CAN A WOMAN LIVE OFF GRID?
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Here's lots more TMI for those considering these cups... I am a mom (have given birth many times), have never been able to tolerate tampons, and tend to run heavy - I have found the Diva cup to work beautifully, and it is definitely sturdier-looking than the one mentioned in this video. (It's the "post birth" one.) At the heaviest time of the month, I need to empty it every two hours. But toward the end, I only have to empty in the morning and at night. Stays in all night with no problems, but for just in case I wear a light (cloth) pad at all times. If it's uncomfortable, it probably just needs re-inserted. I highly recommend this to anyone who is sensitive, especially if you're tired of bulky, toxic pads. Although I had a bit of cramping the first few times of using, the cup's become more supple with use, and my body has adjusted so well that I can't tell I even have it unless it's full (then it just feels like you have to use the restroom)... Well worth the try.
I watched most of your videos and I often see the two of you struggling with heavy stuff like trees, tanks, garden plowing, etc. I strongly recommend what my grand parents did and I did. Get a good work horse. Yes you read it right. For about $1 per day, it will do the heavy work for you, never complains, starts first time in sub zero temperatures, can pull your stalled or stuck truck and as a fall back, it can be your mode of transportation in an emergency. There are many more uses but you get the idea.
Great companion animal, too.
and if you run out out food you can eat the horse...
For a dollar a day? Man, mine always cost me 250+ a month. Not to mention vet bills.
You guys are awesomely real! Thank you so much for covering topics that people don't feel comfortably talking about but want and need to know.
I love how honest and real this video is. Just subscribed to your channel and now I'm going to go check out your blog. Thanks.
+Samantha McGowan We have a saying around here. It echoes the sentiments of Thoreau. "Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth." Thanks for joining us!
Menestral cups are life changing for the better!!
Kyla Salvatori I hate mine now. So uncomfortable. I wonder if I need to replace it.
You all seem SO compatible. I don't think very many couples are so "one" as you two are.
This is the first video I've watched from you guys and it was GREAT! Subscription added. :) You guys had a great message for couples whether off grid or not. And, even though I'm a guy, I appreciated the information on the menstrual cup. I'm not necessarily planning on going off grid anytime soon, but I do try to purchase items, from time to time, that would be beneficial if my family and I were forced off the grid by some means. This is definitely something that would come in handy for my wife and daughter. Thanks for discussing the not so popular topics. You guys are great. Looking forward to other videos.
Good video. I will tell my wife about the lily cup. And guys, you're not a real man if you can't talk about periods and menstruation. You need to get it together, especially if you have a daughter. When it comes time to talk about it, if you even flinch at the idea, it will damage her sense of self worth to know that her dad doesn't approve of a natural part of her being. So man up.
+Andrew Krause Very well said Andrew.
+Andrew Krause A Real Man...typically talks about mens topics, a real woman, womens. I dont succumb to Cultural Marxism. FORCING either sex to think, behave and speak as their natural opposites, does neither a service.
Oh, how embarrassing... you used the phrase "cultural marxism" completely wrong here. Cultural Marxism, in the context of paleoconservative ideology visa vie Lind or Buchanan, refers to the severing of parental relationships with their children. Marxism (frankfurt or structural) holds that children are another form of capital held by their parents. Under Marxism, they must be liberated from their parents, and their labor then directed to productive ends by the State. Cultural Marxism diverges from Structural Marxism in the belief that instead of a mother or father educating their children about issues of culture, sex and sexuality or civics, that the State should intervene and educate children in order to produce a more uniform and cohesive State.
Let me tell you what a real man is like. A real man washes dishes... because soaking his hands in warm water and dish soap helps get the grime out after setting the pinion backlash on the Dayna 60 rear axle in his truck. A real man knows how to sew with needle and thread, because he's the one who had to sew his airborne tab on the sleeve of his uniform the day he graduated from jump school at Fort Benning. A real man cooks, because that 200lb 8 point buck he took down with one shot from his .30-06 at 400 yards won't all fit into his pack for the 12 mile hike back to camp. And when his daughter complains that she spotting, he recommends peroxide to clean it up, because after his undershort got blood stained carrying his buddy onto the back of Chinook in the Panjshir Valley, that's how he got it clean.
