How Often to Empty Your Menstrual Cup

If you're brand new to using a menstrual cup you are probably wondering how do you know when to change it? When is the cup full? Without a see through vagina none of us CAN know when the cup is full but in this video there are some PACII tips on how to navigate this transition to a cup so that you can figure out when you will need to remove and empty your menstrual cup. Companion blog post has more information as well: putacupinit.co...
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[@lyat5157]

I’m 42 and started my periods when I was 9...so other than when I was pregnant and breastfeeding I’ve had regular periods for approximately 26 years (so a lot of sanitary products used). I’ve started using a cup as of today and so far, so good and I’m really impressed with the product and would definitely recommend to anyone who was thinking of making the switch!

[@dancingpianofairy]

I just finished my first period with a cup. I did all the research and believed the "you don't bleed as much as you think you do, you're fine to go 12 hours" stuff. Nooooooope! I massively overflowed my large Lena cup in 8 hours: through the back up pad, through the undies, through the pants, and onto my legs and the seat. Time to buy the Super Jennie...

[@PutACupInIt]

Oh man, unfortunately some are graced with a truly heavy flow. When you first try a cup it's definitely important to check a bit more frequently so you can learn your body's rhythm. Hope your next period is better 🤞

[@KL-gg5sb]

Kelseigh Rois if you're flow is excessively heavy it might be worth seeing your gp as it could be linked to something more serious. ❤️

[@dancingpianofairy]

Katie Lambert I have and the "more serious" thing is PCOS. :)

[@cherahsBroll]

Holy shit 😧 I hope the Super Jennie works well for you. My sister has PCOS as well ❤

[@nanditanirvana]

@@PutACupInIt What if my cups leaks if im sitting up from laying down for two hours on my usual heavy day period. (I have a short cervix using 15ml cup and changing every 2 hours on second day only.) Its a bit of problem for me

[@imitationsofmyself]

Menstrual cups are amazing! My first period using one and I'm NEVER going back to tampons! =D I don't know if anyone else is like this but for me I know it's time to dump the cup when the cup feels 'heavy" inside my body. Like when a tampon is full it will feel heavy in the body, that's how I know it's time to change mine~

[@abbystephens9766]

The kitty in the background was so sweet

[@n.a.a]

i keep hearing that you don't bleed as much as you think but on my heavy day i filled the cup in 4 hours (first time using) guess I'm really heavy 😂

[@movedtoaustria]

Me as well!

[@victoriaportillo2237]

I fill a 30ml cup in 2 hours on a heavy day!

[@shabanashaik2784]

@@victoriaportillo2237 wow...30ml capacity...mine is just 15ml ....on my heavy flow day It was full in every 1.5 hours or less....it's my first time ...I think I should buy a larger capacity cup...Thank you for the info...

[@nanditanirvana]

I can fill 15ml in every two hours on my second day. Rest of the days are 8 hours.

[@montanahelton1272]

Nice to know I’m a part of that small percentage that bleeds A LOT. This is my first day using it, I got the size 2 Diva cup and In 4 hours it was full on my second day of my cycle, It was so cool to see collected that way! But again, about 3 hours later inside to change another almost as full cup. I always thought I had heavy bleeding but this is a great way to see and know just how much I do.

[@devongrace2267]

“You get used to the rhythm of your periods” Has PCOS🥵

[@deevox6512]

Emily Meredith is PCOS the ovarian disease? When you get super painful cysts that can rupture? I have that in my right ovary. I take birth control pills and as long as I take them, my pain and cysts all go away. I’ve noticed the cups helped a lot with mine as well. I really wonder if the dangerous chemicals that are inside the pad and especially tampon materials might be a huge cause of this in many women? My very first period on the cup, I began noticing a much better, less painful change! It was great. Less cramping too! If cups don’t help yours- if it’s the same thing? Maybe regular birth control pills might help you. There’s different causes of ovarian cysts though and everyone’s body reacts differently. Maybe a doctor/OBGYN could help you with pills or something. If you want to have kids, you can still usually control the cysts by staying on the pill for three months at a time, then go a month without the pill and try to have kids during that month. It can sometimes take the cysts one to four months to return and bother you again when you do three month pill cycles like that. That’s what I have to do. I wish you the best of good health. That don’t sound like fun at all!👍

[@devongrace2267]

Dee Vox Yes! Same thing! I was diagnosed with it in 2018 after an ultrasound to figure out why my periods were so painful and irregular. I’m currently 17 and homeless and trying to figure out how to get free birth control. But this pandemic is making that mega difficult.

