Can Long Haul Flights Affect Periods? How To Manage Periods On Flight?

Long flights can be tiring and uncomfortable anyways and if it’s long flights with periods, it becomes a bigger nightmare. Ultra small toilets with no space to move around, long queues for the toilet, unpredictable flow add to the discomfort. In this article we will talk about the banes of air travel during periods and tips to deal with it.

Small Toilets

The most comfortable place on earth during periods, especially during the high flow days is your own toilet at home. With everything mapped in terms of where the supplies are, how to junk used pads/tampons and how to process stained panties, it’s all set. So how does one manage while on long flights with periods? Well, it helps to be prepared. Carry a small pouch that looks discreet and water-proof, yet accommodates your period supplies like extra pads/tampons and an extra set of Period Panties. You will be surprised by being prepared with this pouch and how easy it becomes to change your pad mid-air. You can even wear a fresh pair of period panties and bring back the soiled ones in the waterproof pouch.

*Please remember to never flush down a pad or tampon. Wrap it up with toilet paper and dispose of it in the bin.

Fear Of Leaving Stains On Seat

Well, this is a fear that most women who travel on long flights with periods have. What if I leave a stain behind on the seat? What if I have a stain behind when I leave? Stress no more, Adira Period Panties will have you & the seat covered. They are made with soft cotton, they breathe like cotton and guess what, they are leakproof. So, when your pads get full and you are not able to dash to the loo, these panties are true saviours. You can buy them here.

The Flow Is Unpredictable

It’s a known fact that the pressure difference in the cabin causes unpredictable period flows. While a few women say that the flow is high mid-air, a few complain that the landing causes a huge gush. Either way, it’s best to be prepared with pads & period panties(for that extra insurance) and to change to a fresh pad before landing.

Also read our article on Heavy Bleeding here.

With these tips, you should easily manage long flights with periods. If you found this article useful, do share it with your girl friends who travel and make their journeys stress-free.

We Wish You Safe & Stress-Free Travels! 

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