MY EXPERIENCE WITH MENSTRUAL CUPS

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[@allisonhicks23]

I would recommed the Ruby Cup too, which is also a buy one give one! When you buy a Ruby Cup, the company sends one to a girl in Kenya. In South Africa (and I believe in many other places of the world) girls have to skip a week of school each month and they have to use anything they have (such as pieces of old mattresses, newspapers..) as pads, which is very dangerous. Some even prostitute themselves in order to have money to buy pads. Ruby Cup is a very nice project :)

[@mixedemotions8141]

Yep I live in South Africa and this is 100 percent true

[@bunny9489]

Is the OrganiCup good as a start? It seems a bit thick to me and I worry it might be uncomfortable. I would prefer less thick one 🧐 I have never tried it tho, but plan to

[@89032318]

If anyone wants more info on cups I would really suggest precious star pads! She is so thorough and knowledgeable about all things to do with menstruation. She really helped me decide to actually try a different cup. I've been using a diva cup for about two or three years and it's okay but I'm excited to try the lily cup and lily cup compact! Also just ordered Thinx period panties because I do get some overflow even after a few hours. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ofbooksandtrees]

just wanted to thank you for this video! I had been having doubts about getting one for a while, but after your video I finally ordered one. I just got to use it for the first time a couple days ago and it's not nearly as scary as I thought it would be! Still getting getting used to it and using it along side my 'normal' products, but hopefully I'll be able to fully make the switch soon :D

[@notmychelle]

Such great advice to take a couple of days at home with the product and get used to how it feels in your body. I just finished my first cycle with a reusable disc. A few times I swore to myself it had to be leaking. It never was. So now I know when I get that particular feeling with the disc, it doesn’t mean it’s leaking. To be away at school or on a vacation trying to navigate that would truly be hell. You won’t be an expert on the first try with a reusable product but it’s worth the effort to learn it. I’m happy I found this channel 😊

[@DizzyLizziePop]

Best invention ever! When I first heard about them I thought it sounded gross but economically it's crazy not to use it. I recommend this to every woman. I wish I would have started to use it sooner!

[@epicdreamsformoms7497]

I just wanna say that what you are doing is awesome and your videos really help me to realize that isn't not that hard to become zero waste. I realize I still have a long way to go tho. thank you!!

[@RaquelAriztia]

i'm so happy you posted this!! I was just yesterday looking up for information about menstrual cups it's like you read my mind hahaha I'm seriously considering buying one!! thanks for the information, it was really useful💟🌿🌈

[@AmberRileysLife]

I found this video from one of your newer menstrual cup videos and had to subscribe! I have a small channel myself and love to support smaller channels. These videos were very helpful. I'm on day 1... Wish me luck!

[@phormidable]

After watching a couple of videos on the subject I switched to a Diva Cup two months ago and I LOVE it so much! Been telling about it to all my friends with vaginas cause I think it's SUCH a great little thing!

[@issytroth8396]

Thank you so much! This video is fantastic! So informative xxx

[@janhaviborle]

Thank you so much! This video is super helpful. I'm trying it out for the first time today. Hopefully, everything will go well.

[@briannabraden2940]

Another great option is cloth pads or sea sponges! :) For some the cup can be intimidating!

[@roberouge]

Ive been using the Lunette cup for about a year now and I love it! The stick part at the bottom was too long for my liking and hurt me while I was wearing it, so I just cut it with a knife and now its fine!

[@5826patt]

I had never heard of this .. Thank you . I'm going to try it out

[@niidiimii]

The other ones have bigger stems with the intention that you cut them to your preferred length depending on what feels good for different bodies. I'm trying to transition with my Mooncup and I'm really excited about trying it out properly! :)

[@michelleengland4562]

thanks so much for sharing, this is so helpful to me

[@manizhehn2783]

Perfect advice, thank you 🎉❤

[@JustHadass]

I haven't got around to get one yet... (Not sure which one to get) but that little tail is meant to be cut to your preference... So many would be too long to start with...

[@eeshakulkarni2637]

This really helped me a lot...Thank you!!!

[@melanielamothe3991]

You should do a video about how you fold it! I couldn't get mine to "pop" open once I got it in there...

[@Gittemary]

I fold mine in a tight C shape and it work fine! :) There are so many helpful videos to guide you here on KZbin!

[@NinaW1n]

I am thinking about buying my first menstral cup and am watching all your video’s about them, and I just wanted to say that you look so sweet and young here in this video, and your voice is so high! It never occured to me that someones voice would change so much over time. 🙂

[@lulucho5728]

I really love my cup. When i use it, it doesnt feel very feminin. (what makes me very happy :DD)

[@melissaspruce1324]

I tried this for the first time after maybe 2 hrs in the shower trying to get it in. I felt like it was folded the entire time. It felt like it was too big. I felt it suction but when i pulled it out it was folded still. I got very very sore and used tampons for the rest of my cycle. Any tips for this? Ive tried several folds. Back and forth motions but i feel lile i cant get it to "pop" into its regular shape

[@eaudenkrauska6188]

I was really concerned about those things as well! I just wore a pad at the same time as my menstrual cup until I felt confident enough that it wouldn't leak or fall out :)

[@cloud291]

It doesnt leak at all?

