When I say stash I really mean just a few pads/tampons. I have a light/medium flow so I usually buy a big pack of 60 panty liners and a 22 pack of pads, which lasts me two cycles(the pantry liners last forever it seems).

Today I'm on my 3rd day out of 6 so thankfully it's beginning to lighten up. I went to go change my pad before bed and when I pulled opened my drawer I realized i had none. Of course I freaked out because it was midnight and even if the stores were open in my small town, I wasn't about to go anywhere in the dark.

I then remembered that 4-5 months ago I stashed 3 pads in my dresser and a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. I almost never forget to buy more, but I did this month and I just thank my past self for having the sense to stash a few for the times I am forgetful