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All my life, I’ve been teased for using pads instead of tampons. But it’s more common than you think.

What’s more, some people with periods don’t have a choice

Perspective by
Lily contributor
October 13, 2019 at 8:56 a.m. EDT

Throughout my life, I’ve been teased by other women for using pads instead of tampons. But I’ve since learned that using pads is fairly common for women. Alternative period products are gaining traction, but it’ll be a long and slow change.