An unspoken but critical need for any prepper family with women is feminine hygiene. Sorry to bring up an awkward and indelicate subject, but every woman reading this is nodding her head in agreement.
Phasing Out Disposable Products
A number of years ago, our family started phasing out disposable products. We did this for a number of reasons, including environmental and financial; but the biggest reason was our interest in reducing waste. If the bleep ever hits the fan, waste disposal will be a huge issue. Better to tackle that aspect now rather than later.
Washable Feminine Hygiene, A High Priority
During this process, obtaining washable feminine hygiene was high on our priority list for myself and our two daughters. Therefore I purchased three full sets of washable hygiene products for our monthly use. That was almost 10 years ago and I’ve never looked back.
Reasons For Being Dissatisfied With Store-Bought
Before switching to washables, I’d long been dissatisfied with store-bought sanitary napkins for a number of reasons. One, I don’t like what they’re made of. Two, I don’t like the price. Three, I don’t like that they’re non-biodegradable. Four, I don’t like the idea of being, say, trapped in a blizzard and unable to make a dash for the store for emergency supplies. Five, I don’t like things that aren’t reusable.
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