I just finished my first cycle with a cup!! No learning curve. No leaks. No more other products. I'm definitely wanting all my friends to try them. Its truly life changing!!!
@@SpitikobyAparnaReddy So if your leaking and your cup is fully opened, and without any creases, I would also recommend cleaning the little holes around the edges making sure they are clear as they create suction. The other things that come to mind if those aren't the issue are cup size, flow, pooping. Is your cup the right size? Even though they say I should use a size 2 or B cup, that's half true. In the beginning of my cycle our cervix is high and I need the larger cup. I still need to empty my cup every 6 hours during my few first days. (Endometriosis yay 😭) Then middle to end of period, the cervix is lower. Big cup brothers me. Need to use small. So I think we need more than one. So is your cup the correct size and are your changing it to flow versus the 12 hours all cups say 🤣🤣. And finally pooping 💩💩💩 lol. They say you dont have to take it out. But I almost push mine out, its uncomfortable and out of position. So I just take it out. Also your cup should feel comfortable when it's open and in correctly. You really shouldn't feel it. Get to know your vagina. The cup should be positioned almost tucked to your pubic bone and sitting under your cervix. I truly hope this will help. It's been almost a year now and I would go back. And the cups I get are $12 for 4 on Amazon 2 of each sizes. Haven't used or bought any pads or tampons. Lmk if theres any other way I can help. Wishing you the best!!
@@pendharkaranuja I buy them from Amazon. Lms if I can give you the url of the set I bought. 4 cups, 2 sizes for around 12dollars. They are perfectly in between soft and hard. Comfortable, easy to use and open up, no leaks.
I felt the same way! Lots of tears ands felt like I was a weirdo with a vag too small to be normal. Emailing the cup company and lube helped so much..... I got you Courtney, what ever you need, I'll help.
@@Jacksonluv81 yeah the first time pulling the cup was so frightening. And that first was today. I got to know that my vag is also too small. This video helped me alot
I can not stress enough, DO IT IN THE SHOWER as much as you can. Its so much easier to get it in squatting in the shower. Also it makes less mess...obviously lol
one time I tried to insert it in the bath (my cup kept leaking so I was just sitting in the bath free bleeding out of frustration) and it just got all kinds of lost. Shower seems great. Do not insert in the bath. Do. Not.
Whoever people has developed mens cup.. Deserves a Nobel Prize.. Periods have never been same for me.. I can work long shifts, go to gym.. No stains, no worries.. Even less pain and cramps.. Yassss
SAME. The first three days of my period are incredibly heavy. Even super absorbency tampons constantly leaked and pads were disgusting. I got tired of my entire nether regions and inner thighs looking like a murder scene occurred. The ability to stay clean with a cup makes me beyond happy.
That last point is something that should get brought up more. I did so much video watching and googling before I finally bought and tried my cup, and I did not understand just how much my pain from cramps would decrease! Hell, it took me a couple cycles to realize that I was barely cramping at all, unlike with tampons where I would some days be almost stuck in bed or vomiting ridiculously from it (ftr I avoided taking pain meds as much as possible for a long while, with ibuprofen I would be fine) I just assumed I was one of the unlucky ones or that my pain was normal. Never would have guessed it was tampons.
@@BlueCLupei I thought its only me who experiences less cramps with cups.. I get very bad cramps if I use pads or tampons..even now.. So I avoid those unless very urgent..
I used the cup for the first time last month and I have to say, I may not be comfortable with it now since I'm still learning, but wearing it gave me the experience of having no rashes from pads and reducing the probability to another infection of which I am very happy about.
Does anyone else love the fact that you can just go commando now and not have period knickers on and the feeling of horrible pads that make you itch? 😂😂
Everyone 🤣 God how horrible to wear pads in the summer when it's hot as hell and you want to wear a dress and get all scared the pad is going to move or worse, make *that* sound... of a diaper
I'm one of the "cup changed my life" people because my period is so heavy the first three days that pads are a horrendously bloody disaster and tampons never open properly. Having said that, I find that it can still require some fiddling around from cycle to cycle to get it to sit comfortably without any leaks. The ability to stay clean and still exercise without feeling "the goosh" is so worth it.
I'm an old lady and years ago there was a cup out but it was not reusable. I loved that thing and I was broken-hearted when they stop making it. Happy to see that it's back again.
I just tried the Diva Cup for the very first time. It took me till my fourth attempt to get it right. I now know how to use it. It’s absolutely great! It’s so much cleaner, no more wee string on a tampon😂 no more irritation from pads. I noticed something else too. NO MORE PERIOD CRAMPS! for the first time in my life, I had a completely cramp free period. That has never happened, ever. So I really think my cramps may have been caused by the chemicals in pads and tampons. I think all women should be aware of this option as it’s completely comfortable and I couldn’t even feel my period at all like you do when using pads and tampons. I do the cup process in the shower and I work ten hour days in a factory. I never had problems and my periods are very heavy. I took a shower before work and one after work. No problems👍😊
@@saivanitha3950 it is possible that your cup is leaking because you have a high cervix, and are using a short cup instead of a long cup that will better fit to your cervix. I recommend you watch the TH-cam video titled 'MENSTRUAL CUPS // 8 things I wish someone had told me' by Gittemary Johansen! She helped me a lot with helping me get more familiar with how to successfully use one.
I definitely experienced the lack of cramps when I switched to a cup. It was amazing. But now that I have been using them for about 10 years, I do get cramps sometimes. Just much less than I used to.
I actually used to get tampon induced cramps. I realized when I would take out the tampon, and the cramps would disappear. That's what triggered me to try the cup, and now I'll never look back!
Not that expensive tho, got mine for 20€, bought my mom one for 3€... if anyone has money troubles - try aliexpress cups, medical grade silicone and super cheap ( like 1 to 5€)
Just a quick thing. This video puts a lot of emphasis on "click bait" videos about people not being able to remove their cups, and how those shouldn't be videos that you rely upon. While I agree that some people do just want to blow smoke out into the world and profit off of it, your cup still CAN ride up if it doesn't suction properly. This happened to me the first time I tried my cup. After spending 2 hours trying to reach the base to remove it, I ended up going to the ER to have it removed. I am not some influencer trying to make a profit. I'm just a girl who had an unfortunate experience.
Yes! It happened the same to me, but here where I live there isn't a lot of information about menstrual cups, so the gynecologist in ER never gave me an explanation on why it happened, neither information about my cervix height, which I asked for. Moreover, it was very painful to remove, so I've never tried the menstrual cup again. What did you do instead? Did you find a solution? (sorry to disturb you, but you are the first one I found that had my same experience)
It could’ve been a situation where the suction went somewhere where it wasn’t meant to (explaining the discomfort) and it could’ve been done correctly but the shape could’ve been wrong for your body and since doctor didn’t know how to CORRECTLY remove the cup, the suction was broken improperly (that actually hurts like a b-word). Try feeling for your cervix over a few weeks, note the distance at various points in the cycle (especially throughout every day of the period), then go from there. Sounds to me like you’re relatively high up, though idk when you tried the cup. So you might try a longer cup... if this helps at all, yay. If not, hopefully someone can help! Best of luck to you both!
True that. I'll admit I'm one of the lucky ones, my cervix is somewhat easily within reach and my cups rarely ride up on their own. That said, before I even bought my Yuuki, I made sure I measured my cervix to get an idea of whether I would need a long or short cup. Preferably, you should measure towards the end-ish of your period, because the cervix tends to move higher as your cycle goes on. Many of the "cup riding out of my reach" incidents are due to the wearer having a freaky high cervix without even knowing. Of course, cups aren't for everyone. If you have something else that you're perfectly happy with, stick with it, but anyone looking to try a cup really shouldn't underestimate the importance of knowing where their cervix is.
For sure. For me, it definitely could have been as simple as using the wrong size of cup without any real guidance. I used the Luna sensitive small cup because that's the cup the brand recommends for beginner cup wearers. However, I have had a kid, and although I knew it's common practice to use larger cups if you've given birth, I went with the Brand's general recommendation. This actually happened with my last cycle, so I haven't tried any other brands or attempted to put in my cup again. Honestly, I just don't want to have to go to the ER and explain it a second time. 😂😂😂 I do eventually want to try again, though. So if anyone has any advice or favorite Brand's, I'm all ears.
Girls, you have no idea how good it feel to know that others have this problem too! You read only so positive experiences, I did not know what to do! It happened to me TWO times that my mestrual cup went almost out of reach and I had to really twist my wirst and stretch my fingers to get it! Plus, every single cicle, on the night between the first and the second day, so when there is a lot of stuff happening, my cup rides up while lying in bed and when I get up blood is leaking out because the suction seal has broken. I got used to the cup by now (2 years using it) and it never leaks except for this occasion. I guess I am one of those with a high cervix then. At least now I know!
I've been using a menstrual cup for almost 3 years now and absolutely love it! There is definitely a learning curve and it is primarily with getting to know your body, literally. Growing up nobody tells you how to find and track your cervix but knowing your body inside and out is so satisfying!
