During my first cycle, I didn't say anything to my girlfriend until, one morning I came in after being out with some friends and took a shower so I could stick my clean little butt. She accused me of being with another woman because I ran into the shower as soon as I got home (thought I was washing other parts!). I decided to tell her, show her, everything. That was over a year ago and now it is no big deal to her. In fact, she helps me!