Complimentary Tampons

(Our friend was born male, but has been living as a woman most of the time I’ve known her. She is temporarily living with our family. She tends to sleep during the day while the rest of us are awake, so I am explaining how to use earplugs.)

Me: “Earplugs are like tampons: when you have them in right, you don’t feel them.”

Friend: “I’ve never used tampons.”

Me: “Oh, did you use pads?”

Friend: “Think about what you just said for a minute.”

Me: “Oh! I totally forgot that you weren’t born female!”

Friend: “Most. Awkward. Compliment. Ever.”