What do you use during your periods?
What do you use for your period?
04/16/2013
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I have to use tampons. I used pads when I was younger and couldn't stand it.
04/16/2013
My mum made me use pads for a while-- I just stole tampons from my friends houses-- and I hated them. I used tampons for a long time, but I have always had SUPER heavy flow and they were so expensive.
I now have a cup and, while there is a bit of a learning curve, it saves a lot of money and you don't have to worry about weird chemicals. I'd highly recommend them.
I now have a cup and, while there is a bit of a learning curve, it saves a lot of money and you don't have to worry about weird chemicals. I'd highly recommend them.
04/16/2013
I either use a diva cup or one months when I have trouble inserting anything due to my vaginal vestibulitis I just use pads.
04/16/2013
I'm over the moon with my Menstrual Cup. Couldn't love her any more than I do!
04/16/2013
Menstrual cups are the only way to go.
04/16/2013
i LOVE my menstrual cup and i use reusable cloth pantiliners, which i also adore, as a back up and for between periods.
04/16/2013
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Menstrual cups, and natural washable sea sponges for the light days.
Originally posted by
snowminx
What do you use during your periods?
04/16/2013
I've been meaning to buy reusable panty liners and pads instead of tampons. Mostly because I've noticed that I bleed more when I use regular store-bought tampons. I hear it's because sanitary napkin companies bleach & put fiberglass in their products. Whatever the case, I'm sure reusable pads would save me a lot of money too.
04/16/2013
I usually use tampons, but I've been trying out menstrual cups lately. I can't use pads or pantyliners, because they feel like diapers to me.
04/17/2013
I use tampons, but I'm really curious about using a menstrual cup.
04/17/2013
Tampons.
04/17/2013
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conventional tampons are kinda scary.
Originally posted by
ScorpioCurves
I've been meaning to buy reusable panty liners and pads instead of tampons. Mostly because I've noticed that I bleed more when I use regular store-bought tampons. I hear it's because sanitary napkin companies bleach & put fiberglass
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I've been meaning to buy reusable panty liners and pads instead of tampons. Mostly because I've noticed that I bleed more when I use regular store-bought tampons. I hear it's because sanitary napkin companies bleach & put fiberglass in their products. Whatever the case, I'm sure reusable pads would save me a lot of money too.
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04/17/2013
i've been using a menstrual cup for a little over a year now, and for me, there is no turning back to disposable products ever again. However, since going on an oral BC my flow has gone from moderate/heavy to rather light with some moderate days, so i often find myself free bleeding on the first few days of my cycle with no real worry about staining my sheets or pants.
04/17/2013
I use pads. I don't really like using tampons that much.
04/17/2013
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I used pads up into my early twenties, but by the time I reached 24 I got extremely fed up with them, so despite hating tampons at the time. I switched. it was uncomfortable at first, but now I can't imagine not having them. Tampons are so much cleaner, fresher and leave less strong odors. However, sometimes I hurt far to much for a tampon, so I use a pad unless I'm sleeping.
Originally posted by
snowminx
What do you use during your periods?
04/17/2013
I fluctuate between pads and tampons.
04/17/2013
I used tampons for a long time, then tried and liked Instead cups a lot better, then got too sensitive for them and went back to tampons. I just got my first menstrual cup, the Sckoon Cup, and am learning to use it. I apparently have a low cervix, which gives me a bit more of a learning curve as far as removal goes, but it's extremely comfortable when it's in!
04/17/2013
Most of the time I use a Diva Cup, with cloth menstrual pads as needed, or overnight for comfort. If I'm going to be out of the house for several hours or all day, I'll use tampons.
04/17/2013
I use pads, I've always found tampons really uncomfortable. I had a Mirena for years and really got used to not having periods at all, but now I am hormone free and reeling in the effects of PCOS- day 24 of my period, anyone?? 24 days of wearing pads is frustrating and uncomfortable to say the least. Those of you that use cups, what kind do you use and like? I have a tilted uterus and a seemingly short vagina. Any advice?
04/17/2013
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Isnt the hormonal crazyness from pcos just fun. cant say ive ever had mine last more than a week luckily. hang in there im sure itll get better.
