Post by melisconizzle on Feb 6, 2015 23:07:59 GMT -5
Diva Cup = Amazing!!! Seriously I would never go back to tampons again. You can leave it in for up to 12 hours so I've never had to worry about changing it at work. But I believe on the website or instructions it says you can just wipe if off with toilet paper as PP have said. Not to mention all the money and resources you are saving.
You guys always have such great info! I've been wanting to invest in a cup but kept telling myself I'd wait until postpartum. I should probably just get one.
I was going to wait too, but I bought myself the $20 cup after 5 cycles TTC. By that point, I knew I wouldn't be pissed if I didn't get to use it; I'd be grateful. And by now, it's paid for itself.
I've always been quite curious since they have came out. My question is can they get stuck in you? Also I've heard they are good for keeping track of what your menses looks like incase anything changes or to notice any problems.
I need to buy myself a new Diva Cup. I had one for almost two years but then for some reason I just stopped wearing it and stupidly left it sitting in the shower for an absurd amount of time and it got pretty discolored for some reason. I don't know if it was really necessary but ended up pitching it because I was unsure about using it again.
Definitely a learning curve when you first get it but it is so worth it. Once it is in correctly you can't feel it at all and not having to empty it for 12 hours is pretty awesome. Usually on CD1 I would have to empty it halfway through the day because I was my heaviest day. Fortunately at work I always had a bathroom with a sink so I could rinse it. The few times I have had to empty it in public I just wipe it out with some tissue paper. Having wet wipes in your purse can help to if you are concerned about messes between bathroom stall and sink. I wouldn't wipe out your cup with one tho, considering you're sticking it back up inside of you, but that's just me.
I've always been quite curious since they have came out. My question is can they get stuck in you? Also I've heard they are good for keeping track of what your menses looks like incase anything changes or to notice any problems.
Um, yes. But walking around for a bit shifted it until I could get it again. But I tried the turning it inside out thing. Don't do that with Eva cup. And even if you can't reach it temporarily, it won't hurt you. You just have to be patient and quit messing with it for a bit. It can't get lost. I have to admit that I don't look too closely at my menses. I just dump it out and move on.
Okay this thread piqued my interest yesterday. I had never heard of such a device, but I did some Googling and I'm totally sold! My question: if my period is always super light, is it okay to only dump it once a day instead of twice??
ETA: Also, can you buy them at the store or do you have to buy online?
I'm intrigued ladies, why do you all love it so much? I'm a tampon user and don't really ever have a heavy flow so tampons haven't ever been a pain really-- but is the cup better??
OMG and for working out! Best thing ever for the gym.
This is exactly why I want one. My period has decided to line up with squat day. Bad uterus.
Okay this thread piqued my interest yesterday. I had never heard of such a device, but I did some Googling and I'm totally sold! My question: if my period is always super light, is it okay to only dump it once a day instead of twice??
ETA: Also, can you buy them at the store or do you have to buy online?
I don't know about leaving it for 24 hours; I do mine every 12 except for (and the point of this thread!) on CD1 I always need to empty mid-day.
I think you can get them at some stores ( I recall a friend got her Diva cup at Whole Foods maybe?) But I ordered mine online from Target.
I've used Soft Cups and had trouble with getting them in the right place and leaking. I have a box full in my cabinet now along with another box a friend gave me because they didn't work for her. I didn't know you could buy a more "permanent" one.
Okay this thread piqued my interest yesterday. I had never heard of such a device, but I did some Googling and I'm totally sold! My question: if my period is always super light, is it okay to only dump it once a day instead of twice??
ETA: Also, can you buy them at the store or do you have to buy online?
I don't know about leaving it for 24 hours; I do mine every 12 except for (and the point of this thread!) on CD1 I always need to empty mid-day.
I think you can get them at some stores ( I recall a friend got her Diva cup at Whole Foods maybe?) But I ordered mine online from Target.
Okay this thread piqued my interest yesterday. I had never heard of such a device, but I did some Googling and I'm totally sold! My question: if my period is always super light, is it okay to only dump it once a day instead of twice??
ETA: Also, can you buy them at the store or do you have to buy online?
Yes, once per day is fine. Don't go longer though. Like GM, I bought through Amazon.
I need to buy myself a new Diva Cup. I had one for almost two years but then for some reason I just stopped wearing it and stupidly left it sitting in the shower for an absurd amount of time and it got pretty discolored for some reason. I don't know if it was really necessary but ended up pitching it because I was unsure about using it again.
Definitely a learning curve when you first get it but it is so worth it. Once it is in correctly you can't feel it at all and not having to empty it for 12 hours is pretty awesome. Usually on CD1 I would have to empty it halfway through the day because I was my heaviest day. Fortunately at work I always had a bathroom with a sink so I could rinse it. The few times I have had to empty it in public I just wipe it out with some tissue paper. Having wet wipes in your purse can help to if you are concerned about messes between bathroom stall and sink. I wouldn't wipe out your cup with one tho, considering you're sticking it back up inside of you, but that's just me.
Discoloration isn't uncommon and shouldn't affect performance. If you sterilize it, it should be fine. I boil for 20 minutes and clean thoroughly with alcohol. Incidentally, I found alcohol removed a lot if discoloration. Just for future reference!
Post by twinkie0612 on Feb 7, 2015 11:00:53 GMT -5
I just ordered a diva cup (of course my period came earlier than expected, so I missed trying it this cycle). I've been having lining issues during my IVF/FET cycles and have heard that tampons can cause issues with lining (probably unrelated, but at this point I will try anything to get to transfer). I really hope it's as awesome as others have said...