Sorry, but not everyone is going to allow YOU to force them into some idiotic 1950's era Cult of Domesticity mindset. Homesteaders in particular cleave to the notion of rugged individualism and personal freedom. You can either respect that, or you can get your behind back in the kitchen and make some sandwiches like a good little lady.
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+Andrew Krause very well said, that certainly put someone in their place! Made me laugh too!
It's not that I can't talk about it. It's that I prefer not to talk about it unless it is absolutely necessary. Like how I don't like to talk about my latest bowel movement at the dinner table (which is no doubt appreciated by my fellow diners) or in casual conversation with friends, but I have no problem discussing it with my physician.
I also prefer not to hear about hemorrhoids, diarrhea, puss-filled infections, horrific effects of some venereal diseases, and the mating habits of ducks. (Do yourself a favor and DON'T Google that last one. Ducks are not like other creatures when it comes to mating.) All these things are very natural. That doesn't make them savory or palatable.
I once had the severe misfortune to be at a dinner table where a young woman persisted in delivering a monologue on the subject of feminine hygiene. She deliberately made it as disgusting as possible apparently equating disgusting with funny judging by her facial expressions. After about thirty minutes or so of listening to this, I jumped at a chance to go talk to some friends eating at another table. I don't know how long she went on after that. I didn't faint, throw up, or turn pale. I just didn't like it.
All that being said, this particular video wasn't all that bad with regards to the subject, certainly not compared to dinner-table-girl.
I've watched a lot of these videos, this is the best to address how to live in rugged conditions with your female partner. Honest information. You guys are so cute. Looking forward to your videos.
Nice to see a honest, well explained discussion of your Off Grid Life. It's also obvious that maintaining a sense of humour is helpful.
Nice! Love that you covered the period! We have not been off grid but we did live in the woods in Alaska without running water for a little over two years and loved it! I could see going off grid someday and loving it!
Thanks for discussing a subject that many shy away from. I've wondered about those for a while, but never looked into them. My hubby and I have downsized, and live in a 30 square meter "tiny house" that I designed the layout for. We currently have a rain catch system, with a 31,000 liter water tank, but still hooked up to the grid for now. I can't wait til we go solar! It's amazing when you realize what you can go without, but we don't miss much. We still can watch tv, or go online, if we want/need to, and when you are out away from all the light pollution, the stars are AMAZING!!!
And YOU sir, are the luckiest man on planet Earth!
That was fascinating, one thing I must say about the menstrual cup, is that when I had a menstruating woman living with me, we used to wash it out into a watering can, dilute it and feed it to our houseplants. To say they loved it would be an understatement, I have never seen a Boston Fern so lush and healthy.
Another product that is used, and has been used for a very long time is homemade reusable (washable) menstrual pads, that sometime contain natural sponges. there's a huge number of youtube video about how to make them. This also removes the need for commercially made, disposable products, and also good for those women (virtually all Koreans BTW) who don't like to put things inside.
Well yes, but something on the outside also tends to "leak", making it difficult to be active without worry about what's showing.
That's so cool! That does make sense as the uterine lining is full of proteins!
Being a fellow prepper channel, I love the information you shared in your video! I am trying to learn all of this as well! Thank you so much for sharing some very practical advice!
OMG, I think this is the best video you guys have produced. It really focuses on the First-Last factors to make this work. Thanks for your candor!
Ive used a menstrual cup for a while now and they are FANTASTIC. Ive never seen one which is 'collapsable' like yours, thats super cool! Its amazing as i spend a fair amount of time each year travelling, and often in places where its hard to get hold of tampons etc, so i used to have to fill my bag with 3 month+ of all that stuff and now I just have a tiny muslin bag with my little cup in there and I'm set for YEARS. Such a cool environmentally friendly and cost effective alternative!!!
You dump it in the Toilette. Thats it. At least every 12 hours you should wash it with clean water, when in use.
First, great no nonsense, honest look at off grid life. Second, what magical place did you find such a beautiful, chainsaw wielding, water toting, laid back goddess of a woman? (I need to go there!) Third, you're the kind of people that would be awesome neighbors! Fourth, I'll be watching more of your videos. Fifth, just subbed-- really like how you show how ya don't have to be some crazy fanatic to want to live off-grid. Stay safe, stay happy
Oh, and off-grid with a hot tub! Booyah!!
