We've all been in this predicament: Stranded and in need without a tampon or pad in sight. But remember, there's no need to feel shy or embarrassed about asking another woman (even someone you don't know) for a spare, and more likely than not, they will be happy to help out. Girl power, yes?  Us ladies have to stick together! 

Making a makeshift pad

If there are no other women around, don't panic. You can MacGyver your way out of this because not having a pad on your is the ultimate craft project. Just take a wad of paper towels and fold them into a rectangle that will fit in your underwear. Next, wrap a ton of toilet paper around it - be very generous here.  The final step is to situate your makeshift pad in your underwear and then wrap more toilet paper around both it and your underwear. This is crucial because it helps secure everything, making it less likely to move around or tear.  You will feel like there’s so much toilet paper in your pants Six Mix-a-Lot is going to saunter up and ask you on a date (I like big underpants full of toilet paper and I cannot lie) but trust us, it doesn’t show.  You should be good until you can get home or to the store for a change.

Stop stains!

Period stains are the worst because the last thing you need is an archipelago of red spots (or worse, an enormous red blotch the size of a continent) on the cute panties you bought two weeks ago.  

Here’s how to take care of them.

1) As soon as possible, run your undies under *cold* water (not hot because hot water will set the stain). 

2) Use a little bit of hand soap or laundry detergent and try to work out the stain.

3) Repeat if necessary.

We're sure that you'll be pleasantly surprised to see how well this simple line of defense works. Go forth Period Warrior and may the menstrual gods be with you!