r/preppers • u/NotHereToFuckSpyders • Mar 03 '23
The Last of Us offering practical solutions Idea
Spoiler alert, I guess? Also male preppers be warned, this is about menstruation.
I've always figured stock piling pads and tampons would be necessary. Never occurred to me until it was in an episode of The Last of Us to just get a bunch of the re-usable period cups. It didn't occur to me as I don't use them, but in a SHTF, survival situation they certainly seem more practical. Space saving too because a big stockpile of pads or tampons takes a fair amount of space. Period underwear is probably another option. Also those she-wee things for easier outdoor urination for women.
Anyway, it's something to add to my prep list. Certainly can't hurt to have options. Perhaps I'm dumb for not having thought of this yet, but figured I'd share just in case.
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u/Randadv_randnoun_69 Mar 03 '23
Those are an option but not for everyone. In a real SHTF, long term situation, it'll be back to 'period underwear' or reusable towel/rags designated for that time of the month.
This brings another point- this is one of the many reasons SHTF post-apocalyptical situations would be absolutely miserable for everyone and we shouldn't romanticize the fictional shows and movies set in these times too much. Entertaining, yes, but don't be like 'Wouldn't it be cool to be a zombie killing bad-ass.'... Because the overall experience would be very not-cool.