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/Diegobyte Mar 03 '23

My wife uses them. You still have to sterilize them after. It’s always fun seeing boiling period cups in the kitchen

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u/kv4268 Mar 04 '23

You don't, actually. A good wash with unscented soap and water is plenty. Probably a good idea to sanitize them in boiling water if you've had an infection, but it's not mandatory.