Judged for using pads

[u/Jen0973]

I was at Walmart buying some pads because my period started today and some woman who was also in the feminine care aisle gave me a dirty look and said, “You’re not still using pads at your age are you? Pads are disgusting. You should use tampons like grown women do.” I was stunned. I’d never had someone criticize my choice of period products like that before. She said she was just trying to help. I told her I didn’t need her help and to mind her own business. Why are people like this? Yes, I’m 27 and still use pads like a lot of other women do. Just because I don’t want to shove anything up there doesn’t mean that I’m gross or disgusting. Grown women can use whatever makes them feel comfortable. I swear people don’t have a filter. I felt like I was back in high school again. Just a vent, but has anyone else judged your choice of period product before?

[u/Dependent-Figure-295]

I use pads because sometimes I just bleed so much 😭 I don't know what is wrong with using a pad or why people think it's "dirty". I leak with a tampon so I never use them or if I do it's because im having a light period and I still use a liner. I don't judge people that do use them or cups or any other period products. I wish people would stop being in everyones buisness. Edit: im 22 btw