Exactly. That pretty well sums it up for me too. :^)
BigD haunter Right...now I see why he wants to be alone in the woods with her for so long.
I imagine he rarely leaves the house of she is home. :)
Matthew McBain
Love how honest and funny you two are! You talk about things most people wouldn't think about. Great video.
+Darcy Kahler We try to keep it real and bring up real concerns and challenges people face in this lifestyle!
I really like your videos. it actually show you the challenges you face. as a single woman planning on homesteading on her own this is really helpful.
Great, real, honest info! Thank you for sharing your journey!
You compliment each other. Major key to making it not only off grid but in life general.
Saying good things about each other is definitely important. Being completed/perfect is also important (the other spelling).
DUDE THE GIRL IS UGLY AF. AND THE GUY IS HOT HOW DO THEY COMpliment each other???????
You're propagating the spelling error. They say good things about each other, *that's* how they "compliment" each other. :)
And to your crass focusing on surface features: good luck finding a soulmate.
Jim Kappes - But you're using your kids as your profile pic... Just sayin'...
+Jim Kappes " the guy is hot"? What in the world are you talking about ?? Not basing any of my opinions on looks
I just found you guys, and I love you both!! Thanks for sharing your newfound off grid wisdom - I can't wait to learn more from you!
My dream is to live off grid, and I'm in my mid-50's, so I want to get out there ASAP!
As soon as I find my handy, manly off grid compatible mate, I'm all over it!! :)
Good on you guys for having a crack at it. have just come across your RUclips posts and am really enjoying them, good advice and tips. Well done and keep up the good work and posts. 😃
Beautifully honest advice for both guys and girls.
Thank you so much for talking about the Lily Cup. I have problems using traditional products & I will be buying this ASAP.
A tiny sea sponge with dental floss for removal is very comfortable and reusable ,(cheap too.)
It dose have to be cleaned frequently
You guys are awesome! I was especially impressed that the period discussion came up - I was wondering how you handled that. Kudos to you both - wonderfully handled.
I think the lily cup company says to replace once per year. I wanted that one so badly! But instead I decided on the LENA cup. Its only $25. US company. No extra frilly packaging. The box and pamphlet are printed with vegetable ink on recycled and recyclable paper. And their costumer service is amazing!!! I was super skeezed out but menstrual cups at first but now I tell everyone to switch! No more dumping money in the trash on single use items!!
+Mackenzie Bacon Glad you made the leap! I've had my diva cup for almost 4 years now and it's truckin' along great! I doubt the Lily Cup needs to be replaced yearly but if so I'm happy to confirm that! Keep on preaching the menstrual cup!
I am always so excited when I see other women using the Diva cup (or menstrual cup in general). Loooooooooove mine! Too many women think it's gross and don't want to try it but if they just tried it they would be totally hooked!
Tried 4 different brands of the cups. Nice idea but it just isn't for everyone. I had a lot of issues getting it to open and my flow is too heavy. I had to change way too often and it was just too much at work. I do 10 hour days. No time for constant bathroom breaks. At home I was better at it but the stress of getting it to work became too much. Wish it would've worked. I'm all about saving money.
I understand. It took me a while to figure out how to get it to open properly. I also understand the heavy flow issue though mine has slowed since surgery for endometriosis. If you ever do try again, run the cup under cold water for a few seconds, it stiffens it so it snaps open better. The 7 fold works best for me. Also you may find that it needs to be higher or lower in your channel. Mine sits pretty low and that works the best for me and is most comfortable. For a long time I thought it needed to be high but as soon as I read some women do it lower, I tried it and it worked like a charm. I also cut the tail. Hope you give it a try again someday. (I use the Luna Cup)
I have heard that using the menstrual flow for fertilizer on your garden is tremendous. This is organic and recycling. Check into it. Great way to start seeds also!!
You guys are great. I always look forward to your videos.
Not all women are clean, or neat freaks, thats a bad stereotype, and some women feel more comfortable in the outdoors than in the "comforts" of home. Secondly, thanks for making this video, somehow you talking about it helped me solve my own problem. Even though my solution is completely different.
