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Okay ladies, convince me to get a diva cup (or something)

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I got the paragard IUD placed last month, and I'm on my second period since having it (and I'm EBFing..how unfair!!). I knew it could make my cycle heavier, and it sure has, so I'm needing something instead of pads/tampons. I think I'll go broke using them, lol. I've heard good things about the diva cup, but I'd like to hear more so I'm not afraid to try something new. Any other suggestions are welcome too! Thanks!
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Re: Okay ladies, convince me to get a diva cup (or something)

  • papagenapapagena member

    I totally didn't think the diva cup was for me, but LOVE it!  Yes, it did take a little bit to get used to putting it in, but honestly - I don't have to make sure I have tampons with me when I go places, no worries about leaks, don't have to change it when I'm out (I change it 2 - 3 times a day) can wear it to bed without any issue, I don't feel it at all. 

    I could go on, but it'd get significantly grosser - but still in favor of the Diva Cup!!!  I strongly recommend it.  I wish I had been braver and started it earlier.

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  • mitchelltheojuamitchelltheojua
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    I totally didn't think the diva cup was for me, but LOVE it!  Yes, it did take a little bit to get used to putting it in, but honestly - I don't have to make sure I have tampons with me when I go places, no worries about leaks, don't have to change it when I'm out (I change it 2 - 3 times a day) can wear it to bed without any issue, I don't feel it at all. 

    I could go on, but it'd get significantly grosser - but still in favor of the Diva Cup!!!  I strongly recommend it.  I wish I had been braver and started it earlier.

    this exactly ... the diva cup rocks but yes, it does take some getting use to but once you've figured it out, it's AWESOME!

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  • Lurker216Lurker216
    I loved mine pre-pg.  I still used a cloth pantyliner with mine but you may not need one once you get the hang of it.  I would say it took 1-2 cycles to get it down but after that so much easier and more comfortable the tampons/pads.
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  • Kitten80Kitten80 member
    I am not any help as I have been trying to get up the nerve to try them too :) I had to say your kids are adorable & I EBF and started my period back up right away too so I feel your unfairness! :) GL - and thanks, hopefully following this thread will push me to try as well!

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Sawyerplus1Sawyerplus1 member
    Can I ask a question? When you say that it "took a while to get used to it" do you mean that it was really hard to get in at first? I ask b/c I bought one a few cycles ago and had such a hard time getting it in, and getting it to stay in. Once I did my best to insert it, it would kinda fall out as soon as I started walking. I thought maybe it was just b/c I had delivered a baby too recently, but do I maybe just need to keep trying? Any help is appreciated; I really want to use it!
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  • Cassondra09Cassondra09 member
    Mine was shipped yesterday! As much as I am hoping I will have to wait 12+ months to use it, I am excited I will have it. That would make this month's AF a little easier.
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  • JoeysLadyJoeysLady member
    I totally agree w/the pp'ers....I was able to get a good fit by turning mine inside out and now I can't even feel it when it is in.  i love mine. love.
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  • papagenapapagena member

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    Can I ask a question? When you say that it "took a while to get used to it" do you mean that it was really hard to get in at first? I ask b/c I bought one a few cycles ago and had such a hard time getting it in, and getting it to stay in. Once I did my best to insert it, it would kinda fall out as soon as I started walking. I thought maybe it was just b/c I had delivered a baby too recently, but do I maybe just need to keep trying? Any help is appreciated; I really want to use it!

    I think the thing for me is it was just hard to get it in to the point where I could get it turned up there and therefore creating that contact to keep any leaks from happening.  There was once or twice that it was a bit uncomfortable, so I had to try it again.  I can't say I ever had it fall out, but I could possibly see that happen if you didn't have it far enough in when you put it in (not that you generally need to hoist it up there - as long as the stem is only just coming out, it should be in enough, or that's the case for me).  Mine will ride up a bit (perhaps I have a higher cervix?) and sometimes I do have to bear down to get it out again, but no biggie.   I'd give it another try - are you sure you have the larger size (us 'have birthed a baby' size)?   Otherwise, there are other menstrual cups that are slightly differently shaped that may work better for you.  There's a website that compares - I can't say I know what it is, though.

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  • Meg41208Meg41208
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    imageSawyerplus1:
    Can I ask a question? When you say that it "took a while to get used to it" do you mean that it was really hard to get in at first? I ask b/c I bought one a few cycles ago and had such a hard time getting it in, and getting it to stay in. Once I did my best to insert it, it would kinda fall out as soon as I started walking. I thought maybe it was just b/c I had delivered a baby too recently, but do I maybe just need to keep trying? Any help is appreciated; I really want to use it!

    I think the thing for me is it was just hard to get it in to the point where I could get it turned up there and therefore creating that contact to keep any leaks from happening.  There was once or twice that it was a bit uncomfortable, so I had to try it again.  I can't say I ever had it fall out, but I could possibly see that happen if you didn't have it far enough in when you put it in (not that you generally need to hoist it up there - as long as the stem is only just coming out, it should be in enough, or that's the case for me).  Mine will ride up a bit (perhaps I have a higher cervix?) and sometimes I do have to bear down to get it out again, but no biggie.   I'd give it another try - are you sure you have the larger size (us 'have birthed a baby' size)?   Otherwise, there are other menstrual cups that are slightly differently shaped that may work better for you.  There's a website that compares - I can't say I know what it is, though.

    Ditto what she said.  I just got one and after using it, I have to say it like it.  Getting it inserted and turned is the trickiest part for me but now I've got a method figured out and it's no biggie. 

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