Going commando?

[Trek420]

siguradam,

Did you just say "Takk?" Are you Scandinavian of some persuasion? We have some Norwegians on board. Get her registered.

Tusen Takk (hope I'm spelling that right, means "a thousand thanks" or at least I think it does) for asking.

Trek-I'm-lovin'-every-minute-of-it-420

[Duck on Wheels]

Girls should have a fun term, too, like freeballin', I just can't think of what that would be.

Nanci

PS will be wearing the skimpy Trashy Cat Sunflower shorts tomorrow, commando, since they are too see-through for anything else. But they are the exception, not the rule!

With a nod to O'Keeffe, what about "freeflowering"? With the Sunflower shorts you might not want your different petals in competition with one another.

Værsågod!

[CorsairMac]

With a nod to O'Keeffe, what about "freeflowering"? With the Sunflower shorts you might not want your different petals in competition with one another.

Værsågod!

welllll - since losing ones virginity is usually called "de-flowering" I guess that would work! it does look awfully close to freeflowing tho - and I don't Even wanna think of the implications of THAT!

ROFL - how about freeflappin?

[alpinerabbit]

I had my period most of all week last week on my biking holiday, can you believe it?

On the first couple days, I resorted to stuffing up the string on the tampon all the way in so it does not chafe, takes some, erm, diggin to get it out again. The overflow just went into the chamois. They are easy to clean, as stated in other threads it all comes out in the wash. Best to have black shorts (as I have noticed on another occasion).

Always keep in mind that what comes out is basically sterile. Once home, wash with soap right away. Plain soap kills 99% of Bacteria present, the rinsing and drying will remove/kill off what's left, it's safe. Grossness to the max, I only have one pair of long tights and it was too cold to go in shorts, so: I wore the same tights for 6 days, just washing with shampoo every night.

[Pax]

ROFL - how about freeflappin?

My co-workers are trying to figure out why I have water all over my monitor.

[matagi]

A hint regarding the tampon string - you don't need to stuff it into the opening of your vagina to keep it out of the way, just make sure it lies in a smooth line along your perineum and it shouldn't chafe.

I can't cope with the idea of letting my chamois absorb excess menstrual flow and as I am now pre-menopausal it is quite A LOT some months. (I call them my Texas Chainsaw Massacre months - blood everywhere ) My solution is to use overnight pads with wings in addition to the tampon - the ones I favour are known in Australia as Libra Goodnight Flex. If you are really careful about how you attach the pad, it won't crease up and cause chafing.

Hmm, is there a market out there for a cycling specific pad? The Chammy Pad maybe?

[Duck on Wheels]

welllll - since losing ones virginity is usually called "de-flowering" I guess that would work! it does look awfully close to freeflowing tho - and I don't Even wanna think of the implications of THAT!

ROFL - how about freeflappin?

Freepetaling? That any better? Sounds like pedalling, which is relevant.

[doc]

I had my period most of all week last week on my biking holiday, can you believe it?

On the first couple days, I resorted to stuffing up the string on the tampon all the way in so it does not chafe, takes some, erm, diggin to get it out again. The overflow just went into the chamois. They are easy to clean, as stated in other threads it all comes out in the wash. Best to have black shorts (as I have noticed on another occasion).

Always keep in mind that what comes out is basically sterile. Once home, wash with soap right away. Plain soap kills 99% of Bacteria present, the rinsing and drying will remove/kill off what's left, it's safe. Grossness to the max, I only have one pair of long tights and it was too cold to go in shorts, so: I wore the same tights for 6 days, just washing with shampoo every night.

Alpine, Get thee to the diva cup thread!!!

As for sterility, yes and no. In the uterus, the blood etc is sterile. Once the material leaves the uterus and is in the vagina, it is anything but sterile. The vagina, much like the mouth is filled, and I mean filled, with bacteria and yeast. Battling it out continuously. If you're lucky and healthy, the battle is properly matched and you are without symptoms. If one side starts to win, you no longer feel so good. "nuff said.

[betagirl]

Free-lippin' ?

Or maybe free-muffin?

I have no excuse, it's Thursday.

[CorsairMac]

and once again we are Out of Control!!!

I do like free-petaling tho - bikeless is right - you could tell your fellow female riders you're free-petaling and it sounds like you're talking about your bike! (which I guess in a way you are!)

and sorry about the monitor there Queen!!

[ladyfish]

I'm with Queen, especially after BetaGirl's comments. (wiping coke spit off monitor)

TOO FUNNY!

[Nanci]

I like Free-Muffin'! Cute, and also kind of sounds like food!

Nanci

[alpinerabbit]

Alpine, Get thee to the diva cup thread!!!

As for sterility, yes and no. In the uterus, the blood etc is sterile. Once the material leaves the uterus and is in the vagina, it is anything but sterile. The vagina, much like the mouth is filled, and I mean filled, with bacteria and yeast. Battling it out continuously. If you're lucky and healthy, the battle is properly matched and you are without symptoms. If one side starts to win, you no longer feel so good. "nuff said.

Yes... I guess the Vagina is populated with some bugs. I have never had a yeast or other infection in my life so for me it's probably just regular flora and not a problem.

I've seen the nifty cup thingies, but I can handle it as described....

thx anyway

[RoadRaven]

Always keep in mind that what comes out is basically sterile. Once home, wash with soap right away. Plain soap kills 99% of Bacteria present, the rinsing and drying will remove/kill off what's left, it's safe. Grossness to the max, I only have one pair of long tights and it was too cold to go in shorts, so: I wore the same tights for 6 days, just washing with shampoo every night.

I soak in water, then squeeze and rinse in running water, then soak in "napisan" for about 4 hours - a nappy sanitising solution - then pop through the washing machine as per usual and then dry outside in the wind and sunshine (or, as winter approaches here in the southern hemisphere, the sunshine "goodness" will be replaced with frost "goodness" )

[Nanci]

Just as I have more or less forgotten I ever wore contacts, I have also almost forgotten what it's like to have a period! I can't think of a time when that was a bike-related issue. I must be livin' right!

Nanci