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  • Jazzy12
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2010
    • 1

    Menstrual cups

    Has anyone used these? Do they work? What brands do you use?

    Thanks in advance.
  • samanthatallon
    Member
    • Jun 2010
    • 70

    oooh, i have never heard of those? what are they!? i will google it! if they help i might try too!
    Take it easy! One step at a time x

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    • LanaBear
      Veteran Member
      • Jul 2009
      • 8373

      I've never used them, but everyone that I know who has, has absolutely loved them.

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      • kygirl
        Veteran Member
        • Sep 2009
        • 1058

        I have used them. Yes, they work. I have only used the Instead cups. You can get them at most any department store here in the U.S. or several sites sell them online. They are great for longer wear (can wear up to 12 hours).
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        • LanaBear
          Veteran Member
          • Jul 2009
          • 8373

          Okay - so curiosity got the best of me and I went and bought some of the Instead cups Friday night. I started using them immediately when I got home. I REALLY REALLY like them, not sure if I'd use them all the time but the 12 hour wear is REALLY convenient. It is um, messy, upon removal, but I'm sure with time and practice it gets better. There are other cups I may try that look like removal isn't as messy as the Instead cup.

          Also, I tried them on my heavier flow days where I would normally go through a super tampon in 2-3 hours. But after about 5-6 hours, I had no leaking whatsoever.

          But yeah, all in all, I like them.

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          • mom30
            Member
            • Nov 2009
            • 33

            I've tried the Instead cups before and I really disliked them. I found them to be very uncomfortable.

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            • LanaBear
              Veteran Member
              • Jul 2009
              • 8373

              I actually ordered a DivaCup a few days ago, these are placed more like a tampon (cleaner removal) whereas the Instead cups are placed up against your cervix. From what I have read, people prefer these to the Instead cups, so I figure, what the heck. I'll give it a shot.

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              • dancer9
                Junior Member
                • Sep 2010
                • 3

                I have been using my DivaCup for about 6 months now...LOVE IT!!...They have a great informative website that will tell you all you need to know about their product...there are 2 sizes, the recommended prebirth cup and then a slightly larger one for women who have had vaginal births or who are over 30...their website is *Removed outbound link* ...I would definitely recommend it to anyone...
                Last edited by LanaBear; 01-10-2011, 05:07 PM. Reason: Removed link

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