[@azzywrld]

@@devongrace2267 I hope everything is well with you! I’m sorry to hear of your past troubles.

[@devongrace2267]

@@azzywrld thank you!!💕

[@ellen9925]

@@devongrace2267 how's everything going now?

[@ripley.riot.channel]

all of your videos are super helpful, thank you for making them

[@LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80]

So glad I checked this out. I heard somewhere you can use the cup throughout your whole period. For the whole week. Yes. That's crazy!

[@leys9290]

You can use a cup for years as long as you take proper care of it! That's why it has a higher cost, but in the end, you're really saving money and helping your body:)

[@arthur9456]

oh man I really have Not been changing my tampon regularly enough 😅 I usually just forget it exists

[@YourDadSaysHi7]

My body legit always makes me feel like I got to pee when it is time to change my tampon and that's every 4-6 hours which seems to be light compared to the research I've done

[@almondcatlady1342]

Wow so it’s like your body is saying “hey your tampon is full change it now!”

[@cherahsBroll]

Hahahaha! "A see-through vagina" 😂😂😂

[@MirrorscapeDC]

fun trick: take your cup, take a new tampon, fill the cup with water and dip the tampon into it. it will give you a feeling for how much your cup can absorbe compared to your usual tampons. (yes, a tiny bit wasteful. but worth the information, especially if you have trouble removing your cup without spilling most of the contents)

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

I definitely have a heavy flow, but I found that a small cup fit and feels better, but on days 2 and 3 I do have to change it out every 2 hours, but its no big deal to have the perfect leak free comfort of a cup! The small cup I use is June and it holds around 15-20ml. It only took me 6 years to find out a small cup would work better for me even with a heavy flow!

[@savannahrose4836]

I used a menstrual cup for the first time on my last period and I changed it every 6 hours just because I thought if I let go longer it would leak but I only filled my cup (Meluna small) half way so next time I’m going to try to let it go a bit longer. Thanks for the video 😊

[@PutACupInIt]

Checking it more often at first is always a good idea. After a cycle or two you'll have a better idea of your rhythm.

[@madmaddie7246]

My first 24 hours each period, I have to change my cup about every 7 ish hours. The other 4 days after that, I can go intervals of 12 hours.

[@shrimpcurls9835]

Really minimalizes women with abnormal periods which is why I'm watching this video at all.

[@jlelle6966]

Thank you! You covered "heavy bleeding & answered all the questions I had... SO helpful!!!!

[@RaquelSilva-dd3to]

First time user here and yes I’m a heavy flow... I have soaked a heavy flow pad in 1h before so I knew I should check more often and yup in 3h my diva cup was full and leaking. At least now I know and on the positive side after those first 2 days of heavy flow it gets pretty low and I most likely can use it for almost 12h (haven’t tried that yet)

[@chloeturner7387]

you guys Are SOOO HELPFUL!!!

[@simplyvince1744]

Yeah... I have the Lena cup (got the 2 pack with both sizes). I was wearing the smaller one on one of my heavy days because I wasn't quite sure how heavy I really am and I felt like the smaller one would be more comfortable since I'm generally more sensitive on my heavier days. I only had like 2 classes that day so I thought it would be fine if I checked as soon as I got back to my room. Wrong. Towards the end of the second class I could feel it pop and start to leak. Whatever popping happened really hurt too. Now that would only be about 3 hours or so of having it in so I assumed I had it in wrong it shifted. Thank goodness I was also wearing a pad, because while I was done with classes I still had to get lunch and stuff so it was closer to the 4 or 5 hour mark by the time I could get it out. Expecting a blood bath, I just decided to deal with removal in the shower. Surprisingly, the pad wasn't overflowing. When I actually got the cup out, it was around 4/5 or so full with a lot following behind the cup that had squeezed out. Awesome... Guess I'll be sizing up in the future...

