AN outdoor enthusiast has designed a new kit that aims to reduce the risk of infection and toxic shock syndrome for women when they have their periods in remote locations.
Erin Reid, 25, said she came up with the idea because she was “infuriated” at the lack of products and support.
Women in remote locations, including adventurers, and armed forces personnel, can be at risk from urinary tract infections (UTIs), toxic shock, or infertility because of poor hygiene caused by such remote environments, where there is no access to toilets, handwashing facilities, or places to dispose of used sanitary products.
