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The Ultimate Guide to Comfortably Traveling on Your Period
14.09.2023 - 16:19 / cntraveler.com
Periods are taxing at the best of times, but never more so than when traveling. From lugging around sanitary products and topping up on pain medication to all the aches and pains that come with it, menstruation is not easy to navigate. Below, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to traveling on your period so you can head off on your next adventure with (somewhat) more ease than before.
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As much as those (increasingly patronizing) period product adverts on TV tell us we should ride horses, run marathons, and jump out of planes while we menstruate; you’d be hard-pressed to find many people who menstruate actively seeking to do those things during their period.
Traveling can potentially exacerbate various symptoms and increase effects on your menstrual cycle, “primarily due to the stress and changes in routine that often come with it,” says Dr. Tatiana, GP and founder of drtatiana.co.uk. “These factors can influence hormonal balance, potentially leading to irregular periods, missed periods or more pronounced premenstrual symptoms. Additionally, changes in time zones and disrupted sleep patterns associated with long flights can indirectly impact your cycle by altering your body’s internal clock. While these effects are usually temporary, they can cause discomfort and inconvenience during your trip.”
However, these symptoms don’t mean that we cannot do those things (and more) during our monthly bleed, should we so wish, even when travellng. Of course, some suffer from severe period pains, PCOS, endometriosis or other menstruation-related conditions that reduce the ability to conduct daily activities as usual, but in general, having a period shouldn’t deny anyone who menstruates from exploring the world and going on adventures. There are plenty of ways to plan around your period and cater to different circumstances that may arise due to menstruation.
“Flying itself doesn’t directly impact your menstrual cycle, but the conditions associated with air travel can affect it indirectly,” explains Dr. Tatiana. “The stress, time zone changes, and disrupted sleep patterns commonly experienced during long flights can disturb your hormonal balance and potentially lead to cycle irregularities. These disruptions can be more pronounced for individuals with already irregular cycles. However, it’s essential to note that not everyone will experience menstrual changes when travellng, and the effects can vary widely from person to person.”
For many people, the thought of traveling on your period—particularly when it is heavy—can be seriously daunting. Tracking
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