TEACHING BACKCOUNTRY FEMININE HYGIENE

Presented by:Julieanne Barrus, Krista Fehr, & Sarah Malyn

After today, we hope you will feel more knowledgeable and confident with the 3 main components of feminine hygiene.

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

• What could the leader have done differently?

• How do you think this affected the participant?

TRUE STORY

QUICK TIPS

• Backcountry Period Kit• 3 Zip Lock Baggies• 1 Stuff Sack• Tampons• Non-Alcoholic/Non-Scented Wipes• Biodegradable Soap

QUICK TIPS CONTINUED

• Proper Clothing

• Spritz Bottle

• Knowledge of Feminine Hygiene Supplies• Tampons/Pads• Diva Cup/The Keeper

• Reusable Bandana

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

HOW TO TEACH?

• A leader must be:

• Aware

• Knowledgeable

• Approachable

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?