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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Menstrual Cup

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

What is it? An award for the best monthly?

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

It's a reusable cup that collects your menstrual blood. It's an alternative to tampons.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
It's a reusable cup that collects your menstrual blood. It's an alternative to tampons.

I have read that if you volunteer for the Peace Corp, you have to use these. It's a prerequisite for working abroad.

No thanks. Gimme a box of tampax any day.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Ick.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Southern_Belle wrote:
Ick.

TO be fair, that is my response to tampons and pads too. I have thought about switching over, but I never actually get around to buying the cup.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

It's all ick, lol.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what it is. I was being silly. I forgot the little sarcastic face thingy.

I looked into a Diva cup. I don't think I would be comfortable using one. Of course I might change my mind.

I haven't been ale to use tampons since I gave birth. They just hurt too bad. Never had the problem when I was younger. I am thinking these would probably be the same.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Insertion would be one thing. Removal, and emptying it would be another entirely. Yeah, no.

There are some things I just LOVE about modern life. Being able to take care of our feminine needs in a discreet and sanitary way is right up there. No belts, no washing rags out, no cups needed. Thank you Proctor amd Gamble!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mellow Momma wrote:
Insertion would be one thing. Removal, and emptying it would be another entirely. Yeah, no.

There are some things I just LOVE about modern life. Being able to take care of our feminine needs in a discreet and sanitary way is right up there. No belts, no washing rags out, no cups needed. Thank you Proctor amd Gamble!

No kidding! Those things are awful!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I had a diva cup when I was having regular periods. It was amazingly comfortable. AMAZINGLY. You never realized you were wearing it. Plus, never had a leak. Hated those middle of the night super plus tampon days when it leaked anyway. The diva cup never leaked. And you could wear it for hours and hours and hours. Completely safe and absolutely not dangerous. No TSS involved. I found it no messier than changing a tampon or disposing of a pad. Oh, and one other plus? It's always there. You NEVER run out of pads or tampons. EVER. You never start and think "Damn I forgot to get tampons last month! I have to run to the store NOW!" They say it was designed to be earth friendly and cut down on landfill use but that never crossed my mind. The two biggest factors for me were that I never again had to buy products and that it never leaked. I got so tired of the leaking. I highly recommend it.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Here is an informational link, of sorts.

http://www.ohjoysextoy.com/mooncup/

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Here is an informational link, of sorts.
http://www.ohjoysextoy.com/mooncup/

Okay I read that. One, the stick part that comes down is only so that you can have something to hold onto to remove it by. Like a tampon string so to speak. They do tell you that you can cut it shorter. I cut mine all the way off being careful not to cut too short and make a hole in the cup. Never had a problem removing it. I also never had leakage issues. The only time it ever leaked was when I didn't get it in right which was rare.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Interesting. . . Maybe I will give it a shot! I tend to get an itchy burny feel after my period, maybe this would help.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

What is it made of?

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

The one I linked to is silicone.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Interesting. . . Maybe I will give it a shot! I tend to get an itchy burny feel after my period, maybe this would help.

You should. If you are not afraid to touch blood it's fine. I had no issues with it. I loved it. When I was working I often didn't get the chance to take a break when I NEEDED it and would have problems. It was a life saver for me.

It's made out of a rubbery latex like plastic. It's not latex. They state it's not latex. It's extremely flexible yet extremely durable. I have to admit it takes a little practice to get used to putting it in right. If you are one of those people who are afraid to touch their own body parts it's not for you. I would fold it up, stick it in, it would spring open, and I'd run my finger around the edge to make sure it was where it belonged. I often wore it for 12 hour shifts with no issues.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
The one I linked to is silicone.

Yes. That's what it's made of. It's hard to describe but it's really not weird.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Hmm nice convo during a blizzard...

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
The one I linked to is silicone.
Yes. That's what it's made of. It's hard to describe but it's really not weird.

I have a bunch of silicone baking utensils. . . . I imagine this would be roughly the same feel.

Ohfour · Hooker

I just had a hysterectomy. Cured all my ills.... wink

-- Edited by Ohfour on Monday 26th of January 2015 08:48:34 PM

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
The one I linked to is silicone.
Yes. That's what it's made of. It's hard to describe but it's really not weird.
I have a bunch of silicone baking utensils. . . . I imagine this would be roughly the same feel.