[@Swietiko]

All your videos are super helpful! Thank you!

[@fables4564]

Before I used a cup... I thought I was normal. Nope! I have to change my cup every 4-8 hours. 😂

[@ladyDAAMU]

Yes I changed my normal tampon every 30 min snd my size 2 Lunette every hour...

[@annaellemay8590]

You should go to a doc for that, that’s not normal!😞

[@kartika5049]

Yes, I had a friend who bled like that and she also had veeery painful periods. We went to the Dr to check out why. Turns out she had cysts 🤦🏻‍♀️ always always always check these kind of things out

[@Chihiro99685]

I used a menstrual cup for the first time and the first two days i had leaks and i had to change it every 7 hours.Days 3 4 and 5 i had it for 12 hours and wasnt even able to tell if i was on my period it was heaven .Like i cut down my period in half.I hope the next time i dont get leaks.

[@irfahraihani]

I've been using the cup for 3 cycles now and I always overflow on the second day. I have to empty it every 2 to 3 hours. I also discovered I have a very low cervix which dips into the cup. So I think my flow is not that heavy but my cup's capacity is hugely reduced due to my lowered cervix. I wanted to use the cup so I bought one, the most readily available in my country, the Organicup, but I don't think it's compatible with my cervix. It's hard to purchase another one though, so I'm just going to have to work around it by just emptying the cup more often on the second day.

[@NinjaKetsune]

Everyone always says it holds more but I took my diva cup (15ml) filled it with water and just dipped my super plus tampon in it and it took all the water but a very small corner was left, then I bought a cup that advertises 30ml and pours water from the diva cup (15ml) to that cup (30ml) and it filled it up, so they hold the same amount...eother the 15 is really a 30 or the 30 is really a 15. so 2-3 times more that literally every cup advertises is false and the sizes seem to be off as well, I'm going to try this with one more brand for better conclusions.

[@yesiwouldlikefrieswiththat6044]

Please just use the cup normally, I promise conclusive results do not come from the tampon trials, you've been doing. I used to go through tampons every 5 hours yet when I use the cup I never go past the halfway mark.

[@leys9290]

Tampons take away your body moisture and has added chemicals so it dries you out more. That's why cups last longer because it doesn't soak everything from you, it just takes your blood. I suggest you ACTUALLY use a cup and compare it to the tampon use and use both correctly to see the results.

[@jess9722]

water is less dense than blood tho

[@natdomo]

i used cup for few months, but always filled the cup on 1-2 hours, that is rly tiring me especially on first 2 days to go back to toilet very often, for now i'm back to pads even though it's itchy but atleast it would be filled on 6 hours top T_T

[@yhvh.....josilennyabreu2066]

Thanks....my period is in 2 days...

[@toysvoice]

Great vid thanks

[@pepetiredofursht]

Quick heads up for those who overflowed on their first day of using a cup.... You put it wrong... I know because, I leaked at my first 2 hours. The second month I've used cups, I didn't even overflow, to the point that I even forget I have a period and I've already accidentally left it on for a day but I don't suggest you to do so. It can last about 8-12 hours, everything below it is quite unhealthy. It means you're losing to much blood and I suggest you to go see a doctor if it continues to do so even if you have placed and felt it with your fingers on the edges right.

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

I leaked within the first 2 hours of putting in a regular size cup, it was completely full :0 I had to switch over to the larger size

[@deevox6512]

I can go the whole 12 hours on Diva Cup. Others don’t look like they’d hold enough fluid other than the larger Lily Cup from Intimina.

