to ask if you use period products in other people's bathrooms?

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Just that, really.

I am torn about whether I should continue the long-lived tradition of having some tampons and pads visible and accessible in the bathroom so guests can grab one if needed or if I just shouldn't bother.

Last box was gifted away prior to us moving and I have not used disposable period products in ages, so no urgent need to buy any.

I know people do grab them occasionally but the last box lasted ~5 years and was still half full.

I wonder whether it would make a difference if I put it in a pretty box with a lid and a sign with something like "Period stuff, grab what you need :)" so it is less noticable for other guests if someone took something?

We are hosting people quite frequently, it makes a difference.

YANBU - Put a box of stuff in the bathroom again
YABU - Don't bother

(I know, I know, first world problems - mostly asking out of curiosity!)

I wouldn't put a sign but I think it's a nice thing to cater for your guests when they may be caught short without products of their own! If you can buy one box and it lasts another 5 years, what harm can it do?

I started a menstruation station at work in the ladies toilets after seeing one when visiting another office. I stock it with cheap non scented products. It's been well received as staff can be rushing around between classes with barely time to go to the loo, never mind go back for their handbag in their locker if their period starts unexpectedly. We have a wide age range of staff and several women have said it has been useful.
I keep a supply in the bathroom at home but not hidden as want my sons to see this is not anything to be embarrassed about so any visitors can help themselves without having to ask. I think it's a practical and kind thing to do, so carry on and if you want to have a pretty box or basket go ahead. I would label it so guests know they can use it without asking.

If my friends ever needed anything whilst over they have always asked me.

I have a stash of tampons in the main bathroom cabinet, left over from when we used to have au pairs (I use a cup), so if anyone got caught out, I expect they'd open the cabinet, and take one.

How many people get caught out while at someone else's house, though? Not that often, I wouldn't have thought. And if you do, and you're not with someone you feel comfortable enough to ask, isn't the usual protocol just to put a wodge of loo roll down there?

DD is a couple of years away from it all, so I expect I will have more things to hand, when that time arrives.

A sign is definitely OTT. And sorry - I can't vote - I'm on the app. 🙄

I have a box in the bathrooms that says for guests on the front. DS1 is 11, it won't be long before he has friends needing period products. It takes a while before you get into a routine of carrying everything you need and having it in the right place at the right time.

I've also spoken to my boys about being discrete and helpful if they notice a girl has had a leak. Let her know quietly and kindly, offer a jumper/jacket for round their waist and ask if they need anything.

I thought you meant antiques

I just presume anyone caught short would just have a quick look in a drawer in the bathroom. Anyone who is in my house is friend usually.