As a trans man. I love my cup. I don't feel it and i usually forget that im in my period. Since i just remove it twice a day (before going to sleep and beforme my morning shower) I don't need to think about my period
Megan Austin When someone is a trans man that means they are transitioning into a man when someone is a trans girl they are transitioning to a woman, if that makes sense 🙂
This was so helpful! I'm 16 and decided to switch to a cup since I'm a dancer and nothing is worse than having to rush to the bathroom during a quick change! I can't wait to start using a cup and your channel has encouraged me to make the switch^_^
@@yuuki7486 I'm currently using the Lena cup size small. (28 oz) A cup takes getting used to and you have to be comfortable with being able to reach up there to get it out and to do some research because what works for me might not work for you. To put a cup in you have to fold it as well so it can be small enough to go inside then pop open. My experience has been good but I am still figuring out the odds and ends to not leak and such. But honestly it had been so nice because I have a very very heavy flow so with my cup I don't have to carry around as many tampons in my backpack and it's nice to always have with you and small enough it is not a hassle. Like I said for me it was the BEST DECISION EVER!😂
Grace I’m 14, I really wanna use a cup. But I swear, they look huge, and even with tampons it feels slightly awkward sometimes. I feel like it would hurt a bunch, how’d you deal with just getting up there?
Unknown Person On Earth personally I recommend getting it wet first and doing the 7 fold. All the other folds would never unfold for me. Really just relax and don’t stress about it if a tampon is uncomfortable I don’t think you are putting it in right so practice with that too. It also sometimes depends on the cup and your cervix so some cups might be better than others. My cervix isn’t too low or too high and I use the blossom cup on amazon and it’s perfect. It definitely took me a full period and prior to learn but it’s my second period using it and I feel like a pro so just take your time. The internet and googling also really helps.
@@emmarife6605 Use the OrganiCup mini size! When I was 14 I was too scared of using a cup so I used reusable pads but now I'm 18 and finally got the courage to try a cup. Using a mini size really helped, it was much less intimidating for me! Using water-based lube also really helped!
Shes so right about it turning into a hobby n all of a sudden you want to tell everyone about it 😂😂 n collect different coloured n shaped cups. Edit - Don't worry people I only have one cup. I don't have enough money for it to become a hobby, I just like to browse and obsess over them online
This. I have 7 cups: a small and large Lunette, a size 1 and size 0 Diva, an Alicia cup, a Yuuki, and a Femmecup. Out of these, I only ever use the Yuuki, and the rest have been collecting dust for years. I've stopped checking out different cups to avoid the temptation of getting another one, but now I have literally no idea what to do with the rest of them, lol.
Thanks so much for making these informative videos. I switched over to using cups at the tender young age of 47, and am still going strong as a card-carrying member of the “Cup Cult” at 51. By the time I had even heard of cups and was ready to take the plunge, none of my contemporaries were using them (and in fact, many were no longer in need of menstrual products at all,) so videos like this were extremely helpful. To all my bleeding sisters out there, using a cup really can be life-changing, once you get the hang of it. It took me several months of trial and error and 3 different types of cup before finding one that really worked for me, but once I did I never looked back, so if you are considering switching over, I send you all the love and support I felt from others who guided me through it. (Pro tip: the first time you try using a cup, you may want to pick a not-too-busy day when you can be comfortable and close to home. Don’t be like me and spend the entire day walking around an amusement park on vacation with your family while wearing an ill-fitting cup that you then gave to check on and/or adjust in public restrooms every half hour!) Also, a big THANK YOU to these straight-talking women for acknowledging that the cervix moves to different positions during the course of your cycle. I figured out years ago that mine does this, and when I tried to explain it to my gynecologist, she said she’d never heard of this phenomenon - MY GYNECOLOGIST!!! I knew I could not be the only one, but it is still nice to hear it confirmed. :)
You forgot to mention that if you have an intense period flow, you will have to worry about taking it off and on too often during the day, which can be very annoying, since it's not that simple and also can be messy.
There are some cups that come in multiple sizes. I have a heavier flow. I got to Diva cup. The silicone isnt as soft but it has size options and functions pretty well for me.
YES. People don't believe me about how much blood I lose. I never get to experience the "you can keep your cup in for 8 hours" because all the blood makes it overflow and breaks the seal after 2h
@@Cheers.- same here! At least on my firsts days it is impossible to last more than 3 hours without overflow... I have to wait until my ~3rd period day to use it for 8h straight and really enjoy the cup
I have a cup with a valve (I hope I use the right word, I'm not a native speaker). You just squeeze the tip and everything would come out, you release it - cup sealed again. So I don't have to remove the cup during the day. Pretty handy.
I’ve actually “pooped” my cup out one time. Thankfully it happened at home, and I was able to sterilize it with hydrogen peroxide and boiling hot water before reinserting it. I always take the cup out now before I start pooping. :)
Molly Houx - sometimes I also pop it into the dishwasher with the dog toys when I wash them when I know that the rinse agent compartment is empty because you don’t want to have it coated in rinse agent. I also use vinegar and baking soda instead of dishwasher detergent at these instances. :)
I grew up in a household where tampons were considered a little unhealthy and invasive, so when I tried the cup at first I was really scared (ie, "omg what if it gets stuck" or "what if I injure myself trying to put it in") tips that helped me: -cut your fingernails lol (i have scratched the inside of myself and it hurt like a mf) -use water based lube if you have a harder time pushing it in -bear down like you're taking a dump to "push" it out so you can grab it when taking it out -put a 12 hour timer on your phone if your flow is heavier (so you don't have to wrack your brain for how long you've had it in if you forgot what time you inserted)
Thanks for your tips! However, I have just read that since there is lack of regulation when it comes to menstrual cups. That being said, a common misconception is to "bear down" or push your cup out, however I've read various articles saying that doing so *may* put you at risk for vaginal prolapse. Just something to be aware of. There are some women who have been impacted negatively by that tip. I don't want to correct you but wanted to mention for anyone who reads these comments! May we all learn from each other!
Another thing you should be aware of: we are all build differently down there. Some cups wil work for others but not for you. Most people who had bad experiences with cups, simply had the wrong tipe or size cup for them. The specialized websites who sell those cups can often help you when you consult them with your problems. For example: I can only wear cups for teenagers or low servix, eventhough im 32 years old. I use my cup for two years now and it gives me so much more comfort! Best buy ever!
@@ideljenny I agree, at this point I've given up. I've used the smallest ones on the market, like the ones that are specifically made for sporty teenagers (so they're both more rigid and small). After having tried probably 8-10 different ones I just can't justify wasting more money.
Exactly! So often info says to pick a size by height and weight which is bs. I found the best explanation for me on the Selena cup site and therefore bought it. And it fits perfectly. They also have a great Insta account and seem to be good people so to speak. That was a seller for me too. I'm so excited cause I feel much better with the cup than the last 17 years with tampons and pads. 😀
Ugh I so wish I had known about you guys when I was a teen and first starting. You're great role models and would have helped me with not being all embarrassed about my body. Your videos are always so empowering
I started using the cup last month and oh my god was it hell!! Like literally *BLOODY* hell!!! I tried wearing it on my second day of flow and oh, I couldn't wear it probably for three times and there was blood everywhere and then at last I just put it in anf hoped for the best. I went for class by cycling and while I was in class I couldn't feel the cup anymore. I even felt a *pop* and lo! When I returned home the cup hasnt leaked and I was dry on the outside!!! From the next day after I put it in, I try doing some leg maneuvers like stretching and squating to let the cup settle in and it works for me! So I would say that it needs some trials and errors but ultimately you may find a way that works for you :)
As gross as it may seem, I always stick a finger up there to make sure the rim of the cup is around the cervix and not squished between cervix and vag wall (mine doesn't always 'pop' open). Not great if you are in public unless it is a single stall with a sink but better than bleeding everywhere!
Same here always had a leak unless I used the extra absorbance switched to a cup and was surprised how little I bled and even more surprised by no longer needing to make the stain remover my close friend.
I LOVE my diva cup. But I’m also confused now about the absorbency of pads and tampons, they’re fraudulent! It’s very little blood in the cup yet I have to change my tampon constantly🤔🤔 they’re not actually absorbent at all yet prices are sky high. INTERESTING
I just purchased one to try my next cycle. I'm watching the hell out of these videos so I'll not have so much of a terrible time the first time I try to use it. I just hope that I don't have cramps as bad as I normally do. I'm anemic so my first day I'm pretty tired and feel like I spend most of my day in the restroom changing tampons.
Tampons absorb more than blood. They suck up all your vaginal fluids, which will dry you out and make the tampon very uncomfortable to remove. I stopped using the foul things years ago.
I believe that tampon absorbancy is actually FDA regulated now a days because there was a super absorbent tampon in the 70s that was responsible for a HUGE spike of TSS
teamdamien Stephan uhhhh the IUD 🤢 rank fucking thing. It’s great for some people but I curse the stupid piece of plastic. I had it in under local anaesthetic, out 2 weeks later, in under general anaesthetic and out again like a year later!
It took me about 3 tries (that is, 3 periods) to get the hang of it, and the hardest part was getting the cup out. The first time I managed to get it in, I took more than an hour to get it out at the end of the day through much frustration panic and a few tears. I did not go to the ER though. One of the best pieces of advice I read online was to just give it up and try again in a few hours if you couldn't get it out. Like they say here, your cervix moves. The other thing I had to figure out was to grasp the cup by the bell, not the little plastic tip. It's not there to help you pull it out as much as to help you locate it. I use it as my main period product now, but I do still use pads or tampons occasionally. The thing I loved about switching to the cup was how familiar it made me with my body. Having to reach two fingers in on a regular basis to remove it, and needing to reach in occasionally to feel if it's in the right place has made me feel so much more aware of what's going on down there.
