there aren't flush toilets or anything to flush tampons or put wrappers in or whatever! please help me. i have to go. i already paid and i really want to go
2006-09-27 11:39:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
still irregular and im 12
2006-09-27 11:50:57 · update #1
Tampons are not flushable to begin with!
Tampons are a big enough environmental problems without flushing them, tampons are absorbent wads of material so in the water they expand causing water authorities billions per year to fix problems they cause, and many tampons make it through the sewage treatment plants into oceans and seas.
This is why water authorities have bag it and bin it campaigns – be responsible and dispose of your tampons correctly in the bin! Simply wrap them up and find a bin, carry them around with you if necessary, you can buy scented menstrual product bags to prevent any smell.
http://www.bagandbin.org
http://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro
Don't use baby wipes – your vagina is self-cleaning and the chemicals within wipes effect the natural pH of your vagina, this in turn messes up your bacterial balance and so can easily cause infections, the mucosa in your vagina and vulva are also very sensitive so wiping chemicals on them is not a wise idea.
You could always not use tampons, if you get yourself a menstrual cup then you will only need to empty them every 12 hours and because they are reusable it means that you won't have to worry about disposing of them after, it also means you don't have to carry spares with you or worry about being stuck out in the middle of no where with no where to buy more if you need them. As well as that menstrual cups are far more convenient than tampons, a hell of a lot safer, environmentally friendly, body-positive and don't contribute to heavy flow or menstrual cramping as tampons do.
http://www.divacup.com
http://www.keeper.com
Another idea would be to induce your period before you go camping so that you won't get your period during your trip. The easiest and most widely used method of inducing periods is by drinking Parsley tea, fresh herbs are best all you need do is chop up around a hand full and place into simmering water for half an hour then sieve out the parsley and drink the tea with honey to improve the taste. You could always instead just get parsley tea bags from a health store. Don't boil the tea as boiling makes the herb lose its effectiveness. Drink a few times a day until your period turns up.
http://www.opendiary.com/entryview.asp?authorcode=D104491&entry=20002&mode=
2006-09-28 05:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Kasha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using the trash cans has merit. If you do bury it put a dig the hole a bit deeper than you first think. And put a couple of big rocks on top after you cover it up. Some wild life finds blood very attractive and may dig up your little "prizes". Have fun!
2006-09-27 11:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by Witchyluck 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could bring bags with you and a lot of toilet paper. Any time you need to get rid of something, wrap it up, put it in a bag, and throw it away either later (put your smaller bags in a trash bag that you keep with you) or there if they have trash cans. The toilet paper makes it more discreet, and the bags keep it sanitary and all that. Good luck.
2006-09-27 11:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfy-chan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take along some small dark colored garbage bags with you and some baby wipes so you can clean yourself to feel fresh. That's what my sisters and I do when camping Then just throw the bag away with your other garbage.
2006-09-27 11:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by † Dark Slayer † aka: NiSeY 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then you'll need to skip the tampons and bring pads, TP, wipes and zip lock baggies. Kinda "ew" but necessary.
2006-09-27 11:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by Dolphin lover 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They have trash cans...wrap it up and throw it way, also get the Always wipes. Ther like baby wipes for women ....You'll be fine.
2006-09-27 11:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hey I'm sorry about the problem but try to remember when you last got your period. think back. or see if you are more tired or irritable that is what helps 4 me! :)
2006-09-27 11:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by sexysportsbabe23 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
so go. worse comes to worst, you'll know how they felt two hundred years ago. . . : ) just take along a bag to store the garbage.
2006-09-27 11:41:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
poor you.....I would not want to go if there are not toilets or running water. Sorry. I know it sucks.
2006-09-27 11:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
burry it. the first day you get there dig a hole. then if u get it throw it in and ur done. it shouldnt do much harm to the environment...hopefully
2006-09-27 11:41:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