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Menstruation in the mountains

August 2021

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Getting your period on a tramping trip can be anything from annoying to a disaster. Jane Evans looks at how period products for the outdoor woman are changing for the better.

For those who have never experienced bleeding while in the bush, there are several situations that can disrupt your fun.  A woman’s cycle can be disrupted by a change in diet, lack of sleep and physical or emotional stress. Travellers often report well-timed breaks in their cycles due to the stress of being in a […]
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