"The other thing I had to figure out was to grasp the cup by the bell, not the little plastic tip. It's not there to help you pull it out as much as to help you locate it." A decent designed one would come out easily just by pulling the stem. Why haven't manufacturers realised that ?
@@millomweb Yoou don't want to be pulling n the stem as it will increase the suction and make it even harder to remove. Might be a way to design a cup with a stem that releases the suction for you though... it's an interesting thought
@@sarahhight5266 There's one called the flex cup, and it has a pull string with a finger loop that breaks the suction when you pull it, I think! Could be wrong but it would be great if it does that
I have endometriosis and started using a cup 7 years ago now! I bled a lot, so every time I pinched the cup it was messy... I love the cup, I just developed a love for skin friendly cup wipes to tidy up haha. I used the cup to measure my flow, and that's what made doctors take me seriously enough to get a diagnosis of endo.
@@padminip9482 I won't lie, it can do for some people and I found firmer cups like the Lena cup could do that. Out of the 4 I've tried, the Sckoon Cup and the Ruby Cup have been the best for not aggravating cramps. Though, if you're a beginner I think the Ruby cup is so much easier to use and the grips are good to help you get it out! I didn't use it on my worst days unless I put it in for the night expecting my period may come :)
i love this girl! i just got diagnosed with endo and i know how bad it can be. i was so tired of buying tampons and wasting money and now that i bought a cup i swear it feels like i bleed so much less and i don’t hate when i get my period anymore because i don’t have to worry about have a 16 pack of tampons for a day trip. i just wanna spread the word to everyone i know haha
@@kaylashipley2017 I found the exact same thing! It's awesome, I loved using the cup so much and my flow ended up halving in volume over 3 years?! I don't know if it was down to the cup, but I've never turned back
i’m sorry i just saw this but yes i have been using for 3 cycles now and when i used tampons i was constantly bleeding thru and on my heaviest days i can go 2-3 hours without changing it whereas a super plus tampon was 45 mins. i swear it decreased my flow or just makes it seem like less!
Love how you girls are straight up with the facts. That’s all we ask for at the end of the day are facts & info that will help all women that decide to use a cup. I have been using a cup for 4+ months & wish I had of been using it years ago.
I love how straightforward this video is !! Honestly I had a pretty horrible first experience with cups, even after doing tons of research on them, but trying a different brand on my second cycle to become more familiar with them has converted me fully. Truly I think the biggest thing is to just get to know your body, learn your cup before your cycle, and just don't be afraid of either of these things. They really don't teach people with vaginas about their anatomy or their cervix or anything like that in a lot of detail, and it's so encouraging to see levelheaded, accurate information that's readily available. So thank you for this video and all the useful information you provide !!
I've been using cups for 2.5 years but in recent months i just can't stand it anymore. I don't know why but it's not comfortable anymore. Sometimes it doesn't even go all the way in! I don't know what changed but I'm back to tampons ☹ Any advice? Thanks
@@shelbyclark3733 i wouldn't know which one to get. And I don't want to keep buying different ones for ~$30 each. I think my cervix is shorter now than before?
A menstrual cup is the best thing ever invented. I do giveaways every month and always buy one to put in my giveaway basket. Yes, its an expense at first but savings in the long run. I love that you guys are being informative. Not to mention how much it saves from the environmental waste per year from just menstrual products.
Cups have changed my life! I've been using mine for about 2 years now and I can say I have never felt better! Pads and tampons use to give me a rash and now I dont have to worry about that anymore! I do want to try other cups but I love my Lena cup so much! You are totally right about once you start using one you just want to talk about it and spread the word lol, I will talk about it whenever period talk is brought up. Thanks for making a great informative video!
Me too!! Even if others are ickked out my the blood talk but like, look at the positive side!! Just use a soap and wash your hands after and forget you are even having your periods!!!
Had the cup for almost a year, totally worth it!! It’s more comfortable than tampons, I way cheaper and I can leave it in for hours with no worries. Definitely recommend 👍🏻
Love the cup and I can really recommend it to everyone. It changed my life FOR REAL. I always felt so uncomfortable when I was on my period (It was literally the worst time each month) after I discovered the cup I felt amazing and comfortable on my period-time. CUPS ARE LIFE CHANGING!
Zuzanna yes! i used to use disposable pads, and i was uncomfortable the entire time while on my period. now that i use a cup paired with a cloth pad to catch any leaks, it’s a million times more comfortable. it also helped my mental state during that time of the month. i’m still moody and generally upset during my period, but now that i’m not physically uncomfortable anymore i feel better about being on my period
Things I wish more internet sources mentioned: lubricant can be a huge help in getting a cup to unfold and/or get where it needs to be. The kinds that do mention it usually don't go in depth enough to mention you don't want any that is effective. You want water based and safe, yes, but you also want something that is downright disappointing in it's longevity when used in an erotic context. That way, your cup will get where it needs to be early, but it doesn't turn into a slip-n-slide scenario.
55karly Yes it is! And second plus is that it removes makeup better than makeup wipes. I also use it as a moisturizer. Coconut oil is basically a 3 in one for me xD
I live in Italy and I’m 17, today I went to the pharmacy and I was so nervous. The man who was working there said that only a few people bought it, but it’s really worthy
Just the tip y’all 😂😂😂 I’m dying. This is the best product review ever. I’m 30, have had 2 vaginal births, and would not consider myself to be ignorant about my anatomy at all lol.....I had no idea my cervix moves during my cycle 🤦🏼♀️😂
I WISH someone told me about the cup forever ago! I discovered this magical thing about 8 years ago and have literally saved thousands! I have tried to convert anyone that would listen basically lol but I can appreciate that it isn't for everyone- or they just didn't give enough time to get the hang of it or find the one that fits and works best for them. To think of all the unnecessary awkward accidents, and all the money I could have saved as a teenager..... I wish I had someone to tell me about this thing way back then lol You ladies rock! Thank you for doing what our school systems failed to do 🖤💜🖤
I worked for a reproductive rights group for a decade and took graduate-level anatomy and physiology classes, but I just learned new things about my ladyparts from this video!
Currently trying my first cup after getting rashes after my period regardless if I was using tampons or pads. I'm really digging it so far even if it can be tricky to use rn. Im glad you wonderful people are making these videos they're so much help and the comment section is god send.
If you watch enough tutorials on insertion, your learning curve won't be so steep. What truly takes time is finding the right cup for your flow type and a cup for each cervix height position that will occur throughout your period so that you're comfortable and not leaking.
@@afreenasif681 ok, what kind of cup are you using? Is it that the cup is painful during and after insertion? Try a different fold. There's all kinds of videos on TH-cam showing these folds. If the fold doesn't help or isn't the problem, are you relaxed upon insertion or tense? Relaxing is the key! Also, try putting lube around the outside and the top of the cup. People don't recommend it due to cleanliness & potential risk of bad bacteria, but as long as you're focused on keeping the process clean from start to finish, you should be ok. If it's painful before, during and AFTER insertion, and you've done all these things, maybe you need a new cup fit for your cervix height. Measure your cervix height. Try consulting a menstrual cup specialist or a OBGYN. There are other alternative methods available for you. Good luck.
I really love your channel. I appreciate your sense of humor, your honesty and openness, and your very informative. I am a new cup user and your channel introduced me to the idea. I thank you as during my first period using Diva Cup, my cramps got soooo much better, and my ovarian cysts STOPPED! I truly think now that those chemicals that are in pads and tampons are what caused my cysts and extreme period cramps. These cups may prevent ovarian cancers if your no longer even developing cysts to worry about a cyst becoming cancerous. I’m not a doctor, but I do wonder if there could be some truth to that. I also think menstrual cups are a great thing for all the homeless women out there who can’t afford to constantly buy disposable products. It also cuts costs and environmental waste.
Cramps!! I didn't expect my cup to give me unbearable cramps until I got used to it. I also didn't know it would take so long to get used to (about 6 months before I could wear it comfortably, and about 9 months before I really got the hang of it and wore it exclusively my whole cycle). My advice is don't freak out! Try to wear it for as long and often as you can each cycle, while you're at home and can change it out for a pad if/when you get unconfortable. One day you'll realise you've had your cup in for the whole day and felt totally comfortable 😊
I had terrible cramps while wearing a cup that was too long for my cervix. Try changing your cup as it shouldn't be painful. I have a very short meluna now and even now I don't wear a cup for my first day of the period because my cervix is too low and it hurts and I get terrible cramps. When you measure how high is your cervix, remember that it is way lover during your period, especially for at the beginning of it
So... my husband is awesome lol. I just bought my first cup and doing a bunch of research to be ready when my next cycle comes. I'm literally sitting here telling this man all I've learned and he's patiently listening and comprehending as much as a man can what im saying. He's excited for me because he knows how God awful my periods are for me. I'm a lucky woman. Thanks for the video ladies, extremely helpful and thank you to the ladies in the comments with further helpful hints 🖤
I bought the lily cup as my first cup and love it! It did take at least 3 cycles to get the hang of it but now I have no issues. I don’t think I’d go as far as saying it changed my life, but it has made my periods more manageable and I love that all I need is this cute colourful thing (and a few cloth pads), saving a few bucks while also being environmentally conscious!
