Diva Cup users - come in!

[moutonrouge]

Feb 8, 2015 22:11:14 GMT -5 nachobutt said:

Feb 8, 2015 22:08:14 GMT -5 moutonrouge said:

Toilet paper square, seriously. Otherwise I need like birthing stool and an ancient chant to remove mine.

I'm am legit Laughing aloud. I finally did that, and might have groaned some sort of ancient chant also.

A lot of ladies can remove it while in the shower. I've never had those skillz. One my fingers are slick, game over on grabbing the base.

[ghostmonkey]

You guys are bad at marketing.

[GoBigOrGoGnome]

Feb 8, 2015 22:05:32 GMT -5 @bloodyjack87 said:

Feb 8, 2015 22:00:25 GMT -5 GoBigOrGoGnome said:

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 don't ever push mine up that high, and I haven't had a problem with it leaking.

It's more that the stem irritates things if it sticks out vs a leakage thing...I suppose I could just cut the dang thing off.

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 8, 2015 21:50:05 GMT -5 moutonrouge said:

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.

That's an individual thing.  I do NOT like it higher up (though a little higher than what they suggest).  I feel it more and have a harder time reaching it to empty if it's higher.  I agree on not too low though - that definitely isn't comfortable.  Best advice for newbies - try it a couple of ways to see what fits for you.

[nachobutt]

Feb 8, 2015 22:13:50 GMT -5 GoBigOrGoGnome said:

Feb 8, 2015 22:05:32 GMT -5 @bloodyjack87 said:

I don't ever push mine up that high, and I haven't had a problem with it leaking.

It's more that the stem irritates things if it sticks out vs a leakage thing...I suppose I could just cut the dang thing off.

I cut my stem, because that shit was bugging me.

[nachobutt]

Feb 8, 2015 22:13:50 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

You guys are bad at marketing.

Hey, it's my first day. I'm a truth teller.

[GoBigOrGoGnome]

Feb 8, 2015 22:12:55 GMT -5 moutonrouge said:

Feb 8, 2015 22:11:14 GMT -5 nachobutt said:

I'm am legit Laughing aloud. I finally did that, and might have groaned some sort of ancient chant also.

A lot of ladies can remove it while in the shower. I've never had those skillz. One my fingers are slick, game over on grabbing the base.

The Sckoon has some ridges on the base or some shit that make it easier to grip and I've never had too much trouble getting it out. Maybe my vag is just shallow? Is the Diva Cup slick on the bottom? 

I'll just say that I haven't used a pad in maybe 14 years and I doubt I'll ever use a tampon again now that I have the cup. It's the shiz.

[jennby]

I'm buying myself one...now I need to figure out which one

[thechickencoop]

Dudes, I'm cracking up. I'll admit I occasionally have to do a squat but usually I can just reach up there and pull it out. I guess I have quite the cavernous vagina.


TMI...

[ghostmonkey]

[kariann12]

Feb 8, 2015 22:30:32 GMT -5 jennby said:

I'm buying myself one...now I need to figure out which one

I'm almost convinced. I'm just so sick in my ways it's hard to change.

[moutonrouge]

Feb 8, 2015 22:19:32 GMT -5 GoBigOrGoGnome said:

Feb 8, 2015 22:12:55 GMT -5 moutonrouge said:

A lot of ladies can remove it while in the shower. I've never had those skillz. One my fingers are slick, game over on grabbing the base.

The Sckoon has some ridges on the base or some shit that make it easier to grip and I've never had too much trouble getting it out. Maybe my vag is just shallow? Is the Diva Cup slick on the bottom? 

I'll just say that I haven't used a pad in maybe 14 years and I doubt I'll ever use a tampon again now that I have the cup. It's the shiz.

I have a Sckoon. My pubic bone is really pronounced (or at least it seems that way), and I have fat fingers. I usually grab the stem and bear down until I can get the base. The ridges are meant to help you grab it, and a lot of people cut the stems off and just use the base ridges. I can reliably get it in and out without fuss or muss now that I know the technique that works for me. It is much more convenient for me than anything else has been. 

[WVaRN]

Feb 8, 2015 21:45:31 GMT -5 pbandj714 said:

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!

thanks, and OMG they come in colors.  lol I might just bite the bullet and buy one.

Does anyone have a place to find a handy table to compare all the cups. I am torn on whether to buy the lunette cup or diva cup.

Of course all the colors are sold out except the clear.

[squeakyduck]

Feb 10, 2015 22:32:42 GMT -5 WVaRN said:

Feb 8, 2015 21:45:31 GMT -5 pbandj714 said:

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!

thanks, and OMG they come in colors.  lol I might just bite the bullet and buy one.

Does anyone have a place to find a handy table to compare all the cups. I am torn on whether to buy the lunette cup or diva cup.

