5 Alternatives to Tampons (Beauty Break)

[@katiemcbride9071]

One time I was on the bus and I was wearing light colored jeans and I already knew I leaked so I tried to use my jacket.... I had to sit in the aisle seat(the outside of the seat spot) and I got up and there was a big red spot! A boy about a year older was sitting next to me so it was embarrassing! He asked me if I needed a pad/tampon and pulled out one of each from his bag and offered them to me... Turns out he has 8 sisters over the age of 10 so he keeps his bag stocked cause he knows how it is!!

[@sophie_poirier1511]

Katie Mcbride that was actually really sweet of him he’s going to be a great boyfriend to someone in the future

[@leavejordan]

You marry him or I will

[@ryleighkyle]

aw he’s so sweet 🥺

[@aniyarobotham8298]

He is a lovely person

[@erinbaker8936]

props to that guy for being mature about it

[@bellah6728]

I got my first in my favorite teachers class while I was getting help after school. I got up to go to the bathroom and we both noticed red on the chair and I got really confused but then it hit me that I got it. The next thing I knew my teacher went to her purse and got me a pad. When I got back to the room I had tears In my eyes and was apologizing profusely (she kept telling me it was no big problem and that I should not feel bad) and then she gave me a hug and called my parents. It was embarrassing but I still love that teacher

[@graciehaga8306]

Bella The Bubbly Brunette aww how sweet:)

[@naammh1784]

Aww that is so adorable :) I am glad she was so nice but it must have been realy embarassing anyways

[@amandamiller8341]

That's amazing how she did not want to embarrass you!!

[@ility_]

NICEST TEACHER 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@elenasexton3365]

At least it was a female teacher. It would've been worse if it had been a dude. XD

[@briahnnagreer8735]

“People are shoving spongebob up there” well he does live in bikini bottom 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@yeohye9454]

Briahnna Greer haha so true

[@hollyparslow3696]

Bro im dying rn

[@haileycoffey2970]

Briahnna Greer lmao

[@princess_tamia_25]

He works at the Krusty Krab 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@View-sc8wf]

Sage Kren that’s just great

[@alexiseaton8522]

" you don't know what if you cough the wrong way" RELATABLE LMAOAOAO

[@nicolehernandezg1]

BRO IK

[@lavender6563]

Or sneeze! Lmao

[@Mahanoor_Moon]

Or if you laugh to hard- Bdjdbs

[@cjca9733]

🤣so true

[@isabeauwolf562]

Don't forget when you sneeze, ugh... worst feeling ever.

[@nick_434]

I only have a dad. I got my period the first time when we were at a hotel. I just said " ummm DAD! Somethings happend" he just said " noooooo! Please! God im not ready for this!" 😂 and he went and bought me some pads and when he came back he was like " trust me on this, okay?! Remember i was with your mom since she was 14. Put on your sweatpants, a tank top and your flip flops and lets go" so then he took me to the store and bought $38 on chocolate, gummy candy and ice cream for the both of us and then pizza. Mind you i was 10 and he was 27.

[@theresatomasicchio8303]

nikky jackson you have the best dad ever!

[@cristindelgado4306]

nikky jackson dads goals 🙊

[@lemongrassandpeach4884]

nikky jackson Your dad is my dream boyfriend

[@kayleed8024]

nikky jackson that's actually cute I feel like my dad would do that

[@lemongrassandpeach4884]

My dad would just call my mom😂

[@melissabiemans9991]

Ruby cup, if you purchase from them, they will send a second one to a woman who would need it for the exact reason Jocelyn gave.

[@mace8203]

Melissa Biemans amazing

[@delaneygarry4974]

Melissa Biemans YESSSS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!

[@ariajohnson9199]

Melissa Biemans

[@ariajohnson9199]

Cool

[@erinmasters3051]

Melissa Biemans it was a diva cup

[@ThePandabear107]

I was around 12 when I first had my period. The day before it happened, I had a dream that I was laying on my bed watching Full House when I would notice that I started. Well I stayed home from school the next day because I was sick and y'all, I was laying in bed watching Full House when my period was like, "Hiiiiii." It was like a real life episode of That's So Raven. It was nuts.

[@mace8203]

Mariah Bailey OMG THATS CRAZY my bestfriend had something like that she had a vision for a 3 days she would be in school and it will start and 3 days later it happened

[@loveygreen8650]

Mariah Bailey lovey green

[@loveygreen8650]

Mariah Bailey lol Bnm ca

[@user-mo9qq4ly8p]

Mariah Bailey dude that happened to a couple of my friends and my sister! One day my sister was like I had a dream that I started next thing you know blood on the couch

[@Sami-qb3tl]

Mariah Bailey omg I had a dream I got Mine while taking a nap and later on in the day I got it

[@DREAMQ100]

I'm 35 and I use pads and it's comfortable for me. On the other side tampons freaks me out.

[@erinjustiss6616]

DREAMQ100 preach!!!

[@meredithhernandez283]

DREAMQ100 same I haven’t tried tampons and I’m 15. It seems scary!

[@cowboylike_zoe]

I don't like them they scare me I use to be a swimmer and I hated having to use them

[@Jordan-rh3pj]

once you do it its fine

[@marissao1510]

DREAMQ100 same when I was 10 my mom was explaining what I could use and how to use them and when she talked about tampons I was terrified even today hearing how you put it in just makes me squirm

[@jennaraggio7485]

Beauty Break is the only thing that I can legitimately watch for hours on end.

[@averymillington9457]

very very true. its also the only thing that can actually make me crack up laughing more than those try not to laugh videos, and most of the time i don't even laugh at those

[@zoey1349]

me with shane dawson

[@katiedodds1010]

Smarter Vengeance same it's cause it's so funny

[@whitney810]

this and beauty trippin

[@TayaGro7]

I´m kinda just laying in my bed watching their videos all day for 3 days straight:D

[@Jonawtawn]

Am I the only guy that always have at least 2 pads in their bag every day? My mom always encourage me to do that, because I have many girl friends, so if they forgot to bring theirs, I can just give em one of mine, so they won't panic, especially in places like college.

[@wonderwoman82]

Jonathan Hasiholan lol guys should do that!

[@kamiiu]

Aw that's so kind! Guys at my school are assholes 😂😂

[@bubblegumgamer7766]

Jonathan Hasiholan Aw that's so nice!

[@aaliyahhalsey808]

Jonathan Hasiholan many girls would appreciate that and your mom definitely raised u right keep being awesome

[@Jonawtawn]

Awh guys, thanks you all for being so kind. I always think that is kinda common sense tho, especially if the guy have girlfriend. And my mom always tell me that if I have wife/daughter I should always bring it too. Just in case haha.

[@imnothighitsmypersonality5784]

"IM A WOMAN, THIS IS SUPER ABSORBENT BACK OFF!!!" 😂

[@madi_may2669]

"Shes a skinny one" I'm dead

[@AH-rf3xp]

madi _may it’s my sister and hers lasts 3 days and she only used panty liners

[@sophiacremeans2385]

Bruh I weigh 95 pounds but mines 9 days of super plus shit

[@Yoooooooo22]

@@AH-rf3xp mine are over a week and I use like 50 pads a day, she is so lucky

[@kadicollantine4734]

Me too lol

[@jojocircus9818]

I’m a skinny one and my periods are brutally heavy. I have to use the deluxe overnight pads lol it’s awful

[@isabelmyles8458]

My sister got her period and my dad bought her red velvet cupcakes. My family is so weird.

[@mahjanai4842]

Rebel garag Myles Lol

[@helenchristie6530]

Rebel garag Myles your family sounds fantastic!!

