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Well,the Diva Cup arrived today (miraculously) and it's a no go. I have put it in three times and it slips.
Then, I went swimming and as soon as I started walking, It started to slip. I barely made it to the locker room and when I went to take it out it was barely hanging in there (and you can imagine how comfortable that was) and it was FULL of pool water (and menstrual blood). Obviously... not the way it's supposed to be. I will try it again tomorrow, but for strength training tonight, I'll use my usual Super Plus OB Tampon and Always pad for leaks (if they start to happen). So what does that say about the condition of my lady parts???? |
I tried the Diva Cup once and it got stuck. I had a similar story to the amazon.com reviewer, except my story involved tweezers to try to get the darn thing out. It took about an hour of freaking out before it budged. I would never use it again, I was traumatized.
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Ok, I tried AGAIN and maybe this time it will be OK. Every time it seems to be differently situated in there. Honestly, I had no idea it was a cup that basically sits in the vagina to catch the blood. It's a much less messy job than the "Instead" which is exactly like a diaphragm...
What I'm floored by though is the questions I saw online about is it OK to wear the Diva Cup (or the like) while having sex. I TOTALLY don't get that! It doesn't cover the cervix, so what good will keeping it in do? But cause discomfort to him and or her or both. It won't contain blood either... As I said... I don't get it. Instead is great for sex (or a diaphragm) as it covers the cervix and therefore no blood or obstacles in the way. Though, for as long as I've been married, we usually just opt to skip my period as I'm usually not in the mood anyway (and I'm the one in the relationship with a stronger libido). |
berryblondeboys Are you making sure that the cup is getting an air seal after it's put in? You should be able to pull on it gently and have resistance (it should not be able to just be pulled out like a tampon, it should need to have the seal broken by pinching on the end). Once in a while I'll have to reinsert it because it doesn't get that air "lock" it needs. I can jump around like a crazy woman when it's in and it doesn't move or leak at all.
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With the Diva cup, you do need to make sure that it is fully open. I usually fold mine in half, pop it in, twist and it pops open. Once in a while it won't, so I'll twist a bit, take it out and retry if need be. It should make a seal. Did you buy the #2? I've never had kids so I have #1 and it works well.
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Yup, make sure the cup has popped open and do a kegel or three to insure it is well seated. Spin the stem of it and if it spins freely you have a good seal. If I can feel mine slipping down after a good seal and going about my activities, that is almost a sure sign it is full and time to empty.
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It just doesn't work for me. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I used to have problems with tampons too and that's why I started using OB as they were easier to adjust/move to the right spot.
Whatever I tried, it slipped and hung half out of my vagina - even when in bed. I could spin it on in it's place, but within 3-5 minutes it had slipped down. A big no go.... Not sure I'm willing to try another brand as how could it be much different? I think I must have a low cervix or something. |
I use the Instead cup,but I have been thinking about getting one of the others.Instead cups can be a bit messy,since you have to grab it from the ring and almost get your finger to hook it,which doesn't bother me when I am home.I also think it's a bit to big around,and I get horrible pains now and then,that go away after removing it.I love that I can't feel it otherwise though and I had done some looking around online,and found women who use one a month...so they more cost efficient,because I can't go 12 hours like they say is possible before removing it.
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Did you say you also ordered the Lunette? Although Diva cup works for me, I did read that some people have success with the Lunette when they don't with the Diva.
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Did you buy the #1 size? I've heard people say that in order to practice, they use lubricant. It is much easier to pop in during menstruation due to the natural lubrication. |
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