Unopened sanitary towel

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Currently got my period. When I got home from work yesterday I dropped my bag by mistake and everything fell out. I put everything back (or so I thought) but then around half an hour later 9yo DS found one of my sanitary towels on the floor, picked it up and asked what it was. Just to clarify, it was unused (obviously) and still in the packet. I must have missed it when I was picking up things from my bag.

DH then shouted at DS to put it down (literally shouted at him) and then shouted at me asking why it was there. I explained to him what happened and he said it’s weird to be leaving things like that lying around.

I asked him to explain why it was “weird” but he couldn’t answer me.

AIBU to feel hurt by this? I don’t understand his reaction.

Bless you hon - you are getting the sanitary police on here aren't you?! I will from this post but I won't even bother to respond if I see them so 🤐.
I have 3 boys - I haven't needed to explain exactly how they work like I would if I had a girl as they wouldn't need to use them! Mine are in a cupboard but if I've bought some and need them taking upstairs, they will do this. Like you, I don't hide them but I don't feel the need to show them off and my boys/men are grounded enough that they will buy them at the supermarket if they go shopping.
I also understand your husband's reaction IF he was brought up by old-fashioned parents. Not excusing it but I'm sure a 'nice', frank discussion with him will help xx

I love that!!

How does a 9 year old not know what it is?? My 3 year old son knows that mummy has to wear “nappies” sometimes because that’s what happens to ladies and why they can have babies. Your husband is very very unreasonable.