Yeah, by stuffing moss and bundles of cotton in their knickers. If it's a choice of that or stocking up on pads when I'm raiding Tesco, I know which one I'd rather

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 16 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Cloth works well enough that in extreme survival situation you might forego pads in favour of food or drink.

[–] Evia@lemmy.world 34 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I can't speak for all women but I think I'd try to have enough of both food and pads/tampons if I could. Pads are much more efficient at absorbing than a bundle of cloth and are cleaner, so wouldn't cause thrush and other infections

Pads and tampons are also good first aid supplies - I think tampons were first invented to plug bullet holes

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I think tampons were first invented to plug bullet holes

I think tampons are older invention than bullets. I know tampons have been used for battlefield wounds, but I don't think that's their original intended use.

[–] Finalsolo963@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Tampons are not good for wound packing, thats a myth.

[–] a_wild_mimic_appears@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 months ago

yeah, using tampons for bullet wounds is like putting a spout in the hole

[–] Evia@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah, probably an old wives tale, I guess

[–] medgremlin@midwest.social 1 points 8 months ago

Tampons are useless for wounds as they typically hold less than 30mL/1oz of fluid. If you have a large wound that is bleeding despite applying pressure, use a tourniquet (which you can make out of any sufficiently strong fabric and a stick)

[–] ReveredOxygen@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

Pads are relatively light, to the point that if you're not in a time crunch, they'd probably be worth grabbing