[This is a sponsored article written in collaboration with Laurier Malaysia.]
When planning a trip to the outdoors, it’s common to see women think twice before agreeing. You might chalk it down to disinterest, but more often than not, it’s because of another culprit—Aunt Flo.
We’ve all heard the stories of discomfort faced by fairer sex during that time of the month. Some get migraines, nausea, and almost every woman worries about overflowing and staining their bottoms. Now imagine having to manage those concerns while you’re outdoors in nature…
But we’ve come a long way since the days when menstruation would keep you stuck at home. Not only that, more and more ladies are embracing the outdoors, periods and all, with the help of some thoughtful coordination.
Enter WOMENCAMP, a women-exclusive outdoor camping event. Hosted by one of Malaysia’s first all-women adventure clubs, PajelinTrip, this 3D2N trip doubles as a space that challenges menstrual stigma.
Breaking the menstrual stigma
Menstrual periods have historically been seen as an obstacle to physical activities. The most common reasons for this include discomfort, fear of leaks, and lack of proper hygiene facilities.
This causes anxiety and feelings of self-consciousness whenever Aunt Flo arrives, especially if it’s an important adventure or a pre-booked, non-refundable trip.
But it’s not as much of a hindrance nowadays. Modern advancements in menstrual hygiene products enable women to get as adventurous as they want without worry.
Much of this comes down to having reliable menstrual products, like the Laurier Night Safe.
To empower more women to move confidently no matter the time of the month, Laurier collaborated with PajelinTrip for its recent WOMENCAMP from July 4 to 6.
Held at Forest 8 Senses camping ground in Tanjung Malim, the 3D2N women-exclusive camping trip was packed with an array of outdoor activities. From tree climbing and picnics by the river to guided workouts like yoga and bonfire nights, there wasn’t a dull moment.
The adventure club first came to life in 2017, when founder Fazleen wanted to create a space for women to enjoy the outdoors and nurture that interest. What began as a small group turned into a larger community, with PajelinTrip now offering various outdoor programmes.
Created by women, for women, PajelinTrip’s programmes prioritise privacy, comfort, and safety. WOMENCAMP is one such all-inclusive experience where you just have to bring yourself and your sense of adventure to have a blast.
Secure and comfortable in any setting
With PajelinTrip championing a supportive space for women to explore the outdoors, the collaboration with Laurier came naturally.
Ms. Madihah Samad (a brand representative from Laurier) shared that they’ve been exploring ways to normalise period care in real-life scenarios, and WOMENCAMP was a perfect platform. “At Laurier, we believe that women should feel secure and comfortable in any setting even while menstruating.”
In other words, the goal is for ladies to experience life worry-free without being held back by their cycle.
One product that helped the WOMENCAMP participants achieve this was the Laurier Night Safe menstrual pad, sponsored by the brand. It’s available for purchase at all major retail stores and Shopee.
While marketed as an overnight pad, Laurier Night Safe’s features make it just as valuable for daytime use, especially in outdoor settings. For one, it has wide back coverage and provides 10 hours of protection for long-lasting comfort and security.
Its Quick Lock System rapidly absorbs and holds fluid securely within the centre of the menstrual pad, while its Diamond Surface offers 2x faster absorption to minimise surface wetness and leakage.
Did we also mention its Ultra Absorbent Core effectively captures and holds even sudden gushes of Aunt Flo, reducing the risk of backflow?
Together, these enabled campers to participate in WOMENCAMP’s activities without worrying.
A few campers shared that this was their first time doing outdoor activities during their period, and felt more confident trying new things because they knew Laurier had them covered.
Some of them even expressed excitement and relief upon seeing Laurier’s booth:
- “Nasib baik ada pad dekat sini! I lupa bawa extra.” (Thankfully there are menstrual pads here! I forgot to bring extras.)
- “Wah, bestnya ada brand support macam ni… rasa terjaga.” (Wow, it’s so nice to get brand support like this, I feel taken care of.)
“Overall, Laurier’s presence wasn’t just functional, it sent a powerful message that ‘We understand women, and we’re here for you even in the middle of the forest’. That reassurance made a big emotional impact and contributed to the warm, empowering spirit of WOMENCAMP, Fazleen expressed.
Living life fully without compromise
WOMENCAMP is only in its second year, but the continued demand for such spaces reflects a greater movement—one where women are encouraged to live fully without hindrance from their menstrual cycles.
Brands like Laurier play an important role in shaping how society views period care. “It goes beyond selling products, it’s about creating safe spaces for open conversations,” stated Ms. Madihah Samad.
“By being visibly present at such events, we hope to gently break taboos and show that periods should never hold women back from meaningful experiences. It’s about helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered wherever they are.”
Through such collaborations, Laurier hopes to continue showing how menstruation is a normal part of life, even in outdoor settings.
Because true to the brand’s vision, real confidence is being able to live life fully without compromise.
- Learn more about Laurier Night Safe here.
- Read other articles we’ve written about businesses in Malaysia here.
Featured Image Credit: PajelinTrip