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P-Mate (oops)
Ooops, sorry, got excited with spelling as enunciated.
It's P-Mate rather than peemate.
Happy practising 
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Shells. nice tips on the decanting shampoo etc
Where did you buy you p-mate. Local or ordered in? We've looked but can't find.
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There are lots of views for this thread and I'd love to know if they are all women, or are there a lot of men out there who are curious to know how we women cope with travelling? You can ask us questions - we don't bite!!
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I'll admit to being a man browsing this thread, because Mrs MarkE is a bit of a luddite and doesn't get involved with these strange confuser thingies so I'm looking to see if there's anything I can pass on to her. This makes me look like a caring gentleman, and she gets really confused and stressed!
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Shee wee
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Try sheewee.com
This is where i got mine from and they are all the same. Its also possible to get single use cardboard ones that come in a discreet little envelope
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" I have found that if you use a tampon that is for heavier flow than you need it lasts longer and then a panty liner too will let you get through the whole day"
This may be a case of Grandmother and eggs but be aware of the risks of Toxic Shock before you do the above.
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What do you mean with Toxic shock?
What are the risks with that method?
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Quote:
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There are lots of views for this thread and I'd love to know if they are all women, or are there a lot of men out there who are curious to know how we women cope with travelling? You can ask us questions - we don't bite!!
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Being the sensitive guy that I am, I want to be there for any women riders when such questions perplex them...
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Bossies...
...I ordered my p-mates on-line (you get 6 in an envelope/pocket).
p-mate.com or there is now p-mate.co.uk
(the dutch site is easy to navigate - so compare prices)
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I am no expert but I am married to a nurse and Toxic Shock is a rare infecton that can be associated to (I understand) the wearing of a single high absorbany tampon for a prolonged period. I understand that the risk of Toxic Shock is greatly reduced if the tampon is changed reguarly.
As I said I am no expert and perhaps Google would provide some more info.
I also know that if you use the 3 monthly injection type of contraception then your periods stop. Once you have stopped the injections then your cycles return to normal. I think that this may be true of the hormone implant type of contraception also and othis type of contraception lasts for a year or two. Again I am not an expert so you would be better off talking to a physician but if I were female I would seriously consider a hormone implant if I were going on a long trip.
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Hello
Okay, I am sure that I sound weird but I am really happy about this thread. I am a guy and I have no clue and yes...I really don't want to know...I'm just glad that the info/experience is out there. I have a younger sister who would gladly do a RTW (I haven't talked to her about it yet) so this information is very helpful! Please keep it up or at least be available in two or more years when we'll be ready to travel. Thanks!!!
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From one female to another...I have an underpants question. 
Is there a specific style of underpant (i.e., bikini, boyshorts, brief, etc.) that you find most comfortable while riding?
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Hello ;-)
Hi girls, this is Mrs Pumbaa - its the first time i have actually posted anything on here - my husband has been doing all the posting (and reading!). Thanks for all the great info - some really good ideas - I particularly like the funnel and tube leading outside the van - we are planning a RTW trip for next year but will be in a 4x4 so I will be looking into getting something similar installed in our van. 
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Is hearsay admissable evidence?
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From one female to another...I have an underpants question.
Is there a specific style of underpant (i.e., bikini, boyshorts, brief, etc.) that you find most comfortable while riding?
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I can only repeat hearsay, but I had a girlfriend years ago who swore men's boxers were more comfortable than women's underwear (in my experience this is true  ). Apparently men's shorts are built for comfort, women's are built for fun, which is not fun on a long journey.
She must have been serious; when she dumped me she took all my underwear with her!
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