Summer, vacation, heat, and your period—here are all our must-have tips!
Your period app is clear: you’ll be on your period during your vacation. Beach days, long hikes, water sports, or those scorching hot days—dealing with your period isn’t always easy!
Painful periods, heavy menstrual flow, or water retention—if you can handle it the rest of the year, your period can become truly uncomfortable in the middle of summer.
However, there are a few habits you can adopt to make life easier and more comfortable. Here are all our essential period tips for a stress-free summer vacation. A little bit of planning can save your summer—having your period isn’t the end of the world! Promise :)
The explorer and adventurer needs to be prepared!
A 10-hour flight? A bus trip to the other side of the world or a long cruise? The key is to plan ahead! And even if your period isn’t expected right during your trip, plan for it anyway! You never know—you don’t want to end up without period protection in the middle of nowhere.
With the stress and anxiety of traveling, it’s no surprise your period might be a bit off. It may come a little earlier or later than expected.
Menstrual underwear for long trips
To leave no waste behind, period underwear or menstrual panties are especially practical and convenient for travel.
Depending on your destination country, plan your period protection accordingly. Keep in mind that hygiene conditions and access to clean water, trash cans, or toilets may not be as easy as they are at home.
That’s why period panties are so convenient in situations like this. They can be worn for hours on end (up to 12 hours, or an entire day) while providing optimal absorption.
You stay dry all day, don’t create any waste, and you’re especially comfortable when traveling. You avoid thick disposable pads or tampons that can dry out your vagina.
If you experience particularly heavy periods, don’t hesitate to use a heavy flow underwear or even extra heavy flow models like Clara, Fanny, Mathilde or Jade. These period panties can absorb the equivalent of four to five regular tampons.
Some tips for globetrotters
Depending on your destination, remember to pack your intimate hygiene products, a gentle pH-neutral soap, and some essentials like emergency tissues. Hand sanitizing solutions (gel or sprays) are also a must for disinfecting your hands before removing your menstrual cup, for example. And don’t forget to bring something to help relieve period pain if you’re unlucky enough to deal with it.
However, be aware that you may need a prescription if you fly with certain painkillers. Check ahead! To avoid using polluting and impractical panty liners while traveling, remember to pack one or more light flow menstrual underwear in your suitcase. That way, you’ll stay dry at the end of your period and even during ovulation, for example (discharge).
As you’ve probably guessed, bring several pairs of period underwear for different flow levels. They take up hardly any space, and you’ll definitely be glad to have them in your suitcase. Don’t wait to create your own unbeatable Loulou period underwear bundle!
Swim, relax, sunbathe, have fun again and again!
With reliable, cute, and eco-friendly Loulou period protection, why stay on your lounge chair and watch others have fun? Don’t worry about leaks—enjoy water sports, swimming, sunbathing, and all your favorite summer activities, even during your period!
Menstrual swimwear or menstrual cup for swimming
The ideal protection for swim practice? The Noa, Manon, Juliette, or Laura period swimwear, or our Loulou menstrual cup!
The period swimsuit is revolutionizing swimming for all women. One-piece (Noa) or bikini bottoms to mix and match with your favorite top (Laura, Manon, Juliette), our period swimwear is stylish, timeless, and above all, highly effective. Perfect for light to moderate flow, they lock in period blood optimally.
Do you experience a heavy and substantial menstrual flow? Then a menstrual cup is the ideal choice for swimming with total freedom. This internal, invisible, and washable period product is highly reliable. Once inserted into the vagina, the cup stays in place—even during physical activity. You can swim and move around without a second thought or any worries.
At Louloucup, we offer two sizes: small and medium. In recent years, the menstrual cup has become a very effective, reliable, and truly convenient period protection option.
Whether it’s a swimsuit or a cup, both options are much healthier than disposable period tampons. You’ll hardly notice either of them. Super comfortable, they’ll be your best friends on vacation.
The Loulou cup comes in two models: the classic Pink cup and the extra-soft Turquoise cup.
A few final tips
- Take it easy! Even with great protection from your swimsuit, underwear, or cup, you might still have a few tiring days. These days can be tough on your body, especially during hot weather. So don’t stop living your life, but listen to your body and allow yourself some downtime. It’s important to recharge your batteries.
- Keep hydrating. Heat + periods can be tough on your body. Water, fruit-infused water, homemade iced tea, lemonade—treat yourself! Drinking enough water helps prevent bloating. But avoid sugar and alcohol.
- Choose comfortable, non-restrictive outfits that let you move freely and feel good, especially when traveling or on a road trip (by bus, car, plane, boat, etc.).
- Take care of yourself. Massage your belly, take a bath if you can. Yes, water helps relieve period pain, so don’t hesitate to dive in.
- Take some time for yourself, whether you’re alone or with your partner. Having your period doesn’t mean you have to abstain from sex. In fact, it’s a natural stress and pain reliever, so don’t hold back!
Getting your period on vacation isn’t a big deal—especially with Loulou’s protection.
Wishing you a wonderful summer! 😎
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