[@abbystephens9766]

If you are bleeding that heavy go to a doctor and get birth control I am on it to regulate my cycle and I love it

[@abbystephens9766]

I can go the 12 hours even though i have a heavy flow

[@sigourneyroberts3161]

I am a heavy bleeder and mine didn’t work I had to change my cup every two hr 😞☹️

[@Ashley-td7ih]

I have a low cervix and can't use taller cups in my day 1-3..

[@abbystephens9766]

The Venus cup holds a lot of blood I think 47 ml

[@Kaybeezie92]

Is it safe to use a cup with an iud?

[@menstrualcupskenya6093]

I have used a cup with an IUD. Just check the strings are cu6 short and always break the seal when removing.

[@PutACupInIt]

This is something you want to be extra careful about, as other commenter said you will want to always check your seal and be sure to break the "seal" by pinching the cup before pulling it out.

[@navi2preet]

I am 35 unmarried and have very heavy periods from from the age of 16 which last for 8 days and i cant use normal pads so i am using johnson baby nappy pads during periods. Recently bought a m size cup hoping best results bit afraid to use it bcz it looks big

[@jess9722]

have you tried it yet ?

[@nikolaz8399]

I just purchased my first cup. My period starts in a few days so today I boiled the cup & tried to put it in so I'm not completely clueless when my period arrives. I had no troubles putting it in & it opened straight away (at least I think guess we'll find out soon). Felt almost nothing once it was in, except for the stem that I need to trim. HOWEVER getting it out was kind of a nightmare. Guess I just couldn't properly break the suction? I hope I'll find my way to do it correctly as I really want it to work.

[@PutACupInIt]

If you haven't done this yet try "bearing down" to get the cup lower before you pinch the base to break the seal. If you tried breaking the seal while it was higher inside that might have been less successful than when it's lower and easier to reach.

[@MaureenMurphy_]

Nicole X I went through the same thing you went through. I got mine like a week before my period even started and I started to put it in so I’ll be used to it. At first I used the c method and put it in laying down in my bed, not the best but it worked. Then after a couple of days, I was did the punch down method, put lube around and in my entrance and sometimes around the base but I don’t really like that bc it’s like super slippery. I also tried on the toilet and that works better than laying down. I put a towel down and squat and then push it out by moving muscles likeI’m pooping, gross but it works. You don’t have to squat, that’s just one way. Another way is to be on the toilet or shower and then move your muscles again and push it out like you’re pooping and then started pulling it. When it comes to removal started to tug and then remove it upwards and then removing down. That works the best for me and it doesn’t hurt when I do it like that. Ive never been so excited for my period after having it for so long lol. I hope it doesn’t leak!

[@lavan6298]

Please do a review on Lily Cup!

[@becreb]

my problem is my flow is way too heavy for smaller sized cups but larger cups feel uncomfortable… Having to empty my smaller cup every 2h doesn’t feel worth it especially since I have to change it in public and at work which I HATE! Might go back to tampons… :(

[@graciequiroz7443]

Question...I use super plus get maybe 30 min before I need to change I have huge clots Palm size what cup and how often do you think I may get

[@PutACupInIt]

Capacity needs can be tricky because the cup itself needs to also work for your body in terms of fit and size/comfort. With a period this heavy you may want to consider the Merula XL which holds up to 50 ml (largest capacity of any cup). There are other larger capacity cups like the Super Jennie and the Yuuki... take our quiz (putacupinit.com/quiz) or reference our sortable chart to explore cup options (putacupinit.com/chart)

[@Ashley-td7ih]

On day 2-3 I change my super Jennie L once an HR..

[@parinitakhanuja8604]

Can I still use a cup with tilted cervix?if yes then how?

[@notme1336]

Is it ok to leave it in for more then 12 hours during very light days?

[@leys9290]

I suggest you take it out and clean+empty it so you don't put yourself at risk and its more hygienic. Just make sure to follow whatever instructions that are recommended for your cup

[@daniellegonzales8631]

if my period is almost over and it’s not leaking as much, can i leave it for more than 12 hrs?

