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Soft Cup?
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Has anyone tried using a 'Soft Cup' while TTC? I stumbled upon an article about it and it seems to have a lot of "success stories". Supposedly the manufacturer has even filed for FDA approval to market it as a fertility aid so there must be something to it?
Q's for anyone who's used it:
1- How do you use it? Do you just stick it in after intercourse and leave it in all night?
2- Has it ever gotten 'stuck'? I read it doesn't have a string or anything... makes me a little nervous.
3- Is it inserted like a tampon? I read you insert it "back" instead of "up"? I'm confused... do you sit while inserting it?
4- Has it worked?
Thanks 
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Re: Soft Cup?
I couldn't tell you about TTC, but I use it for AF and I seriously love it. Prepare for itemized reasons why:
- It is soooo easy.
- It's cheap ($40 every couple years? Hell, yeah!).
- There's no waste (except for replacing it -- again, every couple years).
- It is unbelievably comfortable.
- You don't have to awkwardly try and hide a tampon in your hand on your way to the bathroom.
- You never have to worry about leaving home without adequate "supplies".
- It is honestly very clean. I know some women get the skeevies from sticking their hand up there, but I have found it is even less of a mess than replacing a pad or tampon.
Obviously, I am a big fan -- if anyone has any questions, shoot!
ETA: I am referring to the DivaCup, not SoftCup. I'm fairly sure they are the same thing though.
ETA #2: Googled it. They are definitely the same thing.
Too bad it's not Friday, this would be a good confession for me.
I tried them maybe a year and a half ago, we had been TTC for about 6 months and I thought WTH I'll give them a shot.
1. I left mine in overnight.
2. No. The ring is flexible, you just hook it with your finger and you can pull it right out.
3. Not really. It has a flexible ring that hold it in place. To insert, you pinch the ring and slide it back towards your cervix. Once in place, the ring holds it in place.
4. It didn't for me. I only used it for one or two cycles and decided it was a waste of time and money. There really isn't a need to hold the sperm in, it falls along the lines of propping your hips up.
ETA: I've thought about trying them for my period, but haven't got around to it yet.
TTC #1 since August 2011
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September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA
October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos
November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues
April 2015: FET #2.1
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!
Soft cups are disposable version of the diva cup.
TTC #1 since August 2011
My Blog
September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA
October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos
November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues
April 2015: FET #2.1
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!
I have not used it for TTC, but I did try the Soft Cup for my period when it first came out. It was terrible for me, and leaked like crazy, but it's probably because I have a retroverted uterus. Don't worry about losing it, that's not possible. The vaginal canal is not that deep.
For your period, I recommend getting a menstrual cup instead. They work a hell of a lot better, and are reusable. (I'm not sure if they changed it, but Soft Cups were NOT reusable when they first came out.) I highly recommend the Diva Cup (https://divacup.com/). After using the Diva Cup for the better part of ten years, I actually think pads and tampons are so gross now. The menstrual cup seems a lot cleaner, and you get used to not being icked out by menstrual fluids.
ETA: Sorry, I was late to the party.
Baby GIRL born 9/16/201
BFP! EDD 8/1/2019 CP 4w2d
I also use menstrual cups, for over 10 years now. I don't have much to add from what others have already said, just that one of the best parts is being able to leave them in overnight.
ETA: I should add this as well: I acutally did use it after sex one time when we were TTC#2. I also did get pregnant that time, I doubt the cup had anything to do with it though. We weren't having trouble conceiving, it was actually our first cycle for #2. I don't remember why I did it, I guess I figured it wouldn't hurt! I don't think I'd do it again, just because I don't think it would really do anything.
son#1 born 6/2010
son#2 born 4/2012
son#3 born 7/2014
2- No, it does have a small stem at the end that you use to pull it out. I haven't ever gotten it stuck. I have wedged it firmly in place, and have had to tug a little harder to get it out, but that's it.
3- For the most part, yes. It is hard to explain, but yes, it goes more "back" than up. I do not sit while inserting it, no.
4- absolutely.
I'll never go back to pads or tampons if I can help it. It is much cleaner than either option. It took a few cycles to get used to it for sure, but once you get the hang of it, it's great!
Me-31, H-27
**Loss 1-Cycle 7(June 2013) at 5w6d-CP**Loss 2-Cycle 11(October 2013) at 5w4d-CP**
**Loss 3-Cycle 14 (January-February 2014)-M/C dx 2/10, EP dx 2/24, MTX 2/25**
Beta Hell--hCG finally down to 0 - 6/20/14
SA normal. Genetic testing normal. Hormonal testing normal.
HSG 6/30/14 - found blocked left tube and 2 'bubbles' on uterine wall.
Hysteroscopy/Lap--8/4/14 - Tubes unblocked. Polyps removed from uterine wall. Septum removed.
9/30/14--Off the bench! Unmedicated TI through December 2014
BFP 12/14/14!!! Beta #1, 12/16: 990 Beta #2, 12/18: Over 2000! Beta #3, 12/22: over 8000!
U/S #1, 12/23: gestational sac, possible heartbeat
U/S #2, 12/30: HEARTBEAT! 128bpm, measuring right on at 7w EDD: 8/19/2015
U/S #3, 1/9: BPM in the 180s, IT'S HAPPENING!!!
Exactly. Which is why, even though I did try it, I wouldn't do it again. In retrospect, I think it was kind of a silly thing to do!
son#1 born 6/2010
son#2 born 4/2012
son#3 born 7/2014
I love the diva cup for af. I have super heavy flow and it is more reliable for me than tampons. I tried the soft cup a while back since I needed a new diva cup and thought I'd try them since they're disposable and I didn't like them as well and I had some leaking problems so I just packed them away.
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I did stick one in after sex the other night since I already have them. I guess I like losers hanging out by my cervix (explains my exhusband I guess!)
:hangs head in shame:
Hi!
I actually just read the very same thing yesterday! Hubby & I have been TTC for over 9 months now with no luck so I'm desperate and decided to try the Soft Cups trick! I also read using only Pre-Seed lube or no lube at all can help with this as well. I plan on trying it soon since I OV in about two weeks. My best friend just found out she's pregnant and they were trying for about 5 months. I asked her for any advice and she said "DON'T USE LUBE or use pre-seed!" They were using KY lube for 4 months straight and then the month they conceived they used none and boom she got pregnant! I'm really really hoping this works for me too because I had no idea lube affected conception and have been using the entire 9 months we have been TTC. I've been so worried that something is wrong with me or hubby but I have a feeling that the constant use of lube could be causing some delay. I have a doc appointment in two weeks for some blood tests but in the mean time, we've decided to try Soft Cups & Pre-Seed. I purchased both at Walgreens and I too read hundreds (no joke!) success stories with these products! There is also a YouTube Video on how it is to be used and simple tips. Very helpful!
Baby dust for us both!
In regards to ttc, I have no thoughts or opinions to add that PP haven't already said. I probably wouldn't, but we're only on cycle 1. That might change after a few months of BFN tests.
But for AF I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Lunette cup! It's a bit of a learning curve, and can be a bit messy at first, but it's amazing. You can go longer than you can with pads/tampons without having to dump it out, since it suctions to your vaginal walls you don't have to worry about leaks, and the fact that it's reusable and I don't have to keep going to the store for tampons at $6.00 a box, it's seriously awesome. I highly recommend it!