My regret - 3 years after buying my cup, I had to have surgery that resulted in no more periods. I never got to get the full 10 years' worth of use out of it. Still, it was worth every penny and helped me determine - with numbers - how irregular my flow was getting as I aged. My gyno appreciated that information.
Thanks for making a realistic, informative video about menstrual cups and how people's experiences differ from each other! I tried my first about three years ago and the first type I bought magically fit my anatomy after some modifications (yay), but I am far off from the average where my cervix is extremely low, and I basically have to trim the complete end of the cup to make it fit, there is absolutely no space below it for any of your suggestions. :) That said, using it it feels much less like you have a period and I knew from the first time that I used it that after the learning curve I would never even consider going back to any other products. Cheers!
I've read in a fb group (menstrual cups worldwide I think it's called, it was my go-to for help at the beginning, 3+ years ago) trick to make cup bit shorter by turning it inside out (if it's not some odd shaped type) It's a small difference if you already trimmed the stem, so probably not helpful to you, but it helped few times my cervix, usually quite high, decided to make a trip... So I thought I should share....
@@nr0802 thanks for the useful tip! trimming the complete stem actually worked for me, but I just wanted to add it since many reviews I read before starting out was from people with different anatomy than mine.
Honestly, thank you both. It feels good to know that there are people like you two who will push through the tabu discomfort and offer women tmi, which honestly to me feels like just the right amount of information to *finally* start to figure out this aspect of my body ❤❤❤
Okay but one really good thing about this video is that not once did you specify that cups are only for women. Some men have periods too and it's so inclusive just to say "people with vaginas." Well done 👏👏
@@an-enby-panda7840 Hell yeah!!! (Tbh the only reason i didn't put nb in the first comment is because it's 'hard enough' for cis ppl to get their heads around trans men/women in the first place 😅😅
Mine went too far to reach once, but I just pushed it down, like kegel excercises but instead of pulling up, pushing down. No problem. Also one of my first cycles using it I got very drunk one evening and somehow it ended up sideways overnight, I didn't notice until I tried getting it out the next morning. No spills but it was awkward and uncomfortable to take out. That's never happened since, but it's a funny story to recall.
I also recommend a long, hot bath! The first time I used mine I had a similar situation and didn’t think about used my pelvic floor muscles 😂 now I’m used to it I can use em but a hot bath always helps me :-)
@@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283 I had to get a good grip and not let go, try working from side to side as you pull it down, it'll help ease the suction.
Jacky Star I don’t think I do because when I used to use tampons I couldn’t push them all the way up as far as it should have gone because it would push up against something which from watching this video I guess was my cervix. At the time I thought something was wrong with me because of that and I felt in there and I could feel this ball like thing which I assume now is my cervix. I think I am just not meant to be putting things inside of my body. So I am using pads now again. I could feel it always and pinch it but every time I would pull, it would either not move or once I got it coming down it would go back in making me start from the beginning. Besides it was too painful to put in as well as trying to get it out and it made my cramps feel even more painful when I used it. I think it just wasn’t meant for me. I thought it would get easier over time but it didn’t. It felt like the same pain each time to me.
Love the education PACII gives! Like you mentioned in this video, many of us were never taught about menstrual cups or our anatomy to this extent. Like yes, I had sex Ed in school, but the things I have learned now that I have started using a cup, were not taught. I also have never had anyone around me use one before, so there was no one for me to ask questions. I had to experiment and get familiar with my body. I honestly feel more proud of myself & my body now.
I HIGHLY recommend having 2 cups. The clean one waiting in the wings is super helpful and allows for proper disinfecting and drying of the freshly removed one.
pmailkeey :: Wouldn’t a freshly removed one be covered in blood and should therefore be cleaned or do you not clean yours between uses? Do think gynaecologists would recommend inserting unsterilised objects that will be in your vagina for nearly 12 hours?
I am so mad at myself that I thought the diva cup was so gross and didn't start using it a long time ago. I just started using it last month. I was lucky enough to get it right on the 1st try & now I'm hooked. I'll never use or buy another tampon again.
Omg I just got one and I was so confused bc they didn’t even teach us basic sex ed in school much less anything more specific like this, it helped so much thank you!!!
@@meegy2 yes but sometimes if the urethra is really sensitive or prone to cystitis, the cup it's just not the best option (even a soft one). Not everyone has this problem but they should have at least mention it.
I used to use Softcups, and theyre fucking huge and always pushed against me and made me feel like i had to pee constantly. I used them off an on for about 2 years before i gave up.
I've been having periods for just over 30 years and I only recently realized my cervix moves! I realized it on one of my recent periods when I was trying to get a tampon in and my cervix was way low and blocking the tampon from going in correctly. The tampon before that was fine, so i realized it changes during your period. This had happened before, but I never really knew why. One time a few years ago, I shoved the tampon in even though my cervix didn't like that, it was blocking the tampon. After I removed the tampon, and changed it, I had the most excruciating cramps ever! for about 8 hours! it was like being in labor... literally. I had one child witthout any drugs or epidural and it was absolutely 100% comparable! But I was only in hard labor with him for about 4 hours and then I felt great. This video just confirmed the thoughts I had about it. I am wondering if it has to do with clots or how much flow. I have very heavy periods with lots of huge clots and I wonder if the cervix is working hard to expel the clots. And maybe it extends when it does that.
Thanks for the video. I've been using cup for 5+ years. 1. It's the best thing to travel with while on your period. Especially in the nature. 2. Sometimes I use pads for the first day. It's just too sensitive to have anything inside. And it's completely okay.
This video was very educational! And I'm kinda pleased to state the school I went to had a PPEP talk for the senior girls, this talk went threw all period products and allowed us to ask questions freely, which was a very weird and wild experience
Gently slide a finger (index/middle finger) up the side of the cup and press it away from the vaginal wall. Then hold it between thumb and index and twist it out. Let me know if this works!
And about “telling everyone about it”, you are totally right! I’ve gotten like seven friends of mine to try it out, and I’m currently clarifying any questions and doubts that another friend, that is interested but kind of scared of the cup, has so she can decide whether she’ll give it a go or not.
Ana Samayoa your middle finger is like a measurement. If you have to push your finger in all the way- high cervix Middle knuckle is an average cervix And if you can touch it without any pushing or feeling around low cervix. Your cervix feels like a soft squishy donut shape. If this doesn’t help- I’d watch more of put a cup in it videos or precious stars pads- they both helped me understand everything I know.. (and I’m also still learning)
You needn't if it isn't an issue but know that with age and childbearing things can get too low and cause problems. Better to know where you're at and notice if things change over time. Maybe you're the kind of person that likes to see a doctor instead. I'm a do it (and know it) yourselfer so I'm happy to know whats up with my own self. Also, when I couldn't reach my cup to remove, it was good to know my cervix was especially high. I knew what to expect. Cups are not for the faint of heart though. It is more hands on, but I haven't had to buy any products for 3 years now and my period went from 8 days to 5. I am very grateful for their existence.
TMI warning... when I tried to "look for my cervix" with my own finger, barely even got a finger in there cause it started to hurt >.< is there another way?
@@O4O8OO9RRA you're probably tense or on an awkward angle. Try at the end of a shower and squat so your pelvis is rotated back a bit, and take a deep breathe. Go slowly and don't panic if you can't feel anything in particular. Some girls cervix's sit really high! But being relaxed is a really good start to getting comfortable with it and your own body. Being tense can make things super uncomfortable. You can use your other hand to really gently "spread" your labia open a bit more too if you're getting stuck at the very start. I hope that helps! But I'll get a notification so feel free to ask anything else haha
I recently learned that the smell a lot of us experience is bcs of the tampon or pads we use. bcs rlly w the cup, the blood doesn't have a smell. so in my opinion we only probably preserve if as "gross" bcs of the smell (??) But rlly it's such a ~normal~ thing. Idk. I just found that fact crazy and sorta made me wanna try it lmao.
I am 34 and I just bought my 1st diva cup yesterday. I could not take my normal routine and I work 12 hr in a hospital and I was so done. After work I went to my local drugstore. I did my 1st time during sleep. It was so blissful. No waking up from leaks. It was a little challenging to remove but I was able to after a few minutes. I was so surprised to see the amount on my heavy day that was in the cup. Before this experience I was on the verge of going to my doctor because I thought I was bleeding to much for a heavy cycle. Now, I feel like I was just using my product wrong. Now I am not even worried about it there was so little in there over night. Thanks so much for this education! I so happy to toss my tampons out! I feel more healthy inside my self! Every woman should at least give it a try, you might be like me and so very surprised!!!
I got a blossom cup and it took a bit to figure out which fold technique worked for me. Once I did, it felt nice to go from changing a tampon every hour and worrying about running out to just emptying a cup every two hours that gets re-inserted. I think the thing that made me go "eew" was that I have to stick my finger in there to break the seal and my fingers get bloody. Using toilet paper to clean them off helps to prevent people in public rest rooms from thinking I murdered someone.
I started using a cup because my periods are heavy and Kotex discontinued the only tampons that worked for me 😭….I LOVE it! The biggest pro for me has been very light cramps if any! I use to have cramps from hell for the first 3 days! I have to say the first few times was kinda gross because I didn’t realize how thick period blood is like u said in the video 🤣…one reason I used tampons is because I hate the sight of blood…and the advice to have a second cup is great advice! When ur out u may use the restroom and need to empty it. It’s best to have a clean one to insert.