[@Shifffx]

Question- Is it normal to fill a menstrual cup in 2-4hours on first 2 days? Is it heavy flow? Kindly please reply😊

[@heybigsplendour]

I just started using a menstrual cup and my flow’s actually not as heavy as I thought so I want to leave my cup in for up to 12 hours but I do worry about TSS and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recommends wearing it up to 8 hours. Also doesn’t help that I’m getting paranoid since I’ve worn mine for around 10 hours and my left leg feels numb (probably unrelated to wearing the cup but the paranoia lol 😰)

[@jess9722]

yeah the few cases of TSS with menstrual cups occurred when the women left the cup in for DAYS, you should be fine

[@conadaysweet7479]

I’m a heavy person

[@levicollin4128]

I just left my cup in for like 24 hours... is this really bad??

[@PutACupInIt]

You should be removing and cleaning every 12 hours.

[@nikzzi0511]

I get periods for 4 days. I inserted a cup around 5pm on my 3rd day and next changed after 24 hrs. My vagina feels weird. Like there is a swelling. I'm worried plz help. Nothing online has any answer to my problem.

[@danielledantata3455]

I kept my cup in for 24 hours by accident 😳

[@ot7universebts285]

Did anything happened?

[@danielledantata3455]

@@ot7universebts285 no, if u think about it when u take it out u put it in straight away so there was no difference unless u leak because of overflow

[@ot7universebts285]

@@danielledantata3455 my flow is very light like my cup doesn’t even fill half in 12 hours and sometimes i feel too lazy to take out my cup -.- but I’m just sacred to keep it in for more than 12 hours bc I’m paranoid that I’ll get an infection :/

[@danielledantata3455]

@@ot7universebts285 no I don’t recommend, I only did this because I forgot, take it out every 12hours atleast, rinse it and put it back in,you should be fine

[@emilyjones9844]

. Don't start my heaven I need someone to help me or else

[@jormungandrw-7491]

So I have a organic cup teen/mini and the first few days my period is heavy I been useing it for a few months but recently I noticed the cup is filling faster I got the mini because I wasn’t really sure it’s my first cup but I have a low tilted cervix so I’m asking what cup would be good to hold more because I’m emptying the cup every hour and a half or 2 hours

[@leanntan3229]

I had the same problem omg, i just get heavy flow in the 1st day of my cycle but the next few days the flow decreases tremendously. My 1st cup is the Mini one and recently I bought the size A for heavy days and it help me last 5 hrs and for light days it lasted 10hrs. Im not sure if i have a low cervix but i dont think so because the mini size cup always ends up higher and hard to reach compared to the size a where it fits better for me. Im a teenager too, wished I bought the size A first haha, never knew i lose so much blood.

[@WonderfullHana]

I tried the ruby cup for two periods now and it leaked most of the days although when i get it out it's barely filled quarter of the cup knowing its opened correctly, i think because I've a low cervix my cervix sits in my cup and fills it quickly, what do you recommend?

[@PutACupInIt]

If your cervix is sitting in your cup - which mine likes to do, too - you might try a cup that’s a bit wider to give more capacity. I’d have a look at our chart and see what is similar enough to the features you find comfortable (if you like the length you can stick with that) and with a little larger diameter.

[@alisonsstudio1108]

I had period this morning.. And in 10 hour i lost more than 15 ml blood.. So does that mean i have heavy flow..? I am kinda new to cup so 1st got scarred seeing so much blood while emptied the cup..

[@leys9290]

You don't seem to have to heavy of a flow. I suggest just knowing which days are heavier so you can check more often. Get to know your body more and you should be good :) hope this helps! Of course I'm not a professional so take my advice with a grain of salt

[@niyan9957]

"Because we don't have a see through vagina." 😂😂😂😂I laughed too hard

[@noraann6372]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FinancialAnna]

I have to empty an overflowing cup before the 2hr mark. I knew my periods were heavy but didn't know how bad until I got a cup

[@jodeegilleo5329]

Agreed, I just tried Deva cup. Started at 8pm and overflowing at 9pm

[@lindseyward3376]

I sometimes have such a heavy period I was dumping an overflowing cup before the two hour mark too. I was so fatigued those days too. TMI but It was very watery too

[@KSt3my]

@@lindseyward3376 At first I was changing every 90 minutes on my heavy days , I’ve noticed raspberry leaf tea along with dark green veggies and beats will thicken the blood and decrease my flow greatly to 4 hours

[@leanntan3229]

Same, i need to change every hour but luckily only on my 1st day of my cycle. Im currently using the mini size so ill get a bigger size for my 1st day which is the heaviest. After that my flow decreases tremendously the next few days.

