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You should know that I am always looking for an opportunity to tell my lady friends about menstrual cups. It's one of those things where the timing has to be right (you can't just spring a menstrual cup conversation on people out of the blue) and yet, I want every woman to know about it. Because, you guys, this really changed my life. Because of the menstrual cup, I actually don't dread periods anymore (except the cramps and the PMS if you have a solution for those, let me know). So, are you ready for your life to change?

What is a menstrual cup?

First off, you need to know what a menstrual cup is. It's a bell-shaped silicone cup that you insert into your vagina to collect the menstrual fluid.

It's not new. In fact, it was invented in the 1930's. However, its popularity hasn't spread until recently.

How is it inserted?

The cup is flexible so you can bend it into a shape that's easy to insert. Once inside your vagina, it opens up into its original shape.

Initially, it may be hard to figure out how to insert it. (The first time, I got comfy with Netflix on my phone while I battled with it.) But once you figure out the technique it's as easy as anything.

What makes it so great?

You guys, everything. For example:

• You forget youre on your period

I'm not kidding, I have actually forgotten that I'm on my period while using a menstrual cup. Unless Im having menstrual cramps or other symptoms, it feels like nothing is going on down there. No dry, unclean feeling. Nothing. That's called living the dream.

• You save a whole lot of money

Why waste money on pads and tampons when you could use that money to buy yourself a nice period pedicure instead? The average woman spends nearly 2,000 dollars on tampons throughout her life. Instead, buy one menstrual cup that will last you a couple years.

• You learn more about your body

Women tend to be ignorant about their genetalia. (A study found that 62 percent of U.S. college-aged women were unable to correctly identify their vagina.) It makes sense; it's is on the inside of our bodies. Using a menstrual cup was a good experience for me because it made me much more aware of my own body.

• You dont have to use the secret girl code to get the goods

You are always prepared. I never get to work and realize that I forgot to refill the stash in my purse. It means that I could backpack Europe for a couple months without lugging boxes of feminine products around. I never am on a trip and my period comes early and have to ask someone to drive me to the store to buy feminine hygiene products (not that this has ever happened). You just always have that little guy with ya when you need it.

• You dont have to go to the store

Hasnt everyone at some point looked into their cupboard and found only a lonely tampon sitting there, meaning you had to suit up on a snowy winter day to go buy a box? It may be a simple pleasure, but not having to make a special trip to pick up tampons is a plus for me.

• You dont have to make a special trip to the bathroom

When you're on the rag, you've got to take special trips to the bathroom to switch out your tampon every couple of hours. However, it's safe to leave a menstrual cup in for up to 12 hours. You may need to change it more often, depending on your flow but only visiting the ladies room when you need to is a joy.

• Its good for the environment

Over the course of her lifetime, the average woman produces 62,415 pounds of waste due to her period alone! Im sorry, but that is a lot of of trash. With a menstrual cup, you arent filling the garbage with tampons after tampon.

Honestly, this is not even a comprehensive list of all of the positives.