[@eaudenkrauska6188]

@@cloud291 Nope, never full-on leaking, but if you get some blood on you when you take it out, that will of course show up on your underwear. I usually empty it in the shower or use a bottle to spray some water to rinse off afterwards, so it's not an issue at all.

[@cloud291]

@@eaudenkrauska6188 :o I just ordered my first cup, I hope everything goes well 😂

[@Northflowo]

My bathroom just ended up resembling a murder scene because I used some wacky folding method And then I guess 11 hours was too long a time not removing the cup because it released half its contents into my underwear at once

[@bunny9489]

How can you not go toilet for 11h 😵😵 Well it’s bcs your period might have been stronger… it’s good to start with less hours I guess

[@Northflowo]

@@bunny9489 Haha I have actually not had any problems with the menstrual cup since? I learned that 11 hours is alright on every day except the first two. And I don't tip the cup every time I pee :D

[@bunny9489]

@@NorthflowoI thought that it has to be removed when peeing, but now I understand, thanks. Since you have experience… it’s my first time trying it and it looks very scary to me. The vacuum just freaks me out🤦🏽‍♀️ I feel like I will lose the cup somewhere in there or I won’t be able to take it out, bcs the vacuum… also I don’t think that my cup opened, it was staying folded. Can you please advise me something

[@Northflowo]

@@bunny9489 That's a really valid concern because the cup *can* be hard to remove sometimes The thing is that you can't really *lose* the cup because it can only go so far, personally it has never ever gone so far that I wouldn't be able to reach it. Around 10 months back I had one time at the end of the cycle that it just wouldn't come off, and I ended up wearing it for 14 hours before I finally managed to dislodge it. One good thing about the quarantine is that I have had a lot of time to get used to the cup before having to go out there with it. My advice would be that you get better at using the cup after a while, and then you probably won't have problems anymore. And also, the stuff that people say online might not apply to you because every body is a little different. I was always told to grab onto the bottom of the cup to break the seal, but that just never seemed to work. I have instead started to find the edge of the cup with just one finger and then pried it loose. I'm not sure if that's helpful to other people, but I just find it easier.

[@lucy2steele]

I have my first one-Lily Cup Compact- and I was wondering if you can swim with them on....

[@CezzyHaag]

+AllAboutAnn You can, if you make sure it sits in the right position. If it isn't in the right position it will leak.

[@oonatapanainen6653]

I've wanted to use a menstrual cup for about a year now and I've tried one a few times. The one I have is the smaller size, but I still feel I am too petite for it. I also have a hard time trying to relax while putting it on (in¿ idk). The first few times i tried it I couldn't get it half way in. I've been getting it almost all the way in, but trying to put it further hurt so I decided to wear pads for now. Do you reckon I'll get less petite over time (as I'm only 15) or should I see a gynecologist?

[@NobodyOfTheTardis]

oona tapanainen I'd say give up. If you want to risk it whipping you in the vagina as it snaps open halfway in, carry on. I'm 23 and it is futile.

[@HaydenElise]

Do you wear pads with the cup? Mine always leaves some type of residue behind where I cant go without a liner.

[@Gittemary]

+Hayden Smiley That is a really great idea, I have only had one incident where that would have been handy, but I am on the look out for a cute liner anyway :)

[@holliell8004]

bit of a strange one but I think the only thing that concerns me is needing a number 2 at work and it coming out whilst pushing? lol do people empty their cup before going or is it fine to leave in?

[@olihill4933]

Hollie Le lion I totally recommend taking it out beforehand!! It’s unlikely to come out, but because bowel movements do cause a quite a bit of pressure in the general area it will probably move which could cause leakage and a lot of discomfort

[@BrockenCinderella]

Were you more a pad or a tampon user before? I use pads and am thinking about changing to a cup, but I am not sure if it would work for me because I already don't feel very comfortable with tampons. Anybody had any experience with that?

[@nerdmadchen7017]

+minimalistic flower I only used pads too because I didn't like tampons since I thought they made everything very dry. No problems with the cup though and I would never use anything else again.

[@MMEF2513]

+minimalistic flower I was the same so I switched to cloth pads instead of a cup. They are not gross but I do not have a heavy flow so can get away with cloth panty liners (which aren't so bulky) instead of the pads (except for overnight).

[@nadiasabbah6235]

i was using pads but today i’m trying to switch to a cup and it’s hurts:( any tips?

[@rosiejones6692]

@@nadiasabbah6235 bit late but same! How have you coped with it since?

