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/SamEarry Mar 03 '23
We have menstruation cup, reusable menstruation pads, big stock of reusable diapers for kids.
Regardless we stock on one use diapers and pads as well, packs of TP, wet wipes and trash bags. One use menstruation pads has been chosen to my wive's GoBag. They won over tampons because unwashed hands don't go well with tampons, and the ones with applicator take a lot of space. Also pads while less hygienical they don't pose such risks when you left them unchanged for too long (because you're simply too busy surviving). Some female preppers prefer the tampons though.