My mom is old school and she thinos tampons will take my virginity I use them behind her back so I know I can put a cup in so, how can I buy one behind her back. I want to use one for over night because I always leak
@ShineOner1 If you use internal products, you can use a menstrual cup - they are small and very discrete and you can hide them easily. Nothing can take away your virginity except sex with a man, but in many cultures having an intact hymen on your wedding night is important. It's an ancient damaging patriarchal idea linked with family honour, but until the attitudes change we have to acknowledge many women live with this cultural reality.
@shineroner1 you can buy a cup now from mainstream drugstores (eg Boots, in the UK) or order one online. Your local teen health clinic may be able to order one for you. Why not get some washable pads as well for use at night with the cup for extra security.
@scottishboomerang Yes, they're OK for skin and the outer area around your vagina (if you personally aren't worried about some of the new research on long-term use of antibacterial substances), but not for inside your vagina. There's a very delicate balance of pH and bacteria and so forth that shouldn't be disturbed with foreign substances unless a doctor recommends it; otherwise, you're opening yourself to infection.
@noisees they should work perfectly fine, but it may take a little more work in the beginning. i started using one @ 13 and it work jsut fine, but i have never had a hymen... so.. yeah
@BeautifullyBubbly It can be uncomfortable until you get the hang of inserting it. Tampons are bad for you, dry you out, have dioxins and other nasties in them - the cup is made from medical grade silcone and does not harbour germs as long as you clean it with hot soapy water every day.
@Jaylectricity Standing up with my pants around my ankles and waddling over to the sink to wash mine out is exactly what I do so my answer is yes lol.
stearlizing....breaking hymens.....dumping contents.....making different shapes for it to work. yeah.... i'll stick to my pads. stick and go! No goo, no mess, no breakage :)
your really sweet! it was very cute how you worried about people getting grossed! :P i just got my naturcup and im pretty excited! the instructions say to use a gentle, no perfume soap to wash it. I was thinking of using antibacterial soap (like Detol), but isn't maybe too harsh for the cup?? or even the vagina? and when i go for swimming, to i have to take it out and wash it every time i get out of the water, or i can leave it there?? thanks so much!
@movienerd68 A virgin's vagina is no different to that of a non-virgin, cups are just as suitable for virgins as tampons - if you're young cups are a better option as they're safer.
@Sylphadora Hymens don't break, they can stretch or tear, menstrual cups like tampons can stretch or tear the hymen but this has no effect on virginity and rarely causes pain, so nothing to worry about.
This video was a big inspiration for me to get my LadyCup. I'm still working the kinks out of using it, but I hope to be solely a menstrual cup girl in the future. Now: What is this song???? Must know! :-)
Actually the mensrual cup you're showing in the video it's not a Diva Cup. Looks more like a MoonCup...or a Keeper maybe? The Diva Cup does not have such a pronounced rim. Nice video anyway!
thanks for the very informative lesson, and the matter of fact way your presented it, I can't use tampons and have only just learned about the mooncup
Great presentation, congrats! See, my problem would be inserting it, would it be possible for any manufacturer to manufacture also an inserter like tampons bring now a days? Just give me an easy inserter and I swear I'll try it =)
this seems complicated, uncomfortable, and messy. I've heard of some stories about "accidents" using this kind of thing. I'll stick to pulling my strings
OMG i bought one of these!!!! im from australia and this kind of menstral flow protection is shunned upon... I love my moon cup. if there isnt a sink to wash it out in the I just use a bottle of water. I cant use tampons because they give me thrush and i find them uncomfortable. the moon cup I have no worries and cant even feel it. they smell offencive and they are a cheap alternitive. way to go. I just want to tell the world about them..... Im one very happy user.
@UserNamei5 Why thank you, babykins, for bringing up an important historical fact. Old Julius, your hero, could not conquer Scotland at all, mostly because of the women! He wrote " The Celtic Warrior, when accompanied in Battle by his wife, is nearly impossible to conquer". Julius was a pussycat who never came North, sweetie. The Girls in Blue War Paint saw to that. Check your facts before you jeer.
@UserNamei5 Why thank you, babykins, for bringing up an important historical fact. Old Julius, your hero, could not conquer Scotland at all, mostly because of the women! He wrote " The Celtic Warrier, when accompanied in Battle by his wife, is nearly impossible to conquer". Julius was a pussycat who never came North, sweetie. The Girls in Blue War Paint saw to that. Check your facts before you jeer.
Oh my gosh, people are SO willfully ignorant and happy to be uneducated! I LOVE REJECTING PLAIN FACTS RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE!!!
Anyway- Kudos to the open-minded guys who took the time to post. It's nice to know that not all dudes are "squicked" (love that new term) by period stuff.
Can anybody answer this question? So, do you stand up with your panties around your ankles and waddle to the sink to rinse this thing off? I'm trying to figure the logistics of that out.
@Jaylectricity no you don't stand up. Take it out like you remove a tampon when you sit on the toilet and dump it down the toilet. Then wipe the cup out with toilet paper and rinse it off then reinsert it.
@Jaylectricity Hi there. To clean it on the move you take damp tissue or babywipes with you into the stall. You can't remove it standing up, you need to be sitting on the loo or squatting. Once you empty it in the toilet bowl, you wipe the cup on the inside and out until its clean - this take about 10 seconds - dispose of the tissue, then reinsert. In reality, the cup is good for 8-12 hours for most women, so the chances are you can be out all day and never have to empty it away from home.
@scottishboomerang I do ever remove it standing up while not being at home. strange bathrooms are often really disgusting... ;D I really love my cup and it is one of the best inventions in history! no more bloody panties, no more smelling "dipers", you can do, what ever you want to do, swimming, sports or just hanging arround - it is all just relaxed since I discovered this wunderfull thing:D
Guys, stop being so grossed out over this... When tampons were invented people were skeptical of those too, once you get over the "ick" factor you learn to love this product. I received my Menstrual cup a couple days ago and after practicing with it three times I got it working properly right away and I couldn't even feel it!!!! think about it this way: would you rather wear a piece of cotton taped to your underwear that smells gross and grows bacteria or use something safe and clean?!?!