You guys are Awesome cool! Nice you tube videos. I have been researching Off grid living and I think your down to earth regular guy/gal presentations are great! :)
I really appreciate that you pick topics that many off-grid'ers apparently won't discuss in their vlogs.
I also appreciate very much that you dare (in these feminist/equality days) touch on the subject of what women can, and can't do. There are obviously differences, and life's so much better for both parties, if these differences are acknowledged, and worked on, in a practical, as well as in a supportive way, like you describe here. My wife and I do often discuss our own weaknesses, and what we would really not be without, what we do believe we could do (strength, patience, emotional, knowledge, and skills/experiences). I believe it's important. Thanks for yet another great video!
+TheRealXesc I think this is a great comment! Yes, we as well acknowledge that men and women are different (can't speak for all men and women though, I suppose) and do the same... discuss our strengths, weaknesses, preferences, etc. and try to live a live where we complement one another but also are both self-sufficient on our own. Great you and your wife feel the same way!
I believe I could do it. My husband, on the other hand... He likes his computer, his electronic gadgets, and his TV. He would die, within weeks! I can hardly get him out in the yard! Poor guy. lol
Great video and notice of the potential pitfalls. One note, my ex had toxic shock and nearly died back in the 1980s, please exercise caution ladies. That time was horrible for her and her family. Great work n God Bless.
+Roger Hart Wow! That sounds like a stressful time. To be fair this can happen on or off grid so this is really a question of methods or solutions for menstrual care. Be safe everyone. Health is priceless.
indeed
+Pure Living for Life i have heard reusable pads home made from towels are the ticket as well for people who dont want to have tss acting up or who dont want to have waste.
What an awesome video, this is the first one i've seen by you guys, it was suggested to me so i thought what the hell. I'm so glad i did! I'm totally subscribing!
Hey Guys:
Thanks for the video. I was watching videos this morning while my wife was getting ready for work before me, when she heard Alyssa discussing periods. My wife (Vickie) usually doesn't stop for much, except today......she was very interested in your video discussion and came over to watch with me. Keep up the good work guys. We have to travel 5 hours every time we go to our "bug out land" and enjoy watching you live at yours.
Loved this video. Great points. Are you guys going to actually build an off-grid home/cabin? I love the idea of getting rid of electricity (paying for it) and going solar. Just bought an RV and saw your video on solar panels...then this one. My husband likes the comforts of house...so he definitely wouldn't do this! LOL Going to subscribe and watch all your videos....hot tub next!! Even if we do some of these lifestyle changes...solar....its a start! XO
Attention much? Yes thAts me in the picture? Girl please no one cares
Victoria Martin I deleted that part..Lol that wasn't the point I was trying to make.
Alyssa, I have been hearing more and more about those cups. Question? On an active day so far have you had any leaks? How difficult was it to learn how to insert and get it into place vs removal and not spilling? And lastly, is there a specific feeling that lets you know it unfolded and is in the right spot?
+Lira Ziyad I personally have never had a single leak, even on my most active days. It's been great while running, rock climbing, and swimming. It's extremely easy to put in, very similar to a tampon, and it's also easy to get into place. It usually forms a seal on it's own but if in doubt, you can use your fingers to push on the sides a bit. Usually, I can feel if it's good to go or not but can't explain the sensation in words.I've never spilled the cup upon removal but to feel extra safe, I like cups that have a sturdy and stiff feel to them. I also try to not let them get incredibly full to leave room for error upon removal! Let me know if you have more questions!
Thank you so much, this has been a real help and helping me to decide whether to go that route or not. The explanation was what I needed so thank you very much for taking the time out to answer my questions. Good luck with your lifestyle, I commend you both for your relationship and trying it together. I too am changing my lifestyle but I have retired and am going back to my family's farm and will be semi off the grid.
Hi there, my Hubby and I are just starting this journey. just wanted to say thank you for the video. It not only made me a mail buy it helped me be more comfortable with some of our plans.
smile that should say
you TWO are great. I always look forward to your videos. You both use such reasonable common sense approach towards so may things. Thanks again for the effert you put into these videos.
p.s. that view you have is AMAZING
Wife just started using diva cup 👍
Agree 100% about your point in regards to city living people living in dirty squabble... =)
Squabble means to argue. Squalor is filth. Fyi.
