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XP: Menstrual cups for really heavy periods?

papiepapie member
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(it seems like the green living board on the nest is dead) The last couple of cycles, my period has been so incredibly heavy that I have to constantly empty my diva cup and it leaks quite a bit too.  It fuckingsucks.  I have an IUD and just started having regular periods recently (I'm still nursing my 14 month old).  I had no issues with my diva between my two pregnancies (also with IUD).  I switched to heavy tampons for now, hopefully it works ok.  (and yes, I have the size 2 diva.  I wish they made a size 3.  omg, that is so wrong and pathetic, lol) 
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  • kdellokdello member

    Try this.

    https://menstrualcups.wordpress.com/

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  • daisies916daisies916

    For the first few days of my period I have to change it constantly, and I have quite a few leaks. The same is true for super plus tampons, though, so I just figured it's part of the deal. Yay me. LOL!

     GL. Let me know if you find a solution!

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  • MawrtyrBMawrtyrB
    The few months that I had mine I experienced something similar. Hopefully it will work itself out eventually. Just empty frequently
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  • DiademChiDiademChi member

    I also have a very heavy flow (when I have my periods).  The Diva cups hurt too much for me to use, so I use the Instead cups.  I reuse them for a full cycle before they are thrown away.  Not as ideal as the Diva, but better than fully disposable tampons/pads.

    Have you used washable cotton liner pads to help with leaks? 

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  • JosiahsMommy9JosiahsMommy9

    There is a new Meluna Cup that comes in an XL size. I have heavy periods too and I'm considering getting the XL "basic" (No stem) meluna. Right now I have a Lunette which I cut the stem off of but it's just not doing it for me. I also have several LadyCups which I love but on heavy days, they're definitely a no go.

     The new meluna sizes have been pretty popular but it does look like they have some XLs in stock depending on what stem style you're willing to go with. 

    https://meluna.eu/

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  • JosiahsMommy9JosiahsMommy9
    I should've also mentioned Meluna has two options for cup stiffness. They have their classic and they have a soft version.
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