[@mace8203]

Rebel garag Myles omg lol

[@kristinabaker6749]

my dad buys me chocolate lol! so does my boyfriend. they say it's the only way to tame the beast 😂😂😂

[@emilypineda1513]

My parents NEVER gave me like chocolate or anything ;-; So I have to suffer alone (Well sometimes)

[@lisabrooks9558]

I'm a junior in high school and i went to the restroom and I saw that I had my period, I was pissed and I didn't bring a tampon or anything so I had to go back to class ask my friend for a tampon and then tell my US History teacher who is a very attractive young guy! And I said "I'm having an issue I need to go" and he said "what?" And I repeated myself a little bit slower and said "I'm having an issue I need to go" and the horror on his face he was like "Oh, yeah you can go" so embarrassing

[@destinyyyyb]

Lisa Brooks my worse fear is getting my period in the middle of class especially if I had a male teacher at that hour

[@stabbyabbey]

Once in 8th grade my friend asked me for a pad but she didn’t know I hadn’t gotten my period but I still kept some in my bag Incase

[@shanaicasselden3547]

Id just say if you dont want me to bleed on the seats let me gi back ti the bathroom

[@karymechapa1979]

I got my first period during science and i was embarrassed and my teacher asked me if i was okay and i said no she then told me to go to the nurse then the nurse told me that i could call my mom to go home when i went to tell the teacher she asked me why and i had to explain that i got my period and the next day someone told me they heard me talking with the teacher and i was soo embarrassed

[@katherinediane3988]

You have the right to leave class because women have the right to deal with their own personal hygiene. If a teacher gets mad because you left you CANNOT get in trouble for dealing with your own personal problem.

[@despaahana]

the diva cup stays secure because of suction. fold it to get it in and let it unfold. adjust you get a good seal, this part can take practice, and you're good till you can empty it. I wouldn't try to do this in a bathroom that you have to share the sink. to take the cup out you have to break the seal otherwise the suction only gets stronger the more you pull. that hurts. super reusable but does have a learning curve getting it in right and taking it out.

[@tez3070]

ya but for people under 14 its hard to get it in cause its so small

[@despaahana]

Tess Mefford there are many different folds. try them till you find one that works for you

[@emmi3785]

Or try Lunette. It might be better in shape for you. :)

[@tez3070]

Desiree Paahana ya but I cant even get a tiny tampon in

[@AyoHoneydipp]

Tess Mefford same but I'm 23 lol.

[@frand421]

I just turned 13. I've had my period for 3 years now. I recently started using the diva cup and I've never used a tampon. To me the diva cup is a lot less intimidating because it's more flexible. It's better for the environment and so easy to use and u can feel anything. I love it

[@avast47]

How do you remove it? I tried it and it was so hard for me to get out! I was so scared that we would have to call the fire department or get it surgically removed. I was also disappointed because I was looking forward to not having to deal with it at school and I wanted to do something good for the planet:-(

[@mochiisyum123]

Who else is on their period as we speak? *raises hand*

[@lemoncactus9909]

mochiisyum123 *raises hand*

[@MrNakki]

this video was like perfect timing :D

[@maddisonwatts6297]

mochiisyum123 *raises hand*

[@marsyalya6970]

COMMANDER LEXA

[@Breadcrum.b]

mochiisyum123 meeee 😂😂😂

[@anonymouse903]

PSA: There's nothing wrong with wearing pads.

[@jesusofnazareth666]

I use pads

[@leannemarie6817]

I only wear panty liners

[@leakovacic9325]

lol im to scerad to use tampons

[@dxvidmorales]

Luísa oh 🌚

[@sydneyr4029]

Lea Kovacic don't be! In my opinion I think they are way better than pads. My first ever period I had to use one because I had swim practice right after I got it and I was totally fin

[@sirikoplin8714]

when I was younger I was on a training trip across the US for swimming when I was in middle school so I was just with my team and I got my first period and I had to use a tampon THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT and during swimming I was leaking and I realized it was to small so I had to wait in the locker room for my MALE coach to get me A BIGGER sized tampon And HE WAS THE ONE WHO TOLD ME HOW TO USE IT OML

[@ashwill1122]

He's the real MVP

[@notusinganymore7477]

Sigrid Koplin it was prolly really fucking awkward but im glad you shared your story and now you have a fun memory! What's your ig lets be friends?

[@heatherharris1340]

Sigrid Koplin i feel so bad for u girl

[@taylorkrukoff5506]

That's so embarrassing but props for him

[@wonhoscake1214]

Sigrid Koplin story of my life

[@marianna3253]

"Wait, sponges grow in the sea?" - Joslyn Davis

[@louisemathevon8917]

The diva cup was a LIFESAVER for me. I have very very big periods (I had to wear adult dippers to bed because anything else was just not enough). Although it does have a little learning curve (suction is NOT fun), once i knew how to use it, which took about 2 periods, it was perfect in every way. It never leaked, the period smell was completely gone (!!!!!), and it didn't feel like you had anything at all, so more comfortable than a tampon (cause at least for me, when mine got too soaked they moved around and got uncomfortable). I would just take it out in the shower twice a day (second shower was really quick, just for that purpose and I was good to go). Honestly, it's such a life changer. You'll also save soooo much in the long term. 200% would recommend.

[@bellawitz85]

Yasss same!

[@angycotham8721]

I had my first period after watching this... THANK YOU!!!!! NOW I'M GONNA GO CRY!!!!!!

[@minervat8521]

Laura I'm 11 turning 12 and I started around july

[@miamemes1520]

Laura um I'm 14 and all the girls in my family have it at 16 ugalugaluga

[@silkekjlby3450]

Tauruslps i am 13 FUCKING 13 i stil don't have it and i am happy i dont have it BUT i kinda want it tho

[@marissawillison5584]

I got my first period this year (I'm 13) AT THE BEACH!!

[@alicevanwyk1364]

Silke kjølby no DO NOT KINDA WANT IT U DONT WANT IT

[@CrownedLily]

I've had my period for 19 years I stopped caring if anyone sees me buying or carrying my pads to the bathroom. I hate tampons. I can never get them in right and they always leak. I'm 32 and I use pads. Screw tampons.

[@prettysureful]

CrownedLily same here. I have a tilted cervix so it doesnt go in right.

[@CrownedLily]

I have a very low cervix so yeah.

[@xxXTheAlleyCatXxx]

I used to care so much when I was a young teen (like 13-15 years old) but as I have gotten older I give no fucks. Walk in the store and will gladly buy a sole box of tampons even with the cashier being a dude or just grab my tampon from my purse and walk to the bathroom in front of people; it's whatever.

[@CrownedLily]

KarshayDee right, like I've been bleeding for almost 2 decades I just don't care anymore. My downstairs neighbor whos still in high school gives me dirty looks and I'm like bitch please I've been bleeding longer then you've been breathing.

[@xxXTheAlleyCatXxx]

CrownedLily Honestly someone shaming you for a natural thing is fucking stupid. Dirty looks for not wanting to bleed all over the place? Lmao. Grow up.