[@FinancialAnna]

@@leanntan3229 so I commented this 2 years ago, and I can honestly say 2 years of using the cup, fabric pads and period underwear and a better diet my flow has decreased tremendously. And I get my period every other month now. Yes I have talked to a Dr cuz I was scared at first, but they said there's nothing wrong, all my tests come back better than they did 2 years ago 🤷‍♀️

[@abbi1349]

My period started as I watched this video. 😂

[@K1S7Z3]

I have a *very* light cycle. I could theoretically use one pad for the whole time, obviously, I don't because that's gross.

[@thatsroughbuddy-]

After getting on birth control my period became SO light. Pre birth control my period would last like up to 6 days, with the first two days being the worst (still an average flow). But now my period lasts 2,5 - 3 days. Luckily. But I know how much women struggle with intense periods. So I am not taking this for granted, however my flow got so light, that on the first (and heaviest) day I don't even bleed though the smallest size tampon. And this is why I wanted to switch to the cup. Because as great as a light flow is, tampons would now absorb more of my body fluids than blood and it got so dry in there, that I'd have to deal with a (very painful btw) dryness for up to a week after my period.

[@Plushiecandie]

Saaame. Most tampons n that are like super soaker type tho so im hoping a cup is less dry 😓

[@K1S7Z3]

@@thatsroughbuddy- ooof I hope the cup works well for you!

[@K1S7Z3]

@@Plushiecandie I haven't used tampons but I did not find the cup dry at all.

[@sparkle0859]

Nice! I really don't think I could use one pad for my entire cycle but I could probably use just one menstrual cup. I have the OrganiCup mini and on my heavy day, it was only filled a bit less than halfway after 10 hours.

[@ardentgailla]

I'm doing research on these cup things. I've recently been considering sustainable period products and have avoided thinking about cups. However, I think a cup may be just what I need to try. I'm not keen on the idea of washing menstrual underwear or reusable pads. I'd rather minimize the maintenance and maximize safety and having less worry.

[@supernova11711]

I do both. Pads are easier to use but cups are easier to wash lol. Once you have a routine for pads though, they don’t take too much effort. Cups seem to increase cramping for me unfortunately so some days I just can’t bear the thought of using one. Good luck on your journey! P. S. If you do decide to try pads, I would absolutely recommend Homestead Emporium! I know everyone is different but I can’t help but give the advice I wish someone would have given me when starting. It would have saved me LOADS of money. They’re one of the most expensive but the ones I bought first hardly ever get used now. I have about 25-30 from them and slowly replaced almost my entire “stash” with them 😂

[@ardentgailla]

@@supernova11711 thank you so much!

[@chloeturner7387]

ardentgailla yessss!!

[@varsharaviya6672]

Um I am 14 and I use sanitary pads I dispose them when I need to and replace it with another one.... In my country sanitary pads are more used than other period products

[@louisa1291]

I was pleasantly surprised using a cup. I was having to change super plus tampons every 90 minutes but so far I have emptied my cup after 6 hours on my heaviest days and it's only been 2/3 full.

[@MrsRosas07]

Thankful for your comment. Today is my cycle Day 1 of trying a cup. And just like you I also have had to change my tampon every 90 minutes as well. So 4-6 hr on heavy days is actually amazing for someone coming from every 90 minutes 🤗

[@louisa1291]

@@MrsRosas07 on heavier days it has been 3 hours but still has made such a difference. 3 hours is manageable 60-90 minutes isn't. My first few months I think I just got lucky with lighter periods but it's definitely a game changer.

