Girls, Are pads and tampons really important items to you that you can’t travel without?

[Anonymous]

Yes it’s a necessity and I can’t go anywhere without them

They’re important but I can live without them if I forget to take them with me

They’re not that important

[Anonymous]

Yes tampons are a necessity on and nearing my time of the month. I recently found out just how shitty it is to not have them for the first time since menstruating. My last period I thought I had a decent amount of tampons turns out I didn’t, I woke up middle of the night went to change my tampon and there was none left. I was still somewhat bleeding heavily. I turned the house upside down trying to find a tampon or pad anywhere. Anyone who bleeds know toilet paper by itself does fuck all for your heavy flow. I had to go get tampons 3am on a week day regardless of not wanting to

[Asker]

Sorry to hear that. We’re you ok? Did you have any leaks or stains?

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Fortunately my periods are now regular enough I can anticipate them, and bring or buy menstruation products to prepare.

They are a necessity though. Honestly, they should be free. Or at least tax free and a tax write off.

Free bleeding is a great way to be unsanitary, smelly, and have your quality of life greatly reduced.

It's very concerning as a self-reported 30 year old man this is even a question you need to ask. This is junior high level common sense, bud.

[lesliejones]

They are important to have when you get your period a few days early, say, so you didn't expect it then. I've been trying the several new brands of period panties, which take some getting used to, but which are really amazing. They do absorb the liquid and don't leave you feeling wet down there.

[petitedollbabee]

Always carry them just incase, even when I’m not on my period or close to having it. I always end up bleeding at the most inconvenient times.

[Asker]

Would you say they’re as important as essential medication and food? Is it an absolute necessity for you?

[petitedollbabee]

I mean, it’s a necessity in the way of avoiding a mess and rashes. So not as essential as food and medication, but still more essential than everything else in my eyes.

[menina]

Yes of course they're important. My period can "show up" at any time, so I must be ready.

[sythe_crimsonstar]

What did you think, bleeding is just okay and something we can manage with? No one wants to have to look for pads or tampons in a ship in an unknown place!

[kataang]

If I’m on my period then, it’s really important. If I’m not on my period or not even close to starting it, I don’t really care too much.

[Asker]

Would you say they’re as important as essential medication and food? Is it an absolute necessity for you?

[kataang]

Yes, when I’m on my period.

[FictionalCharacter]

Even if I’m not on my period. I keep emergency pads in the glove compartment and in my purse.

[Blackcosmo]

Of course it is. If you don't wear them you're just going to bleed everywhere.

[Goth_cat]

Yes they very important to me.

[Goth_cat]

*are very important

[Asker]

Would you say they’re as important as essential medication and food? Is it an absolute necessity for you?

[Goth_cat]

Yes.

[ZS007]

if you forget them you can easily buy new ones

[Apple1996]

Yeah I always travel with few

[Spotifyplaylist]

Absolutely...