[@lydiaann8382]

I got my period at lunch on the day before the last day of school. I was walking back from the microwave when I felt something weird. I sat down and I told my best friend sitting next to me, and she didn’t believe me. Then I started leaking and we both freaked out. We both got up without asking and ran out the door of the cafeteria. We both ran to the bathroom and, of course, neither on of us had a pad/tampon/ literally anything.🤦🏼‍♀️ So I stuck what felt like half a roll of toilet paper in my underwear. My best friend gave me her jacket and I wrapped it around my waist and we ran to the nurse. At this point I was hyperventilating thinking that I was going to die. I had dreaded wearing a pad and swore to myself to never ever use one because it grossed me out. We walked into the nurse’s office, tell her what happened, and she gave me a PAD! I was devastated. As soon as I got home (which was like 8 because I had a pizza party and church after school) I told my mom to buy me tampons or I wasn’t using anything. Luckily I got my way and haven’t used a pad since (except at night, goodness I hate those things). TMI, I know but, it seems fitting 😂

[@mia.3273]

Lydia_ Ann How are they ? Do they hurt while you pull them out ??? (I am A Female that's inexperienced)

[@lydiaann8382]

chelsea maria if you pull them out at an angle no. Be sure to stay relaxed while you are taking the tampon out. Don’t try to push it out (if that makes sense) Don’t be scared of Tampa’s because it’ll just make your experience worse. The best tip that I can give is to put it in at an angle and take it out the same way😊

[@mia.3273]

Lydia_ Ann Thx 😘, Now I Might try them

[@ye1l14]

THAT is what is called a really best friend😂

[@jaydenmccluskey5941]

Lydia_ Ann same I wore a pad for my first period and then I was like “hell no I can’t deal with the drip”and my friends thought I was gross for using tampons

[@KiKiLoVedOnO]

I have a really heavy flow, so my periods were crippling. I would miss school when I was younger, and even miss work. Once I tried the Diva Cup, I never went back. It honestly gave me control of my life back. It says 12 hours to change, when in reality it's closer to 2 hours at the max for me. It honestly is fantastic and helps with cramps, too. It was super terrifying to use the first time, though. I had to talk myself up in the bathroom for a good 15 minutes, lol

[@insidetheheadofme]

KiKiLoVedOnO I talk myself up when the doctor wants to put an enema in me. Lordie.....

[@jackystar5099]

I heard pads and tampons make cramps worse because of tge chemicals in them.

[@anitacecylia]

I want to try the cup too, but im afraid that it will leak trough the day... Like in my work where I need to pick up things, sit, stand up, walk. Im afraid that the cup somehow crack sideways and everything that was in there just go out like volcano. Need to try this but maybe when im sure ill be home all day.

[@ISMACKYOURBLADYFACE]

@@anitacecylia I recommend using the cup with a pad for the first few periods until you feel sure with it

[@alanajackson1049]

KiKiLoVedOnO yes diva cups are amazing and are literally the best thing it only takes two changes during the day and done. Glad u have that freedom again

[@mariatego8157]

I have missed these kind of beauty breaks!!!

[@nikoletaalipranti9584]

Maria Tego me too😍

[@laurenbuford8052]

Maria Tego same

[@elysiaraufi3922]

Maria Tego same

[@dxvidmorales]

Maria Tego right!!!

[@annieantonietti8383]

Maria Tego sameeee

[@baileyelizabeth8029]

Diva cups are the best thing ever for me. Not as intimidating as you'd think. It has a learning curve but it's too bad. I never struggle to get it out as long as I'm sitting on the toilet and make sure you break the suction or else you will struggle. Give it a try Lilly!

[@baileyelizabeth8029]

Lily**

[@Andromedafoxxx]

bailey baker agreed, honestly now that I have switched to the diva cup I am NEVER going back.

[@deliavalaczkai9685]

I use a yuuki cup (not sure that's how it's spelled) and it's so amazing. I used pads before, because I was just scared that tampons are very harmful to you. Taking out can be difficult especially with long nails 😅. It didn't take long for me to learn not to just pull it out, but use the hotdog method. I would honestly recommend cups to anyone.

[@rabbittricks5099]

The thing that grosses me out is not actually wearing one I think it would be fine but emptying it. Especially if it's a days worth. Is that something you had to get past ?

[@heytharbeb]

+rabbittricks I personally got over the "gross" factor pretty quickly, but I think it helps to just be generally comfortable with everything down there, and it gets a lot less gross if you just think of it as part of your body. plus it's not like its poop or anything.

[@fluffyfriday17]

Does anyone else watch period video's when they're on there period... wait ;-; thats a stupid question xD

[@paulinaj8218]

Fluffyfriday haha ye

[@teacherromero7710]

On mine this sec

[@brieannakersel3766]

Fluffyfriday yuss

[@natliehart9837]

Vlogleys no it’s not weird I have a diva cup in now.

[@emmaanderson3860]

Literally every single time!

[@kerleh]

When i got my period the first time it was when we were changing for my gym and in i had to use the bathroom i close the stall pulled my pants done and there was blood everywhere!! When i thought it couldnt get worse i didnt lock the door stall right and a girl walked in and just saw my bloody mess before me.... she slid me a tampon under the stall though so i was like thanks?

[@KayleeIdle]

Kalikuno lucky!(!ig)I low key had to use paper towels

[@averym1684]

Awe that’s so nice lol

[@hopeanderson1138]

you better have become her best friend

[@iisabella.p]

Kalikuno I wish girls were that nice at my school and also😳is sorry that’s just terrible😂

[@edithp5528]

Kalikuno IM DEADDDD😂

[@anniemarie14]

you girls need to make more of these type of videos

[@addyb5156]

LA Myers Dudes view should have a continuation to then what was talked in the last episode of dude view, the girls in “lady life” should do a vid one that lady episode

[@emilymartin9532]

LA Myers yass

[@emmagracemacfarlane6635]

LA Myers yes they so should!

[@waawee6782]

all the office clips are giving me life

[@michellepoovathukaran1404]

Rileigh Marie it's okey...I got mine the summer before I started gr 9

[@cez_is_typing]

wut. she wasn't talking about her period

[@xquisitelyy]

Michelle Poovathukaran dang I got mine in the 5th grade lol

[@theresasaler6190]

ShadowGirl99 yah That Is What Happened To me

[@alexandraz7724]

SAME yay i got mine before all my friends

[@gracemartin7134]

I can’t imagine how uncomfortable the camera guys would have been in the shoot 😂

[@oldsoul1765]

Grace Martin agree

[@Scar1907]

@Yeetus That Fetus Commit Self Deletus they always had both but most of he time it was soundguy and 1 or 2 other guys 😂😂

[@Scar1907]

Btw i think its more akward for them talking bout it.. but after al of the shit that they have done 😂😂 they know each other inside and out👌🏼😂😂

[@markkrebs6704]

Hey they can be woman too

[@eruzaus]

I fucking love my menstrual cup. I use a Meluna cup. It's awesome. The brand comes in so many sizes, textures, and shapes to customize to your body. Sorry to sound like a commercial. I just love it so much. Especially because I feel like it's more comfortable than tampons.

[@hannahhannarig685]

eruzaus YEESSS^-^ It seriously changed my life!

[@TarynEverdeen]

I use one too! I have the blue glitter :))) I love it so much! Would recommend to anyone. xxxx

[@wilmab4120]

I love mine too, I seriously forget that I have a period when I use it :)

[@xlovemeharder1667]

eruzaus thank you for sharing. I want to try it so bad. Tampons gross me out.

[@LizHellsing]

eruzaus I have a diva cup, but it was too long for me so I now ordered a Lunette, so Ill see how it goes. I dont think its hard to put in or take out tho.

[@aceofpentacles2k]

When I was 10 I somehow cut myself down there and started bleeding and my mom thought I had my period. Then a few months later when I turned 11 I actually got it but I was so convinced I just cut myself that I started crying cuz I felt like I was a disappointment. In my religion, girls have the option of having a Womaning ceremony where older bleeding women bestow gifts and impart wisdom on the new maiden. I was dressed head to toe in red, decked in gold plated jewelry and as a bonus was henna'd all over (because my mom is a henna artist). It was awesome and I wish more girls had that experience. It was nice to feel like becoming a woman was a magical thing instead of a horrible secret (which is what my friends were taught)

[@thepineapplehippie]

Raina Pope Wow! That’s so incredible!!

[@madelynjule6532]

Raina Pope damn that sounds awesome I got mine in school then had to come home and awkwardly explain to my sister what a period was and tell my dad where his response was ok well I know your only going to tell your mom but if you need anything I’m here!!

