I genuinely cannot use tampons because they make me uncomfortable. (Yes, I used it correctly. It’s just the thought of having something in me makes me feel uncomfortable.) I’m more comfortable with pads because I can anticipate when I need to change them. Since my period hasn’t been consistent in terms of flow for the last few months (i.e. some periods have heavier days whereas some of my periods are light altogether)- pads are so much better for me.
My university has free menstrual products in the bathrooms. 99% of the time, it’s only tampons available. Only once have I seen a pad. Once. I ended up just carrying pads in my backpack 24/7 because I know there won’t be any products for me, should I need them.
There’s dozens of menstrual products because periods are not all the same. There’s no “one size fits all” option. Tampons are not a “one size fits all” option. Spearheading your campaigns with “free tampons” is leaving out a large majority of the population who either cannot wear tampons, are not comfortable wearing tampons, or just choose not to wear them.
Pads are just as fine as any other menstrual product. They’re hygienic. They do their intended job.
As someone who can only wear pads, please stop trying to make tampons the default. It literally does not make sense. Tampons, pads, menstrual cups, and sponges are not all one size fits all. Tampons are a menstrual product, but they are not THE me menstrual product.
Also, to the person in the notes that said “just say women”: Not all women have menstrual cycles and not all people with menstrual cycles are women. Simple.
It’s not a hard concept to grasp, really.
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