I started using tampons this month because I can’t stand pads anymore. But ever since my husband found out, he’s been constantly saying, ‘It’s not natural, it’s harmful to your health.’ I think the real issue is something else, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Have you experienced a situation like this, and do you think my husband’s reaction is normal?
I started using a pad because I was really uncomfortable. My wife didn’t understand at first, saying things like, ‘Is it really worth it for that much comfort?’ but over time she got used to it. I had shown her a few videos about doctors, and she found it reasonable.
I’m sorry, but the real problem here isn’t the tampon; it’s your spouse questioning a decision about your body. So what if it’s not natural? The main issue is how you feel. Are you sure you associate that with saying, ‘The old method isn’t enough’?
If they’re saying it’s a health issue, talk directly to a gynecologist. It would be good for her to hear it from the doctor’s mouth as well. They say that tampons are just as safe as pads. She might have doubted it due to information pollution on the internet.
I think tampons are a bit unnecessary, pads have been used for years anyway. If your partner feels uncomfortable, it’s important to listen to them; after all, that’s what marriage is about. Family harmony is important, and why shouldn’t the old methods work?
Some men have this perception that it’s “unnatural” or “harmful” because they have never heard of tampons. Pads also have health risks, while tampons are clean when used correctly. I think if you explain this to him with medical data, he will understand 
Let me add that I actually mentioned it’s even better from a hygiene perspective, but they cut me off saying, ‘no, I don’t want it.’ To me, the issue here seems like jealousy or a curiosity for control. I’m thinking of directly asking what the reason is? 
What exactly did he do when he was said to have caused a commotion? Did he speak as if he was insulting, or did he insistently say ‘don’t do it’? I think that detail is important because his anger might be different from a normal objection.
The whole “is it harmful to health?” conversation is really annoying. It feels like they assume you’re not thinking about it. Especially during this time, when things are already tough, facing something like this is even more exhausting.
I also thought about getting a tampon for a while, but I was scared because everyone said it would “harm the hymen” or something like that. I wonder if your partner has thought about something like this? Because some guys really blow this topic out of proportion.