Tampon Test: Boyfriend’s Unexpected Stance Causes Relationship Strain

Ladies, imagine this: You’re in a relationship for over 2 years, and one day you show your boyfriend a funny video about a guy who refuses to buy tampons for his girlfriend. You expect him to laugh and side with the girl, but instead, he says he’d do the same thing! Yep, that’s what happened to our friend here, and now she’s questioning everything. Is she overreacting or is this a red flag? Let’s dive into her story and see if we can help her out.

First Time Venting

Trying to Fix Things

Tampon TikTok Video

Unexpected Reaction

Daughters vs. Girlfriend

Feeling Hurt

Rethinking Everything

Update: Gratitude

Clarifying the Situation

Supporting Each Other

Taking Care of Each Other ‍♀️

Comfort and Dependence

Realization

Trying to Act Fine

Childish Reaction

Apologies and Breaks

Fighting for Love

Heartbroken

Time Will Tell ⏳

Tampon Drama: Time to Rethink the Relationship?

Our friend, who’s been with her boyfriend for over 2 years, found herself in a pickle when she showed him a funny video about a guy who refuses to buy tampons for his girlfriend. To her surprise, her boyfriend agreed with the guy in the video! This left her feeling hurt and questioning their relationship. After some reflection and advice from others, she realized the issue wasn’t about tampons, but rather her boyfriend’s recent infidelity. They’re now on a break, and she’s unsure if she can move past the cheating. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation and if they can offer some guidance.

Supportive reply about a man buying tampons for his family

Boyfriend’s ignorance on women’s issues is a major red flag.

Don’t expect to change him ‍♀️

Dump this eejit. Find an adult to date.

Partner’s stance on tampons causes relationship strain, commenter defends NTA.

Boyfriend refuses to buy tampons and purposefully forgets them. NTA.

Buying tampons is normal. Boyfriend’s immaturity is a red flag.

Brother’s positive experience buying tampons helps normalize it for men

Partner’s unwillingness to help is a red flag. NTA.

Supportive partner wants guidance buying tampons for their SO. ‍ ‍

Don’t let an immature idiot be the father of your children

Maturity is key. If he can’t handle periods, he can’t handle sex.

Call out sexism: NTA should insist on confronting problematic views

Supportive comment about a boyfriend who buys pads and chocolate

Refusing basic needs? NTA, dump the child

Sassy response to boyfriend’s ignorance about periods

A comment on gender roles using a Heinlein quote.

Humorous comment on boyfriend’s tampon stance sparks laughter

Real men buy tampons. Free bleeding in his car?

Supportive partner vs man baby

This supportive partner knows periods better than his wife and daughters ✨

Husband’s NTA comment highlights boyfriend’s misogyny and disregard for partner’s health needs.

Dump him! Find an adult partner who respects you

Dump the immature partner, find someone who respects you

Feeling unsupported is enough on its own. Real men don’t play games

Partner’s refusal to buy tampons caused relationship strain, not okay

Boyfriend’s tampon stance labeled pathetic and immature

NTA. Partner’s double standard on intimacy is disrespectful. ‍❤️‍

Man shares experience of buying feminine hygiene products, supports OP.
NTA!

Boyfriend’s aversion to buying sanitary products is a red flag. NTA.

Harsh but honest advice to move on and find better.

Breaking gender norms and supporting your partner is normal

NTA. Your boyfriend needs to mature and be supportive

Relationship strain over medical issue, who’s in the right?

Find a grown man to date and don’t stick around

An immature boyfriend purposely forgets tampons. Relationship red flag

Red flag alert! Boyfriend’s stance on tampons is unacceptable.

Period struggles due to dad’s tampon buying refusal. #NTA

Being ashamed of buying tampons is immature and unacceptable

Proper tampon disposal advice and support for the OP.

Be a supportive partner, offer help without being asked

Partner refuses to help with ‘women’s things’, reevaluate relationship. ❌

Red flag alert! Consider leaving before wasting years.

“Women’s issues” are human issues. Let’s normalize talking about it.

Supportive husbands are the real men. ‍ ‍

Real men aren’t afraid to buy tampons ‍

Supportive partner makes a difference.

Find someone that makes you laugh when they get tampons

Supportive partner or basic responsibility?

Immature boyfriend’s tampon test causes relationship strain.

Partner’s refusal to buy tampons is a red flag. NTA.

Break up with him and find someone who respects you

Sassy response to boyfriend’s selfish behavior.

Partner’s reluctance to buy tampons causes relationship tension. NTA stands up for herself.

Be a thoughtful partner , have emergency feminine products at your place

Period stigma still exists in 2021, let’s normalize menstruation

Gender norms shouldn’t dictate what products people can buy

Buying tampons is not a big deal ‍♀️

True love is ride or die ️. Immature boyfriend is a red flag

Misogyny alert! This guy’s stance is a total deal breaker

Don’t let his insecurities become your problem. NTA.

‍♀️ Don’t let him treat you differently when you’re vulnerable.

A heartwarming story of spousal support and care ❤

Find a man who laughs at those dudes and buys tampons

Supportive husband gets tampons for wife with endometriosis ❤️