Rant and rave about menstrual cups

Contributor: Sexthusiast Sexthusiast
I've been wanting to try the Diva Cup also but I've heard it's an awful mess to take out.
01/12/2010
Contributor: ArmyWife Kira ArmyWife Kira
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Originally posted by Sexthusiast
I've been wanting to try the Diva Cup also but I've heard it's an awful mess to take out.
I thought it would be too but it wasn't too bad. I stay home all day with my kids so I am in the comfort of my own home...I honestly couldn't imagine having to take it out at work though. I am able to go a whole day (about 8 hours) and not have to empty.
01/12/2010
Contributor: MuffysPinguLove MuffysPinguLove
I recently purchased a Diva Cup, and I'm not having any trouble with inserting it, but I am having trouble with it getting to open correctly. I've tried the c fold and the punch down, but I haven't had any luck with getting it to open all the way with either of these folds Any advice would be appreciated!
01/12/2010
Contributor: Saraid Saraid
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Originally posted by MuffysPinguLove
I recently purchased a Diva Cup, and I'm not having any trouble with inserting it, but I am having trouble with it getting to open correctly. I've tried the c fold and the punch down, but I haven't had any luck with getting it to open all ... more
Put a dot of lube on the top when you insert it. That always helps mine seal.
01/12/2010
Contributor: null null
ZOMG! I love mine! I got it about 2ish years ago, and I only wish I had gotten it sooner
10/20/2010
Contributor: Unconventional Unconventional
I've heard of these, but never knew wtf they were called, hahaha. Thanks for the post.
10/23/2010
Contributor: Kim! Kim!
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Originally posted by Sexthusiast
I've been wanting to try the Diva Cup also but I've heard it's an awful mess to take out.
I haven't really had ay major issues. There's a slight learning curve so the first few (or more) times you need to empty it then it is definitely best done at home. They hold quite a bit. I empty mine at work and school without a hassle or mess.
10/23/2010
Contributor: leela leela
Menstrual cups are so awesome! A couple people on here mentioned the LiveJournal communities, and I just have to second that vote, they helped me out a lot when I first got my Diva Cup. I love it, I'd never go back to tampons.
10/23/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
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Originally posted by gone77
I've heard a lot about menstrual cups and while I'm curious, I hear so much about problems with mess that I don't think I'd want to deal with them. Using them at home might be fine, but I start a job in January and the last thing I ... more
I doubt I'd try one. I'm still too wimpy to use tampons sadly.. lol
10/23/2010
Contributor: petite-n-sweet petite-n-sweet
I started using Instead. I liked it until I ignored the warnings and used it with my IUD. **BAD IDEA** The suction pulled my IUD down and now it is low enough to notice during intercourse and self play.. Now, I'm not sure if it is far enough in to protect me, or if I damaged myself Gonna have to take a trip to the doctor and shell out some $$ to have it removed. .... Needless to say I'm not using my dildos until I get the problem resolved.

Totally wasn't worth the risk.
12/08/2010
Contributor: misslady misslady
Not to sound like a sensationalist or anything, but my menstrual cup changed my life.

Tampons had never fit well with my body and were always leaking even when inserted properly, and pads were uncomfortable. I own a Lunette and a Ladycup, I use the Ladycup most often and aside from the bloating and no oral sex, being on my period is completely inconsequential for me now!

Also, I started using my cup when I was still a virgin, and talking to girls who have used them after starting to have sex, they've said that their partners haven't felt like they've gotten looser or anything since they started using them. I'm a HUGE advocate of menstrual cups (this silicone kind, the I have a few insteads and didn't like them). I eased myself into it with the menstrualcups community on LJ too and it was SO helpful!
12/14/2010
Contributor: Hypnotic Hypnotic
Yay! Im so glad to read about all of you guys using and loving your cups! Ive been wanting to try one forever....but didn't know anybody who had tried them before. Right now I make my own mama pads and panty liners. I think a cup will fit into my monthly routine nicely!
12/28/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
I LOVE my Diva Cup! Best idea invented.
12/29/2010