[@Tremainevera2008]

My heaviest days I have to change every hour, which is why I'm trying the cup.

[@liliaraceli7742]

Hola soy igual que tú y no se cuál copa conseguir compré una y nop para nada me sirvió cuál usas tu ? Ojalá puedas ayudarme gracias

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

It’s weird because my flow was light in my early 20s, a bit heavy in my teens, but now in my 30s I’m soooo heavy sometimes I scare myself. I’ve been using pads mostly, and this past period I used a whole big box by myself 😭 but I’m also scared to use a big cup because of the size.

[@lioluv]

you don’t have to use a bigger cup! you can use a good size for you and just change a bit more often! :))

[@wanderingchook1193]

i need a ring tone that says "heeeey check your vagina" lol

[@PutACupInIt]

😂

[@DonaBologna]

Yesterday my diva cup filled to 15ml the first 2.5 hours after putting it in. The next 9 hours I bled just 2-3ml. There is no rhyme or reason to my flow 😔

[@PutACupInIt]

🎢😮‍💨

[@goutamimadival8856]

I'm 19 and I'm using small size cup and its starts to leak after 2 or 3 hours, and I have heavy flow on 1st and 2nd day of my periods cup doesn't stay for 8 hour, 😒 pls tell me that can I use Medium size cup for 1st and 2nd day of periods🤷🏻‍♀️ it's ok for 19 year old 🙄

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

Yes! Im 19 and I leaked when I used the regular size, I switched to a larger size and now it's better. If you're worried about it being too big you can try different cup folds to make it smaller when inserting

[@majoridd]

Hi I just found your channel because I’m worried about using my diva cup (I love it) with my IUD. My chords are 3cms length but I’m panicking about ripping my IUD out 😂 Great content, definitely a new subscriber from Mexico 💜

[@cherahsBroll]

Yes, From what Menstrual Cups Kenya said "I have used a cup with an IUD. Just check the strings are cu6 short and always break the seal when removing." Put a cup in it also said make sure to check your cup's seal and break the seal (pinch hard/firmly) when removing your cup.

[@23parel]

Hi, I have a merina spiral ( i believe this is the same as a IUD, but it is called this in my country or something like that) and have been using a menstrual cup for about six months and I have no problems with it. My cords are stil fine and I have never had the feeling is was pulling anything other than the cup out. But make sure you unseal the cup and not just yak it out.

[@hannahojo9350]

I have an abnormal heavy flow, I used tampons and pads, and I kept running out every month. I use a cup but I have to change it every hour. I prefer using a cup because it saves me money.

[@b.4421]

My sister accidentally put my cup in the dishwasher and now the cup has changed color ,is it safe to still use ?It’s also a brand new cup so i really don’t wanna replace it ,what do you think?

[@lolasummer8245]

The heat from the dishwasher set the stain, heat sets anything organic stains (like blood). It's still safe

[@ohlemontine4838]

I looked this video up because I filled my cup in about 2 hours and it was already leaking... yeah... always knew I was a heavy bleeder, but now I've got the proof. I was hoping this would be a good option for at work since we're getting treated like middle schoolers having to check in with our supervisor to go to the restroom, so I was hoping to not have to change as often, but should have known better. I go through the extra heavy overnight pads in usually about 2-4 hours. Longest I ever let them go is 6 hours while i sleep... its extremely inconvenient.

[@Ladida386]

Buying my first cup, I'm here to make good decision. Ok 50 mL that is... 😨 And changing per 3h 😵.

[@D0NCH33T0]

Started using a period cup about a year ago, so tips if you wanna use one too: - Smaller cup is less feel-able but you gotta empty it more often of course - Make it less feel-able by cutting the bottom thingy off. I did that to mine and it's still easy to put in. - Taking it out is the main problem if you're like me and got a medium or large cup, because when I take it out, it hurts my Bartholin's gland (lining between inner lips) really bad

[@ellen9925]

Me too

[@keikomanson9603]

I recently bought the diva cup and some of your videos make me feel confident thank you!!

