I usedto believe that Maxi pads were to soak up underarm sweat. I was shocked to find out their real use at a Mother daughter night in the 5th grade.
A childhood belief about periods

others believed things like this
- i thought that my mom used to pee on her maxi padsAnon
- I used to think that maxi pads were big band-aids.— Keesha
- I used to believe that maxi pads were worn backwards with the sticky side on your.....tutu.Anon
- My kids seen my maxi pads and now they think I wear Pampers now they call me Pamper lady!!— Angela
- When I was little, I thought pads were a fashion accesory. I didn't find out until Grade 4.— Fashionably Challenged
- I use to believe if I had to pee real bad if I ate crackers it would soak it up— steve