It is. But a little thinner. It's like this, if you are a person comfortable with your own body and not freaked out by a little blood this is a fabulous method for you. If you don't like to know what's going on inside you then this isn't for you. At all.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
I just had a hysterectomy. Cured all my ills....

-- Edited by Ohfour on Monday 26th of January 2015 08:48:34 PM

I had the other thing. cured me too. Now lets talk hats!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Ohfour wrote:
I just had a hysterectomy. Cured all my ills....

-- Edited by Ohfour on Monday 26th of January 2015 08:48:34 PM

I would love to have a hysterectomy.

If I won the lottery this is the first thing I would do.

I would probably go to Mexico to have it done if I had to.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
I just had a hysterectomy. Cured all my ills....

-- Edited by Ohfour on Monday 26th of January 2015 08:48:34 PM
I had the other thing. cured me too. Now lets talk hats!

I love hats! I want to bring back the real Easter and church hats. I like the pill box hats too.

I have a few around here. Love them.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Pill box hats are awesome if you have the gloves to go with.

Ohfour · Hooker

I'm a hat girl. Hats and dark shades. When I was with IKWTDS at her cottage, I felt like I was in the Hamptons in the 60s. I was in my element. It was amazing...she has the coolest place...

voiceofreason · Guru

I used it once. Omg it smelledlike death. Seriously. Death.

I gagged.

Full disclosure, my menses has always smelled incredibly bad. But in the cup? Death. Ugh.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I never once had the smell issue VOR.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
I'm a hat girl. Hats and dark shades. When I was with IKWTDS at her cottage, I felt like I was in the Hamptons in the 60s. I was in my element. It was amazing...she has the coolest place...

Yep, dress like jackie O

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mentrual cups to hats....interesting. Maybe try a menstrual cup as a hat?

Tangerine · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I never once had the smell issue VOR.

The total lack of smell is one of the best things about the cup. It never has a smell.

I use a Skoon, which I find more comfortable than the Diva.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
I just had a hysterectomy. Cured all my ills....

-- Edited by Ohfour on Monday 26th of January 2015 08:48:34 PM

Amen. Best surgery ever!!! Removed that baby cradle and left the play pen. biggrin

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Tangerine wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I never once had the smell issue VOR.
The total lack of smell is one of the best things about the cup. It never has a smell.
I use a Skoon, which I find more comfortable than the Diva.

I wish I'd found the Diva when I was younger. Oh how I wish I'd had more years with it. My periods are now really light and irregular. I don't really need it now. I hated buying those expensive tampons. They were SO expensive. And the cheap ones were not as good.

FNW · Guru

I wish I had known about this when I had a period.

Ohfour · Hooker

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Tangerine wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I never once had the smell issue VOR.
The total lack of smell is one of the best things about the cup. It never has a smell.
I use a Skoon, which I find more comfortable than the Diva.
I wish I'd found the Diva when I was younger. Oh how I wish I'd had more years with it. My periods are now really light and irregular. I don't really need it now. I hated buying those expensive tampons. They were SO expensive. And the cheap ones were not as good.

How do you use this when you are at work? Don't you have to wash it? bleh

Tangerine · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Tangerine wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I never once had the smell issue VOR.
The total lack of smell is one of the best things about the cup. It never has a smell.
I use a Skoon, which I find more comfortable than the Diva.
I wish I'd found the Diva when I was younger. Oh how I wish I'd had more years with it. My periods are now really light and irregular. I don't really need it now. I hated buying those expensive tampons. They were SO expensive. And the cheap ones were not as good.
How do you use this when you are at work? Don't you have to wash it?

You have to empty and wash it every 12 hours. I have gone longer without a problem.

So, first thing in the morning and at bedtime. I've never had to deal with it when I'm not at home.

Ohfour · Hooker

Couldn't do it. Not my bag...

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Prayerfully I wont need anything much longer.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I have the diva cup I love it, much more sanitary

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

You guys gotta admit, I put up some pretty good threads! lol And, I personally have never heard of a menstrual cup until I read this story!!

JPT · Senior Member

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