@chellye12 After a couple months you should be pretty familiar with your flow. Try 4 to 8 hours first and if there isn't much in there you can probably only take it out every twelve hours.
yes i'd like to know a little bit more, can u swim or horseback ride with it in, will it leak if i lay down and toss and turn all night, or doing certain yoga poses?
I just got my period a few months ago, and I'm a virgin. I find tampons and pads very uncomfortable, so when I found out about the Diva Cup I got so excited! I just got one tonight and on my first try it was really painful, but I tried a different fold (the punch down) and it went in easily. Taking it out was the hardest part - I'm just going to have to experiment with breaking the seal. But really, it's so much more comfortable once it's in and I'm hoping it will soon be second nature!
you have a beautiful soothing voice. I dont usually watch product endorsments like this but this is was good as I had never heard of the menstrual cup and I came by this vid by accident. I am going to check it out.
Great video! Very informative and you have a very soothing voice. I just purchased my first menstrual cup from ebay for $17.95USD with free shipping! What a deal! I hope that everything works out right. I have never been able to insert tampons comfortably. I hope I don't end up with the same problems. I always tried to insert it straight up but now I know better after watching your video. I will let you know how it goes after my 3 cycles. Chao!
thanks for the video. apparently they don't sell the moon cup in the US so I bought the Diva cup. Luckily it comes in two sizes. This is my first time using it, on my third day, and while it was awkward at first I got used to it very fast. NO LEAKS AT ALL and nothing to throw away or carry around with me embarrassingly, no trash either. Why isn't this more popular? People should be just going CRAZY about this.
@ratsrulb they have different sizes. the Diva Cup (the US brand) has a smaller one and then a larger one for women who've had children. Even though it looks big, and it is a little awkward the first day, you can't feel it if inserted it correctly (not too high up but with the end tip just at the opening). Just fold it like she said. The material is smooth so it goes in very easily. I'm using it for the first time and I can't believe it isn't more popular. People should just be fanatic about it!
Wow, super informative and well presented. I'm a guy so I don't need one but I was curious as to how this product worked when I saw one online. I get it now. If I was a chick I'd probably prefer this. Good video.
i have endometriosis and have never been able to use tampons since i bleed through them in 15mins, so i gave up on them the 1st year i had my period 9years ago haha that and they hurt being inside, for years i have used cloth pads since as you said the store bought dissposibles "and they dont really work" they were never the right sizes ext. but i bought a divacup today and just tried it and as someone with vaganismus i am happy how well it went in and how i cant even feel it :D thanks for vid
@brokendoll8777777 Thanx hun but you know what, the video needs to be re worded, it sounds offensive....infact why even bring culture into it al all, informing you about the pro's and con's is different but bringing culture into it is not required.. Its like me saying "the curry i sell may not be liked but Christians, white , Jews etc cuz it may be too hot.".. its better to say the curry may be hot so if your not a fan of spices then be aware...Thanx anyway hun.. regards
You got it very wrong, its got NOTHING to do with culture, im a muslim woman and cant see how it will effect other countries at all.... are stating that we have problems washing things..... let me remaind you the MUSLIM culture is the most cleanest religion/culture one has... we wash our selves everytime we go to the washroom instead of using loo paper!!!! if anything its people like you who have problems keeping clean!!!! Culture my foot!!!! its got no effect on the culture at all.....
@nabz3000 she was referring to how allot of people wouldn’t look kindly on someone taking something they just had up their vagina into the kitchen and putting it in moms pot on the stove. I know my best friend’s parents (who are Muslim would not want that happening) perhaps fine if it had its own pot ext.... don’t get all defensive she was not attacking you or anyone okay, she is trying to inform people about the cup but also possible issues people might run into.
@nabz3000 remember culture may NOT be synonymous with religion. I am Jamaican and we do not use our pots for anything other than cooking. i would have to buy a separate pot. (Jews would have a similar concern because of kosher rules) for example in the US ppl bathe their kids or rinse mop pads in the kitchen sink we cant do that here. in fact i cant even bring a drinking glass into the bathroom there haS 2 b a different one for rinsing the mouth so culture WILL AFFECT HOW U STERILIZE IT
Hi, I use an intra-uterine device contraceptive and my gynecologist advised me not to use tampons because the filaments of the device can be trapped in cotton, and to withdraw the tampon, may withdraw the device. I wanted to know if this problem may also occur using the cup or if there is no contra-indications at this level? Thanks.
ugh.. pads are just so inconvenient, gross and annoying.... tampons are just as bad and theers a irsk of tss.... i think im going to switch to the diva cup or something of the like....saves money yay!!
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I sterilize mine by rinsing it with rubbing alcohol after each cycle...keeps it out of the kitchen and I do it in the bathtub, since the idea of it in the sink squicks my sister. The tupperwear container is a great idea! Lots of useful information.
oh hell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think i will stick to a tampon in the day and a pad when im asleep! i have been using a tampon and a pad sence i was 11 and i will stick that way!
A friend started using Diva Cup last year, and I'm just now considering looking into getting one myself. Stumbled on your video while searching for information on menstrual cups, and you did a really great job. Great information & description on how to use it, as well as likable camera presence. Thanks for taking the time to put this out there. :)
I find pads painful, as they chafe and abrade the vulva and labia lips. Some have gotten so bad as to leave scabs after the menses. That's what turned me away from pads and into cups. Not really exaggerating.
@ithastobecatchy no it's not... try realising you have the equivalent of nappy rash and it burns every time you sit down. plus agreeing with @1985aberry on the chafing thing. owwwwwwwchhh
Dunno why everyone's grossed out about blood. Don't you eat meat? Do you cook it yourselves? The first time I prepared a chicken, it got everywhere. Unless you're the sort who thinks menstrual blood is "unclean". And that is just not true. Blood is blood. Now, HIV infected blood, I can see an issue. But for just regular old blood, it isn't gross. And that is coming from a vegetarian. I do not eat anything with blood. What's gross is saliva. When did YOU last kiss someone?
This sounds ok, except the fact that in public bathrooms, replacing this would be really disgusting.
I think my boyfriend would be ok with me boiling it in water if I bought a separate pan for it, and he's an orthodox jew. It just can't be in the same pot as food is in (and gross...i wouldn't do that anyway). I think most women who ever find themselves alone for at least 20 minutes in a day should be able to do this without their husbands/significant others even knowing about it.
