Watching each other drinks when you're in the washroom. * just girly things *
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Wait, I don't get this one - in the lavatory specifically? Don't you mean the bar?
If your friend is using it, you need to watch her drink so it doesn't get poisoned
Ahhh like that. I thought for some reason you meant it like drinking IN the lavatory. Stupid me...
Always sharing your menstrual product stash with any girl in need.
This made me realise that even tho I'm a bleedless gal, I should get some products for this case too, thanks!
If you have a shelf or cupboard or drawer in your toilet at home, keep some there. I also keep a small roll of opaque dog crap bags in there (covers disposables and also stops a cup messing up your bag if you need to swap out)
Will do! What would be a discrete and good way to help other gals in this? I don't really wear bags that much, maybe in my (yes, my trousers thankfully got proper ones) pockets?
I assume people mostly ask for them in a bathroom? Or does it also get asked elsewhere?
(Also, wdym with a cup messing up your bag and swapping out? I assume you mean the menstrual cups?)
okies, talking personal bathroom / toilet here, so you have a bag for disposal (not necessary in public bathrooms) and by cup I mean menstrual cup.
Women caught out generally won't ask for supplies unless they know you - the scenario is usually period came earlier than expected / unexpected bleedthrough / brain fart on being prepared so we're talking usually about a mess and it's a moment that's kinda shame charged by society to begin with. Don't feel pressured to cart about supplies just in case, but a little thought in a private area like your personal bathroom is always appreciated.
Sometimes a menstrual cup - or even a tampon - just will. not. sit. right. no matter how experienced you are with using them. So you go fuckit and swap it out for another product. Generally you want to rinse and UV sterilise / boil the cup but it's bit hard to do if you just nipped into a mate's bathroom. So a bag means you can rinse it, shake it off, stuff it in there, slip it into your handbag / pocket / whatever and deal with proper cleaning when you get home.
One more question - what kind of pads would be best? Should I go for medium or heavy bleed ones just to be safe?
Up to you. Personally i just keep a pack of cotton tampons, as that's what i used to use (transitioned to a cup, now firmly menopausal so the demon hath fled!).
Gotcha, thanks <3
I got a pack now and it's now in the bathroom!
I’ve always kept some since moving out for college. Also make sure my bathroom trash cans have lids. I grew up with a sister seven years younger than me though and was a big part of raising her since our folks weren’t around much so that might play into it.
Edit: shoot, I just realized this is in a woman’s only space, I apologize, feel free to delete otherwise I’ll leave my comment as a warning to others. I apologize for not realizing prior to commenting in either case.
mod here, thanks for recognizing your mistake! And it's all good and a very common mistake. We'll leave your comment up, just try not to comment further. Thanks so much!
Actively listening vs problem-solving when friends are venting .
Cuing friends, or friends-to-be, about wardrobe/hair/makeup malfunctions discretely when in public or group gatherings.
Doing your best to not be a clam jam when a friend's/roommate's partner is visiting.
I've learned this since my mom started menopause years ago, to always have hand cream nearby.