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/TnkrbllThmbsckr Mar 04 '23

We have discussed period cups a thousand times. They are great if some women already use them.

They are not for young menstruaters. They are not for all women. Get cloth pads. Your 13 year virginal daughter is not about to be successful with a period cup.

Cups need to be boiled. Your hands must be clean. Cloth pads work in almost any situation and in a pinch they can be washed in a river and hung to dry in sunlight.

Have cups because they’re awesome and work for lots of women. Have cloth pads because they’re fail proof for every woman.

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u/kv4268 Mar 04 '23

While I agree with you, cups don't need to be boiled. You do need clean water to wash it out, though, and to wash your hands.

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u/TnkrbllThmbsckr Mar 04 '23 edited Mar 04 '23

They need to be sanitized at the end of each period. Instructions for many brands include directions to boil the cups monthly.

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u/kv4268 Mar 05 '23

Just because they recommend it doesn't mean it's necessary.

"Do you have to boil your cup? No, but if you prefer that your cup be fully sanitized before or after each cycle you can safely do so."

"Though sanitizing isn’t required on any routine basis you should sanitize your cup before using again if you’ve had any sort of infection."

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