> Tip: Keep a small number of high absorbency pads and tampons on hand for the 1 in 7 women you encounter. Ask a pharmacist or female friend for advice and ideas on which brands to buy.<p>I can't imagine how this will go: <i>sniff sniff</i>, oh having your period? Here, have a tampon.<p>Also, I don't have the feeling talking about menstruation and sex is a taboo, but that might just be me.