@JadeyChi I have used menstrual cups and only on two occasions have I had any leakage. One was the first time, when I didn't have a good seal, and the other was after I'd left it on too long and had sat for several hours (movie festival) and it lost the seal when I suddenly changed position. Otherwise, in 4 years, not a drop spilled. Way better than my track record with any other product. Still, you can always use a liner as back up if you feel the need. Maybe a Lunapad.
If you had to work with some of the slinkies I do you'd feel like hanging yourself too ... not necessarily upside down either!
[And by slinky I'm refering to the toy - yes, many of my co-workers are like slinkies ... they're not good for much of anything but they sure are fun to push down the stairs!]
Why would you hang upside down? Unless like gymnastics or something, but it has nowhere to go...I'm sure it would just empty out after you right yourself.
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does this get stuck up your vag? tampons have strings to pull them out. you stick your fingers up your vag to get this cup out? gross. i'll stick to tampons thanks...
It sits rather low in your vagina. To remove it, you push down (like you're going to go #2) and you insert two fingers in (only the tips of your fingers, btw) and grab the base of the cup to pull it out. If you can get fingered by your mate, or if you can masturbate, then you can certainly handle sticking the tips of your fingers into your vagina.
It's a lot better than having a nasty string hanging from you all the time.
When it goes inside you it's not bloody. It takes but a minute to wash it out after each use. About as much time as it takes to open a new tampon wrapper.
You have to wash your hands afterward anyways (whether you use a tampon or a cup), so I don't see what the issue is.
won't those leak or spill up into your vagina when you move suddenly or day down? also, i'v known people who have used this and it spilled all over. how is this prevented? also, what if it gets too full?
No, it won't spill if you move. The suction keeps the flow from spilling. You can swim, go bike riding, and do everything you would do with a tampon. If it gets too full, then it will leak, but it takes a good amount of flow before that happens.
Thanks so much! I live in a dorm currently, so this isn't currently a possibility for me, but I'd like to think that I'll do this later in life...and this video was quite helpful! =)
please, try it! i live with five other women on campus and they are so discreet! no tampons or pads - the other girls probably don't even know i have a period, LOL. you don't need to empty it often and you can find some quiet time alone to practice so when your period arrives, you'll be good to go!
im such a loser im to scared to use anything else other than a pad. im 19 and i just cant use a tampon, i cant relax i get super scared. and i really hate pads especially when im in a public bathroom and i have to change the pad and everyone can hear when u are opening a new pad. its so embarresing but i cant use anything else. and i guess id be able to use a tampon if i wasnt a vergin
Hi there - internal products are not for everyone. I seem to remember at 19 I wasn't keen on using any internal stuff and anyway, it takes time to get comfortable with your own body. I suggest using washable pads in your case, like Lunapads. You can get special purses (they look like makeup bags) to carry supplies with you with a seperate pocket for used pads.
im the same way and im 20. tampons are just to uncomfortable for me and its different for everyone. my cousin whos 18 and still a virgin uses tampons because they are easier for her. so i'd say just use what your most comfortable with.
Psh, you're not a loser at all. I couldn't use tampons at all until after I lost my virginity. It's pretty normal, really. =) They do make super-slim tampons that you might be able to use, though. I highly recommend getting ones with plastic inserters, because they'll slide in much more easily, especially if you use a little blood to lubricate them (sorry to be gross). I still wear tampons with a pad, though! They can sometimes leak...=/
Have you considered cloth pads? Personally, I use both the DivaCup as well as cloth pads. I much much prefer cloth pads over the disposable ones. They're a lot more comfortable. ;-)
yeah, you can buy organic cotten, cloth pads I have them and they are great. Feel much better than pads to your skin. The only thing is that you have to wash them.
This was very interesting...I had no idea they existed. Very innovative and eco friendly! Speaking as a women, pads are just terrible, and tampons, while less noticeable can be annoying (with the string and all). I am very glad I watched this.
It's deep enough when it's all the way inside and it shouldn't get stuck. If you have trouble getting it out you can insert your finger up alongside it and pop it in a bit to break the seal, then ease it out from the bottom.
I think it's been two years since I got the moon cup, and I'm a firm believer that there is no method better than it for dealing with menstruation. I've not gone back to tampons or pads, and I never will. This tutorial video really does show everything you need to know about it, and I'm glad I watched it a long time ago.
This was very helpful! Previously, I thought the cup had to sit on the cervix, and couldn't imagine using it. Your demonstration rocked, and now I see that I could use this easily. I switched to cloth pads 6 months ago, and have been much healthier. This will be of great use on my heaviest days. Thanks!
Normal size cup can take more fluid than big size tampon. It is easy to learn, that how often you have to empty it. I have normal menstruals and I never have to empty more often two times in a day, in the morning and in the evening.
This is great vid! The cup is 1000x better than tampons and pads.
But remember to be patient, read the instructions fully. Don´t try the first time, if you´re in hurry and stress. And if it goes wrong, don´t worry. You will learn it, just might need some practise :)
Cloth diapers! Today's cloth diapers are made to go on and off babies JUST like disposables. They're super easy to use and really easy to wash. I've used cloth with both my children (my son who is 3 and potty trained, and my newborn daughter). ;-)
Bought one a few months ago and agree that it does take about 3 cycles to get it right. I cannot believe I've spent so much time dealing with pads and tampons and love passing by that aisle in the store knowing I don't have to deal with it anymore.
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"A little bit bigger than your average tampon"... wtf average tampon have YOU been using? That is massive compared to ANY tampon I've ever inserted into my vagina before. Good gawd. That's a dildo, not a tampon.
