a 24 pack out of the nightstand drawer. (I was trying to see if they helped tucking or not... and bought liners instead of pads, accidentally. She's the only girl I know who actually uses liners, but then, I haven't really gone asking women about that.)

Totally handy to have things on hand, even if you don't need them. :V

Pre and post op I have used panty-liners.

As a pre op I would use them to aid in tucking, and to stay fresh smelling down there.

Post operatively I continue to use liners for the freshness I just mentioned, and because my vagina
secretes fluids, and also secretes the vaginal cream I use.

I used to use tampax which are fine but for cotton wool in a plastic tube i find them a bit expensive. I actually use Tesco's own which work just as well and are like half the price. They are card tho not plastic. I dont get moody i just get stomach cramps for which a tablet and and a hot water bottle work wonders but chocolate does nothing.

Just for anyone whos interested i'll give you a little info on tampons and pads just incase anyone asks. I have got 'do you prefer pads or tampons?' and then obviously you have to elaborate on why so this might help you answer.

Pads - easy to apply, fairly cheap, easy to remember to change and good for on a night. Pads with 'wings' are best because they stop them shifting in your underwear. You can also get night pads which are massive but you can still leak. A lot of people compare wearing pads to feeling like your wearing a nappy and without meaning to freak you out, it gets hot down there and feels like your peeing yourself. The blood also goes everywhere and dries so.....yeah i hate them for that sole reason.

Tampons - not as easy to use at first but you get the jist fairly quick, A LOT cleaner and nicer feeling downstairs because obviously the blood stays inside you. Feels like your not on a period which is both good and bad. Its bad because you can forget you are on your period and leave it in for too long.  Because its inside of you if you get a bloodclot it can block you up. That for me really hurts my stomach.

Periods - you can have mild to really heavy periods. Mine start with a dull ache on either the left or right side of my body a few days before i come on. It doesnt last all day its more like 10 mins every so often. When i start i can have a slight bellyache for a day then be fine which is in most cases. About twice a year i will get pain so bad i cant stand, i shake all over and i feel sick and light headed. After a tablet it goes and doesnt come back

I know this is an old topic, but I just wanted to chime in some brands that most girls and myself included like are tampax pearl or playtex sport.

I just use tampax pearl, there more comfortable for me, and the tampons that are cardboard and me don't get along (to me card is evil). Oh god when I'm on that time of the month I just get a headache before it arrives, then the cramps, and I tend to be moody and have been known to clear a room on the count of it. I hate that time of the month but all I can do is grin and bear it heh.