+CA Catr well, I am sure that people in the city probably "squabble..." more :)
we got his point ..mr dictionary......try using your little common sense if you posess any...
the thing
Obviously, I offered a sense of clarity. Clearly, you despise clarity AND sense, and you love being mean. If you could get over yourself, my initial helpful clarification was 6 weeks ago, ancient history. You force into question your sensibilities and massive ego, revealing your extensive immaturity. Your "lip" was unnecessary: you love to hear yourself talk, though you have nothing of value to contribute. You're a Narcissist, you get off on throwing your weight around. You're looking to bully people. Have fun looking "Narcissist" up.
Really enjoyed your video and a couple that clearly compliment eachother really really well. And thank you for sharing more information I've not heard about the femanine cup (the point about cups for those who've had kids and those who haven't) . Love your lifestyle and just goes to show you guys are as clean as anything so just shows people to be a bit more open about these things.
PROUD of both of you! As a Forth-something, wanting to go this route, I applaud the two of you for being honest with yourselves AND us! Now that I've got my kids out of the nest, I look to the two of you for inspiration! Don't give up!
I love you folks!
I love what you've put together;
I love that you cover menstruation. I am happy to hear of the Lilly cup compact, next step from Diva cup.
I'm definitely going to follow your activity.
I'm 24 and am so passionate about off grid and you cover some really valuable points!
'm curious about how you manage internet access to update your channel and things.
I am thinking a mobile network?
are you in Canada?
+Triangle iMar We have a local provider who has an antenna mounted high up in a tree that gives us internet. It's quite the deal! We are in the USA!
this was the best video thanks
I love it when people show how working together means working together and how to live happy
EXCELLENT Advice! I can tell by this video and your conversation and interaction that you're going to have a long and happy life together off-grid. Wish more couples would listen to one another's needs and make adjustments accordingly. This video really was more about how to communicate as a couple than it was about "how to live off-grid" peacefully. Thanks for sharing this moment with all of us. Happy New Year 2017!
You guys are awesome. I had my girlfriend watch this video (she loved it too). We are looking for a property to start a homestead and make our escape from Southern California... hopefully starting 2017 we will have saved enough money to do so! Thanks for sharing all that you do, not at all too much information!
Remember to Boil the Menstrual Cup every so often :)
+Candle Duck Yes... I read that you really don't want to wash them with soap (or most soaps at least). Boiling is really the best way to go.
Thank you for bring up a very difficult topic. Lots of women aren't aware of this option.
I really enjoyed the compassion he showed in the way that he talked about making sure that she was not only able to do the things they needed to do, but also comfortable doing so. the world would be a better place of more partners treated each other with that level of respect.
Thanks for addressing this, no one else is actively talking about the female aspects of going off grid. I like that I can take the information here and still apply it to my life even if I live on grid.
I have some more questions of a personal nature about your experience with the cup, should I ask here or do you have a more private feed to ask the delicate questions?
Thank you also for pointing out that people, on grid or off, can be slobs!! Made me laugh. It also made me realize that I may have had my own judgements and it was nice to be confronted with my own perceptions and change them. I like that you mentioned taking a shower daily! I always assumed that off grid meant having to shower less often. I am all for a 6 minute shower but I certainly like it daily. You have given me hope that in time I may be able to actually do this as well!
Keep up the good work guys and keep filming and letting us be apart of your journey!
Awww... my dream. Love to live and adapt an out door life. Sick of this stinking society we live in right now, so depressing.
...but can a man live off the grid as a female?
Asking the real questions
My aunt is transgender and she lived off the grid:) she obviously wasn't youtubing doe..
My husband say you can.
lol
Velcro = then , whatever
You are such a great couple! You plainly show your love for one another and work well as a team. Thanks for the great tips!
BTW, has HGTV contacted you yet? Filming a TV series without damaging your relationship and peaceful off-grid life might prove difficult, but I would watch every episode! In the meantime, keep your RUclips channel rolling!
Hi guys, I live in northern Alaska and have spent a few decades spending extended time in the Arctic wilderness. Have even been a mountain man. However, with all the challenges you can be pretty clean and presentable without the hint of a "grid".
