I am a person "blessed" (insert sarcasm here!) with period so heavy I have to constantly take iron pills....... When I went to Australia for the first time, I knew I was going to have a period so I packed a box of 40 super plus tampons because I knew I would need them. When I arrived, TSA had gone through my suitcase on the LAX side and OPENED EVERY SINGLE TAMPON!!! Seriously, opened a factory sealed box and then proceeded to open all 40 tampons. Needless to say, I was screwed because in all the running around I did, I could only find those damn OB tampons (you know, the ones for women who WANT to have a period but really don't).
I had to have a friend federal express me a box of 40 super plus tampons so I would make it.

After that............I take the depo provera shot!! I will never get caught out again on an international trip!!!