Hey Pandas, AITA For Defending My Right To Choose A Period Swimsuit Over Tampons?

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I (17 F) don’t wear tampons. I find them uncomfortable and unsafe, as my personal opinion

Image credits: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (not the actual photo)

I’m also on a high school swim team. I had a swim meet the other day, not a very important one, but still mandated to go to.

I have a swimsuit that was designed to be able to swim when you’re on your period, which I was

Image credits: margot pandone (not the actual photo)

Unfortunately my coach (42 M) requires matching swimsuits for the girls on the team, and my special suit isn’t the right color

Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo)

My coach proceeded to make me explain why I won’t change, and then told me that as I’m old enough I should be wearing tampons!?
He then didn’t let me participate in the meet and is considering removing me from the team for a month!? AITA?

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