diapers?

[Denise]

my mom keeps nagging me to use tampons, but i don't want to, because the one time i did, it hurt. she's telling me that i'm not a baby and i don't need to wear diapers. i guess she thinks of pads as diapers for some reason, but i don't care. i don't want to use a tampon again.

[AutumnDae]

If you don't feel comfortable wearing tampons, then don't. Tell her why you don't want to. She can't force you to wear them.

[Sapphire]

Tampons have to be inserted correctly, otherwise they will be uncomfortable.

I am always reminded of nappies (aka diapers) when I use pads and I hate it.
Either way, you can't be forced into using something you don't want to use.

[Denise]

If you don't feel comfortable wearing tampons, then don't. Tell her why you don't want to. She can't force you to wear them.
i did that, but she told me i need to stop getting smart.

[Sapphire]

She can't stop you using tampons. Just because you both disagree, doesn't mean you have to debate it all the time.

[Denise]

my mom feels the need to unfortunately. she even bought me a box of tampons, but i choose not to wear them. she's making a scene out of this

[DarkWingedAngel]

tell her it's your choice not hers
it's your body not hers
and it's your disision not hers

i did that it worked

[Denise]

tell her it's your choice not hers
it's your body not hers
and it's your disision not hers

i did that it worked

the only thing is, she slaps me across the face if i "smart mouth" her. what do i do then?

[byee]

It's unfortunate your mom is missing the bigger point here: It's your body and therefore your choice. It's not about her opinion or needs, it's about yours. Soemhow, I suspect she exhibits her insensitivity and need for control in other areas of your life, too.

I'm not sure why you need her permission here, go to the drugstore or supermarket and buy what you like and be done with it. Although I advocate talking as a way of resolving differences, this is one time where it seems counterproductive b/c it's about control, not sanitary napkins. And unless you're wanting to tackle that larger issue, there's not much point in arguing or explaining your position on napkins, since her issue isn't that at all.

[SLABBS]

correct me if im wrong, but isnt there more than one method. mini pads, or birth control pills.

[Sapphire]

correct me if im wrong, but isnt there more than one method. mini pads, or birth control pills.
We can use pads or tampons. Birth control pills don't stop periods.

[Denise]

correct me if im wrong, but isnt there more than one method. mini pads, or birth control pills.

my mom doesn't care what size the pad is. she has a certain prejudice against my choice, and she doesn't change her mind no matter how many points i make. i've been using pads, but when my next period comes up, she'll probably give me the same tampon lecture. maybe she'll just get tired of it, and realize she can't have it her way?