Apologies for the clunky title, but I wanted to keep this post as inclusive as possible. Whether you identify as a woman and/or have lady bits, I see you and I support you :)
...packing for a trip...
- ...to a professional conference/workshop:
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Should I pack a different outfit for every event?
- Well now I need to bring a bigger bag, do I get a free checked bag on my flight?
- Can I get away with wearing the same pair of pants every day with a different top and jewelry? Eh, better bring a few pairs, just in case.
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Should I pack a different outfit for every event?
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...to a professional conference/workshop (continued):
- Should I wear skirts/dresses/heels/makeup?
- Where will I be giving my talk? Will it be on a platform so elevated that the front row can see up my skirt if I wear one?
- What does it mean if I wear skirts/dresses/heels/makeup, or if I don’t?
- I’ll just bring heels and flats. Better go buy some blister pads before I leave.
- Should I wear jewelry/accessories? Is what I have on too flashy?
- Should I switch from my backpack to a handbag?
- I wish all of my clothes had more useful pockets, then I wouldn’t need either.
- Should I paint my nails?
- I haven’t had time for a salon appointment in a while, maybe I should schedule an appointment to get some touch-ups.
- I’ve always wanted to try a non-standard hair cut/color, but maybe they won’t take me seriously.
- Should I wear skirts/dresses/heels/makeup?
- ...to the field:
- Maybe I should pack one more sports bra.
- How am I supposed to look in photos? Fresh-faced and put together, or is being realistic acceptable?
- Should I bother bringing...
- ...a razor so I can shave?
- ...a hair dryer/straightener/curler?
- ...makeup?
- ..."nice" clothes?
- I should probably get one of those urination devices. Check out the review on this one, she really seems to like hers.
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Am I supposed to get my period while I’m away?
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Did I bring enough tampons/pads?
- At least I can scatter this stuff over my belongings so my suitcase won’t get robbed! [Pro tip courtesy of Katie Grogan]
- Will I be able to wash my menstrual cup/underwear well enough when I have limited access to clean water?
- If I get an implant then at least I won’t have to bring a bunch of pill packs with me. And maybe I could reduce my other period products too. Is it worth risking cysts and other side effects?
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Did I bring enough tampons/pads?
...preparing for a meeting/presentation...
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...just trying to live your damn life...
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...and you're playing the dating game:
- Will this new person be intimidated when I say I’m a scientist?
- Should I dumb myself down when I talk about what I do?
- Will I make the wrong choice about keeping or not keeping my name when I get married?
- Will this new person be intimidated when I say I’m a scientist?
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...and you're dealing with Aunt Flo/Shark Week/Mother Nature:
- I’ve got to go change my tampon, but this reaction is almost done. I’ll stick it out and just hope I don’t get TSS and die.
- *After writing for a few too many hours* Oh no, have I bled through my bottoms? Is there a huge patch of visible blood on my a$s?
- I hope no one will recognize this stuffed animal for the microwavable heating pad it really is.
- F@%K my period is late!
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