TTC #1 since August 2011 DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low P4, hostile CM, carrier for CF, high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA October 2012-August 2015: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, 2 failed FETs w/donor embryos, 1 freeze all IVF, 1 Failed FET, and 1 cancelled FET November 2015: FET w/ DEm #3 Transferred 1 perfect 6AA blast
I guess I'm late to this thread but just wanted to mention that I switched to the Diva cup 5 years ago and have not looked back! It's so convenient.
As for your question about "changing" it in public bathrooms - I just dump it and wipe thoroughly with toilet paper. Then the next time I am home I just make sure to give it a nice wash. I don't think it's necessary to wash it with soap and water 100% of the time. Obviously you want things going into your vag to be as clean as possible but that doesn't always happen (cough cough, penises, cough) so I think that changing the cup without washing 1-2 times a day is just fine.
Post by moutonrouge on Feb 8, 2015 12:14:57 GMT -5
I'm late, but want to add some Sckoon cup appreciation. I chose it because it is one of the smallest cups and I was initially worried about fitting things up there (I tend to clench when nervous and figured I could always size up once I got comfortable). It works well for me but on my heaviest days i will have to empty it 4+ times a day;still less frequently than I changed tampons, though.
I used the live journal site to learn folds, and also watched a few youtube videos where they demonstrate with champagne glasses. That was really helpful. I also find using a square of toilet paper to help with grip is necessary for removal. At work, I'll wet a paper towel and bring that in the stall with me to wipe it out. Usually I'm alone in the bathroom, so its not a big deal. I do find the cup being wet is helpful for insertion, so at home I'll run it under water right before.
If anyone is thinking about trying cloth pads, I used those before the cup and still really like them as backup. Its another level of crunchiness, but I find them less irritating and less smelly than regular pads. I use Party In My Pants pads. Usually the thong liners but I also have some of the super and overnight pads. They will send you a free pad if you pay for shipping.
Hi all, I'm a 10 year user of the diva cup (actually started with a brown gum rubber version called "the keeper") and would like to contribute that the pros vastly outweigh the cons. I have just been introduced to the idea that the diva cup can be used as a conception aide... Does anyone here have anything to say about that? Apparently you can use it to trap semen up close to your cervix. I'm ready to try anything, so if anyone has any thoughts or advice I'd be happy to hear it.
Hi all, I'm a 10 year user of the diva cup (actually started with a brown gum rubber version called "the keeper") and would like to contribute that the pros vastly outweigh the cons. I have just been introduced to the idea that the diva cup can be used as a conception aide... Does anyone here have anything to say about that? Apparently you can use it to trap semen up close to your cervix. I'm ready to try anything, so if anyone has any thoughts or advice I'd be happy to hear it.
SoftCups are usually suggested for that, and no, it does nothing. The sperm are off to where they need to be long before you would get it put in.
Hi all, I'm a 10 year user of the diva cup (actually started with a brown gum rubber version called "the keeper") and would like to contribute that the pros vastly outweigh the cons. I have just been introduced to the idea that the diva cup can be used as a conception aide... Does anyone here have anything to say about that? Apparently you can use it to trap semen up close to your cervix. I'm ready to try anything, so if anyone has any thoughts or advice I'd be happy to hear it.
So, here's the thing - when semen is ejaculated, the sperm move super quickly - they can reach the fallopian tube within an hour. Using a diva cup or similar really isn't necessary. Also, for me, the cup isn't sitting near enough to my cervix for this to really do anything but collect semen and cervical fluid. That being the case, I'd rather just let things be.
Just in case any of you still haven't pulled the trigger...I just ordered a lunette cup from lunette's website and wanted to let you guys know that right now they have a coupon code for $10 off a cup order. The code is: BeMyOwnValentine. So it ended up being $29.99 with free shipping.
I'm excited to try this out and stop spending so much on tampons!
Post by moutonrouge on Feb 8, 2015 21:50:05 GMT -5
Oh, and two more hot tips:
1. The cup instructions will suggest you leave it low in your vagina, and that's not best. I try to have mine so the entire stem is well inside. Higher is usually better.
2. When inserting, get it past you pubic bone and then kegel it into place. Bonus points if you can aim it toward your cervix when inserting.
I'm just gonna say I thought I just "lost" my DivaCup, up in there, and I had a minor panic attack. Sweats and all. Now, that I know how to get it out....I'll be good.
1. The cup instructions will suggest you leave it low in your vagina, and that's not best. I try to have mine so the entire stem is well inside. Higher is usually better.
2. When inserting, get it past you pubic bone and then kegel it into place. Bonus points if you can aim it toward your cervix when inserting.
I agree with making sure the stem is inside...I push mine as high up as I can when I put it in. The stem on the Sckoon stretches and really isn't effective for me anyways, so I just end up grabbing the base of the cup itself (which helps to break the seal also).
I'm just gonna say I thought I just "lost" my DivaCup, up in there, and I had a minor panic attack. Sweats and all. Now, that I know how to get it out....I'll be good.
Yep, been there done that.
My first cycle on it was terrible. I too thought I lost it and was crying for my DH to help. He didn't. After many squats, pushing and various odd positions in my bathroom I finally got it out. It's laughable now 5 years later.
I'm just gonna say I thought I just "lost" my DivaCup, up in there, and I had a minor panic attack. Sweats and all. Now, that I know how to get it out....I'll be good.
Yep, been there done that.
My first cycle on it was terrible. I too thought I lost it and was crying for my DH to help. He didn't. After many squats, pushing and various odd positions in my bathroom I finally got it out. It's laughable now 5 years later.
el OH el! this was totally just me. I was freaking out because i was about to have to go ask him to help me. He already mentioned he thought I'd have a problem with that, and I didn't want him to tell me "I told ya so"
Thank heavens I got it. After a wide squat, bearing down, and digging and sweating. I don't care if this is TMI, people need to know this shit.
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