Help kinda shy to ask but need some period advice. any older wise women here? helpiii pls

[Mio_Kamimachi]

Hello. i am aware this is so not the right forum for this question but i could use any advice.

i feel pretty stupid not knowing how to manage this at my age, but i really do not have any friends to ask right now. i am mostly sleeping outside, and i do not have much energy to run around the city at the moment. i am wondering how you girls make cheap pads last longer, maybe stacking them? i thought about tampons but i am way too scared of tss if i fall asleep for way too long without finding a restroom.

i also need to know how you deal with cramps when stuck outside. i have been using hot canned drinks from vending machines to press against my stomach. Thankfully it is getting warmer outside so the can doesn't cool down as fast. ibuprofen does not help me much, and i do not want to look for and start oxy again. it is too expensive anyway. are there any other meds or random things or groceries that help.

another thing is the trash. we have surprisingly few public trashcans here. people usually take their trash home with them. well, i cannot. carrying used products around in a plastic bag is stressful, so let me know how you dispose of them discreetly without feeling exposed. lastly i need to figure out how to avoid leaks ruining my only clothes. there are some vending machines for underwear that are awesome but they are often empty so uhh help. coin laundry is too expensive so i am just relying on dark layers and cheap underwear right now. any advice is appreciated.

how is asking for period advice embarrassing after all the shit i do.... hate myself sometimes

 

[enne]

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[Sakura.]

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[enne]

you can stack pads, dear. i've done it before.
i've even done the makeshift toilet paper pads. certain teas can help as far as groceries- i'll have to look it up again.
don't be embarrassed. i've literally free bled too many times.
i think there are certain websites that offer free samples of period underwear, also extra pads etc. i don't know your location, won't ask out of privacy. just a tip. i wish i had more to give you.
tss really isn't as common as you think, btw. <3

 

[Mio_Kamimachi]

replying to comment?

Hi Mio! I don't know if you're aware, but your thread only displays "You need to reply to this thread in order to see this content" message, which means almost no one will see your post, and even fewer will reply. Was that intentional? If so, that's fine, of course. But if not, and it's some kind of error or mistake, I can copy and paste the text of your post for everyone to see and reply to! Anyways, I wish you a good day!

Ooh no. I'm sorry. I tried to hide it for guests. Didn't work. My bad.

you can stack pads, dear. i've done it before.
i've even done the makeshift toilet paper pads. certain teas can help as far as groceries- i'll have to look it up again.
don't be embarrassed. i've literally free bled too many times.
i think there are certain websites that offer free samples of period underwear, also extra pads etc. i don't know your location, won't ask out of privacy. just a tip. i wish i had more to give you.
tss really isn't as common as you think, btw. <3

Ugh, i don't care much if people know. Good luck chasing me if they try :D I'm in Yokohama JP.
Websites giving samples could be difficult since i don't have a home address or ID. But the other info is amazing! Thank you! I would love to know the tea name but i can for sure find it online knowing it exists now.

 

[Forever Sleep]

I feel so bad for you. Having periods is bad enough when you have somewhere to live. I wonder if places like food banks or charities can help. Are you registered with a doctor? Maybe they might know of charities- seeing as it's a pretty essential hygiene item.

As for disposal- most public places seem to have sanitary bins. Libraries, shoping centres etc.

 

[gunmetalblue]

I used to be homeless. Cutting puppy training pads can help. You get an entire pack for cheap and they can last forever, they are usually large squares or rectangles. You can cut them to stack one or two layers to the ideal size, they absorbe quite well. You'd use have to be careful about the spillage from the cut sides, to prevent this using toilet paper as a barrier each side is useful. Also wearing boxers when making pads from toilet paper is easier in my opinion to avoid spillage.
As for cramps I sadly don't know any solutions asides pushing through the pain and preying the medication on hand would do.
I'm sorry you are in this situation