Women have unique issues and problems when it comes to living in a SHTF scenario. We are not saying men do not have their own problems but women’s are unique. For instance, look at the following:

What To Do For Periods
Ladies that are still having periods will need to know how to deal with them once SHTF. Luckily, there are a variety of options they can use to help them out.
Stockpiling Disposable Feminine Products: At first glance, this can be a well-thought out, logical course of action. However, if you recognize that the average woman uses about 4 tampons per day, for 5 days of an average period, that’s 20 tampons/month. Multiply that by 12 months and you’ve got 240 tampons you need to store in your bug out bag (not to mention that many women’s cycles can last up to 7 or 8 days). Plus, there’s the disposal issue to think about.
Moon Cups (aka Diva Cups): These are silicone cups that are able to be inserted beneath a a woman’s cervix to collect blood flow. These are reusable, so once it’s full, the woman can take it out, dump it out, and then wash it with soap and water. The key here is to wash it with CLEAN water, so you’ll want to boil the water you clean it with in order to prevent infection. These can be used indefinitely (when cared for properly), and take up a lot less space in your pack.

How To Avoid Getting Pregnant
If you haven’t yet started a family, an SHTF situation may not be the best time to start. That’s why you’ll need to carefully consider your options.
Condoms: Condoms seem to be one of the best methods for this, as they’re about 98% effective when used correctly. Plus, when taken out of the box, they’re pretty compact and easy to store.
Birth Control Pills: This is a good short-term solution; however, in a long-term survival scenario, it’s likely you’ll run out of these (especially since they’re so expensive). Plus, in a disaster scenario, you’ll have the hassle of taking them every day (often at the same time per day), which can be extremely inconvenient when SHTF. If you’ve got the money, stock up on these, but have a backup method in case you forget to take your pill.
Diaphragm: Diaphragms are reusable, and are about 85-95% effective when coupled with spermicide. Although less effective than condoms, this method will still help prevent pregnancy.
Implant: Implants (such as Nexplanon) are inserted into the underside of your upper arm. These release hormones into your body to help prevent pregnancy. These are often extremely effective (some as much as 99%) and are incredibly convenient, so you don’t have to remember to take a pill or use a condom. These are also effective for as much as 3-4 years (depending on the type). The downside is getting the implant inserted, which can be painful. Obviously, you would need to schedule this procedure ASAP so that you can avoid getting pregnant once SHTF.

These are just a couple of examples and we hope, in the future, to get into more women’s issues during a survival situation. For more information on this specific topic, including the ever dreaded “trading sex for survival” and how to avoid it, go to Frog Blog.

Men, if you are still with us, think of your wives, sister, and daughters. They are there for you to protect certainly, but part of that protection is in making sure they know how to handle themselves during any eventuality. You protect them and they will do the same for you.

Ladies, our time has come.