I got the diva cup last week, My period started today. I inserted it and took it out 8 times before i found this video. It really helped. I was feeling an intense fullness at first, and a lot of pain. This video showed me what i was doing wrong, and now I'm wearing it. It feels a little funny to me, because it's a different sensation than tampons. I was having a really hard time getting it to sit properly inside me without traveling up or down, and now its sitting just fine. thanks for this vid
My mom is old school and she thinos tampons will take my virginity I use them behind her back so I know I can put a cup in so, how can I buy one behind her back. I want to use one for over night because I always leak
ShineOner1 1 week ago
@ShineOner1 If you use internal products, you can use a menstrual cup - they are small and very discrete and you can hide them easily. Nothing can take away your virginity except sex with a man, but in many cultures having an intact hymen on your wedding night is important. It's an ancient damaging patriarchal idea linked with family honour, but until the attitudes change we have to acknowledge many women live with this cultural reality.
scottishboomerang 1 week ago
@shineroner1 you can buy a cup now from mainstream drugstores (eg Boots, in the UK) or order one online. Your local teen health clinic may be able to order one for you. Why not get some washable pads as well for use at night with the cup for extra security.
scottishboomerang 1 week ago
@ShineOner1 Maybe you could talk to your doctor at your next annual checkup and ask him/her to talk to your mother about internal protection.
lorelome 1 week ago
@ShineOner1 If you live in America/Canada, you can buy a Divacup in Whole Foods
marler3 1 day ago
Ooooh, avoid the antibacterial stuff. You do *not* want that in your hoo-hah.
lorelome 3 weeks ago
@lorelome lemon juice is a pretty god idea rinses of super easy and doesn't leave any residue
CoolBeanSquadron 1 week ago
@lorelome you are right - I dont use the cleaning wipes you clean surfaces with, I mean non-scented baby wipes which are ok for the skin.
scottishboomerang 1 week ago
@scottishboomerang Yes, they're OK for skin and the outer area around your vagina (if you personally aren't worried about some of the new research on long-term use of antibacterial substances), but not for inside your vagina. There's a very delicate balance of pH and bacteria and so forth that shouldn't be disturbed with foreign substances unless a doctor recommends it; otherwise, you're opening yourself to infection.
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edwinritchie 3 weeks ago
can you sleep with this in? i'm asking that because i sleep with tampons, i change the tampon before i go to bed..
BabyKates95 3 weeks ago
@BabyKates95 Yes, you can.
marler3 2 weeks ago
@BabyKates95 its the same idea you empty in before you go to bed and again first thing when you wake up
CoolBeanSquadron 1 week ago
@CoolBeanSquadron thank you (: i wasnt sure and i was thinking about using it.
BabyKates95 1 week ago
What about virgin girls?!
noisees 1 month ago
@noisees they should work perfectly fine, but it may take a little more work in the beginning. i started using one @ 13 and it work jsut fine, but i have never had a hymen... so.. yeah
pixie2297 1 week ago
does this hurt? i tried a tampon last night for the first time and it hurt like crap, plus, im scared of tss. but im definetly trying this (:
BeautifullyBubbly 1 month ago
@BeautifullyBubbly It can be uncomfortable until you get the hang of inserting it. Tampons are bad for you, dry you out, have dioxins and other nasties in them - the cup is made from medical grade silcone and does not harbour germs as long as you clean it with hot soapy water every day.
scottishboomerang 1 week ago
I read a review where someone described cups as "Barbie sized deluxe toilet plungers" and couldn't stop laughing! I LOVE my cup!!!
SapPhiReSparKleS14 1 month ago
@Jaylectricity Standing up with my pants around my ankles and waddling over to the sink to wash mine out is exactly what I do so my answer is yes lol.
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Ajay4638 1 month ago
wow this is interesting when u discuss how it wont work for every culture..
SweetSincerity 1 month ago
stearlizing....breaking hymens.....dumping contents.....making different shapes for it to work. yeah.... i'll stick to my pads. stick and go! No goo, no mess, no breakage :)
trackstarlexi 2 months ago
And what happen when u try to loose your Virginity and u forget it's in there and it gets stuck
haloreachrules232 2 months ago
What happens when ya gata pee
haloreachrules232 2 months ago
@haloreachrules232 Urine doesn't come out of your vagina, it comes out of your urethra.
2prevail 1 month ago
your really sweet! it was very cute how you worried about people getting grossed! :P i just got my naturcup and im pretty excited! the instructions say to use a gentle, no perfume soap to wash it. I was thinking of using antibacterial soap (like Detol), but isn't maybe too harsh for the cup?? or even the vagina? and when i go for swimming, to i have to take it out and wash it every time i get out of the water, or i can leave it there?? thanks so much!
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So this wouldn't be smart if you're still a virgin...right?
movienerd68 4 months ago
@movienerd68 A virgin's vagina is no different to that of a non-virgin, cups are just as suitable for virgins as tampons - if you're young cups are a better option as they're safer.
BabyBloodheart 2 months ago
thank you! I'm really looking forward to trying this out, I've been really looking for something that is more environmentally friendly!
ktsatsi 5 months ago
They BREAK your hymen?? O_O
Sylphadora 5 months ago
@Sylphadora Hymens don't break, they can stretch or tear, menstrual cups like tampons can stretch or tear the hymen but this has no effect on virginity and rarely causes pain, so nothing to worry about.
BabyBloodheart 2 months ago
This video was a big inspiration for me to get my LadyCup. I'm still working the kinks out of using it, but I hope to be solely a menstrual cup girl in the future. Now: What is this song???? Must know! :-)
MrsPabloNeruda 5 months ago
Actually the mensrual cup you're showing in the video it's not a Diva Cup. Looks more like a MoonCup...or a Keeper maybe? The Diva Cup does not have such a pronounced rim. Nice video anyway!
chiaravarry 5 months ago
My dad would probably say: "Mmmm... Menstrual Cup.. When are the finals?"
HOOKSnKISSES 5 months ago 9
It's a great presentation, thank you! I'm a happy cup user and I think it's very important for women to know they are not doomed to pads and tampons.
I just suggest that, to attract women to the idea, you might use a coloured cup of lesser size.
selminja 6 months ago
thanks for the very informative lesson, and the matter of fact way your presented it, I can't use tampons and have only just learned about the mooncup
websbean 6 months ago
Great presentation, congrats! See, my problem would be inserting it, would it be possible for any manufacturer to manufacture also an inserter like tampons bring now a days? Just give me an easy inserter and I swear I'll try it =)
cybersilvermoon 6 months ago
Love the music.
ashiabridges 6 months ago
You don't insert it like a tampon...you have to fold it and angle it in properly. - totally diff in my opinion.
ashiabridges 6 months ago
your voice is enchanting, thank you for a very informative video x
louwalsh7 7 months ago
It looks really uncomfortable :/
TallGirlSarah01 7 months ago
this seems complicated, uncomfortable, and messy. I've heard of some stories about "accidents" using this kind of thing. I'll stick to pulling my strings
BronxBeauty8 7 months ago
Thank you so much for this video!