I really appreciate your channel and love the enthusiasm you both have in your journey. You are realizing that there really are no mistakes, but actually, junctions in the trail to learn and choose a better plan. I wish you the very best and God's blessings as you continue to bravely follow your dream and honestly present your progress to the world. Be fearless;trust God.
Best wishes, Dave
Oh I loved how you treated this topic. Great stuff.
HEY off grid and your face to face with a Grizzly Bear ?..Send your Gal on PMS out to handle the situation..What's for dinner honey ?....."Grizzz"...!!!
Women are the BEST and I highly recommend one..just sayin'
This is my first time to watch you both! You are a great couple!! i really enjoyed this video and have subscribed to your channel!
First time watching your videos. I just wanted to say that you both have a beautiful understanding of one another. Keep it up!
Thumbs up for menstrual cups!
So "off grid" in America is code for "rural"? All these channels seem to be just rural lifestyle on the cheap in Australia.
Agreed to me it would seem that if your not hooked up to city water,drains ,electric,gas your off grid to "Muricans" .
I have 1 luxury I pay for and it is electricity because it is on the road I live on . It is slowly being supplemented with solar and wind .
Water comes from a well ,heat is wood , grey water is a septic system it has been this way for 80 years on this property. Well the electrics came 30 years ago . What is new about this ?
Oh yes I live 50 minutes from a city airport.
Sheesh you would think these people are reinventing the wheel.
+P Kuudsk Some people are interested in learning this information, assuming everyone is just like you (they aren't) is incredibly close minded and kind of stupid.
Nathanael Cupitt off grid meaning you went dependent on those resources supplemented to you. In America most people live in compacted cities.
P Kuudsk for me "Off the grid" is building a cabin in the middle of Canada or Alaska with nothing but a chainsaw, a dog, a rifle and a girlfriend (Or a father if that's all you have) to go out and make a cabin out of wood you got from trees. I'm going to throw modern conveniences like power and water and heat from my wood stove. I'll also have Internet but who wants to be THAT far out? I'd be 10 miles outside of Nome.
I am not sure what you know about Canada but,The north is about the only place left that is not developed and building off grid is very hard with building codes. I live in the country and it's 20 minutes to the city. I can't disconnect the electricity without for fitting my house insurance, even though I can make my own. Have a well for water and septic system ,yet I have to pay for sewer / water maintenance tax even not hooked up to it. I could move wayyyyy up north but I kinda like the warm weather we get ,like today when it's only 50f not 0 f like up north.
You couldn't have spoken more fluently and real in regards to periods. I am pasted this into my facebook for women. Congrats on an honest and easy to handle video.
what an interesting post ! you two are great together and I know your Off grid lifestyle will work out because ye have such a positive attitude , can I ask..... the quality of your video is so good .......what camera/ipad ? do ye use im looking to get something thats easy to transfer to you tube. my video camera involves too much download and editing Ive just got a samsung tablet 2 and am quite happy with it but hope to get something a bit better .............
I've worried that an off grid woman would become too earthy. The last thing I would want is a woman with hairy legs and arm pits. But you have changed my way of thinking..........thanks
She seems like a city girl to me.
Prolly Outdoors
That's what she was. She mentioned it a few times throughout different videos. But she's trying to make this lifestyle work for her.
That's the point of the video
You guys are great, (I don't use the word great very often ). My wife and I have had our farm for almost three years now, and we love it. Good luck guys!!
Thanks for addressing the period issue! While it's not something I worry about, I know a lot of men, and women, don't know how to deal with this issue! It is awesome that you can openly talk about it and give your idea of what works best :)
menstruation bring in the Bears !!!! NO good :)
+Jeff Lowe
brings in bigfoots also ..........."(
+B Footer OH hell, I'm out!!! :))))
+Jeff Lowe If you're not living life on the edge then you're wasting space :-)
+Pure Living for Life yeah ! well theres no live and let live with BIGFOOT!!!! ;)
a bear has lots of meat on it!!! bring them on
Right "Be Reasonable .... " from most females is code for "do it my way or else". ;)
+bwillan Hahaha I bet that is very true. Happy wife happy life so they say, right? I am reasonable and only expect Jesse to give me one foot massage a day instead of three. Hehe jk!
