Menstruation: my unusual experience

I have recently been diagnosed with ASD, I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD since age 6, I’m now 31.

Last night as I was talking to someone about how I don’t use menstrual products (tampons, pads, etc) and explained that I can feel the flow descending and I simply go to the toilet like I do for everything else and… I realized this is likely related to my heightened sensitivity to my own body’s signals? I was wondering if anyone out there can relate.

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GuybrushThreepwood over 3 years ago

I don’t think I’d be able to get to the toilet in time when I feel that sensation, especially at work. I also definitely need a pad the first night or two. If I got my periods back I would want to use period pants and maybe your method if possible. I’m not a huge fan of tampons and pads can get itchy
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GuybrushThreepwood over 3 years ago

I don’t think I’d be able to get to the toilet in time when I feel that sensation, especially at work. I also definitely need a pad the first night or two. If I got my periods back I would want to use period pants and maybe your method if possible. I’m not a huge fan of tampons and pads can get itchy
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Fibonacci Squid over 3 years ago in reply to GuybrushThreepwood

Reusable pads, although they can be a bit extra in the padding department, completely transformed my pad experience. I can't use tampons and I've yet to find a menstrual cup that works for me, but like you I found pads itchy, but the reusable pads were much less so and much more absorptive
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