@@cindysvibes9895 Yes, I sleep with mine. My first heavy night i saw it leaked a little when I woke up. Now on heavy nights I make sure to empty right before bed and it’s fine. No leaks at all. I don’t even buy pads for backup…these cups have saved me so much money lol
The menstrual cup has changed my life. I have PCOS so have extremely heavy periods and it is a game changer. It was also my friend during 2 miscarriages.
jennie glendenning which one do you use? I bought the smaller Tampax cup and I have to change every 2 hours😫I’m looking into the larger one but I’m not sure if that is going to be big enough either.
I tried the cup the first time yesterday and I have to admit I got the hang of it in the first go. Lucky me I guess? Ofcourse insertion and removal can be tricky but I did my research on both and tried a mix of what everyone suggested!
"The Cup Cult!" Surely fitting right in! Thank you so much for all the guidance! A year ago, I didn't know any cup user in person.. And look at me now, I'm a part of the Cup Cult.. Haha! All thanks to you guys! ❤❤
a tip: use cloth pads as a protection, so you feel the most comfortable, as if you wear non-cloth pads, it will create the glasshouse effect even though there's no(t much) blood
I'm thinking about purchasing a cup since I want to have lower plastic waste and I'm kind of scared of buying one since I heard horror stories like "I didn't get my cup out" or "it constantly hurt wearing it". So having informative videos like this is really helpful for me
Can we just talk about how unfamiliar we are with our vaginas and how frustrating that is and how helpful this video is
I mean..u can’t rlly look up there or see it fully. So even if u feel around it’s always like a weird dark void lmao
Yeah we are very unfamiliar with our vaginas and this video doesn't even help a bit😂
melanie quai you can see the cervix though, you have to use a mirror
I just want to scream!!!!!!!
i feel like they should really teach about it in depth. i mean i genuinely thought i didn't have a vagina when I was struggling to put a tampon on.
They should really teach in school about cups and how your cervix moves. This is very helpful. Thank you so much!
Zandra Docken they didn’t even teach female anatomy in my sex ed class and didn’t even cover periods. And I graduated a month ago
That sucks. We learn about periods and contraception at school in Australia
I completely agree! I had no idea Cups existed until last year and I jumped to buy one immediately.
R u American as my school did
Agreed. I had no idea your cervix moved.
I just finished my first cycle with a cup!! No learning curve. No leaks. No more other products. I'm definitely wanting all my friends to try them. Its truly life changing!!!
Which brand did you use
@@SpitikobyAparnaReddy Are you making sure the cup is open inside? Sometimes it doesn't pop open without a little work..
@@SpitikobyAparnaReddy So if your leaking and your cup is fully opened, and without any creases, I would also recommend cleaning the little holes around the edges making sure they are clear as they create suction. The other things that come to mind if those aren't the issue are cup size, flow, pooping. Is your cup the right size? Even though they say I should use a size 2 or B cup, that's half true. In the beginning of my cycle our cervix is high and I need the larger cup. I still need to empty my cup every 6 hours during my few first days. (Endometriosis yay 😭) Then middle to end of period, the cervix is lower. Big cup brothers me. Need to use small. So I think we need more than one. So is your cup the correct size and are your changing it to flow versus the 12 hours all cups say 🤣🤣. And finally pooping 💩💩💩 lol. They say you dont have to take it out. But I almost push mine out, its uncomfortable and out of position. So I just take it out.
Also your cup should feel comfortable when it's open and in correctly. You really shouldn't feel it. Get to know your vagina. The cup should be positioned almost tucked to your pubic bone and sitting under your cervix.
I truly hope this will help. It's been almost a year now and I would go back. And the cups I get are $12 for 4 on Amazon 2 of each sizes. Haven't used or bought any pads or tampons. Lmk if theres any other way I can help. Wishing you the best!!
@@pendharkaranuja I buy them from Amazon. Lms if I can give you the url of the set I bought. 4 cups, 2 sizes for around 12dollars. They are perfectly in between soft and hard. Comfortable, easy to use and open up, no leaks.
@@erikajohnson743 hey that sounds awesome! can you send the link to the cups you bought?
Got my first cup today and I’ve never felt more like “I can’t female right” than today 🤣🙃😭 you’re video helped a little! Thanks girls
I felt the same way! Lots of tears ands felt like I was a weirdo with a vag too small to be normal. Emailing the cup company and lube helped so much..... I got you Courtney, what ever you need, I'll help.
I’m femaling right now and I need an alternative to itchy pads
@@Jacksonluv81 yeah the first time pulling the cup was so frightening. And that first was today. I got to know that my vag is also too small. This video helped me alot
You'll be great! I know it's been a year, but you are a strong, beautiful woman and there's a learning curve 💗
How did you place it? 🥺🥺 I am so confused
*"Feel free to ask for help"*
Can anyone from the comment section insert my cup?
I volunteer
Negatory
gimy gaming that’s some real friendship lmao
@@gancanagh3570 bonding time, as I like to call it.
I would but we are probably far away from each other. Remember kids, CoNCeNt iS KeY
I can not stress enough, DO IT IN THE SHOWER as much as you can. Its so much easier to get it in squatting in the shower. Also it makes less mess...obviously lol
Should we measure our cervix while squatting down as well?
Jasmine any position that feels most comfortable. Doesn’t really matter.
@@Em22214 thankyou so much!
Plus with the water it acts as a lubricant and makes it much easier to insert.
one time I tried to insert it in the bath (my cup kept leaking so I was just sitting in the bath free bleeding out of frustration) and it just got all kinds of lost. Shower seems great. Do not insert in the bath. Do. Not.
Whoever people has developed mens cup.. Deserves a Nobel Prize.. Periods have never been same for me.. I can work long shifts, go to gym.. No stains, no worries.. Even less pain and cramps.. Yassss
Agreed 👍🏼
SAME. The first three days of my period are incredibly heavy. Even super absorbency tampons constantly leaked and pads were disgusting. I got tired of my entire nether regions and inner thighs looking like a murder scene occurred. The ability to stay clean with a cup makes me beyond happy.
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That last point is something that should get brought up more. I did so much video watching and googling before I finally bought and tried my cup, and I did not understand just how much my pain from cramps would decrease! Hell, it took me a couple cycles to realize that I was barely cramping at all, unlike with tampons where I would some days be almost stuck in bed or vomiting ridiculously from it (ftr I avoided taking pain meds as much as possible for a long while, with ibuprofen I would be fine) I just assumed I was one of the unlucky ones or that my pain was normal. Never would have guessed it was tampons.
@@BlueCLupei I thought its only me who experiences less cramps with cups.. I get very bad cramps if I use pads or tampons..even now.. So I avoid those unless very urgent..
I used the cup for the first time last month and I have to say, I may not be comfortable with it now since I'm still learning, but wearing it gave me the experience of having no rashes from pads and reducing the probability to another infection of which I am very happy about.
I started using them recently, in December. It gets better the second month!
I was a pad user with a cup my experience great by the way u also into voltage .inc game that's Scorpio profile pic so
Try cloth pads!
It'll take a bit of getting used to but you'll get the hang of it. :)
I successfully got the cup in two days ago and I’m happy! It’s uncomfortable but it’s like wearing a tampon for the first time.
Does anyone else love the fact that you can just go commando now and not have period knickers on and the feeling of horrible pads that make you itch? 😂😂
Everyone 🤣 God how horrible to wear pads in the summer when it's hot as hell and you want to wear a dress and get all scared the pad is going to move or worse, make *that* sound... of a diaper
I hate pads 😒. I have to use pads & tamps @ the same time b/c I'm a freak of nature 🥲
@@dynamicdivinereadings6520 I ran out of panty liners yesterday so I was doing tampon and pad. After a few hours, my skin was not happy.
O that feeling is beyond anything..by the fourth day of my period I would be waddling like a duck with the rashes.. not any more...
OH MY GOD. YESS!! ITS NOT JUST ME?
you had me at "lava lamp in the toilet" :P :P accurate AF
Dude seriously though 😂😂😂
Madras Ponnu lol more like some kind of battle field
😂😂👍
Brecht Bruijs Texas Chainsaw Massacre😳😂👍
i call it the murder scene but yeah lmao
Who else is watching the video while having a cup inside😝😝
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I'm one of the "cup changed my life" people because my period is so heavy the first three days that pads are a horrendously bloody disaster and tampons never open properly. Having said that, I find that it can still require some fiddling around from cycle to cycle to get it to sit comfortably without any leaks. The ability to stay clean and still exercise without feeling "the goosh" is so worth it.
I agree with you on that, I feel the same!
I'm an old lady and years ago there was a cup out but it was not reusable. I loved that thing and I was broken-hearted when they stop making it. Happy to see that it's back again.
the rubber tassette?
What was it?
How old? Before my grandma used pads made of fabric
How old are you? Do you still have an cycle?
Was it called Instead??
I just recently got my first menstrual cup and I'm strangely excited for my next period to come so I can try it out 🤔
How did it go??
