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Menstrual Cups?
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I’ve only ordered from femininewear once but they were super great and even included some candy in my package. :3
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I have a Diva Cup and really like it. I struggled a bit getting it situated correctly, and you definitely have to be okay with getting a little more intimate with yourself, but it's much, much better than tampons.
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I like the idea of the diva cup so I bought one years ago, unfortunately for those of us a little more on the more conservative side (if you like it put a ring on it!) it's simply too big to fit in. good idea but 100% not recommended for virgins.
I am however thinking of trying the sponge things next, I have a love hate relationship with tampons (mostly hate)
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Upandover what fold methods did you try? Im not a virgin but I am anatomically small as many women are so the issue is quite common to virgins and non-virgins alike.
There’s some really good YouTube videos that talk about different folding and insertion and removal methods that are more comfortable. I also like to wet mine with a little water so I don’t get pinchy sensations.
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I would echo what PDR said and definitely look up youtube videos for different folds and see if one those might work. Also could try in the shower to. I have done the water trick before, it does work, I'd just suggest warm water 😛
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A dry cup isn't really fun to insert. You can always go ahead and coat it with a bit of water based lubricant to make it easier to insert. This helped me when I first got my cup, it gets easier. 🙂
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I've used a Diva cup for years and have probably saved hundreds of dollars not buying other products! Also, I feel better knowing I'm not putting all those used pads/tampons in the trash and filling up landfills. 🙂
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Woo Hoo, just got my Diva Cup! My period just got done last night, but going to go try to get it in! Excited.
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OK, got it in without a problem. Had it in for about 10 min and it came out pretty easy. Even had a little residual blood in it! Can't wait til I get my period again, full blast!
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haha, Lyme. "I can't wait until I get my period again."
Never heard that one before.
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Lyme! lol, you're so funny.
Never used one. I got an IUD, took care of that pesky period problem. Don't even have them anymore. 🙂
But I wonder if the cups would work with a tilted cervix? I'd consider using one when I get my IUD removed but idk if it'd fit right. Hmmm…
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Megan, I am so tipped and GYNE can never find it. The Diva Cup just goes into the Vagina. It doesn't need to go way up and around the cervix.
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I have a small lunette. It is my first cup and while I love the idea of a cup the lunette just drives me crazy at times. Firstly, the 2 heaviest days on my period only give me about 2 1/2 hours between emptying. I constantly have to be watching my clock and worrying about it overflowing. Secondly, it is perfect when it is inserted correctly however when it is not, it is maddening! I don’t like that it isn’t reliable. Sometimes it goes in right other times it does not. And then you have to make trips back to the bathroom to reinsert which can draw attention at work. I wish there were a fool proof way to get it to work correctly all the time. Even though I have problems with my cup, I still use it every month, and I can’t stand the idea of pads or tampons anymore.
Poling with it inserted feels weird. I don’t think the small lunette is the best for me. I can feel that it is there and I think that’s a part of the problem in terms of poling. When I went to the beach with it in I could also feel like pressure, it was uncomfortable.
Maybe I need a firmer cup to prevent the frequent leaks, but at the same time if I can feel the small lunette and its soft, I don’t know how I will feel with a firmer one.
I’m thinking of trying the lady cup. Still looking for one that works perfectly for me.
However I love the fact that I don’t really need to buy so many pads and tampons anymore. (I keep pads for the moments when I just get so frustrated with my cup that I’d shoot it if I had a gun lol) Using cups is better for the environment and your pocket too.
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Have you considered getting the bigger Lunette? It has a greater capacity and the silicone is a lot more firmer.
Sometimes when my cup is not inserted far back enough I can feel a sort of pressure, or if my cup is full. I also cut most of the stem off with a pair of scissors so it would fit better, especially if my cervix is particularly low that day. -
@Mizzgabriell; If your flow is very heavy a Lady Cup is NOT for you,trust me. The holes in it are staggered so both sizes cannot hold that much fluid. I have 2 of them and had to go back and start all over and select a different brand. I will post again the LJ link for cups. They will have size comparison charts, and pictures of all the different brands, so you can visually see what they look like.
http://menstrual-cups.livejournal.com/
Also there is a cutting your teeth period with new cup users. I do hope you find something that will work for you. Good Luck!
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