[@cameragirl1995]

Raina Pope this is great, what is the religion

[@faithmeyer6870]

That's so cool I wish everyone did that to

[@jackystar5099]

Lol my mom just felt bad for me and told me sorry. She said she didn't really want to have daughters because she didn't want us to go through that. She ended up having two.

[@lemongrassandpeach4884]

I think it didn't absorb, because the fake blood was too thick

[@reneehasler1006]

Kübra Karasu Yeah but period blood is thicker than that it's like chunky lol

[@lemongrassandpeach4884]

RENEE H Not me

[@MsPrincess0019]

Kübra Karasu but period blood shouldn't be watery and most girls have a very heavy and thick period so that's realistic

[@reaganguerrero8662]

idk it didnt even look like the food coloring absorbed all that well to me

[@lemongrassandpeach4884]

Reagan Guerrero It did, they even said that

[@laurenl6817]

I got my first period wearing a floor length white dress 😅

[@nope871]

I would die 🤣

[@emilybyford8983]

I feel so bad for you I would have died

[@zeynepakdora2143]

I love how Erin is so comfortable talking about poop but looks so uncomfortable talking about periods😂

[@Drea____ming]

Ege Akdora well her it got real series I guess explains why

[@calliearmitage5254]

I've never ever used a tampon , I'm scared to put it in

[@TheChiilliPepper]

it is really easy if you use the ones with applicator :)

[@katiemccoy9876]

its odd at first but after like 5 minutes you don't feel it. you can get some like tampax that help you insert it

[@marissarodriguez4591]

Callie Armitage it gets easier every time you put the tampon in.

[@Thetypicalana]

Me too

[@kitwalters9716]

Omg same @Callie Armitage, I'm actually so scared to use a tampon x all of my friends have used them but I'm so scared to ahhh😂❤️

[@ErinRobinson]

Serious question: can someone tell us how you use the diva cup!!!

[@rachelramos6326]

Erin Robinson divacup.com/how-it-works/how-it-works/ Practice really is key. Also there are many types of menstrual cups to choose from. The diva cup may not be the right shape or firmness for everyone.

[@alcormier90]

Erin Robinson Essentially you fold it and insert it, then it kinda "pops" open. There's teeny holes at the top near the rim that creates a suction, so it stays in place. Then to remove it, you pinch the bottom to release the suction and pull it out. Then you can dump it out into the toilet and rinse it out or wipe it out with toilet paper or a moist wipe. Then it's good to reinsert. That's the super abridged version. Haha How you fold and insert really depends on you and your body. But there's a TON of videos and articles with a lot of really great info and instructions! It can be a little overwhelming and daunting at first. It takes a little practice, and I will say you DEFINITELY have to be/get really comfortable with your body. But I definitely recommend trying it. Once you've got the hang of it, it really makes your periods a lot easier to deal with!

[@SuperChocolateSwirl]

They're seriously amazing. The first time you use one it will be scary, and it will probably take a couple tries, but the information that the Diva Cup company provides is actually helpful, so I would recommend getting familiar with it before you start. For insertion they show two fold styles, one that's sort of U-shaped, and one that is more like a cone (hard to describe). Everyone is different, but my preference has been the 2nd version, as it's a little more gradual. Like other people have been saying, to remove it you have to insert a finger to break suction. The last thing I think you need to be aware of is insertion on the first day of your period is almost always a little uncomfortable, but every day afterwards is super easy and I almost forget it's even in there! I think ultimately if you are really comfortable with tampons trying a menstrual cup is a great next step. They last a long time and they can be left in for up to 12 hours, which can really ease your worries if you are like me and frequently forget about the 8hr time limit on tampons. It does seem scary, but we were all scared of tampons before we used them, but we got over that and menstrual cups are the same in that way.

[@sneakylink8528]

Erin Robinson lmao 😂

[@Castiel666xD]

Erin Robinson Essentially you fold it to insert it, then once it is in you can twist it to form a seal and may have to put a finger in to circle the cup and make sure it unfolded. That's really it! It's easy for me to just pull it out and it's very comfortable to wear.

[@somebody4242]

“This looks like arts and crafts at Bible school” and “This looks like a Barbie sleeping bag” 💀😂

[@sophiagebreab928]

I don't like how they weren't very open-minded about the alternatives.

[@alvesky]

I agree, just shows that they aren't comfortable with that yet. Maybe they will when they get older. Or care about the environment. Or becomes more bold. Anyway, yes, it's for sure sad, since so many people watches and could get interested, now maybenow will think it isn't a good idea. It's important to be good role models. But you gotta be yourself too...

[@molliecharlton1361]

Rainbow Skittles Llamacorn me too! I'm quite disappointed - this could really have made a difference and given alot of young girls confidence and all they did was piss about!

[@TKDDLJ09]

LOL, just because they don't like them and they clearly didn't work for them,doesn't mean they are bad role models..... They have their opinions and the other things they tried didn't work and they gave their opinion and in regards to all that environment stuff, I know its bad, but the thought of reusable pads freaks me and properly a lot of people out, it seems so gross.

[@Andrea-db7lu]

Rainbow Skittles Llamacorn yeah they were really rude about it

[@jennifersonjack9020]

and they were worried the fake blood would trigger someone...

[@bubblegumgamer7766]

I got my period when I was 12, and my mom wasn't around (she passed away the year before) so I had to have that conversation with my dad. I chickened out and asked one of my older friends to give me tampons. That went on for almost 7 months, and we were acting like it was a drug deal. Looking back, that was hilarious.

[@subliminaltesting8286]

BubbleGumGamer 😂😂😂😂😂

[@leandraandsophia6104]

BubbleGumGamer lol😂😂

[@haniry]

BubbleGumGamer i got my period when i was 11 and i still am 11 and i am on it now 😢😢😢😟😟😟

[@MelodyLunaMusic]

get off the internet. please act like a child and play outside or something

[@mrsnewyork1000]

The day I started my period in 5th grade. I went home with my pants filled with toilet paper. Then I told my mom to come to the bathroom she came into the bathroom and I told her I seen blood down there and she started crying and I was like "what did I do?" The she said "my baby is growing up." Then I said "what do I do?" She told me we'd buy some pads and I LEGIT thought they were writing pads. I thought to myself "why do I need to write this down?". 😂😂😂😂

[@soha7674]

omg i got my period right before a running marathon in 5th grade and my mom was like: Flora, did you sit on a marker? i didnt know that i had started my period and i had a spot. i started screaming and started to panic and my mom started to cry.. i asked her why she was crying and she said that im growing up too fast, i told her to suck it up and help me. she started laughing and she helped. im thankful and i always laugh whenever i think of this because when i started to panic, 2 minutes later i was so calm and my mom was going to burst into tears. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@norah2899]

Cindy_York98 I got mine in the summer going into fifth grade and I even swam with it but the actual one came in October of that year and my mom went into turbo mom mode and got literally TWENTY boxes of pads

[@cajunbeauty7654]

Cindy_York98 😂😂😂

[@makaylahartford7398]

Cindy_York98 This comment needs more likes😂😄😅

[@mrsnewyork1000]

Randi Yeager - that's hilarious! 😂😂

[@gerra1262]

I got my period when I was 11 and used pads at first. With 12 years I started to use tampons and now I‘m using the diva cup. The diva cup is so much better than tampons. I have a heavy flow and the diva cup is just much more trustful.

[@jeybae3879]

I'm terrified of tampons I have too much anxiety to stick anything up there and pads work for me so .-.

[@justanothergirl3486]

JETninjagurl i used to be the same.

[@maybeanto5307]

real talk: i was also scared but it has like a pretty long string, so you can pull it out if its too much for you. And honestly tampons are a life-changing thing.

