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Outdoor Feminine Hygiene Essentials: Practical Tips & Leave No Trace Techniques

Learn essential tips for backcountry feminine hygiene, practice Leave No Trace techniques, and teach outdoor living skills to participants. Stay prepared with proper clothing, supplies, and waste disposal methods. Gain confidence in handling feminine hygiene needs in the wilderness.

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Outdoor Feminine Hygiene Essentials: Practical Tips & Leave No Trace Techniques

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  1. Teaching Backcountry Feminine Hygiene Presented by: Julieanne Barrus, Krista Fehr, & Sarah Malyn

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

  3. 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

  4. True story • What could the leader have done differently? • How do you think this affected the participant?

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

  6. Quick tips continued • Proper Clothing • Spritz Bottle • Knowledge of Feminine Hygiene Supplies • Tampons/Pads • Diva Cup/The Keeper • Reusable Bandana

  7. 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

  8. How to teach? • A leader must be: • Aware • Knowledgeable • Approachable

  9. 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

  10. Images http://www.burleightravel.co.uk/media/19307/rafting-kids.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j66/womenswilderness/20076_30_AdventureCamp_031.jpg http://www.peakmountaineering.com/thumbs/pictures/medium_images/rock_climbing_girl.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z0WQ2Gaa7Xg/S9ZLFfWk-aI/AAAAAAAAAH0/yCDuDMZYaaw/s320/menstrual-cup.jpg http://lnt.org/sites/default/files/7Principles.png http://mountainguideschool.com/wp-content/uploads/debriefing-the-day-at-lower-ledge-camp-500x328.jpg

  11. Thank you! Questions? Comments?

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