This Man Uses A ‘My Little Pony’ Body Pillow For Pain Relief, And His Girlfriend Isn’t Having It
A comfort item meant for pain relief becomes a public source of shame.
OP is 18, lives with his 19-year-old girlfriend, and deals with chronic pain that makes sleep hard.
His spine is messed up, and lying in one position all night can leave him hurting for hours. To manage it, he sleeps with a body pillow that helps support his back and keeps him comfortable enough to rest.
The pillow isn’t new, and it isn’t a weird adult thing either. It’s a My Little Pony body pillow his grandmother bought for him when he was younger because she knew he liked the show. It has the logo and characters on it, totally kid-friendly.
Over time, it became two things at once. A practical item that actually helps his body, and a sentimental item tied to someone he loved who has since passed away.
Money is also tight. OP is on disability. His girlfriend works from home. A few months ago he even sold off parts of his nerdy collection just so they could make it through the month. So when his girlfriend told him to get rid of the pillow and buy a “normal” one, it wasn’t as simple as swapping it out.
The real problem started when she began calling it embarrassing.
For about a month, she’s been pushing him to stop sleeping with it, saying it makes him look childish and that he needs to throw it away. OP tried to meet her halfway. He said he’d put it in the closet once they could afford a replacement, but until then, he needed it for his pain.
That’s when she took it outside their home.
She started telling friends and people online that he sleeps with a My Little Pony body pillow, which led to awkward jokes and uncomfortable explanations. OP feels humiliated, and he also feels cornered, because he can’t replace it yet and doesn’t want to lose something that matters to him.
Keep reading and scroll through the screenshots below for the full story.
Let’s dig into the details
Reddit.comA bit of backstory
Reddit.comOP’s girlfriend feels his body pillow is embarrassing and has urged him to get rid of it. The problem is, he doesn’t have enough money to get a good one
Reddit.com
OP’s girlfriend resorted to exposing him to their mutual friends, who now make fun of him for using a “My Little Pony” body pillow
Reddit.com
Important update
Reddit.com
The couple reconciled and OP has promised to get a better pillow with his next paycheck. In addition, he also talked about getting a good job to help improve his finances
Reddit.com
Final bit
Reddit.com
We gathered some interesting comments from the Reddit community
Reddit.com
“Uh, how on earth is it embarrassing when you use it within the confines of your own bedroom?”
Reddit.com
“You deserve to be supported and have your partner understand both your medical and emotional needs.”
Reddit.com
“Nta. You use it for any reason you want. It’s your pillow. She has no right to get rid of it because she doesn’t like it.”
Reddit.com
“NTA It wouldn't be embarrassing if she wasn't spreading your private business to everyone.”
Reddit.com
Both sides walked into this situation carrying more than just a pillow. OP saw it as pain relief and a meaningful reminder of someone he loved.
His girlfriend saw it through the lens of embarrassment and outside judgment, shaped by expectations she grew up with.
Once the issue went public, the conflict stopped being about sleep and became about respect. In the end, a calm conversation revealed deeper pressures neither had fully voiced before.
Do you think this situation was handled fairly on both sides, or did things go too far before understanding set in? Share your thoughts in the comments.