ME
Same
I felt the same way! ... until I tried to put it in the first time and it wouldn’t open😒
Same here
I just tried the Diva Cup for the very first time. It took me till my fourth attempt to get it right. I now know how to use it. It’s absolutely great! It’s so much cleaner, no more wee string on a tampon😂 no more irritation from pads. I noticed something else too. NO MORE PERIOD CRAMPS! for the first time in my life, I had a completely cramp free period. That has never happened, ever. So I really think my cramps may have been caused by the chemicals in pads and tampons. I think all women should be aware of this option as it’s completely comfortable and I couldn’t even feel my period at all like you do when using pads and tampons. I do the cup process in the shower and I work ten hour days in a factory. I never had problems and my periods are very heavy. I took a shower before work and one after work. No problems👍😊
can u help me .. i started using cup in this month but my cup is leaking and I am having heavy blood flow @Hozzy daemon
@@saivanitha3950 it is possible that your cup is leaking because you have a high cervix, and are using a short cup instead of a long cup that will better fit to your cervix. I recommend you watch the TH-cam video titled 'MENSTRUAL CUPS // 8 things I wish someone had told me' by
Gittemary Johansen! She helped me a lot with helping me get more familiar with how to successfully use one.
I definitely experienced the lack of cramps when I switched to a cup. It was amazing. But now that I have been using them for about 10 years, I do get cramps sometimes. Just much less than I used to.
I actually used to get tampon induced cramps. I realized when I would take out the tampon, and the cramps would disappear.
That's what triggered me to try the cup, and now I'll never look back!
i have been using the cup for quite some time now. ITS WORTH IT.
Not that expensive tho, got mine for 20€, bought my mom one for 3€... if anyone has money troubles - try aliexpress cups, medical grade silicone and super cheap ( like 1 to 5€)
@@biba1baba2buba3 mine is 299 rupees. (Almost 4 €) not at all expensive
i got mine 6 years ago. saved hundreds
Mili Dhara If you insert it correctly, you shouldn’t even be able to feel it! So no, it’s not painful, as long as you put it in right.
@@sappy.3xe Thank you!
Just a quick thing. This video puts a lot of emphasis on "click bait" videos about people not being able to remove their cups, and how those shouldn't be videos that you rely upon.
While I agree that some people do just want to blow smoke out into the world and profit off of it, your cup still CAN ride up if it doesn't suction properly. This happened to me the first time I tried my cup. After spending 2 hours trying to reach the base to remove it, I ended up going to the ER to have it removed.
I am not some influencer trying to make a profit. I'm just a girl who had an unfortunate experience.
Yes! It happened the same to me, but here where I live there isn't a lot of information about menstrual cups, so the gynecologist in ER never gave me an explanation on why it happened, neither information about my cervix height, which I asked for. Moreover, it was very painful to remove, so I've never tried the menstrual cup again.
What did you do instead? Did you find a solution? (sorry to disturb you, but you are the first one I found that had my same experience)
It could’ve been a situation where the suction went somewhere where it wasn’t meant to (explaining the discomfort) and it could’ve been done correctly but the shape could’ve been wrong for your body and since doctor didn’t know how to CORRECTLY remove the cup, the suction was broken improperly (that actually hurts like a b-word). Try feeling for your cervix over a few weeks, note the distance at various points in the cycle (especially throughout every day of the period), then go from there. Sounds to me like you’re relatively high up, though idk when you tried the cup. So you might try a longer cup... if this helps at all, yay. If not, hopefully someone can help! Best of luck to you both!
True that. I'll admit I'm one of the lucky ones, my cervix is somewhat easily within reach and my cups rarely ride up on their own. That said, before I even bought my Yuuki, I made sure I measured my cervix to get an idea of whether I would need a long or short cup. Preferably, you should measure towards the end-ish of your period, because the cervix tends to move higher as your cycle goes on. Many of the "cup riding out of my reach" incidents are due to the wearer having a freaky high cervix without even knowing.
Of course, cups aren't for everyone. If you have something else that you're perfectly happy with, stick with it, but anyone looking to try a cup really shouldn't underestimate the importance of knowing where their cervix is.
For sure. For me, it definitely could have been as simple as using the wrong size of cup without any real guidance. I used the Luna sensitive small cup because that's the cup the brand recommends for beginner cup wearers. However, I have had a kid, and although I knew it's common practice to use larger cups if you've given birth, I went with the Brand's general recommendation.
This actually happened with my last cycle, so I haven't tried any other brands or attempted to put in my cup again. Honestly, I just don't want to have to go to the ER and explain it a second time. 😂😂😂
I do eventually want to try again, though. So if anyone has any advice or favorite Brand's, I'm all ears.
Girls, you have no idea how good it feel to know that others have this problem too! You read only so positive experiences, I did not know what to do! It happened to me TWO times that my mestrual cup went almost out of reach and I had to really twist my wirst and stretch my fingers to get it! Plus, every single cicle, on the night between the first and the second day, so when there is a lot of stuff happening, my cup rides up while lying in bed and when I get up blood is leaking out because the suction seal has broken. I got used to the cup by now (2 years using it) and it never leaks except for this occasion. I guess I am one of those with a high cervix then. At least now I know!
I've been using a menstrual cup for almost 3 years now and absolutely love it! There is definitely a learning curve and it is primarily with getting to know your body, literally. Growing up nobody tells you how to find and track your cervix but knowing your body inside and out is so satisfying!
YES! Knowledge is empowering! -K
Hey,
My menstrual cup went far in and I couldn't reach it . It was scary. Did you have any experience like that?
@@ligi151 IDK, have you tried to find the stem and wiggle it out?
As a trans man. I love my cup. I don't feel it and i usually forget that im in my period. Since i just remove it twice a day (before going to sleep and beforme my morning shower) I don't need to think about my period
How do you guys get periods??? Thf
I can understand how having a period can be hard when you are transitioning to male because it doesn’t match your gender
Rachel Coulter my brother is trans (female to male) and got a surgery to remove his womb which in turns got rid of his period.
You all talking about his period when I'm just thinking "wow, we have the same schedule to remove and insert again our cups" 😂😂💛
Megan Austin When someone is a trans man that means they are transitioning into a man when someone is a trans girl they are transitioning to a woman, if that makes sense 🙂
This was so helpful! I'm 16 and decided to switch to a cup since I'm a dancer and nothing is worse than having to rush to the bathroom during a quick change! I can't wait to start using a cup and your channel has encouraged me to make the switch^_^
I'm almost 16 and am also an athlete. BEST DECISION EVER! 😂
@@yuuki7486 I'm currently using the Lena cup size small. (28 oz) A cup takes getting used to and you have to be comfortable with being able to reach up there to get it out and to do some research because what works for me might not work for you. To put a cup in you have to fold it as well so it can be small enough to go inside then pop open. My experience has been good but I am still figuring out the odds and ends to not leak and such. But honestly it had been so nice because I have a very very heavy flow so with my cup I don't have to carry around as many tampons in my backpack and it's nice to always have with you and small enough it is not a hassle. Like I said for me it was the BEST DECISION EVER!😂
I’m also a dancer 😁
I’m 15 and a dancer so going through the same thing and I’m wondering if this is worth it or not
Hearing ur experience would be SO HELPFUL
hey just wondering would you recommend it for a 12 year old dancer? My body really hates tampons and ive used at least 3 boxes trying :/
i’m 12, and i just now got my menstrual cup in for the first time!!!! it took me 3 days to finally get it in without any pain.
I’m 15 and just switched to the cup and it’s amazing! I’m never going back! There’s just a learning curve I recommend practicing before your period!
Grace I’m 14, I really wanna use a cup. But I swear, they look huge, and even with tampons it feels slightly awkward sometimes. I feel like it would hurt a bunch, how’d you deal with just getting up there?
Unknown Person On Earth personally I recommend getting it wet first and doing the 7 fold. All the other folds would never unfold for me. Really just relax and don’t stress about it if a tampon is uncomfortable I don’t think you are putting it in right so practice with that too. It also sometimes depends on the cup and your cervix so some cups might be better than others. My cervix isn’t too low or too high and I use the blossom cup on amazon and it’s perfect. It definitely took me a full period and prior to learn but it’s my second period using it and I feel like a pro so just take your time. The internet and googling also really helps.
@@emmarife6605 Use the OrganiCup mini size! When I was 14 I was too scared of using a cup so I used reusable pads but now I'm 18 and finally got the courage to try a cup. Using a mini size really helped, it was much less intimidating for me! Using water-based lube also really helped!
@@emmarife6605 The June cup has a mini size and it's very comfortable.
Even am 15 but I'm really scared to use it...how did u build up courage?
Shes so right about it turning into a hobby n all of a sudden you want to tell everyone about it 😂😂 n collect different coloured n shaped cups.
Edit - Don't worry people I only have one cup. I don't have enough money for it to become a hobby, I just like to browse and obsess over them online
Rhea M YES!! It’s a problem. But also not. Lol
This. I have 7 cups: a small and large Lunette, a size 1 and size 0 Diva, an Alicia cup, a Yuuki, and a Femmecup. Out of these, I only ever use the Yuuki, and the rest have been collecting dust for years. I've stopped checking out different cups to avoid the temptation of getting another one, but now I have literally no idea what to do with the rest of them, lol.
That kinda defeats the purpose of it being cheaper and more environmentally friendly and all...