[@nadiasabbah6235]

Rosie Jones it’s getting a little better! i heard it takes a few cycles to get it down correct tho so maybe i just need some more time

[@laura.zer0]

Hey (question for anyone who feels like answering) -- does anyone know of a cup that is designed for people with a VERY heavy flow? I've tried a couple of the bigger ones with no luck. Without tampons, I'm basically house-bound for the first half of shark week. :(

[@acmulhern]

How comfortable are you with your cup? Because if you create a good seal it doesn't matter how heavy your flow is, it should not leak. The reason being that even when it overflows it has nowhere to go other than stay inside you. It does take a few months practice to get the hang of the cup and how to create a good seal, so in the beginning I also wore a pad to make sure that there were no leaks. Hope this helps :)

[@laura.zer0]

Eyyyyeah, it's been two years and I've watched what feels like every tutorial on YT. It's looking like I just have yet to find one that's the right size. Thanks though.

[@tinanyk9740]

+PracticallyHealthyVegan check out the ruby cup medium its a really high capacity and isn't too big unless you are a virgin

[@laura.zer0]

Awesome -- thanks!

[@laura.zer0]

Thanks chica!

[@shelbyfones2118]

i love my cup! helps when you're at a guy friend's house and you don't want to flush your tampons down the toilet or embarrass yourself and throw it in their trash 🤣

[@damariischambergo9644]

It shouldn’t have to be embarrassing to throw a pad or tampon in the toilet trash

[@bunny9489]

Or at work where you are the only girl 😵 but it wouldn’t be nice to make the bathroom or my clothes bloody as well, by not having experience with the cup😂🤣

[@NobodyOfTheTardis]

I can't understand why people worry so much about it leaking or falling out- that can't happen if it won't go in. Two years and thirty-odd folding techniques later and I gave up. Load of rubbish

[@olihill4933]

NobodyOfTheTardis the more tense you are or frustrated/impatient or even cold the harder it will be I found the easiest way to start is while I’m taking a shower and not in a rush

[@meghaneaton6307]

What do you do if you have to change the cup in a public bathroom? What do you do?

[@sophiebrooks10]

Meghan Medlin you just empty it in the toilet use a wipe or the toilet paper to wipe it then put it back in🙃

[@meghaneaton6307]

Sophie Davis thank you!

[@michelleletourneau7963]

Maybe you could show how it actually works. So it's not so scary.

[@Gittemary]

+Michelle Letourneau There is literally a thousand practical guides on KZbin that show how to use it, so I thought I would make this video purely personal :))

[@ahusoup3847]

i don't know if anyone else still has this issue but I am still a virgin would it be more uncomfortable to use these cups while being a virgin?

[@Gittemary]

As far as I am informed, you can still easily use it :)! I think somebody else has commented with similar thoughts, but it should be no prolem :)!

[@daniellezukowski8260]

Your comfortability with tampons or menstrual cups is not related at all to virginity. It's really dependent just on your own feelings, wants, and body! Sometimes adjustment to a new feminine product requires time. For me, it was a super easy switch and I fell in love

[@ahusoup3847]

Thank you both for your help! I've bought one for myself and I'm taking my time with it so I can get comfortable with it ^_^

[@gracemerritt5316]

ahu soup I started as a thirteen year old virgin with no pain or problems 😊

[@gracemerritt5316]

ahu soup I just use the smallest fold and done

[@sannekoerts3633]

The zero waste life style sounds really appealing to me. But I have a problem. I'm quite afraid of tampons.. And now I'm not sure if I would like the menstrual cup. Do you have some tips for me?

[@Gittemary]

I recommend you try the cup, I was super afraid but ended up loving it! However, you can also try washable pads :-)!

[@sannekoerts3633]

Oh thank you very much! I'm going research about that!

[@WaxandWool77]

Washable cloth pads are a lovely alternative. EcoFluffyMama on YT has loads of info on reusable pads and cups. :)

[@sannekoerts3633]

+Karyn G. thank you!

[@xylenebracamonte1569]

+sanne koerts I highly recommend the cup, I used to be a disposable pad user and I always got rashes or some sort of irritation from it, plus the waste I contribute to the landfills! So I decided to try one and lo and behold, it was the best purchase I ever did!(sorry if I sound so passionate, but I really love the experience when I use the cup). Once you get a hang on how to properly insert and take it out off you(which takes a lot of practice and presence of mind) then it will be amazing! I bought mine a month ago and used it for my cycle that month and I think I will never go back to disposable pads, but I am interested with reusable cloth pads. Though I heard it takes a lot of time to wash and tend to them but if it will not contribute to waste then it definitely will be worth the try. :)

[@azhrayharris8]

For any girls out there with a deep cervix and/or endometriosis the menstrual cup probably won't work very well for you.

[@jessicakramer98]

+Azhray Harris ive heard the opposite

[@kenzeeharmon4162]

Azzy Azzbourne it really depends on what cup you use.

[@Gittemary]

Yes, they are all built differently in order to fit different bodies. So if one is having trouble with over-floating, just keep looking for the right one :)