[@Hissa220]

JETninjagurl saaame .. I'm almost 24 years old ( virgin ) so nooooo way I'm using tampons 😝

[@Xplreli]

JETninjagurl Same. I tried it once and just couldn't do it. Maybe some day.

[@alphabeticalorder168]

Emily Harper I was really scared to wear one. but if you change it regularly (like 2-3 hours) then it's fine it comes out easy. toxic shock syndrome rarely happens unless you leave it in for over 12 hours

[@dandelionsprout]

I'm 14 and I use a menstrual cup, I am only 4 foot 8 inches. So for anyone who is worried about it not fitting or being too big please don't. menstrual cups are such an amazing alternative to pads or tampons they don't leak they are better for the environment and the best part you can leave them in for 12 hours! Please look into it I know it seems different and scary but it doesn't hurt to see what it is all about

[@amy2771]

Yeah, but vagina size also totally varies. I'm 18 and 5'1 and it'd never work for me...

[@alexxis6746]

TheAbstractRainbow I'm 11 and haven't had my period, but how old do you need to be to use a tampon. I'm asking because pads irritate me

[@amy2771]

Unless your parents have a serious concern about you using tampons it's all up to you. You get to choose when you're ready and no one can pressure you or tell you otherwise. It's your body. And I know the first few years are scary, but It gets easier. I'd recommend a period tracker app or marking it down on a calendar so it's easier to remember when it's due. Although, the first year or two aren't usually very steady and can be really difficult to track.

[@shafaghb]

The length of the vaginal canal slightly correlates with height of the person and the width is the opposite, means when the person gets shorter it gets wider, and I think the length doesn't have anything to do with fitting a diva cup. Thought sizes varies, but if you are taller than average there is a bigger possibility of having difficulty with this.

[@SensationallyPretty]

Estella Marshall They are made out of medical grade silicone. Like what they make the outer portion of breast implants with. Breast implants are in bodies for way longer than 12 hours. I've never tried a diva cup... But it's because of my utter disgust of touching the blood/having to retrieve it and rinse it out each time. 😷

[@clairesmacaulay]

On the Diva Cup - I've used them for years cause they're far more sustainable - I've never had experiences of them overflowing or anything, and generally feel much more secure with them than tampons. To remove it - no nice way to say this - you just have to slide another finger up there to break the suction. It's so scary at first, but I would definately reccomend it to everyone!

[@BlueGreenOnna]

To be reading that and plus, I've never worn a tampon, so that kinda scares me 😨

[@nyssaforever2722]

BlueGreenOnna try on tampons great for begginers

[@janetbenson8639]

Agreed! Love my Diva Cup. It's defitniely awkward the first few times (best to try it out on a lazy day or 2 at home). Worth it though. You can kind of just go about your regular day without feeling like you have your period (if not for the cramps). I LOVE it for swimming/the beach. I feel way less vulnerable. I probably wouldn't recommend it to someone who isn't comfortable with tampons, first. One awkward step at a time...

[@Castiel666xD]

Claire Macaulay I can remove my diva cup without putting a finger in there to break the seal, I usually just pinch the bottom of the cup (just where the tail joins the cup) and twist and pull out.

[@clairesmacaulay]

Ah, maybe because I use a Moon Cup it's harder, but I'll definitely try that.

[@jessicamariepj]

I’ve used the diva cup for YEARS and it’s so much less weird than you expect. I’m a big fan for so many reasons!

[@abbyscorneroftheworld5095]

When Drew was talking about shoving spongebob up THERE and spongebob popped up I lmao 😂 Edit: WOW I can’t believe that I got THAT much likes!

[@selinabutt7624]

FlowerPetal 1227 hhuujjl

[@dempseys8234]

FlowerPetal 1227 I mean he does live in Bikini Bottom 😂😂

[@addyb5156]

SAME.

[@maeleehurst2386]

I was the 400 like

[@ash.g37]

FlowerPetal 1227 that many* *cough cough* Grammar police

[@lorenava596]

You should do a video compilation of how many times joslyn has said she likes a good satchel

[@bethanygates6812]

Lorena Va YAS!!

[@amandaguthrie9045]

Started using a cup after years of horrible bleeding and passing out. My first period with a menstrual cup has gotten rid of that all. I bleed about half as much. I NEVER leak. I can swim, run and rough house with my kids without feeling the cup. I can't go back. Best thing ever.

[@amandaguthrie9045]

Ps I have extra long coffin nails. I just wash my hands lol.

[@justanotherzombieFJ]

how does what you use effect the flow?

[@amandaguthrie9045]

Kawaii it's because of all the chemicals from the disposable products I was using. Having such a heavy flow meant I was using prob twice as many products during my period(I bough pons at Costco because it was so heavy) plus my periods lasted 2 weeks at a time. I went to an OB from the time I was 14 because I had all the symptoms of endometriosis but I didn't actually have it. They couldn't ever figure out the issue. I even had a procedure where they put a camera in my uterus but still couldn't figure out what was going on. But once I started using cups and cloth pads I haven't had an issue. My period is 6 days now instead of 2 weeks.

[@NoraBPeevy]

Yes, the bleach used to bleach the absorbent cotton in tampons and pads actually does cause worse cramping and endometriosis sometimes.

[@MrsCoffee16]

how do you wash it in public toilet ?

[@geminineda4669]

Used pads for the first 3 times, had my friend order me a diva cup, havent used anything else since (got mine at 13) diva cups are the best

[@amelianannette972]

Diva cups are lifesaving. I change it every 10 or 12 hours and it never gets even halfway full. I can't imagine it overflowing, but even if it did it wouldn't leak because it seals. 20 out of 10 recommend!!!

[@amelianannette972]

It does take some practice, so I recommend switching it every 4 or 6 hours your first period with it so you can get used to it.

[@rxxrcousin]

DancesWithBeauty do you reuse them?

[@elizabethmclaughlin1931]

DancesWithBeauty yes, they last up to ten years treated properly, I've had mine for 4 years now and it's amazing. starts a little scary until you know your body then it's nothing, same deal as the first time using a tampon

[@rxxrcousin]

Elizabeth McLaughlin That's pretty cool! Do you rewash in between changing it?

[@elizabethmclaughlin1931]

rxxrcousin yea you just rinse with warm to hot water then do a deep clean every few months by either boiling it putting it in the dish washer or using sex toy cleaner since it is made for items to be put into a place that is pretty sensitive to Jerms and such

[@audreysweeny3883]

Diva cup is so wonderful and I'm so grateful I used it early in my period life. Your first couple periods can be a bit tricky with learning how to get it in/out (make sure it's around your cervix) but I've only leaked maybe three times because I put it in incorrectly. You can wear it in you for twelve hours (recommended) with 0 risk of toxic shock syndrome which means you can go the whole day, sleep with it in, and can change it when you shower/get home from work/school. It's maybe fifteen bucks and even after a year it's still in perfect condition! Super cost, eco, and lady friendly. Everybody I know who uses it loves it. 300/10 would recommend

[@sydneymichalowski3606]

I haven't gotten mine yet and my doctor started placing bets with my mom on when I'm going to get it, like with real money. fml

[@rikkiewickyarmy4037]

Chicky McChick omg I'm so sorry but thats hilarious 😂. Hope u get it soon girl (if u want it soon though) 😘

[@oldsoul1765]

Rikkie Wicky you made my day. Why would a doctor even start to bet about that... If it's a guy doctor that's makes it more weird

[@evilhag7775]

Chicky McChick BSHXFJVSUCWWQEQWQDSCHGHHVFJEUNXUNCTJBXN IM DYING😂😂😂😂

[@jackystar5099]

Doctor sounds easy going. I need one of those.

