Alright, so check this out. The other day I was hanging with my buddies, right? And we were just bullshitting, throwing ideas around like always. Suddenly, one of us—I think it was Mark, that sneaky bastard—suggested a game: “feminine products for guys to guess.”
I was like, “Dude, that’s messed up.” But the more I thought about it, the funnier it sounded. Plus, I’m always up for a challenge, especially one that involves embarrassing myself in front of my friends. So, I volunteered to be the guinea pig, the one who goes out and buys all the stuff.
The Prep Work (aka The Awkward Shopping Trip)
First, I hit up the drugstore. Let me tell you, walking down that aisle filled with pads, tampons, and all sorts of things I’ve never seen before was… an experience. I felt like everyone was staring at me, judging my every move. I grabbed a basket and just started throwing things in. Different sizes of pads, tampons with applicators, tampons without applicators, something called a “menstrual cup” (WTF is that?), and even some panty liners. I figured the more variety, the better.
At the checkout, the cashier gave me this knowing smirk. I just paid and got the hell outta there. Back at my place, I laid everything out on the table. It looked like a crime scene made of cotton and plastic.
The Game (aka The Humiliation)
- Round 1: The Pad Puzzler
First up were the pads. I had bought like five different kinds. My friends blindfolded me, shoved a pad in my hand, and asked, “What is this thing? And what’s it for?” I fumbled around with the sticky wings, trying to figure out which side went where. My guesses ranged from “some kind of bandage” to “a weirdly shaped diaper.” I got none of them right. They were laughing their asses off.
- Round 2: Tampon Tango
Next were the tampons. Oh boy. I had no freakin’ clue how these things worked. I tried to guess if they were some sort of syringe. I tried guessing the use case scenerios. I even tried to take one apart, which only resulted in a cotton explosion. My friends were dying of laughter at this point. I think I got one right, but only because I guessed randomly.
- Round 3: The Menstrual Cup Mystery
Then came the menstrual cup. This thing looked like a miniature rubber toilet plunger. I had absolutely no idea what it was supposed to do. My best guess was “a tiny shot glass.” They practically fell off their chairs laughing.
The Aftermath
So, yeah, I pretty much failed miserably. But honestly, it was hilarious. I learned a lot about feminine hygiene products, which is something I never thought I’d say. More importantly, we all had a good laugh. Plus, it definitely sparked some interesting conversations about periods and the challenges women face every month.
The Takeaway
Would I do it again? Probably not. But it was a good reminder to step outside my comfort zone and try something new, even if it means looking like an idiot in the process. And hey, at least I can now say I know the difference between a pad and a tampon. Sort of.
So, there you have it. My experience with trying to identify feminine products. Would recommend? Eh, maybe with the right group of friends. Just be prepared to be thoroughly confused and possibly publicly shamed. Good times.
