“I’m packing my suitcase and taking with me: bikini, beach towel, sun hat…”. Oops, your cycle calendar is in strawberry week mode! When packing your suitcase for your upcoming summer vacation, something else can quickly come up: period products. But it’s not only during vacation that the period  a challenge, but already on the beginning of the journey in the train, car, plane, etc. While you want to pass the time on the journey with a book and music, you now have to look for a toilet. But don't panic, because we at Taynie have put together the absolute guide for you so that you can get tips for menstruation on Travel  are prepared.

Well, have you booked your summer vacation yet? If you're going to the other side of the world this year, it's not unusual for you to enter a different time zone. The keyword here is quite clear: jet lag. This phenomenon can not only make you incredibly tired, but can even affect your period. Pretty crazy, right? Let's take a closer look.

In addition to your menstrual cycle, other cycles also take place in your body. In this context, you can also speak of so-called “circadian cycles”. The classic jet lag example is sleep, or appetite. Your body will be turned upside down. These rhythms in your body take place over a period of 24 hours and are susceptible to external influences. So if a long-haul flight with a time difference hits a cycle, such as the reproductive cycle, then a lot of things can get messed up. The hormones responsible for reproduction are affected. Depending on the time of your cycle when you go on holiday, your period may start later or earlier. An international trip can even Length and thickness your bleeding. So, to avoid being surprised by your period on your long-awaited trip, it's best to have a few period products in your luggage. 

Warmth please! 

It is the evening before you travel and you are struggling with Abdominal pain ? Then it is certainly time for a hot water bottle. But how can you transport it on the way to your gate at the airport or to your coach? Our Taynie Heat Belt . This is a clear advantage over a conventional hot water bottle. The heat belt has a practical Velcro fastener so that you can attach it to the place where you feel your menstrual pain. A conventional hot water bottle would be unsuitable for this, because you certainly don't want to have to carry a hot water bottle while your hands are full with your travel bag or suitcase. Check out our heat belt here and be well equipped for traveling. 

Period products 

Would you like to be equipped with sustainable period products while on vacation? No problem, because Taynie makes it possible! We have a few tips and tricks for you to be sustainable with your period even when on vacation.

Did you know that we have a Menstrual cup This is not only practical for sports, but also for travelling. During a long journey, but also when sightseeing, the Taynie Premium Period Cup . Thanks to its practical cotton bag, you can also store it safely in your hand luggage. Do you already know our Sterilization cup that you receive with your order of the cup? This proves to be an absolute game changer when traveling. Thanks to its practical size, you can easily stow the sterilization cup in your luggage and use it to clean your cup on the go. The cup is used as follows: Fill it with water up to just below the rim and then put the lid on. Make sure that the lid is not completely on the cup so that the steam can still escape. You can then put the cup in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. It is important, however, that the water must be boiling so that sterilization of your cup can be guaranteed.

You are a fan of Tampons, sanitary pads or period underwear ? Then be careful, because these products can also be used on holiday. Our washable tampons, sanitary pads and period underwear must be washed out after use. You can easily do this in a toilet on an airplane or at a rest stop. You can then return the washed out products to our Taynie Double Wetbag or Taynie Wetbag until you can let it dry in the sun at your holiday destination. Of course, you can also clean your menstrual cup with water when you need to empty it. Just remember that depending on where you are on holiday, you may not be able to use tap water everywhere. So it's best to find out about the tap water quality and have a water bottle with you with you in case of emergency to clean your menstrual cup in the toilet. Are you curious and want to find out more about our washable tampons? Then click here to check out our tampons. Did you know that we have our pads in different thicknesses? It's best to get an idea of ​​it here.

Take it easy 

Your vacation should be about relaxation and not about being rushed through the next tourist destination so as not to miss any sights. Especially if you are on your period and may be suffering from pain, the motto should be “take it easy”. Taynie Tips for more relaxation: Try our 5 yoga exercises for a relaxed period Did you know that meditation can also be effective against menstrual cramps? Whether it's yoga or meditation, both can be ideally done on the beach, in the mountains or by the lake. So do something good for yourself and your body!

You don’t want to miss out on a dip in the water even though you’re on your period? We at Taynie can understand that only too well.But why should you miss it? Because even if youdays you can still do a few laps in the water. In fact, swimming can even help reduce your cramps. Thanks to our Taynie Menstrual Cup and our washable tampons You can also cool off in the water during your period. However, make sure that you wash your period products (cup and tampon) after maximum 8 hours to avoid the so-called toxic shock syndrome (TSS). You can learn more about TSS here.  

You may have already come across the information that you can go swimming without worrying about period products. If you have a light period, you could actually venture into the water without a period product, because the Water pressure stops the flow of blood from your period. When you then leave the water again, it can of course still happen that some period blood gets out. If you have heavy bleeding, it is best to use a cup or tampon.

You don't like products that have to be inserted? Are there period underwear that can be worn while swimming? Unfortunately, period underwear is not suitable for swimming because the panties absorb liquid and do not differentiate between blood and water. The same applies to sanitary pads. So if you want to swim despite having your period, you have to Tampons or a menstrual cup But if you prefer to relax on the beach or at the lake, we recommend our Taynie Beach Bikini Bottoms These pants look almost identical to regular bikini bottoms and their simple black design means they can be combined with all your favorite bikini tops. So be sure to grab this to be well equipped for the summer.