Of course all the colors are sold out except the clear.

www.google.com/search?q=menstrual+cup+comparison&rlz=1C1LENP_enUS511US511&espv=2&biw=1242&bih=585&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=JNLaVIqaM66asQTCt4LgDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg

[WVaRN]

I used the coupon code that pbandj714 gave. I ordered the Lunette. I really one a pretty color but all of the colors are sold out so I settled for a clear one. I'll give it a try, heck if it don't work at least is was only 29.99 with free shipping. Thank you so much pbandj714 for the coupon.

[Lollipop]

I've been thinking about trying one, but haven't gotten the courage up. I've never liked tampons, and since having Smudge and getting my IUD in, I find I need to change pads way too often for my liking.

After reading all of this I'm taking the plunge. Trying to decide if I should buy one online, or haul my lazy butt to the one store I've seen them in around here. Either way I'll probably have to wait for next cycle to try it.

[pbandj714]

Feb 10, 2015 22:32:42 GMT -5 WVaRN said:

Feb 8, 2015 21:45:31 GMT -5 pbandj714 said:

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!

thanks, and OMG they come in colors.  lol I might just bite the bullet and buy one.

Does anyone have a place to find a handy table to compare all the cups. I am torn on whether to buy the lunette cup or diva cup.

Of course all the colors are sold out except the clear.

Oh that sucks! I snagged a blue one. It's strange that they didn't have enough inventory when they planned to run the $10 off all month. Dumb.

[pbandj714]

Feb 10, 2015 22:57:50 GMT -5 WVaRN said:

I used the coupon code that pbandj714 gave. I ordered the Lunette. I really one a pretty color but all of the colors are sold out so I settled for a clear one. I'll give it a try, heck if it don't work at least is was only 29.99 with free shipping. Thank you so much pbandj714 for the coupon.

You're welcome!

[onyx]

So I never heard of these things until this thread. After some googling, I found they supposedly help with cramps. Is this true? Because I get some horrendous cramps during my period and am willing to try anything to help!

[jennby]

I bought a sckoon. First time using it right now, not too hard to get in, I watched the lunette folds video the other day before I purchased. It's not uncomfortable but I can't tell if I have period cramps or I'm feeling it lol.

[nachobutt]

That's how I felt the whole time. I was unsure. I stopped using it on my last day, because I never felt cramps after CD2, and CD was so light I didn't really need anything anyways.

I'll try again next month. It did get easier for me.

[jennby]

I'm happy so far. 30 minutes in. I'll empty in the shower in the AM and pray I don't have to remove at work. How do you know if it fills up during the day? Is it just leakage?

[GoBigOrGoGnome]

From what I've read, it seems like some people cite cramps as an issue with a stiffer cup. I can't explain how much I love the Sckoon, though I know each person is different. I woke up to CD 1, put the cup in, and haven't thought about it since.

It may have already been posted but this site has fucking everything about cups menstrualcups.wordpress.com/. Also, I used this chart to help pick mine linky. I went for a shape that looked comfortable and I wanted a smaller diameter.

jennby- Mine has never filled up, even on my heaviest days, but I think when you start to notice leakage is when you'd empty it.

[jennby]

Thank you! I tried to follow the directions and I just don't know if I rotated enough, I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

[jennby]

One of the biggest reasons I choose the sckoon was because it was made in the USA.

[GoBigOrGoGnome]

Feb 14, 2015 0:04:13 GMT -5 jennby said:

Thank you! I tried to follow the directions and I just don't know if I rotated enough, I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

You can try all different types of folds, too. I had to try a few before I found one that umm went in easily but also opened easily.

[jennby]

Feb 14, 2015 0:07:36 GMT -5 GoBigOrGoGnome said:

Feb 14, 2015 0:04:13 GMT -5 jennby said:

Thank you! I tried to follow the directions and I just don't know if I rotated enough, I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

You can try all different types of folds, too. I had to try a few before I found one that umm went in easily but also opened easily.

I did the U tonight as the instructions suggested. I also folded it in my hands with a few of the different ones from the lunette YouTube video. I'm glad I bought one.

[GoBigOrGoGnome]

Feb 14, 2015 0:08:55 GMT -5 jennby said:

Feb 14, 2015 0:07:36 GMT -5 GoBigOrGoGnome said:

You can try all different types of folds, too. I had to try a few before I found one that umm went in easily but also opened easily.

I did the U tonight as the instructions suggested. I also folded it in my hands with a few of the different ones from the lunette YouTube video. I'm glad I bought one.

I do the "7" one, which literally just looks like the number 7. It seems to work the best for me so far.

[thechickencoop]

Feb 13, 2015 23:36:22 GMT -5 jennby said:

I'm happy so far. 30 minutes in. I'll empty in the shower in the AM and pray I don't have to remove at work. How do you know if it fills up during the day? Is it just leakage?

jennby I don't have any leakage but midday CD1 it will feel like I'm carrying a 10 lb weight in my vag.  But that's the only day I empty before 12 hours.  Sorry for the TMI haha.

[RajahMD]

Man, y'all are really making me want to try this. I don't always have easy access to a bathroom, so not having to worry about changing a tampon during the day would be great.