"lady" issues

["mmieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

I am sure the guys won't like hearing about this any more than they did when I asked about what women do when they are having their periods during a ride.  I am hoping to simply talk the doctor into a hysterectomy. :) However, your dilemma intrigues me because I have a sister and a friend who both experience this problem and I have had an occasional leak myself.  If you are running anywhere in the pack ahead of anyone else, it can be embarrassing to have to stop somewhere because I don't care how far you THINK they are behind you, if you have to make a pit stop, they are just around the last bend!  I'd like to run at least middle of the pack!!  My daughter serves as my current lookout but she's not very good at it!!  I am certain we will never get ride management to place porta potties along the trail though the Miller's do designate and mark with signs the "ladies bushes" at the Hopkins Creek ride!  :)  The best thing I could think of would be the thinnest and longest maxi pads, with wings and all that to help keep it in place.  Even then, pads can rub and be uncomfortable.  So, I will look forward to the brilliant ideas I am sure this discussion will generate!

Maggie