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7 Essentials To Keep In Your Period Kit

by Kevyn Gohu
March 3, 2025

Here are the essentials to keep in your period kit for both moms and daughters.

Any woman would agree that periods are the most annoying 5-7 days of the month. From the fear of staining the bed to praying there’s no stain on their clothes when out in public with hormones running at an all-time high, what better way to deal with it than to have a period kit for both at home and when going out? Especially for our daughters returning to school, they’re going to need this. Here are 7 essentials to keep in your period kit.

1. A blanket of painkillers

Not all periods are smooth. Some are so painful that the only movement we’re capable of is rolling on the bed along with the occasional groan and grunt. Besides having a rechargeable hot water bag, a variety of painkillers can help. Midol, Buscopan, Ponstan, Dolfenal, and many others can help lessen painful period cramps.

2. Wet wipes

Wet wipes are so useful when going out to events or public spaces. You never know how clean those public bathrooms are. Besides that, it makes you feel a lot cleaner when you swap out your napkin, menstrual cup, or tampon after wiping. Wet wipes have always been a must in a period kit. Some supermarkets even sell feminine wipes for cases like these.

3. Plastic bag

Not for carrying stuff but rather to use as a seat cover. Especially in fancy restaurants that use cloth for chairs, a plastic bag can spare us the embarrassment of staining the chair. It may look or feel weird at first to be carrying it in our period kit around but if it means keeping the place from looking like a murder scene, then it’s worth it. It also serves as a good bag when we need to change our underwear.

4. Extra diva cup, tampon, or, napkin

It goes without saying to always have an extra napkin, Diva Cup, or tampon stashed away in the period kit. However, some people would prefer using napkins as a temporary set-up before they can get home. Menstrual cups (commonly known as Diva Cups) take a bit of washing, which may not be comfortable or sanitary to do in a public bathroom.

5. Extra black bottoms

Be it a black skirt, pants, leggings, or loungewear pants — always having these on hand helps especially when you know your period is strong. Black at least covers the stain and always get bottoms that use breathable and soft fabric, so it’s easier to fold and bring around in your period kit. Sometimes, it’s good to just even keep it in the car for emergencies.

6. Feminine wash

There’s always a travel-sized feminine wash to squeeze into any period kit, which helps if wet wipes are not available. It makes makeshift feminine wipes out of any tissue, be it toilet paper or regular tissue. It also helps get rid of that humid feeling and reduces the chances of getting itchy.

7. Alcohol Spray

Not to apply to oneself but rather on the toilet seat! Alcohol spray is a must for any period kit to make sure any public cubicle — even if it’s in school — is clean. Nobody knows if there are people who step on the toilet seat or soil it. Just to play safe, make sure it’s extra clean. A good spray on the toilet seats and scrub with tissue ought to make sure it’s sanitary. Never take chances with your period.

Period kits are there to make periods less annoying.

The most annoying part about periods and the menstrual cycle is cleaning up after oneself, making sure it doesn’t look like someone was murdered in the cubicle. Although periods are a natural thing, we at least want to stay clean to avoid infections and also to not make a mess. Besides, when schedules are tight, having a period kit at least makes up for bathrooms that may not have all the things you need to clean up while on your red days.