if u used those cup things for af come in...

babes12

i'm interested to hear your stories about using those cups for af.  i have a feeling my body is now turning against tampons as well b/c i'm starting to feel irritation again down there so i'm afraid maybe another YI???  ugh.  i can't win.  so if you use those cups which brand do you buy and do you like them?

thanks!

KristysRedBarn

I use Instead Cups and like them a lot.  I keep thinking I will buy a reusable one but haven't.  I'm not sure what size to buy, so I keep putting it off.  I have a lot of skin allergies and can't deal with any dyes, fragrances, bleach, etc. so tampons have never worked well for me.

swanck

I'm an Instead user myself.  Love them.

I won't be switching back to tampons any time soon.

They are pretty simple, just allow yourself a day at home to adjust. 

babes12

KristysRedBarn:

I use Instead Cups and like them a lot.  I keep thinking I will buy a reusable one but haven't.  I'm not sure what size to buy, so I keep putting it off.  I have a lot of skin allergies and can't deal with any dyes, fragrances, bleach, etc. so tampons have never worked well for me.

this is me as well.  my skin reacts to everything and now i think it's disliking tampons too.  ( 

i was thinking about buying the reusable "diva cups". 

surfergirlkona

I love Instead.  Do you have a Whole Foods or Henry's by you?  I also use a German made tampon.  All natural, no dyes. etc. etc.  I can't remember the name.  Naturesomethingortherthingamajigger

babes12

surfergirlkona:

I love Instead.  Do you have a Whole Foods or Henry's by you?  I also use a German made tampon.  All natural, no dyes. etc. etc.  I can't remember the name.  Naturesomethingortherthingamajigger

i didn't even know they have organic tampons till today.  LOL  i think i might splurge and buy one of those reuseable cups.  they seem to have gotten great reviews on amazon. 

mdm2137

I haven't tried them yet, but my friend uses the diva cup and I know she loves it.

babes12

mdm2137:

I haven't tried them yet, but my friend uses the diva cup and I know she loves it.

i just ordered the diva cup!  i hope it works well. 

it would be nice to not have to change a tampon/pad every few hours etc...

owenst

I'm butting in over here (yes, I was lurking )  I have used a Diva cup for years...tampons just dry me out.  For the last year or so, though, I've developed a sore in my hoo ha.  I don't know if I changed shape (I've gained weight) or what it is, but as I've read some reviews a lot of people say the Diva cup is much longer than any other, also mine (and it's old - maybe the new has changed) has a tube at the end to grab and that's what the sore is from.  I just got a Lunette and it has a softer flatter stem so I'm hoping it resolves the issue.  I'm concerned b/c it is wider, and sometimes I have trouble urinating with it in b/c I think it must press my bladder, but we'll see.  I LOVE that I can wear it all day - rarely do I have to change it during the day and it's easy as long as you're near a sink to rinse.  I did try Instead, and they must not be shaped right for my body b/c I leak with them.  I hope you love yours!

babes12

ready2bePG:

I'm butting in over here (yes, I was lurking )  I have used a Diva cup for years...tampons just dry me out.  For the last year or so, though, I've developed a sore in my hoo ha.  I don't know if I changed shape (I've gained weight) or what it is, but as I've read some reviews a lot of people say the Diva cup is much longer than any other, also mine (and it's old - maybe the new has changed) has a tube at the end to grab and that's what the sore is from.  I just got a Lunette and it has a softer flatter stem so I'm hoping it resolves the issue.  I'm concerned b/c it is wider, and sometimes I have trouble urinating with it in b/c I think it must press my bladder, but we'll see.  I LOVE that I can wear it all day - rarely do I have to change it during the day and it's easy as long as you're near a sink to rinse.  I did try Instead, and they must not be shaped right for my body b/c I leak with them.  I hope you love yours!

sounds like for the most part your happy w/ it.  and hopefully your new cup will help the soreness.  i'm alittle worried about the length of the cup/stem and i'm hoping it's not too long. 

redstars93

babes12:

ready2bePG:

I'm butting in over here (yes, I was lurking )  I have used a Diva cup for years...tampons just dry me out.  For the last year or so, though, I've developed a sore in my hoo ha.  I don't know if I changed shape (I've gained weight) or what it is, but as I've read some reviews a lot of people say the Diva cup is much longer than any other, also mine (and it's old - maybe the new has changed) has a tube at the end to grab and that's what the sore is from.  I just got a Lunette and it has a softer flatter stem so I'm hoping it resolves the issue.  I'm concerned b/c it is wider, and sometimes I have trouble urinating with it in b/c I think it must press my bladder, but we'll see.  I LOVE that I can wear it all day - rarely do I have to change it during the day and it's easy as long as you're near a sink to rinse.  I did try Instead, and they must not be shaped right for my body b/c I leak with them.  I hope you love yours!

sounds like for the most part your happy w/ it.  and hopefully your new cup will help the soreness.  i'm alittle worried about the length of the cup/stem and i'm hoping it's not too long. 

I have a diva cup and really like it. I had "soreness" issues with the stem at first, but I trimmed it off completely and haven't had an issue since.

babes12

redstar - thanks good to know you can do that if need be.