I've been interested in buying one of these for a while but I had a few questions that weren't being answered anywhere else.
You answered all my questions and then some. ;)
Your video was very informative and demonstrates the insertion/removal very well.
beano926 8 months ago 3
OMG i bought one of these!!!! im from australia and this kind of menstral flow protection is shunned upon... I love my moon cup. if there isnt a sink to wash it out in the I just use a bottle of water. I cant use tampons because they give me thrush and i find them uncomfortable. the moon cup I have no worries and cant even feel it. they smell offencive and they are a cheap alternitive. way to go. I just want to tell the world about them..... Im one very happy user.
meganbutt2 8 months ago
@UserNamei5 Why thank you, babykins, for bringing up an important historical fact. Old Julius, your hero, could not conquer Scotland at all, mostly because of the women! He wrote " The Celtic Warrior, when accompanied in Battle by his wife, is nearly impossible to conquer". Julius was a pussycat who never came North, sweetie. The Girls in Blue War Paint saw to that. Check your facts before you jeer.
scottishboomerang 8 months ago
@UserNamei5 Why thank you, babykins, for bringing up an important historical fact. Old Julius, your hero, could not conquer Scotland at all, mostly because of the women! He wrote " The Celtic Warrier, when accompanied in Battle by his wife, is nearly impossible to conquer". Julius was a pussycat who never came North, sweetie. The Girls in Blue War Paint saw to that. Check your facts before you jeer.
scottishboomerang 8 months ago
Oh my gosh, people are SO willfully ignorant and happy to be uneducated! I LOVE REJECTING PLAIN FACTS RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE!!!
Anyway- Kudos to the open-minded guys who took the time to post. It's nice to know that not all dudes are "squicked" (love that new term) by period stuff.
Margar02 8 months ago
Can anybody answer this question? So, do you stand up with your panties around your ankles and waddle to the sink to rinse this thing off? I'm trying to figure the logistics of that out.
Jaylectricity 8 months ago
@Jaylectricity no you don't stand up. Take it out like you remove a tampon when you sit on the toilet and dump it down the toilet. Then wipe the cup out with toilet paper and rinse it off then reinsert it.
xxashley69 8 months ago
@xxashley69 It's the rinsing off part I don't get. What if the sink isn't right next to the toilet?
Jaylectricity 8 months ago
@Jaylectricity Hi there. To clean it on the move you take damp tissue or babywipes with you into the stall. You can't remove it standing up, you need to be sitting on the loo or squatting. Once you empty it in the toilet bowl, you wipe the cup on the inside and out until its clean - this take about 10 seconds - dispose of the tissue, then reinsert. In reality, the cup is good for 8-12 hours for most women, so the chances are you can be out all day and never have to empty it away from home.
scottishboomerang 8 months ago
@scottishboomerang I do ever remove it standing up while not being at home. strange bathrooms are often really disgusting... ;D I really love my cup and it is one of the best inventions in history! no more bloody panties, no more smelling "dipers", you can do, what ever you want to do, swimming, sports or just hanging arround - it is all just relaxed since I discovered this wunderfull thing:D
sorry for my bad english;D
Kugelfischhalter 4 months ago
@Kugelfischhalter Your English is better than many Americans, sad to say!
2prevail 1 month ago
@Jaylectricity no you've got about 10 to 20 mins to wash it and get is back in so you can pull your pant up ;)
CoolBeanSquadron 1 week ago
Guys, stop being so grossed out over this... When tampons were invented people were skeptical of those too, once you get over the "ick" factor you learn to love this product. I received my Menstrual cup a couple days ago and after practicing with it three times I got it working properly right away and I couldn't even feel it!!!! think about it this way: would you rather wear a piece of cotton taped to your underwear that smells gross and grows bacteria or use something safe and clean?!?!
xxashley69 8 months ago
omg....... i don't want to use that.....
ajiemouse 8 months ago
@ajiemouse Why not? It's cleaner than any gross pad or tampon. Read the facts and don't knock it until you try it.
xxashley69 8 months ago
Wooohooo! Just got my first one!
hangongrid 8 months ago
how do you know when its full?
chellye12 9 months ago
@chellye12 After a couple months you should be pretty familiar with your flow. Try 4 to 8 hours first and if there isn't much in there you can probably only take it out every twelve hours.
xxashley69 8 months ago
She did a very good job explaining everything.
greedygretch 10 months ago 13
I had some problems but these being technical issues I asked the doctor on proctoraid com ...... got a very detailed and nice answer .
thought it could help other women online.
your video is also nice.
drrdgmail 10 months ago
yes i'd like to know a little bit more, can u swim or horseback ride with it in, will it leak if i lay down and toss and turn all night, or doing certain yoga poses?
StarLacondrata 11 months ago
@StarLacondrata -- yes, you can do everything with it. I've been using one for 3 years and it has never leaked.
klee7609 10 months ago
to those who have used this product:
are women still able to, for example, go horseback riding or swimming?
this was a very informative video, you have a lovely speaking voice :) thank you for posting!!
pbandjay05 1 year ago
@pbandjay05 -- yes, you can do everything with it. I've been using one for 3 years and it has never leaked.
klee7609 10 months ago
I just got my period a few months ago, and I'm a virgin. I find tampons and pads very uncomfortable, so when I found out about the Diva Cup I got so excited! I just got one tonight and on my first try it was really painful, but I tried a different fold (the punch down) and it went in easily. Taking it out was the hardest part - I'm just going to have to experiment with breaking the seal. But really, it's so much more comfortable once it's in and I'm hoping it will soon be second nature!
ThistleFrost 1 year ago
you have a beautiful soothing voice. I dont usually watch product endorsments like this but this is was good as I had never heard of the menstrual cup and I came by this vid by accident. I am going to check it out.
Badwolf182 1 year ago
Excellent tutorial. Thanks!
