Periods while backpacking

In this #short Renee describes how she manages her period while on a long-distance backpacking trip such as the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).

[kaitlinbailey]

OK, but, can we take a moment to appreciate how normal and comfortable this conversation felt???

[quinceyclouds]

I’ve noticed that in movies and books, when characters are going on long adventures, they NEVER discuss periods. I’m glad you’re so open about it and include a lot of information.

[nihilisa]

I love how comfortable they both are discussing periods, it seems silly but it's really nice to see people, men especially, not treating it like a big scandalous secret

[AK-jtgx]

It was great how he stayed involved in this video by providing the background information like “we store things bear safe” or “elevation sickness is a thing” but then she naturally explained the period-specific parts. Such a healthy balance between him not shying away from this topic nor speaking for/over her about what she deals with on her period.

Anyway, I hate my period enough in the comfort of my apartment. Kudos to you for being kind to yourself as needed and making it work while you’re on trail!

[indiekidd]

I feel like a lot of men would be more ‘as long as it doesn’t involve me’ sort of attitude but I absolutely love that he’s not weird about it and just supports her and just generally cares. As he should

[drealynne]

Thank y'all for discussing this topic of periods while hiking or spending months at a time outdoors. I haven't heard anyone talk about this before and I think it's cool your husband was right by your side when talking about what you do while on your period. No shame in natural bodily functions. Again thank you!

[lillystudios]

I almost had a heart attack when she said “it’s important to stay clean” and said “I used hand sanitizer-“ then the amount of relief that I got when she said “for my hands” was just- 💀

[edenkammerer]

I wish everyone would be this open about a natural thing. People it’s 100% natural.

[hungryhippo]

the fact they talked about this so openly makes me so happy

[kolnzie]

Me sleeping and crying on my period

Her: *goes hiking*

[EmmaAppleBerry]

shes the reason tampom ads have chicks hiking biking and acting superhuman. 😂 catch me in bed with icepacks heatpacks snacks drinks and a marathon of movies tv books and 11hrs sleep.

[ashleykabbes]

You need to be in charge of American sex ed classes. Like seriously, this is so straightforward and to the point, educational. Not awkward. This is wonderful!

[hony-pt]

When you’re active your period (can) be shorter, due to the movement your uterine lining sheds faster!

[gigiforever]

I love how openly you guys are talking about periods, it’s sadly not common to hear people talk so openly about it so I appreciate it

[latifahnewton]

Everyone is so amazed by the open honesty around this socially taboo topic (and so am I! ) but I'm still wrapping my head around "on our walk from MEXICO to CANADA" said in a tone as if it was the MOST normal thing in the world lol. I love these two humans 🤣🤗

[smallestloser]

girl u are made of steel i am crying from pain rn with a near boiling bottle of water burning against my abdomen to ease the pain and my ass hurts

[WonderingWildWanderingRose]

I can't tell you how much it means that you BOTH tackled this topic so naturally TOGETHER. Casual, normal, integrated, AND informative. You addressed things I wouldn't have considered👍💪

[saara]

Bury the blood in bear country. New black metal band name, called it

[bloopbee_]

I adore how comfortable you guys are, its refreshing to see periods being spoken about with no embarrassment or taboo

[functioningrockaholic]

Open honesty without embarrassment is refreshing. Thank you