@@Commenter839 you could give them to someone. Put a cup in it has a swap group for this. Check that out
@@rheam3920 wtf? share them? *pukes*
Thanks so much for making these informative videos. I switched over to using cups at the tender young age of 47, and am still going strong as a card-carrying member of the “Cup Cult” at 51. By the time I had even heard of cups and was ready to take the plunge, none of my contemporaries were using them (and in fact, many were no longer in need of menstrual products at all,) so videos like this were extremely helpful. To all my bleeding sisters out there, using a cup really can be life-changing, once you get the hang of it. It took me several months of trial and error and 3 different types of cup before finding one that really worked for me, but once I did I never looked back, so if you are considering switching over, I send you all the love and support I felt from others who guided me through it. (Pro tip: the first time you try using a cup, you may want to pick a not-too-busy day when you can be comfortable and close to home. Don’t be like me and spend the entire day walking around an amusement park on vacation with your family while wearing an ill-fitting cup that you then gave to check on and/or adjust in public restrooms every half hour!) Also, a big THANK YOU to these straight-talking women for acknowledging that the cervix moves to different positions during the course of your cycle. I figured out years ago that mine does this, and when I tried to explain it to my gynecologist, she said she’d never heard of this phenomenon - MY GYNECOLOGIST!!! I knew I could not be the only one, but it is still nice to hear it confirmed. :)
You forgot to mention that if you have an intense period flow, you will have to worry about taking it off and on too often during the day, which can be very annoying, since it's not that simple and also can be messy.
There are some cups that come in multiple sizes. I have a heavier flow. I got to Diva cup. The silicone isnt as soft but it has size options and functions pretty well for me.
YES.
People don't believe me about how much blood I lose. I never get to experience the "you can keep your cup in for 8 hours" because all the blood makes it overflow and breaks the seal after 2h
@@Cheers.- same here! At least on my firsts days it is impossible to last more than 3 hours without overflow... I have to wait until my ~3rd period day to use it for 8h straight and really enjoy the cup
I have a cup with a valve (I hope I use the right word, I'm not a native speaker). You just squeeze the tip and everything would come out, you release it - cup sealed again. So I don't have to remove the cup during the day. Pretty handy.
@@kawaty woa, I've never heard of those. What brand is it?
I’ve actually “pooped” my cup out one time. Thankfully it happened at home, and I was able to sterilize it with hydrogen peroxide and boiling hot water before reinserting it. I always take the cup out now before I start pooping. :)
sweetcanada17 lmaooooooo
I’ve done that with a tampon before so now I remove it before I poop. Soon I’ll switch to the cup.
Learned to pull it out and reinsert after evacuation haha
Thank you! I was super not sure what to do if mine falls into the toilet
Molly Houx - sometimes I also pop it into the dishwasher with the dog toys when I wash them when I know that the rinse agent compartment is empty because you don’t want to have it coated in rinse agent. I also use vinegar and baking soda instead of dishwasher detergent at these instances. :)
I grew up in a household where tampons were considered a little unhealthy and invasive, so when I tried the cup at first I was really scared (ie, "omg what if it gets stuck" or "what if I injure myself trying to put it in")
tips that helped me:
-cut your fingernails lol (i have scratched the inside of myself and it hurt like a mf)
-use water based lube if you have a harder time pushing it in
-bear down like you're taking a dump to "push" it out so you can grab it when taking it out
-put a 12 hour timer on your phone if your flow is heavier (so you don't have to wrack your brain for how long you've had it in if you forgot what time you inserted)
Thanks for your tips! However, I have just read that since there is lack of regulation when it comes to menstrual cups. That being said, a common misconception is to "bear down" or push your cup out, however I've read various articles saying that doing so *may* put you at risk for vaginal prolapse. Just something to be aware of. There are some women who have been impacted negatively by that tip. I don't want to correct you but wanted to mention for anyone who reads these comments! May we all learn from each other!
@@xxxPrayxForxPlaguesx never heard that before so thanks for sharing. Definitely something to keep in mind
Im dealing with vaginal prolapse at the moment.
Kegels help!!!!
Have never used a cup. Just dropped in to check out the video and read comments.
I have daughters so im learning lol
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Another thing you should be aware of: we are all build differently down there. Some cups wil work for others but not for you. Most people who had bad experiences with cups, simply had the wrong tipe or size cup for them.
The specialized websites who sell those cups can often help you when you consult them with your problems.
For example: I can only wear cups for teenagers or low servix, eventhough im 32 years old.
I use my cup for two years now and it gives me so much more comfort! Best buy ever!
At 20-30$ a pop they are a bit too expensive to trail and error myself through.
@@ideljenny I agree, at this point I've given up. I've used the smallest ones on the market, like the ones that are specifically made for sporty teenagers (so they're both more rigid and small). After having tried probably 8-10 different ones I just can't justify wasting more money.
What brand cup do you have for this really low cervix cup? I might need to try that. I have used a cup that isn't perfect for me for like 8 years
Go on eBay you can find them on there cheaper. Diva cup has a model 0 that is smaller than the model 1 if that helps.
Exactly! So often info says to pick a size by height and weight which is bs. I found the best explanation for me on the Selena cup site and therefore bought it. And it fits perfectly. They also have a great Insta account and seem to be good people so to speak. That was a seller for me too. I'm so excited cause I feel much better with the cup than the last 17 years with tampons and pads. 😀
So glad you mentioned the cervix moving!!! I was worried that I was alone and that I had a tiny coochie but I feel relieved that it's a normal thing!
Shoot. I just had no idea that it moved! (Shows how well I pay attention)
Same here
Same! My organicup is now completely stemless because it used to hurt
Ugh I so wish I had known about you guys when I was a teen and first starting. You're great role models and would have helped me with not being all embarrassed about my body. Your videos are always so empowering
I started using the cup last month and oh my god was it hell!! Like literally *BLOODY* hell!!! I tried wearing it on my second day of flow and oh, I couldn't wear it probably for three times and there was blood everywhere and then at last I just put it in anf hoped for the best. I went for class by cycling and while I was in class I couldn't feel the cup anymore. I even felt a *pop* and lo! When I returned home the cup hasnt leaked and I was dry on the outside!!! From the next day after I put it in, I try doing some leg maneuvers like stretching and squating to let the cup settle in and it works for me! So I would say that it needs some trials and errors but ultimately you may find a way that works for you :)
As gross as it may seem, I always stick a finger up there to make sure the rim of the cup is around the cervix and not squished between cervix and vag wall (mine doesn't always 'pop' open). Not great if you are in public unless it is a single stall with a sink but better than bleeding everywhere!
@@kbeetison7831 oh yeah, I did that too. Th.at was my first time, I am waiting for how my second time will be.
Keeping cup hot warm water for few minutes before wearing its make easy to wear
@@kp_3dart oooo! Thanks! I will try that this time 😃😃
@@Thisworldisagoner I hope it's works for u. for me its working great
I always thought I had a heavy flow. Turns out I don't when I started using a cup. I love it really. At first I hated it, but now I find it amazing😍
Same here always had a leak unless I used the extra absorbance switched to a cup and was surprised how little I bled and even more surprised by no longer needing to make the stain remover my close friend.
I LOVE THIS! 🥺❤️ I love watching women educating women about things we should all know
I LOVE my diva cup. But I’m also confused now about the absorbency of pads and tampons, they’re fraudulent! It’s very little blood in the cup yet I have to change my tampon constantly🤔🤔 they’re not actually absorbent at all yet prices are sky high. INTERESTING
I just purchased one to try my next cycle. I'm watching the hell out of these videos so I'll not have so much of a terrible time the first time I try to use it. I just hope that I don't have cramps as bad as I normally do. I'm anemic so my first day I'm pretty tired and feel like I spend most of my day in the restroom changing tampons.
Tampons hold a tiny amount of blood compared to a cup which to me isn't surprising I mean tampons are fricking tiny.
Most of the fluid that tampons absorb is that stuff that your vagina needs not your blood hence why it always seams so chunky ahaha
Tampons absorb more than blood. They suck up all your vaginal fluids, which will dry you out and make the tampon very uncomfortable to remove. I stopped using the foul things years ago.
I believe that tampon absorbancy is actually FDA regulated now a days because there was a super absorbent tampon in the 70s that was responsible for a HUGE spike of TSS
Having sex with a cup in?
No thanks.
Earn those red wings guys.
I didn't even like having sex with nuva ring I can feel my iud. I've always had cervix issues
teamdamien Stephan uhhhh the IUD 🤢 rank fucking thing. It’s great for some people but I curse the stupid piece of plastic.
I had it in under local anaesthetic, out 2 weeks later, in under general anaesthetic and out again like a year later!
Exactly lol
@@bstmeg5237 okay...I'm stupid. What is a lud?
A real sailor crosses the Red Sea
It took me about 3 tries (that is, 3 periods) to get the hang of it, and the hardest part was getting the cup out. The first time I managed to get it in, I took more than an hour to get it out at the end of the day through much frustration panic and a few tears. I did not go to the ER though. One of the best pieces of advice I read online was to just give it up and try again in a few hours if you couldn't get it out. Like they say here, your cervix moves. The other thing I had to figure out was to grasp the cup by the bell, not the little plastic tip. It's not there to help you pull it out as much as to help you locate it.
I use it as my main period product now, but I do still use pads or tampons occasionally. The thing I loved about switching to the cup was how familiar it made me with my body. Having to reach two fingers in on a regular basis to remove it, and needing to reach in occasionally to feel if it's in the right place has made me feel so much more aware of what's going on down there.
