The odor isn't offensive coming from the trash can, I was actually impressed when I found them that they were wrapped so well and disposed of so properly. The offensive odor is coming from her. I can smell it when she walks by, that's how strong it is. We have had the talks before, and she has never been embarrased about them before, so I would assume that she has chosen not to tell me because she is afraid I won't let her go swimming. But like I said, that part is workable, because she knows the rules, no swimming in a pad.
But if I can smell it when she walks by, I am worried about her going out somewhere and other people being able to smell it. There were girls in my class in school that had strong smelling menstrual blood, and people made fun of them BADLY, called them all kinds of names...thankfully she doesn't have school now because of summer break, but she still goes out in public!!!!!