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TEACHING BACKCOUNTRY FEMININE HYGIENE
Presented by:Julieanne Barrus, Krista Fehr, & Sarah Malyn
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After today, we hope you will feel more knowledgeable and confident with the 3 main components of feminine hygiene.
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3 MAIN COMPONENTS
1 - Quick tips for backcountry feminine hygiene
2 - How to practice proper Leave No Trace techniques
3 - How to teach these outdoor living skills to your participants
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• What could the leader have done differently?
• How do you think this affected the participant?
TRUE STORY
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QUICK TIPS
• Backcountry Period Kit• 3 Zip Lock Baggies• 1 Stuff Sack• Tampons• Non-Alcoholic/Non-Scented Wipes• Biodegradable Soap
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QUICK TIPS CONTINUED
• Proper Clothing
• Spritz Bottle
• Knowledge of Feminine Hygiene Supplies• Tampons/Pads• Diva Cup/The Keeper
• Reusable Bandana
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LEAVE NO TRACE:WOMEN SPECIFIC
• Reusable Bandana
• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Pack it in, Pack it out
• Less Packaging
• Diva Cup/The Keeper
• Dispose of Waste Properly
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HOW TO TEACH?
• A leader must be:
• Aware
• Knowledgeable
• Approachable
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REFERENCES
Pavlicin, K. M. (1997). Embarrassing situations. Camping Magazine, 70(3), 6.
Skurka, A. (2013, March 11). [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://andrewskurka.com/2013/female-hygiene-guide-tips/
Stewart, K. K., Powell, M. M., & Greer, R. R. (2009). An alternative to conventional sanitary protection: Would women use a menstrual cup?. Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 29(1), 49-52.
Wandel, J. (2003). Women in the backcountry. Retrieved from http://johanna.wandel.ca/temp/women.htm
Wardell, D., & Czerwinski, B. (2001). A Military Challenge to Managing Feminine and Personal Hygiene. Journal Of The American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners, 13(4), 187.
Women's specific issues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://lnt.org/sites/default/files/Considerations_for_Women_0.pdf
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THANK YOU!
Questions? Comments?