Meiji Anoma, a veteran model now turned health and fitness guru, sharing knowledge with many. Recently, Meiji traveled to a remote island in Australia but faced a problem: she did not bring any sanitary pads, and her period started unexpectedly. Since there were no shops on the island, Meiji made a video explaining her situation and asked everyone for advice on what to do.
"I have my period and only one sanitary pad left. I have to stay here for two more days. Please give me advice. #RemoteIslandInAustralia," she said in the video.
She added, "My period came, but I only have one pad. Because I’m approaching menopause, sometimes my periods come every two months or even twice a month, so it’s hard to predict. Usually, I track it on a health app, which predicted my period would start around May 4, so I didn’t bring any pads."
"Now I’m in the forest, with no electricity or shops at all. I have to stay here for two more days with just one pad left. Please help me figure out what to do. Actually, just 14 days ago I had my period, and it’s here again. Please help me think of alternatives since I have only one pad and can’t buy anything on this island."
Many followers responded with numerous suggestions for Meiji, such as:
- Prepare small handkerchiefs or cut two T-shirts in half to make four pieces and use them as pads, washing and reusing them. Does that sound good?
- Use traditional methods by sacrificing a shirt or towel, cutting it into several pieces, wearing it like a saddle, then washing and changing the pieces regularly.
- Fold a small towel multiple times to use as a substitute, washing and reusing it.
- Cut and fold small pieces from a shirt or towel (wash and reuse), or use bra padding if available. Stay strong!
- Use multiple layers of tissue paper. I once had this problem in the Maldives. The hotel only gave a small box of pads for a week-long stay, which wasn’t enough, so I had to use tissue rolls.
- Fold and wash a small towel or hat to survive the situation.
- Sacrifice a T-shirt or towel by cutting and layering it thick enough to replace a pad. It uses more fabric and is disposable after use.
Recently, Meiji updated that she received emergency sanitary pads and thanked everyone for their advice, which gave her many ideas. She shared a clip demonstrating how to make emergency pads by cutting towels in half to a suitable size and using them as pads. During travel, she would check and wash them alternately. This method is for emergencies only.
Many followers commented expressing relief and support, such as: "So glad you found a solution, Meiji. I was worried about how you’d manage last night. Keep fighting for the next two days!", "Not having pads when on your period is a huge problem. Glad you’re okay now.", and "I switched to menstrual cups, so I avoid pad shortages, but sudden periods are still tough."
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