Colton Underwood recently expressed his disgust for period underwear, and women on Twitter didn’t hold back in their reactions. The former Bachelor, known for being a virgin during his season, might have found love, but his understanding of women’s bodies seems to be lacking. When he learned about period underwear—specifically designed to handle menstrual leaks—his reaction was akin to that of a shocked teenager.
Let’s be real: most women likely own at least a few pairs of period underwear. They’re practical for those unexpected leaks or messy situations that can occur during that time of the month. Are we supposed to toss out every pair that shows a little wear and tear? Absolutely not.
During a recent appearance on the show “Chat Time”, co-host Mia Johnson posed a question to Underwood: “If you were married to me, would you notice if I was wearing cute underwear or period underwear?” His reaction was priceless. Co-host Sarah Lee tried to clarify, saying, “Women have specific underwear for their periods.”
Underwood seemed perplexed, insisting, “You keep them around? Just buy new ones! I’ll happily get you new underwear. That’s so gross.” He even compared period stains to soiling oneself, asking, “If you had an accident, would you just wash them? No, you’d throw them away.” Yes, he really equated menstrual blood with feces.
The hosts attempted to explain why his perspective was problematic. Mia pointed out that discarding every stained pair is not only impractical but also wasteful. Sarah added, “It’s not just waste—it’s part of my body’s natural cycle.”
Women on Twitter chimed in, advising Underwood to mature in his understanding of menstruation. Many noted that it’s classist to assume every woman can afford to replace underwear constantly due to leaks. Meanwhile, Underwood seems content in his new relationship post-show and may eventually learn that period leaks are completely normal.
To all men out there: periods are a natural part of life, and they can sometimes get messy. There’s no shame in embracing the reality of menstruation.
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In summary, Colton Underwood’s comments on period underwear sparked a wave of reactions from women, emphasizing the importance of understanding and normalizing menstruation.