GI Health Archives - Listen to Lena

I feel like the title of this post is somewhat of an oxymoron; generally speaking, germaphobes don’t travel – they stay close to their ~~bubbles~~ homes and encapsulate themselves in a clean, sanitary surrounding. Ah, disinfected bliss.

I, on the other hand, travel frequently, and I *may* have a few germaphobe tendencies.
11419046_1451116841855144_386192179_n I’m the kind of gal who has three travel-sized bottles of hand sanitizer tucked into her carry-on bags. Safely nestled in my checked luggage is a full-sized can of disinfectant spray, which I use on every “suspicious” surface of the hotel room – bathroom fixtures, light fixtures and of course the remote control. I wear long sleeves and pants on flights to discourage transfer of viruses via contact, and if I can help it, I never ever ever ever ever use public bathrooms. Especially not plane bathrooms. Ew. …

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Disclaimer: This is not my bathroom. If it was, I’d be blogging from there. #bathroomblogging
throne I truly believe there’s a general shift in attitudes when it comes to girls and “toilet talk”, and it goes something like this:

Ages 6-12: The Funny Phase. This is when it’s okay to laugh at your older brother’s crude jokes, talk about semi-gross things with your friends, and giggle unabashedly at potty humour in g-rated comedies. Poops and toots followed by LOLs. Because it’s funny.

Ages 13-19: The “It Wasn’t Me” Phase. Also known as the phase you wouldn’t be caught dead discussing tummy troubles or owning up to them, even in a comical way. I mean, come on, the teenage years are awkward enough without putting a spotlight on bathroom behaviour – especially topics like constipation, yikes!

Ages 20-29: The “I Don’t Even Use the Bathroom” Phase. You’ve likely moved in with a certain someone or spend increased amounts of time “coupling”. And if you have your way, he’ll never, ever, ever consider the fact that you even use the bathroom. Shh!! Don’t talk about it. Wait until he’s left for work or falls asleep. Be stealth and he’ll never catch on. Move back home for a few days in times of tummy trouble. (<< I actually did that. I swear.) …

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Even a Travelling Germaphobe Needs to Own the Throne

Ladies, it’s Time to Own the Throne!