SGmom2 1 year ago
Great video! Very informative and you have a very soothing voice. I just purchased my first menstrual cup from ebay for $17.95USD with free shipping! What a deal! I hope that everything works out right. I have never been able to insert tampons comfortably. I hope I don't end up with the same problems. I always tried to insert it straight up but now I know better after watching your video. I will let you know how it goes after my 3 cycles. Chao!
yummyapple4you 1 year ago
thanks for the video. apparently they don't sell the moon cup in the US so I bought the Diva cup. Luckily it comes in two sizes. This is my first time using it, on my third day, and while it was awkward at first I got used to it very fast. NO LEAKS AT ALL and nothing to throw away or carry around with me embarrassingly, no trash either. Why isn't this more popular? People should be just going CRAZY about this.
jeshika22 1 year ago 3
I will never use a tampon/tampax ever again.
DragonsOrders 1 year ago
that looks painful as hell to insert if you're still a virgin
ratsrulb 1 year ago
@ratsrulb they have different sizes. the Diva Cup (the US brand) has a smaller one and then a larger one for women who've had children. Even though it looks big, and it is a little awkward the first day, you can't feel it if inserted it correctly (not too high up but with the end tip just at the opening). Just fold it like she said. The material is smooth so it goes in very easily. I'm using it for the first time and I can't believe it isn't more popular. People should just be fanatic about it!
jeshika22 1 year ago
Wow, super informative and well presented. I'm a guy so I don't need one but I was curious as to how this product worked when I saw one online. I get it now. If I was a chick I'd probably prefer this. Good video.
samuelkentwalker 1 year ago 3
I think I might Try it,thank you you really helped me understand!!!!Know I just have to beg my mom to let me buy it!
ilovemusicalot07 1 year ago
Thank you for this very informative video. You have inspired me to give it a go.
sillyspidermonkey66 1 year ago
Thanks for a really sensitive explanation, it's appreciated.
InkyM4 1 year ago
i have endometriosis and have never been able to use tampons since i bleed through them in 15mins, so i gave up on them the 1st year i had my period 9years ago haha that and they hurt being inside, for years i have used cloth pads since as you said the store bought dissposibles "and they dont really work" they were never the right sizes ext. but i bought a divacup today and just tried it and as someone with vaganismus i am happy how well it went in and how i cant even feel it :D thanks for vid
brokendoll8777777 1 year ago 2
@brokendoll8777777 Thanx hun but you know what, the video needs to be re worded, it sounds offensive....infact why even bring culture into it al all, informing you about the pro's and con's is different but bringing culture into it is not required.. Its like me saying "the curry i sell may not be liked but Christians, white , Jews etc cuz it may be too hot.".. its better to say the curry may be hot so if your not a fan of spices then be aware...Thanx anyway hun.. regards
nabz3000 1 year ago
You got it very wrong, its got NOTHING to do with culture, im a muslim woman and cant see how it will effect other countries at all.... are stating that we have problems washing things..... let me remaind you the MUSLIM culture is the most cleanest religion/culture one has... we wash our selves everytime we go to the washroom instead of using loo paper!!!! if anything its people like you who have problems keeping clean!!!! Culture my foot!!!! its got no effect on the culture at all.....
nabz3000 1 year ago
@nabz3000 she was referring to how allot of people wouldn’t look kindly on someone taking something they just had up their vagina into the kitchen and putting it in moms pot on the stove. I know my best friend’s parents (who are Muslim would not want that happening) perhaps fine if it had its own pot ext.... don’t get all defensive she was not attacking you or anyone okay, she is trying to inform people about the cup but also possible issues people might run into.
brokendoll8777777 1 year ago
@nabz3000 remember culture may NOT be synonymous with religion. I am Jamaican and we do not use our pots for anything other than cooking. i would have to buy a separate pot. (Jews would have a similar concern because of kosher rules) for example in the US ppl bathe their kids or rinse mop pads in the kitchen sink we cant do that here. in fact i cant even bring a drinking glass into the bathroom there haS 2 b a different one for rinsing the mouth so culture WILL AFFECT HOW U STERILIZE IT
dumplingandtt 1 year ago 4
@dumplingandtt My dear thats not CULTURE... Thats the way you do things other people will do it a different way.... its not culture... Regards
nabz3000 1 year ago
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Hi, I use an intra-uterine device contraceptive and my gynecologist advised me not to use tampons because the filaments of the device can be trapped in cotton, and to withdraw the tampon, may withdraw the device. I wanted to know if this problem may also occur using the cup or if there is no contra-indications at this level? Thanks.
ytemoura2 1 year ago
@YelllowNailVarnish Think about how much money you will be saving by not needing to purchase pads and tampons in the long run!
EdenSunshine09 1 year ago
You are just the sweetest thing. Thankyou for this. I want one and will buy one xx
smekat 1 year ago
ugh.. pads are just so inconvenient, gross and annoying.... tampons are just as bad and theers a irsk of tss.... i think im going to switch to the diva cup or something of the like....saves money yay!!
HHollyMMarie 1 year ago
Thank you for your very kind, gentle education of the menstrual cup.
TheJunebuglove 1 year ago
Great review! I just ordered from iherb.com and they are giving new customers $5 off any order with ongoing coupon code TAW742 (valid only for one person per household) US & international orders
smellsogoody 1 year ago
Me gusta la canción. Thanks for the help!
chickana10 1 year ago
Well im a 110 pound virgin and this looks like super painful to insert so i'm not even going to try :P
cxiness 1 year ago
I'm from Eastern Europe, and we have no problems with it. What a strange point of view!
rinavictorova 1 year ago
I am going to try the Diva cups! Hope it works as she says!
sanaaboo 1 year ago
this saves alot of monney but does it not hurt?
maryampatel0198 1 year ago
Do you rinse it out before soaking and sealing it in the surgical spirit?
MSEBONYSEDC 1 year ago
i feel so bad for WOMEN that live in cultures where their hymens have to be intact when they are married. thats so fucking sexist.
xxmuzicchickxx 1 year ago 3
i dont care about where you graudated from, just tell me how to put this cup in my vag
1tca 1 year ago 10
I sterilize mine by rinsing it with rubbing alcohol after each cycle...keeps it out of the kitchen and I do it in the bathtub, since the idea of it in the sink squicks my sister. The tupperwear container is a great idea! Lots of useful information.
