feminine protection on long rides

[Bike2Work4Me]

I've never seen this addressed and thought maybe this would be the best place to ask. What do you do during long rides (50+ miles) when you need to use feminine protection. I'm imagining some serious chafing from a string but can't think of any viable alternatives.


Thanks
Gretchen

[Irulan]

I've done long all day mountain bike while having my period, and have never had any problmes from the string. I don't consciouly "tuck it away" but that seems to be where it goes.

There was a good thread in the tips section, check the "embarassing question " thread for lots of discussion of options on this issue.

Irulan

[letty]

good question! I have been using instead, soft-cup inserts. You can find them at any drug stores. http://www.softcup.com/

I find them very comfortables during long distance rides, more comfortable than tampons and you can wear them for up to 12 hrs!

[Bike2Work4Me]

Thanks!

I've never heard of them before. I'll definitely give it a try.

[RdDezert]

Another suggestion, put your extra protection into a ziplock sandwich sized baggie, then if you have to change anything, place it all into baggie. Neat and tidy!