What if I have my period on a plane?
What if I have my period on a plane?
Yes, you can.
Access to clean feminine hygiene products is a basic human right and no airline can prevent you from bringing them onboard. If you're already on your period or there is even a slim chance that your period might start during your journey, you should always pack a good supply of pads and/or tampons.
How do you deal with your period on a plane?
Flying While On Your Period Top Tips
- Pack a Period Travel Kit. Be sure to pack all the tools you rely on to combat period cramps and discomfort. ...
- Drink Lots of Water. It's always important to drink lots of water when flying, but this is especially true if you are on your period. ...
- Book an Aisle Seat.
How can I delay my period while traveling?
There are a few different types of contraceptive pill, and some (like the combined pill — which contains progesterone and oestrogen) can even be taken back-to-back to delay your period safely when you're travelling (which is useful if you're going on an expedition or trekking trip).
Does Travelling affect period flow?
Traveling across time zones can throw your hormones — and your menstrual cycle — out-of-whack. The further you go, the more likely you are to be affected. This might not matter much if you're visiting Grandma in Norway. But if you're beach-bound to meet your new lover, cycle unpredictability may be more annoying.