1985aberry 1 year ago
oh hell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think i will stick to a tampon in the day and a pad when im asleep! i have been using a tampon and a pad sence i was 11 and i will stick that way!
hoppytad1 1 year ago
Whats a menstrual cup???
jons4real 1 year ago
pads can be painful due to bunching and reactions to chemicals used in them
revmelissalane 1 year ago
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emailthebeth 1 year ago
A friend started using Diva Cup last year, and I'm just now considering looking into getting one myself. Stumbled on your video while searching for information on menstrual cups, and you did a really great job. Great information & description on how to use it, as well as likable camera presence. Thanks for taking the time to put this out there. :)
emailthebeth 1 year ago
..how can pads be painful? that's a little exaggerating..
ithastobecatchy 1 year ago
@ithastobecatchy
I find pads painful, as they chafe and abrade the vulva and labia lips. Some have gotten so bad as to leave scabs after the menses. That's what turned me away from pads and into cups. Not really exaggerating.
1985aberry 1 year ago
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1985aberry 1 year ago
@ithastobecatchy no it's not... try realising you have the equivalent of nappy rash and it burns every time you sit down. plus agreeing with @1985aberry on the chafing thing. owwwwwwwchhh
lizface 1 year ago
omg omg omg i love your accent. also i'm really excited to go buy and a divacup now. :)
waterlily716 1 year ago
I just bought mine...and I love it!!! waaaay better than toxic cotton that doesn't always do it's job.
weaslefeets 1 year ago
Dunno why everyone's grossed out about blood. Don't you eat meat? Do you cook it yourselves? The first time I prepared a chicken, it got everywhere. Unless you're the sort who thinks menstrual blood is "unclean". And that is just not true. Blood is blood. Now, HIV infected blood, I can see an issue. But for just regular old blood, it isn't gross. And that is coming from a vegetarian. I do not eat anything with blood. What's gross is saliva. When did YOU last kiss someone?
NekoNoTsuchi 1 year ago
can you take these in the water? to go swiming?
Foreveroct1993 1 year ago
@Foreveroct1993 yes
weaslefeets 1 year ago
@Foreveroct1993 yes :)
waterlily716 1 year ago
Thank you so much!!!!
Im a virgin and I dont want the tightness or possible pain but when Im older I will absolutely try this out!!
MissLucyBoomer 1 year ago
@MissLucyBoomer There's small size cups for virgins... =)
KiinozWiifey1 1 year ago
Oh you don't think it's OK for a virgin.... I didn't know that was a problem
lennic95 1 year ago
you would be washing this out in a basin that others use to wash their face etc.. thats not nice.
MELONSCOFFER 1 year ago
@MELONSCOFFER
haha you can always wash it in the bathtub silly!
MissLucyBoomer 1 year ago
This sounds ok, except the fact that in public bathrooms, replacing this would be really disgusting.
I think my boyfriend would be ok with me boiling it in water if I bought a separate pan for it, and he's an orthodox jew. It just can't be in the same pot as food is in (and gross...i wouldn't do that anyway). I think most women who ever find themselves alone for at least 20 minutes in a day should be able to do this without their husbands/significant others even knowing about it.
JadeyChi 1 year ago
@JadeyChi Is there ever any leakage with the cup?
JadeyChi 1 year ago
@JadeyChi I have used menstrual cups and only on two occasions have I had any leakage. One was the first time, when I didn't have a good seal, and the other was after I'd left it on too long and had sat for several hours (movie festival) and it lost the seal when I suddenly changed position. Otherwise, in 4 years, not a drop spilled. Way better than my track record with any other product. Still, you can always use a liner as back up if you feel the need. Maybe a Lunapad.
footnotegirl 1 year ago
Very nice! You're too cute and the song's lyrics are perfect! :)
Paisley74 1 year ago
i love your accent. and thanks a lot for this info! ive been curious about it
bluebaby4821 1 year ago
This is great! thank you so much for the detailed information!
Barbaragolden 1 year ago
This is a very well-done, informative, and sensitive video. Thank you very much!
AnnieCarvalho 1 year ago
yay! go scottishboomerang! <3 the diva cup, <3 the environment, <3 this video!
sidgey 1 year ago
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i stick it up my arse, saves me going to the toilet when im out shopping,, i just simply empty the cup when i return home,,,
barnaby666 1 year ago
what if you hang upside down will the icky cup empty inside of you O.O
carrotheadonpoop 1 year ago
why would you hang up side down in the first place . . . ?
T4SH4B4BE 1 year ago 5
If you had to work with some of the slinkies I do you'd feel like hanging yourself too ... not necessarily upside down either!
[And by slinky I'm refering to the toy - yes, many of my co-workers are like slinkies ... they're not good for much of anything but they sure are fun to push down the stairs!]
liquidgee13 1 year ago
@carrotheadonpoop
Why would you hang upside down? Unless like gymnastics or something, but it has nowhere to go...I'm sure it would just empty out after you right yourself.
katneko1990 1 year ago
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does this get stuck up your vag? tampons have strings to pull them out. you stick your fingers up your vag to get this cup out? gross. i'll stick to tampons thanks...
isamardelmar 2 years ago
It sits rather low in your vagina. To remove it, you push down (like you're going to go #2) and you insert two fingers in (only the tips of your fingers, btw) and grab the base of the cup to pull it out. If you can get fingered by your mate, or if you can masturbate, then you can certainly handle sticking the tips of your fingers into your vagina.
It's a lot better than having a nasty string hanging from you all the time.
NiamhWitch 2 years ago 23
y would i wanna catch my period im quite happy throughing away a tampon i dont wanna use a bloody cup!
HannahPontet1994 2 years ago
When it goes inside you it's not bloody. It takes but a minute to wash it out after each use. About as much time as it takes to open a new tampon wrapper.
You have to wash your hands afterward anyways (whether you use a tampon or a cup), so I don't see what the issue is.
NiamhWitch 2 years ago
thank you for such a helpful video!
sunxpoisoned 2 years ago 2
won't those leak or spill up into your vagina when you move suddenly or day down? also, i'v known people who have used this and it spilled all over. how is this prevented? also, what if it gets too full?
ItsLehcar 2 years ago
No, it won't spill if you move. The suction keeps the flow from spilling. You can swim, go bike riding, and do everything you would do with a tampon. If it gets too full, then it will leak, but it takes a good amount of flow before that happens.