[@OfficialNataly]

Okay ladies, so I bought my first diva cup and I was excited about finally switching over for good from years of pad use. I’m one of those girls that has a ridiculously heavy flow along with ridiculously painful cramps...pads have been the only thing that has worked for me when it comes to lady products, but lately I’ve had to change them so often, especially out in public, that I’m beginning to loath it everytime. Anyway, I tried my diva cup 3 times today and ended up hurting my self...when I finally got it to open, I started to leak bc it had moved out of place...so I got very annoyed and just went back to pads...with that being said, considering I have a heavy flow, would a cup even be useful at night time on my heavy days? I just don’t see the point of a cup of I still have to use a pad at night as back up considering that most women say they have to take the cup out after 2/3 hours.....idk...I feel like I’m just doomed forever with pads...help!

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

Maybe you could try a different cup brand or size!

[@azzywrld]

I would suggest getting a bigger sized cup or trying a different brand that is more comfortable and fitting. I always thought I had a heavy period. Tampons made me cramp more and I loss sooooo much sleep setting alarms to change them. Pads stick to me and make me feel icky. I noticed that I don’t bleed as much as I thought when I started using my diva cup. I love the idea of not having to dispose of them or change it so often. These last 2 days were the first days that I’ve only used my diva cup and no pads or tampons. Are you making sure that the seal is in place after you insert? That was my mistake when I wore it for the first few times. It definitely takes some getting used to. I would also suggest THINX Underwear. They’re made for free flowing on your period but I’m suggesting them for you since you stated that you use pads for back up. I would highly suggest using a pad or THINX Underwear while you’re getting used to the cup just in case of an accident. And make sure that you take the cup out every 4-6 hours while you’re getting used to wearing the cup so you can understand your flow more intimately. I’ve slept with my diva cup and while I’m not having a heavy flow i can say that it’s comfortable, and I can sleep through the night with it. I hope this helps and that you find something that works for you!

[@someoneofexitance6907]

2:50

[@barnali6335]

For me I need to empty my cup every 12 hours on day 1 and on day 2and 3 , I need to empty it in 24 hours but for the sake of hygiene I empty it twice a day

[@thinnthuzarhtet4823]

mine is leaking around 4hr even though it was not full don't know why

[@kimberlyrachels3566]

I have a NuvaRing. Is it ok to wear it with a cup. I'm usually on the last day or two of my cycle when I have to put the ring back in

[@oliv118]

I use a firm cup and have difficulty removing it. Every time I have to reach the rim and pull it down to break the seal. Gets messy. Any suggestions to make it easier?

[@ellen9925]

Start bearing down and wiggling the cup from stem side to side until it's half out. Take two fingers insert in the back towards your butt and the thumb in the front. Fold the cup while it's still inside and dump backwards into the toilet. Minimum mess

[@tanubhatia82]

Isn't it unhygienic.... Actually I find it very clumsy

[@monazza_]

It's not unhygienic, it's something that's a part of your body. You should be comfortable with it, however, if you're not. It's your choice of course

[@yugmi853]

I'm still struggling to insert my cup 😓 my body is blocking the cup it doesn't seem to get inside my body!! I'm really frustrated rn...

[@DivineEnergyy]

You have to be RELAXED, do not tighten up your vagina walls. Find the right position to insert. Leg up on toilet or tub.. squatting down over toilet.. etc.

[@ellen9925]

Vaginismus?

[@bsmomma4476]

I heard people say that a cup can become inverted inside. How do you fix that? I heard there are a couple that almost caused ppl to become infertile. This scared me so I avoided that cup in particular even though it assures no leaks. But overall I heard there is some inverting and might need a gynecologist to remove it. Any help with this topic?

[@PutACupInIt]

The cup can move while being worn for a small percentage of people... it has happened where it has flipped. Not a common occurrence but a more bullet shaped cup versus one that is more round will usually prevent that from happening. If it does flip you can still remove it yourself. No idea where you found information about cups being linked to infertility... that is not something I have EVER heard and I can't imagine how there would be any connection.