[@bellarotker7160]

Welcome to the club, where I was told I’d get mine 4 years ago

[@ellosborn9719]

The video that legitimately got me hooked to clevver

[@alexishobert8759]

Same

[@maddief6397]

Ssaaaammmeeee

[@onyxyskamp4703]

I originally bought the diva cup because i was going to go on a month long backpacking trip in the rockies and dint want to have to pack out my used tampons. Now I know going into this comment with that description makes me sound like some epic mountain woman, but no, I'm just a normal girl, normal flow, normal levels of activity (didnt i just say i went backpacking for a month? yeah but I promise, I'm a legit couch potato normally), and I LOVE the diva cup. It hurt at first to put it in, but once you become more familiar with it and your body it gets much easier. It lasts WAY longer than tampons, and there is no risk of toxic shock, so if you're having a light day, leave it longer, no worries. It's great for the environment, its also better for your vagina (tampons are soaked in chemicals and can leave microscopic tears in you vag which makes you more susceptible to STDs). Not to mention you're going to save hella money not buying tampons every month. It is a little unnerving at first to see the blood, which is peoples first concern, and yes it gets on your fingers a little. It's honestly not a big deal though, you wipe your hands off with toilet paper, then wash them in the sink like normal. People tend to emphasize those little inconveniences over the HUGE number of benefits. I was a little sad that the video starts to rip on products that they hadn't even tested personally, so that's why I'm leaving this comment. I love it, it just takes a little bit of a commitment to properly test the product. Everyone who I have recommended the cup to has agreed that although its weird at first, it is one of the best period products out there.

[@onyxyskamp4703]

Oh also, I've worked with FX Makeup blood for eight years now, and fake blood is not the same texture as real blood and wont absorb in the same way. You should be using something water based.

[@MrsReptile]

you have to wash the cloth pads several times to get the absorbancy up. The fake blood was too thick to resemble real blood. But great try . Love the shows.

[@karla_lopez8771]

Spongebob= sponge = super absorbent + lives in bikini botton= spongebob is a tampon

[@karla_lopez8771]

😂😂😂

[@krys6736]

karlamomi31 you just ruined my childhood 😂😂😂

[@gracecarol6352]

My mind is blown 😲

[@briightlybee]

i used pads for the longest time and they were so uncomfortable so one day i went to the bathroom, turned on the shower so no one would know and they'd think i was in the shower, and just had a bunch of tampons and just like, poked around until it worked. my technique (which i don't recommend) was just to ignore the pain and just shove it up there. it worked but it could've gone very wrong. i'm proud to say that i use tampons with ease now! i was so happy when my first tampon went in it was crazy lmao i was like smiling and grinning like i just got a puppy or something.

[@emihamasaki4165]

bethhh I use cloth pads, I can’t tampons to work they never go in correctly. So I just avoid pools on those weeks 😂

[@jackystar5099]

The first time I had my period cup I had no idea how to insert it. I had never used tampons and I had watched videos but it was honestly scary. It hurt to even try to put it in. Like you I ignored my pain and just stuck it in there. By the end I was sweating and had sworn I would never do it again. I have used it for every period since and now I can gladly say I understand the correct way to use it.

[@smartgrrl8]

Was 100% grossed out/skeptical of the diva cup prior to using myself - my roommate had one. When I tried it, I was hooked: way better for the environment, pain-free (sometimes I have discomfort from tampons), NO LEAKS EVER, and you can wear it for double the length - 8-12 hours. Which means you can change it at home, never at work. It's awesome.

[@lisamiddleton3475]

Lane H. I'm about to get one. I used a diaphragm as birth control before kids because hormones and I don't like each other. So it seems very much the same concept and so easy. I'm over all the waste. I had just invested in all natural tampons so was waiting to finish those off. Love that it's no waste and no chemicals.

[@alternateemail3359]

Casually watch it not realising it was uploaded 1 minute ago.

[@aprilfools8410]

Ikr

[@emmanimalan1577]

I know

[@dxvidmorales]

Finding Dorito 😳

[@KaytlinGomez]

Finding Dorito for me it says 1 hour ago

[@leahferreira7544]

Finding Dorito this was the first comment and I looked down I was like whhhhhhhhaat

[@jessiezoerobertson8894]

Hey ladies! Thanks for showing some of these. Just wanted to say that a LOT of ladies including myself can't use tampons or anything insertable due to conditions like endometriosis or vaginismus. The fabric pads are actually really absorbent and they're so much softer on the skin unlike the plastic disposable ones. That's why I use them, not because of the environment (although that's a bonus). So just wanted to let you know, that not everyone can do the "ungross" option of tampons...

[@rachelfigueroaparra6076]

The SpongeBob thing killed me 😂

[@isaacsleia8462]

Same here, lolol 😂😂🤣🤣

[@Kelseybelsey9]

I use a majority of these products... The cloth pad needs to be washed a few times to become absorbent. The sponge can have a string attached and is just like a tampon in my opinion. The diva cup is based on suction, you just released the suction to taking it out. I love all of these products and could never use a chemical filled tampon that leaves behind dangerous fibers.

[@brinabrooksdogtraining2019]

Kelseybelsey9 not to mention how they whiten the products. And how those same chemicals are responsible for so many women's cramps each month.

[@Ally_-_]

Kelseybelsey9

[@alvesky]

You know there's organic tampons, right? Just saying. I have used most stuff too, but not the sponge. I love alternatives, especially because they make me feel different about my period. I remember the first time I used my moon cup - and got to pour out the blood instead of throwing away a pad - it was magic, I felt so much more happy about not creating trash. I switch between tampons and moon cup, and I always have a reusable pad aswell(might need a bigger cup, I guess), because suddenly I need it, I tend to leak and also use tampons til they are full sometimes. But I hardly never use non-organic, that's not nice to think about having something unpure inside my body.

[@Kelseybelsey9]

chickadee yes, those a great option for people who like tampons! I just prefer something that's reusable and not as wasteful. 😊

[@alvesky]

I hear you.

[@Sassysnaple21]

The Diva Cup is amazingg!!! There is a little tab to pull it out and I pitch the bottom a little to break the suction, but you can literally wear it all day and not worry about it, I was also worried about how big it was but it isn't bad at all when you fold it up. It lasts for 10 years because it is silicon and it about 30 dollars, and is reusable. It is a healthy (No risk of TSS) and cheap alternative to tampons or pads :)

[@kayyyraaa]

I read that you should replace it once a year but I'm not sure. I use one too and would be interested in the length. At about 30, I may not need to buy another if it's 10 years.

[@irmhildedufay699]

you don't need to buy a new one until it's damaged, i have mine for 3 years now and it's still perfect. just need to boil it between cycle to sterilized. I think it can last 10 years and more.

[@elishaestacio5385]

My period is that whole fake blood container. 😂

[@insidetheheadofme]

wActHing kOAla Oh dear god

[@cooldood37]

Same lol 😂

[@coffeegirl18]

Same.

[@evelynlopez4496]

I relate

[@aclay300]

Same, and I have anemia too so my mom and doctor freaked out when we found out how long and heavy mine is.

[@mrs.marshalltv4112]

Love my diva cup When i got my first period i was 11 just got up getting ready for school. I went down stairs did something i cant remember then was walking up the stairs felt a plop n stopped mid step.. Went straight to the toilet. This perfect red circle in my panties was there. Yelled my moms name she came running up the stairs her n my oldest sister who had a period for like 4 years (she was 15 when this happened to me lol) met at the bathroom door ...i opened it they saw the blood looked at each other smiled nodded n highfived . Mom insisted i stay home that day. I had this rush of energy so i got on my bike and followed the mail man for wat seemed 5 blocks....when i get home ALL MY MOMS FEMALE FRIENDS WERE GATHERED IN THE YARD CELEBRATING MY PERIOD. "our baby is a woman now!!" HUGGING N KISSING ME WHEN I WALkED UP . 7 years later im pregnant and still would rather deal with pregnancy than my period bc of that day🤷🏽🤷🏽🤷🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽😂😂😂

[@kayleesmith6756]

congrats on the baby

[@carriel3054]

I had been reading the leaflet inside the box of my Mom's tampons for YEARS by the time I got my period at 13! I was READY TO DOOOO THIIIIS. Popped one in and went out to dinner with my family. It was almost 6 months before my Mom even noticed her supply was running out faster than usual and asked if I had started.

