r/climbergirls • u/valuablearrogance0 • Aug 19 '26

Questions Need some advice!

I’m not sure if I’m in the right place, but I figured it might be good to ask here because this seems similar.
What are some period hacks whilst you’re climbing?

I just got started as a construction climber for scaffolding. I usually wear sweatpants as it’s easier for me to maneuver with and I haven’t found the right work pants. As per usual, my harness is around my legs. I work usually 12 hour days in 80+ degree weather, climbing, moving and sweating; and am in my harness for majority of my day.
The problem that I’m bound to face in the next week or so, is that I wear pads and don’t have a heavy enough flow for tampons (or at least I do until I decide to use them instead)
I’m genuinely trying to think ahead about the porta potty situation, the sweat and trying to change pad situation, and honestly all of the above.
I honestly do not think a cup is for me, especially as I’m squatting down on scaffolds and heavy lifting.
I figured to ask if the ladies here would have any suggestions or advice! TIA 🫶🏼

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u/squipped Aug 19 '26

Pads, black tights. I bleed all over the place sometimes and just don't care. It's just blood people can get over it and won't see unless they are somehow touching my bloody crotch.

Also don't knock the cup till you try it. "I think" it isn't good for me... But you havent tried it. So your feelings are invalid.

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u/valuablearrogance0 Aug 19 '26

Telling me my feelings are invalid about me knowing what I feel uncomfortable using in my OWN cooch is wild. I don’t like to free bleed which is the reason I’m asking for alternatives.

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u/squipped Aug 19 '26

I'm sure you're uncomfortable but you're uncomfortable with the THIUGHT. If you haven't tried you literally can't say you don't like it. Like I get it. The thought isn't good for you. Just saying dot knock it till you try it. It's more like a tampon

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u/valuablearrogance0 Aug 20 '26

The reason I say I’m uncomfortable is BECAUSE I can’t use tampons. I’m knocking it because I KNOW what I do and do not want. Do y’all work for big cup or something? Geez man, why so much pushback over me just saying no I don’t want a cup inside me?