Originally posted by
HB042
I use pads, I've always found tampons really uncomfortable. I had a Mirena for years and really got used to not having periods at all, but now I am hormone free and reeling in the effects of PCOS- day 24 of my period, anyone?? 24 days of wearing
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I use pads, I've always found tampons really uncomfortable. I had a Mirena for years and really got used to not having periods at all, but now I am hormone free and reeling in the effects of PCOS- day 24 of my period, anyone?? 24 days of wearing pads is frustrating and uncomfortable to say the least. Those of you that use cups, what kind do you use and like? I have a tilted uterus and a seemingly short vagina. Any advice?
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04/17/2013
I use tampons. Only thing i like to use. Cant say i love them as others on here have said they love what they use, haha i wish i didnt have to use anything at all
04/17/2013
Having a period every 18 months or so WAS really nice!! Damn this unreasonable desire to procreate...
04/17/2013
Having a period every 18 months or so WAS really nice!! Damn this unreasonable desire to procreate...
04/17/2013
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I, too, have a tilted and low cervix! I'm trying my first menstrual cup, the Sckoon, and it's pretty and very comfortable, and I have the trick of insertion down pat now. Removal is difficult, though, because the suction holes are high on the inside of the rim, so my cervix blocks them immediately and completely! This means I have so far had to remove it in the shower, by bearing down and reaching a finger up to push one edge of the rim across and off my cervix. This part doesn't hurt, it's just a little difficult, but I haven't figured out the most comfortable way to actually pull it out yet!
Originally posted by
HB042
I use pads, I've always found tampons really uncomfortable. I had a Mirena for years and really got used to not having periods at all, but now I am hormone free and reeling in the effects of PCOS- day 24 of my period, anyone?? 24 days of wearing
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more
I use pads, I've always found tampons really uncomfortable. I had a Mirena for years and really got used to not having periods at all, but now I am hormone free and reeling in the effects of PCOS- day 24 of my period, anyone?? 24 days of wearing pads is frustrating and uncomfortable to say the least. Those of you that use cups, what kind do you use and like? I have a tilted uterus and a seemingly short vagina. Any advice?
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04/17/2013
Tampons
04/17/2013
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I find that pinching the bottom part of my cup helps release the suction.
Originally posted by
FieryRed
I, too, have a tilted and low cervix! I'm trying my first menstrual cup, the Sckoon, and it's pretty and very comfortable, and I have the trick of insertion down pat now. Removal is difficult, though, because the suction holes are high on the
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more
I, too, have a tilted and low cervix! I'm trying my first menstrual cup, the Sckoon, and it's pretty and very comfortable, and I have the trick of insertion down pat now. Removal is difficult, though, because the suction holes are high on the inside of the rim, so my cervix blocks them immediately and completely! This means I have so far had to remove it in the shower, by bearing down and reaching a finger up to push one edge of the rim across and off my cervix. This part doesn't hurt, it's just a little difficult, but I haven't figured out the most comfortable way to actually pull it out yet!
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04/17/2013
I use a Diva cup, and some rockin' fabric panty liners as 'just in case' backup.
04/18/2013
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Thanks for the tips. That's the one I'm considering most. That smooth edge seems most appealing to me.
Originally posted by
FieryRed
I, too, have a tilted and low cervix! I'm trying my first menstrual cup, the Sckoon, and it's pretty and very comfortable, and I have the trick of insertion down pat now. Removal is difficult, though, because the suction holes are high on the
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more
I, too, have a tilted and low cervix! I'm trying my first menstrual cup, the Sckoon, and it's pretty and very comfortable, and I have the trick of insertion down pat now. Removal is difficult, though, because the suction holes are high on the inside of the rim, so my cervix blocks them immediately and completely! This means I have so far had to remove it in the shower, by bearing down and reaching a finger up to push one edge of the rim across and off my cervix. This part doesn't hurt, it's just a little difficult, but I haven't figured out the most comfortable way to actually pull it out yet!
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04/18/2013
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You know, when I try that it simply increases the suction, because my damn cervix is blocking the holes, so pinching it just pushes any air/blood out and creates more of a vacuum effect. :/
Originally posted by
JDear
I find that pinching the bottom part of my cup helps release the suction.
04/18/2013
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