[@HaileyBeth]

Carrie Lynn girl yes. That's amazing. Ha goals lol

[@tmgfriends9255]

Carrie Lynn I got my period when I was 10

[@mervinlariviere5845]

Carrie Lynn mhmm

[@freya2920]

Carrie Lynn ahaha goals 😂😂

[@niamh2085]

The leaflet doesn't make any sense 😂 I've only tried twice but it's just too scaryyy

[@JayOrtiz922]

OMG THAT SPONGEBOB PART HAD ME DYING 😂😂😂

[@katuebeacom8678]

omfg 😂😂😂😂

[@iisuperwomaniisinghfan2087]

jadalyn lmao

[@acc-1689]

69 likes now, you're welcome😂

[@evelynargueta4492]

jadalyn SAMEEEEE

[@kamiiu]

SAAAAMMEEEE I'M DEAAADD

[@kenzieweeber1421]

I found out I had 2 holes when I was really little I was taking a bath with my sister and my mom was helping us wash up and I was washing down there and I found it and was like "mom I found a hole!"

[@evilhag7775]

Makenzie Weeber 😂😂😂

[@revengeontheybody]

Omg I’m crying 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@rayvenwalker7362]

There's three holes

[@amyhughes612]

Mum I found a hole 😂😂

[@joycelo4830]

But you have three 😂😂😂

[@matildehopeaker8554]

The diva cup is great. It lasts for approximately 6- 12 hours depending on how much you bleed. It is great for the environment!

[@refinnej5302]

I never thought I could be into reusable products but my first attempt was reusable cloth liners because the disposables seemed to be irritating me. After switching I had far less problems and my period cramps lessened and my period lightened. I then switched from tampons to menstrual cups and now only have a 3/4 day period. It's way lighter and I rarely ever have cramps. It's easy to use and clean. I highly recommend researching cups before buying to better estimate the size you'll need. The wrong size is usually the buggest issue women have. Don't buy unknown crap from China though. You don't know what they're made of and even a $20-$25 investment can last 3+ years so the savings isn't worth ruining your innards for!

[@refinnej5302]

3 to 4 day period. Sorry that looks like 3 quarters of a day.

[@prettysureful]

Jennifer Vapespads have chemicals and i heard thry can affect you inside. Even pads. I havent tried reusable yet

[@raquelshaw1800]

In 7th grade I would wait for hours to go to the bathroom and my periods were super abnormal (this particular time i went 3 months without it) then on a day i was wearing black leggings (i had to because i was a cheerleader) I started. I had gym first so everything started flowing. I went to 2 classes after gym until i realized i was on it and blood was on both chairs and it got on my homework too. It was on the chairs for like a week and i never told anyone it was me

[@pdizzle707]

How did it get on your homework. That’s some spider man stuff right there

[@sarahcharpentier9413]

Oh honey I'm sorry

[@727amalie]

the diva cup is amazing! you don't need to worry about a spill over even on heavy days. I would never go back

[@sienaqk]

Amalie Aguayo how do you take it out though?

[@kariscains5198]

Okay so it's like a cup that suctions to the sides and there's a little nub thing at the bottom. So when you're ready to take it out you just grab hold of the nub and usually just some light pressure against the side of the cup will break the seal (this shouldn't be gross because the top of the cup has formed a seal and nothing has leaked past it). I love my diva cup. It's changed my periods. I don't feel gross. I haven't messed up any panties since I got it. You don't need to worry about changing it frequently like a tampon. You don't run out and need to make an emergency run to the store. It's amazing. I can't believe how much I love it.

[@727amalie]

Simply Catherine Thank you for your response Karis! I love not having to change my tampon once in a day and the cup still has plenty of room if it were to have been a heavier day. I just pull slightly and the seal breaks and then can just pull it out and dump it right down the toilet. Since I only do this once a day I do it at home so I can clean my cup & re insert it.

[@libby1123]

I LOVE my Diva Cup as well, had it for almost a year now and I recommend it to everyone that is sick of pads and tampons. They are the best of both worlds.

[@isabella3962]

I LOVEEE THE DIVA CUP!!!! It doesn’t scratch its silicone, it has a rip at the end to pull it out,it can overflow....but I love it! You can’t feel it, it’s comfy!!!

[@MoisesVentura13]

Can Drew stay on beauty break? I like her 😊

[@DrewDorsey]

😘😘

[@teaspill7901]

Eric Ventura sameee

[@perienbock6870]

Eric Ventura saaaame! Got excited when I saw her, love her!

[@mikayla6831]

Eric Ventura ya totally

[@iLOVEpicklesBRO28]

Nah dude diva cups are the SHIT it's so useful!!! For getting it, you legit just pinch the bottom and pull, then dump the contents in the toilet. It's awesome if you're more clotty or dont like dealing with it (as a trans guy it gives me a good deal of dysphoria) but with cups you just have to deal with it in the morning & before you go to bed

[@gabrielamcdermott5999]

That whole 2 minutes of period stories XD they should do whole videos of just talking about a topic for 15 minutes!

[@hannnah8737]

The reason they use the blue stuff is for kids not men

[@nataliebarragancisneros8989]

is no one going to talk about how amazing Lily's shirt is 😂 😂 😂

[@voodoopunchie5519]

Diva cups are great. They don't scratch or anything like that... they're made of very smooth body safe silicone. They don't really overflow when they're full. If you don't have them seated properly, they can leak in a very messy way, but once you get used to using them they're pretty easy. You can leave them in for up to 12 hours, so you don't have to get up in the middle of the night ever again, yay, or wake up with disgusting sheets. They don't block clots and stuff from coming out, or restrict the flow, or press on the cervix (when you have the right cup for your body type), so for me there was a lot less cramping and discomfort during my period. They're really easy to clean, usually I just rinse it out thoroughly with water, and wash it once a day with unscented and dye free feminine wash. The Diva cup can hold a half ounce of blood and stuff, so most days I can make it through a full work day without having to empty it. There are loads of different cups out there, with different sizes and shapes and colours for all body types and preferences. Most of them have stems and/or ridges along the bottom of the cup so you can easily remove them by just gently pulling, but sometimes it also helps to bear down a little imo. I'm a total convert, I've been using them for a few years now and even on my worst, heaviest days I can go hiking and work and swim and whatever else without any accidents or having to carry around a giant bag of tampons, and they're like a one time expense and last for several years. I used to have to have all different absorbencies of tampons plus pads and liners, and I would have to buy at least one box of tampons per month, which really adds up! I don't know if I could try the sea sponge thing, but I can't say enough good things about silicone cups.

[@secretsanta3501]

can you still go to the toilet outside of home??? or is it like, wait the whole day till you get home remove it and pee. i feel like the blood would fall out everywhere once you take it out....

[@Elistarielle]

Pee and your period don't come out of the same hole. You can pee with a cup in just like you can pee with a tampon in.