Great Video! Great info about the lily cup. Never knew it existed. What a beautiful view you have! Great job you two!
what a refreshing video! thanks for keeping it real and love that you both participated equally in this episode :) and with humor plus respect!
Very nice to see someone addressing those more "taboo" subjects! I'm not off-grid but have used a menstrual cup for some time just due to the fact that it produces no waste. They are great! There's another model out there for women with a low cervix (common for women with a "retroverted uterus"). Just wanted to throw that out there for those curious about them that there are several different brands and varieties out there to choose from whatever your individual needs are.
Thanks so much guys! I liked your comments about how you can only handle so much pressure a day, and tips for making things work for you (having a comfortable "nest"). My hubby and I will essentially be living off grid in a couple months when we move to rural Tanzania.
I appreciate all the good quality content! Please keep up the good work! Stay Motivated!
count your blessings dude, my wife won't even go camping! Have been following your progress on the homestead, enjoying watching all your videos.😃
Love the honesty here!! Great video with great insights as I pursue my dream of living off grid!!
You guys are fabulous! Very informative and good points discussed. I look forward to reading more about your journey!
great perspective. Love how attainable you make the lifestyle appear. Can't wait for more
Your cat is so cool! Love the video. Can't wait to see your property progress. :)
Terrific job being informative and open on a delicate subject.
Great video. Excellent comments for those still in the thought process. My wife and I have been off grid for years in coastal British Columbia. Thanks for the video and God Bless
Great vid and you two are such an awsome couple, glad things are going well for you both doing this, I can see how it would be alot of hard work. I would like to do this myself but not even sure where to begin with something like this. Such a awsome video you got a new Sub from me :)
me and my wife are planning a semi offgrid lifestyle... thanks so much for amazing videos it really really helps
Finally! A video that explains important little things that I have wondered about. Im a stickler for cleanliness and wondered how I could keep clean in an environment like this. Now I know its doable, Thank you! Dany
You guys are so cute! This is the first video I came across .. look forward to watching more and "getting to know you" a bit … I am currently shopping for a trailer to live in for a while myself, heading out west is the plan. From what I can see from your property it's beautiful! Minus the snow lol that's what I'm trying to get away from in Ohio.
I would like to say I'm senior Grammy and this was done in good taste wasn't sure what I would think when you started about peroid..As in our days you didn't talk about that...Thank you for sharing this information with the younger generation and educate a Grammy as well..Brenda from Maine
Excellent video folks. I loved it. A real eye-opener for guys and gals!
Wow! Not TMI at all. I'm not going to be living off grid anytime too soon but this is great info I haven't seen anyone else really get into. Great job guys. Really great awareness. Tim
"Chicks are gunna run, bro" LOL ... so glad I found your videos. You two are so cute together. Thanks!
Great video, love to watch your journey! Great on-screen personality :) I've been using the lunette cup for over 1 year now and will never go back!
I really liked this honest blunt look at going off-grid. It really shows the basic things that people going from the city would need just to keep their sanity haha love it and subbed :)
Thank you both for your positive, optimistic outlook on simple living.
Haha you guys are so fun! That was a really cool tip about the Lily Cup. Thanks for the vid. :-)
Awesome. I was up there this weekend scouting for land. Didn't see you guys, but would of said hello if I ran into you. Keep up the good work!
Hi you two a first time commenting. Love your channel. Can what to see your house built! Keep up the channel and stay happy in the hot tube! This is from Larry from Jaxksonvile, Fl. Bye
Nice vid, good points made, so thumbs up.
Now, tell me a bit more about your trailer please. I have been looking at them lately. Are they insulated well enough? Things to look out for? Thanks in advance. ;-)
We really enjoy your vids and information....we are currently building a tiny house to one day live once we find the type of property we want. We live in the mountains of Tennessee. We are new to your channel and we continue to watch your vids as time permits since we work full time. I do have a question for you. How do you make money? Lastly, I totally agree that it takes a willing woman to help make things work in any relationship. My girlfriend has been a big help and support for me as I started the tiny house project, she is awesome. Keep it up yo two.
This is so helpful! We are hoping to go off the grid this fall.
Great entertaining and educational video guys! Keep it up!