I guess I'm strange or something,but I've never been embarrassed about it.It doesn't bother me to do it when I'm on it...there's only one guy that has had a problem with that.No one else has ever said anything and I've had guys get their redwings too.They wanted to and asked...so why not? lol I don't have a strong odor on my period like some girls do.That's probably why I've never thought twice about it....and yes it can get pretty messy....no matter what day your on....