SoSassy234 2 years ago
Thanks so much! I live in a dorm currently, so this isn't currently a possibility for me, but I'd like to think that I'll do this later in life...and this video was quite helpful! =)
lessthan3lyse 2 years ago
please, try it! i live with five other women on campus and they are so discreet! no tampons or pads - the other girls probably don't even know i have a period, LOL. you don't need to empty it often and you can find some quiet time alone to practice so when your period arrives, you'll be good to go!
curlyxPOP 2 years ago 2
great video!
NoemiaDoris 2 years ago
im such a loser im to scared to use anything else other than a pad. im 19 and i just cant use a tampon, i cant relax i get super scared. and i really hate pads especially when im in a public bathroom and i have to change the pad and everyone can hear when u are opening a new pad. its so embarresing but i cant use anything else. and i guess id be able to use a tampon if i wasnt a vergin
rockonastick 2 years ago 2
Hi there - internal products are not for everyone. I seem to remember at 19 I wasn't keen on using any internal stuff and anyway, it takes time to get comfortable with your own body. I suggest using washable pads in your case, like Lunapads. You can get special purses (they look like makeup bags) to carry supplies with you with a seperate pocket for used pads.
learningwithlucy 2 years ago 3
im the same way and im 20. tampons are just to uncomfortable for me and its different for everyone. my cousin whos 18 and still a virgin uses tampons because they are easier for her. so i'd say just use what your most comfortable with.
VampyLuLu 2 years ago 3
thanks!
rockonastick 2 years ago
Psh, you're not a loser at all. I couldn't use tampons at all until after I lost my virginity. It's pretty normal, really. =) They do make super-slim tampons that you might be able to use, though. I highly recommend getting ones with plastic inserters, because they'll slide in much more easily, especially if you use a little blood to lubricate them (sorry to be gross). I still wear tampons with a pad, though! They can sometimes leak...=/
lessthan3lyse 2 years ago
ive tried super slim tampons but i just cant use them. but i guess i can just keep trying. thanks for the help
rockonastick 2 years ago
Have you considered cloth pads? Personally, I use both the DivaCup as well as cloth pads. I much much prefer cloth pads over the disposable ones. They're a lot more comfortable. ;-)
NiamhWitch 2 years ago
i didnt even know there were cloth pads. maybe ill look into getting them
rockonastick 2 years ago
yeah, you can buy organic cotten, cloth pads I have them and they are great. Feel much better than pads to your skin. The only thing is that you have to wash them.
strawberryseason 1 year ago
This was very interesting...I had no idea they existed. Very innovative and eco friendly! Speaking as a women, pads are just terrible, and tampons, while less noticeable can be annoying (with the string and all). I am very glad I watched this.
zoefaith311 2 years ago 2
how would you know if it's deep enough?
and what if it gets stuck inside?
MsRedroofhouse 2 years ago
It's deep enough when it's all the way inside and it shouldn't get stuck. If you have trouble getting it out you can insert your finger up alongside it and pop it in a bit to break the seal, then ease it out from the bottom.
abbikins 2 years ago
I think it's been two years since I got the moon cup, and I'm a firm believer that there is no method better than it for dealing with menstruation. I've not gone back to tampons or pads, and I never will. This tutorial video really does show everything you need to know about it, and I'm glad I watched it a long time ago.
LimeGirl08 2 years ago 2
This was very helpful! Previously, I thought the cup had to sit on the cervix, and couldn't imagine using it. Your demonstration rocked, and now I see that I could use this easily. I switched to cloth pads 6 months ago, and have been much healthier. This will be of great use on my heaviest days. Thanks!
megancreel 2 years ago
How do you know when it's full and you need to empty it?
spazzacake 2 years ago
Normal size cup can take more fluid than big size tampon. It is easy to learn, that how often you have to empty it. I have normal menstruals and I never have to empty more often two times in a day, in the morning and in the evening.
This is great vid! The cup is 1000x better than tampons and pads.
Rubellaaa 2 years ago
Thanks - can't wait to try one out!
spazzacake 2 years ago
You´re welcome! Good luck!
But remember to be patient, read the instructions fully. Don´t try the first time, if you´re in hurry and stress. And if it goes wrong, don´t worry. You will learn it, just might need some practise :)
Rubellaaa 2 years ago
what about for babies? think of all those diapers polluting. why dont they have a solution for that?
TheRealReasonForDP 2 years ago
@TheRealReasonForDP
its called cloth diapers
sinshiro 2 years ago
They do have alternatives. Most people are just too lazy to use cloth diapers.
abbikins 2 years ago
Cloth diapers! Today's cloth diapers are made to go on and off babies JUST like disposables. They're super easy to use and really easy to wash. I've used cloth with both my children (my son who is 3 and potty trained, and my newborn daughter). ;-)
NiamhWitch 2 years ago
Bought one a few months ago and agree that it does take about 3 cycles to get it right. I cannot believe I've spent so much time dealing with pads and tampons and love passing by that aisle in the store knowing I don't have to deal with it anymore.
NyuraT 2 years ago 3
Thanks for this!
tramea1 2 years ago
ive been wanting to get one of these. that makes it seem a lot easier!! thanks!!
hpl101 2 years ago
Yes! You can use it because the cup forms a seal that keeps it from slipping and falling out while you swim.
CrossLollichan 2 years ago
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"A little bit bigger than your average tampon"... wtf average tampon have YOU been using? That is massive compared to ANY tampon I've ever inserted into my vagina before. Good gawd. That's a dildo, not a tampon.
bebekangel 2 years ago
the softcup only stays a oval shape as big as a tampon it doesnt expand as a circle
markjv 2 years ago
There are other folds other than the one in the video which are smaller. I have used my cups a few months and have never used that fold.
IronOxideCorset 2 years ago
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women are disgusting beasts.
weinerman 2 years ago
It's true, but F you still!
janarosem 2 years ago
so i guess I can safely assume your a gay guy? ok then, why are you watching this then?
Totaly14 2 years ago
I got the diva cup last week, My period started today. I inserted it and took it out 8 times before i found this video. It really helped. I was feeling an intense fullness at first, and a lot of pain. This video showed me what i was doing wrong, and now I'm wearing it. It feels a little funny to me, because it's a different sensation than tampons. I was having a really hard time getting it to sit properly inside me without traveling up or down, and now its sitting just fine. thanks for this vid
Fluffymonkeyem 2 years ago