I'm going to start by saying that my menstrual cup changed my actual literal life. I mean, don't get me wrong, the first month is... an experience, to say the least. But the past year and a half has absolutely changed the way I look at menstruation, both in terms of taking care of myself and the environment.

Still... things can get weird.

1. When the first month of using it feels like your first period all over again.

Honestly, what is this thing? What are periods? How old am I? What year is it?

2. Having to empty it for the first time in a public restroom.

I hate this. I hate this. I hate this.

3. Sitting in the bathroom for hours because it's too far up and never, ever coming out.

Disclaimer: it comes out. You'll be fine.

4. The first time you feel it adjust its position inside of you.

W H A T.

5. The getting it out and emptying it struggle.

I don't even have the emotional capacity to explain all the things that could go wrong here.

6. The emotional turmoil that comes with looking at a cup full of your own period blood.

It's another dimension in there, friends.

7. That first time you insert it without peeing on your hands.

THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM.

8. That beautiful moment when it's so undetectable you completely forget you even have it in.

Honestly, this is the life, hold on tight.

9. Not having to take it out for TWELVE WHOLE HOURS.

So much more time for activities!

10. Saying goodbye to all your old tampons like

Won't be needing these.

11. Talking your friends into making the switch

YOUR LIFE CAN BE SO. MUCH. BETTER.

12. Once you've got your whole crew living that life.

Fight us.

13. Finally just walking around like the freaking master of menstruation that you are.

I'm the boss of everything.