cousin

Cousin is a euphemism for menstruation. Instead of saying "period", girls often say "My cousin is here", or "My cousin has come", or sometimes "My cousin is visiting", to express the idea "I'm on my period".

Amanda: Girls, I can't hang out with you tonight. My cousin is here.
Sadie: Oh, sorry to hear that. You're having period cramps agaian?

Amanda: Yep. They'are killing me righg now.

My cousin is here

When a girl says"My cousin is here", she means she has got her period.

Judy: Hey, Claire. Wanna go swimming with me?
Claire: Aww, I can't. My cousin is here. Another"shark week" again, you know.
Judy: Oh, bummer!

My cousin is here

Menstruation has many euphemisms and here is one: My cousin is here.

The euphemism comes from"country cousin".

Someone may say"Aunt Flo is visiting", while others may prefer "My cousin is here" or "My cousin has come".

1. Spencer: Doctor, I think I'm pregnant cuz my cousin stops coming.

2. Javier: Hey, babe. How are you today? Why do you look upset?
Lydia: Oh, no biggie. It's just... My cousin is here and giving me cramps.