[@voodoopunchie5519]

You can go to the bathroom (both kinds) with the cup in, though if you're having a bowel movement and your cup doesn't fit properly it may move when you bear down. You get used to how it feels when you need to empty it; for me it's sort of like a... squishy kind of feeling or like little bubbles, I don't really know how to explain it, but it's similar to the way a tampon feels when it's ready to be changed. When you empty the cup, you remove it while sitting on the toilet. It does sort of take a bit of practice maybe to get it out without spilling any blood, but even if you do spill you'll just spill into the toilet. The Diva Cup manufacturers recommend wiping away any blood with tissue and reinserting, but I really prefer to rinse it out whenever possible, however if I'm out shopping or someplace public where it isn't really comfortable or possible, I will use water from my drinking bottle or just wipe it with tissue and reinsert. I do bleed very heavily, but even still I tend to not have to empty it that often outside of work or home because even on a very heavy day you can still get several hours of wear compared to having to change tampons every hour or more frequently.

[@cindybui1589]

Was I the only one watching this while having my period but laughing too hard and felt it come out

[@y092710]

Cindy Bui same thing happened to me 😂

[@annaverbunt6746]

Cindy Bui yes almost haha

[@beetheuniverse]

SAME

[@Cherrie_whine]

Cindy Bui Ye but I'm light on cause I'm one of the lucky ones that have it heavy for only 2 days and really light for the rest but I get super ocd on the first day then lazy and hangry the rest 😂

[@MN-xp3uf]

Cindy Bui Yes, yes I did

[@kayleighwhalley8117]

In England we call periods as in the end of sentence things we call them full stops

[@abbeycapper883]

Same in Australia

[@katm7033]

Same in South Africa

[@arjenelbrowne9166]

in st.kitts to

[@shirleyca983]

The cups are amazing!!! My periods have become lighter and less crampy since switching! Also, reusable pads are terrific as well!!!

[@lillianhill7217]

When I first got my period, I didn't realize it. I thought I was crapping myself for the first two days and then I finally figured it out.

[@eylemte]

Lilly Hood sameee haha

[@jksbananamilk]

Lilly Hood SAME 😂 I was like what I'm pretty sure I cleaned myself ok last time I pooped and then the realization hit me, oh Shit plz don't tell me this is "the first signs" of my period and unfortunately I was right

[@belleclover]

me tooooooo

[@poppyxo4839]

Same, same... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@x_hipsterbabe2924]

Omg same 😂

[@delaneyjewel6952]

The first time i ever got my period, i got asked out on a swim date, so i had to learn how to put in a tampon *i had to put in a tampon on the first day i ever got my period!!!!!*.... i literaly was satnding in the bathroom with my leg propped up on the counter, asking my mom how far i should put it up. And I remember, my vag hurt so much the next day!

[@kendra8845]

I had that too but it was at a party and some of my guy friends were there so I was so scared I was going to put it in wrong and leak everywhere. lol

[@Emily-iu8gs]

When I was 11 Me and my friend were at funderland and as a joke i said on a ride this is squeezing the period out of me and when I went home that night I got my period

[@valerietello7192]

Emily Delaney omg lmao I say that when I’m close to getting my period and I’m on a ride😂

[@kcred5689]

Emily Delaney funniest comment here 😂

[@pmp1340]

HAHAAHAHAHAAHA THIS IS HILARIOUS

[@majaeinholt]

Emily Delaney I was in school and in the last lesson I was reading a book with the whole class and it’s like different characters and one was like I hate having my period and stuff like that me and my Frieda was like we don’t even have our periods yet and stuff like gave each other looks and then later that day I got my period I cried and I wanted McDonalds and I cried soo bad and then my dad got me McDonald’s and I cried so bad omg

[@gacha_ashy502]

God was like God: “you want to joke about that?.....OKAY THEN!”

[@505RC]

I started using the diva cup 4months ago and had literally changed my life.. never going back to pads or tampons again! Plus you save so much money by reusing it.. I will admit it does take a little practice but still so worth it.

[@rosieposie3679]

RC〈3505 iv herd all good things about this diva cup but I'm just scared it will get stuck 😓😓

[@esmaycallender]

been using the diva cup for 2 years and couldn't be happier. it's not as nasty as you would think!

[@Madycrites13]

Reusable pads are so much more comfortable than disposable they are easy to use

[@sabinajoh]

They looked comportable tbh

[@sxturn2357]

I’m actually dying! My mum made me use tampons at the age of 11. I’m a dancer so it helps a lot. You don’t feel them so they’re really useful. The only thing is, you don’t feel it do you could accidentally put 2 up... never done that and don’t want to

[@Jordan-rh3pj]

omg im a dancer too and i just started to use them and i love them!

[@damariusingram6205]

If you cough the wrong way oh my gosh I'm dead.

[@NihonKitty]

I use both a menstrual cup an cloth pads, and I will NEVER go back to disposable again. Menstrual cups can be left in for up to 8 HOURS. I repeat, if you have an average or low flow you can forget about them for 8 HOURS. There is no risk of toxic shock with menstrual cups and as long as you practice good cup hygiene (which is very easy) the risk of other infections is lower too. Also, using cloth pads is NOT as bad as you think it is, it's no worse than washing a pair of panties after you've leaked with a tampon and we've all done that.

[@swag8290]

NihonKitty z

[@carlosgiraldo1767]

I got my first period 2 hours before I went to a pool party and the day before I had a 20 hour car ride. I also got it when I was 8. Life sucks. I learned about periods in 5th grade so that whole class I just sat there and never paid attention cause I had already had mine for a year. I have had my period for 5 years and I am horrified of tampons😂 my mom is 50 and never wore one😂

[@snowdrop_official_3543]

Julia Giraldo me to I learned it in 5th grade and I'm in 6th grade, the day before I got my period was when I learned it and the boys was with us my face was red and also my crush was next to me he was laughing like it was a joke so I slaped him. I still like him though

[@gingerhorsey7988]

Julia Giraldo omg got no e when I was 8 too! Ahah why am I so happy about this? All these others girls like "I'm 15 and havemt started" you lucky bitch ahah good luck to all the girls out there bleeding I hope you don't DIE...

[@gingerhorsey7988]

Snow Drop omg I did the same tbh ahah

[@soccergoalie329]

Julia Giraldo they seem super scary but are great.

[@carolinesander3267]

I got mine when I was 11 and I had always wanted to use tampons bc the idea of wearing a diaper doesn’t appeal to me. The second time I had my period I decided to use the first tampon I found but without realizing the sizes and wore a super. It hurt like hell but to this day I prefer them over pads. I do intense volleyball and wearing a pad I fell really self conscious so i wear a tampon. It’s honestly not as bad as people think they are. It’s so much easier and comfortable.

[@HurricaneGamer]

The diva cup legit made me cry when I tried it. So much for the whole ‘not feeling it’ thing. Not mention the hell of pulling it out.

[@paigee5269]

Just gotta say I got my first period on Friday the 13th... P.S; I was 11

[@abigailcoetzee2712]

Oh no don't worry me to

[@jcolrein06]

Halloween for me

[@cedonamartorana5872]

Christmas morning

[@hollis-5053]

I got it in a movie theature, the seats were khaki... good thing i didnt leak

[@shannonjaques3784]

Me too, a month before I turned 16

[@hayleyvaldois6868]

Thank you so much Lily! I got mine when I was 13 and I thought that, that was the oldest age anyone had ever gotten their period. So just know, u are not completely alone. 😉

[@ariah683]

Dragon Lover531 My friend's mom got hers when she was 18. I'm pretty sure 18 is the oldest. 13 is an about average age to get your period.👌

[@jessicabeaumont8561]

I got mine when i was 12 and I just had to get it at school when I didn't expect it. worst day of my schooling life

[@dicdicultra7323]

Dragon Lover531 my aunt didnt get hers till she was 23, but she also had a load of health issues growing up so its possible it delayed it a bit

[@rebeccadahill2473]

Erin looked so concerned during the beginning 😂😂😂

[@soFISHtication_]

I love the diva cup honestly. A bit of a learning curve at the beginning but it’s the best thing ever and way better for your body and the environment.