Tension rod with suction cups

A tension rod for mounting a shower curtain to a surface, said tension rod comprising first and second tubular sections moveable relative to each other to adjust the length of the rod, each of said sections having an end with an axis, means adapted to be received on each of said ends for mounting a suction cup, said suction cup mounting means comprising a body having a generally cylindrical recess for receiving the rod section end and a generally circular end surface substantially perpendicular to said axis, said end surface having an opening, and a suction cup comprising a cup portion, a head portion and a neck connecting said head portion and said cup portion, said head portion being larger than said opening in said end surface, said head portion being received through said opening in said end surface such that said cup portion is proximate said end surface, wherein said body further comprises an exterior surface, said exterior surface comprising a circumferential recess.