"The other thing I had to figure out was to grasp the cup by the bell, not the little plastic tip. It's not there to help you pull it out as much as to help you locate it."
A decent designed one would come out easily just by pulling the stem. Why haven't manufacturers realised that ?
@@millomweb Yoou don't want to be pulling n the stem as it will increase the suction and make it even harder to remove. Might be a way to design a cup with a stem that releases the suction for you though... it's an interesting thought
@@sarahhight5266 That's the point - surely the easier to use the better !
@@sarahhight5266 There's one called the flex cup, and it has a pull string with a finger loop that breaks the suction when you pull it, I think! Could be wrong but it would be great if it does that
Lord. Reminds me of when i wore a tampon with the cardboard intact and it fuckinggggg HURT and I thought bolloks this shit does not work
I have endometriosis and started using a cup 7 years ago now! I bled a lot, so every time I pinched the cup it was messy... I love the cup, I just developed a love for skin friendly cup wipes to tidy up haha. I used the cup to measure my flow, and that's what made doctors take me seriously enough to get a diagnosis of endo.
Does it hurt to use the cup with Endo ?? I'm way too scared it'll aggravate the cramps
@@padminip9482 I won't lie, it can do for some people and I found firmer cups like the Lena cup could do that. Out of the 4 I've tried, the Sckoon Cup and the Ruby Cup have been the best for not aggravating cramps. Though, if you're a beginner I think the Ruby cup is so much easier to use and the grips are good to help you get it out!
I didn't use it on my worst days unless I put it in for the night expecting my period may come :)
i love this girl! i just got diagnosed with endo and i know how bad it can be. i was so tired of buying tampons and wasting money and now that i bought a cup i swear it feels like i bleed so much less and i don’t hate when i get my period anymore because i don’t have to worry about have a 16 pack of tampons for a day trip. i just wanna spread the word to everyone i know haha
@@kaylashipley2017 I found the exact same thing! It's awesome, I loved using the cup so much and my flow ended up halving in volume over 3 years?! I don't know if it was down to the cup, but I've never turned back
i’m sorry i just saw this but yes i have been using for 3 cycles now and when i used tampons i was constantly bleeding thru and on my heaviest days i can go 2-3 hours without changing it whereas a super plus tampon was 45 mins. i swear it decreased my flow or just makes it seem like less!
Love how you girls are straight up with the facts. That’s all we ask for at the end of the day are facts & info that will help all women that decide to use a cup. I have been using a cup for 4+ months & wish I had of been using it years ago.
I love how straightforward this video is !! Honestly I had a pretty horrible first experience with cups, even after doing tons of research on them, but trying a different brand on my second cycle to become more familiar with them has converted me fully. Truly I think the biggest thing is to just get to know your body, learn your cup before your cycle, and just don't be afraid of either of these things. They really don't teach people with vaginas about their anatomy or their cervix or anything like that in a lot of detail, and it's so encouraging to see levelheaded, accurate information that's readily available. So thank you for this video and all the useful information you provide !!
“Not going smoothly” is an understatement. I was panicked 😂
Awwww 💛 I hope it improved from there
I’ve used a menstrual cup for about 3 years now. Changed my life, never going back
Mia Justine same. I don’t have to worry about leaking in the night. WOOHOO
Same here!
I've been using cups for 2.5 years but in recent months i just can't stand it anymore. I don't know why but it's not comfortable anymore. Sometimes it doesn't even go all the way in! I don't know what changed but I'm back to tampons ☹ Any advice? Thanks
@@yeru737 have you tried buying a new cup?
@@shelbyclark3733 i wouldn't know which one to get. And I don't want to keep buying different ones for ~$30 each. I think my cervix is shorter now than before?
A menstrual cup is the best thing ever invented. I do giveaways every month and always buy one to put in my giveaway basket. Yes, its an expense at first but savings in the long run. I love that you guys are being informative. Not to mention how much it saves from the environmental waste per year from just menstrual products.
That's so awesome! And thank you
Cups have changed my life! I've been using mine for about 2 years now and I can say I have never felt better! Pads and tampons use to give me a rash and now I dont have to worry about that anymore! I do want to try other cups but I love my Lena cup so much! You are totally right about once you start using one you just want to talk about it and spread the word lol, I will talk about it whenever period talk is brought up. Thanks for making a great informative video!
Me too!! Even if others are ickked out my the blood talk but like, look at the positive side!! Just use a soap and wash your hands after and forget you are even having your periods!!!
Me too im like bish im already not in a good mood now i have a vag rash
Had the cup for almost a year, totally worth it!! It’s more comfortable than tampons, I way cheaper and I can leave it in for hours with no worries. Definitely recommend 👍🏻
I love being a girl...I love wearing skirts...but this, this isn't a part of the deal....:/
Lmaoo, We didn't sign Up for this
Same but have y’all tried putting ice pack on your stomach and it works by it did for me
@@yvetteblack6881 an ice pack? oh no i put a hot water on me
@@bbrriaaanna LMAFOOO they don’t work for me anymore which is sad when I get cramps
Love the cup and I can really recommend it to everyone. It changed my life FOR REAL. I always felt so uncomfortable when I was on my period (It was literally the worst time each month) after I discovered the cup I felt amazing and comfortable on my period-time. CUPS ARE LIFE CHANGING!
Zuzanna yes! i used to use disposable pads, and i was uncomfortable the entire time while on my period. now that i use a cup paired with a cloth pad to catch any leaks, it’s a million times more comfortable. it also helped my mental state during that time of the month. i’m still moody and generally upset during my period, but now that i’m not physically uncomfortable anymore i feel better about being on my period
Things I wish more internet sources mentioned: lubricant can be a huge help in getting a cup to unfold and/or get where it needs to be. The kinds that do mention it usually don't go in depth enough to mention you don't want any that is effective. You want water based and safe, yes, but you also want something that is downright disappointing in it's longevity when used in an erotic context. That way, your cup will get where it needs to be early, but it doesn't turn into a slip-n-slide scenario.
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Like coconut oil!
OtakuLory Yes! Came here to say that.
@@providencegreene8130 That is safe to use?
55karly Yes it is! And second plus is that it removes makeup better than makeup wipes. I also use it as a moisturizer.
Coconut oil is basically a 3 in one for me xD
I live in Italy and I’m 17, today I went to the pharmacy and I was so nervous. The man who was working there said that only a few people bought it, but it’s really worthy
Just the tip y’all 😂😂😂 I’m dying. This is the best product review ever. I’m 30, have had 2 vaginal births, and would not consider myself to be ignorant about my anatomy at all lol.....I had no idea my cervix moves during my cycle 🤦🏼♀️😂
I feel safe here
I WISH someone told me about the cup forever ago!
I discovered this magical thing about 8 years ago and have literally saved thousands!
I have tried to convert anyone that would listen basically lol but I can appreciate that it isn't for everyone- or they just didn't give enough time to get the hang of it or find the one that fits and works best for them.
To think of all the unnecessary awkward accidents, and all the money I could have saved as a teenager..... I wish I had someone to tell me about this thing way back then lol
You ladies rock!
Thank you for doing what our school systems failed to do
🖤💜🖤
I worked for a reproductive rights group for a decade and took graduate-level anatomy and physiology classes, but I just learned new things about my ladyparts from this video!
Sooo I just bought my first cup. I’ve thought about it a lot but your channel helped v v much
Allie Noble check out their Facebook group Putacupunit. It is the most supportive bunch of menstruators out there.
Hey me too!!
Currently trying my first cup after getting rashes after my period regardless if I was using tampons or pads. I'm really digging it so far even if it can be tricky to use rn. Im glad you wonderful people are making these videos they're so much help and the comment section is god send.
If you watch enough tutorials on insertion, your learning curve won't be so steep. What truly takes time is finding the right cup for your flow type and a cup for each cervix height position that will occur throughout your period so that you're comfortable and not leaking.
Im stuck at insertion! Help!
Agreed! I researched extensively before I switched and had no problem. You can feel when it's not inserted correctly.
@@afreenasif681 try practicing in the shower off of your period.
@@afreenasif681 ok, what kind of cup are you using? Is it that the cup is painful during and after insertion? Try a different fold. There's all kinds of videos on TH-cam showing these folds. If the fold doesn't help or isn't the problem, are you relaxed upon insertion or tense? Relaxing is the key! Also, try putting lube around the outside and the top of the cup. People don't recommend it due to cleanliness & potential risk of bad bacteria, but as long as you're focused on keeping the process clean from start to finish, you should be ok. If it's painful before, during and AFTER insertion, and you've done all these things, maybe you need a new cup fit for your cervix height. Measure your cervix height. Try consulting a menstrual cup specialist or a OBGYN. There are other alternative methods available for you. Good luck.
Yes, I had a bigger cup for my heavy days and a smaller one for the rest of the not so heavy flow days.
Very real video ladies. Thoroughly enjoyed. I'm one of the " I cant believe I lived without the cup" women 😊
I really love your channel. I appreciate your sense of humor, your honesty and openness, and your very informative. I am a new cup user and your channel introduced me to the idea. I thank you as during my first period using Diva Cup, my cramps got soooo much better, and my ovarian cysts STOPPED! I truly think now that those chemicals that are in pads and tampons are what caused my cysts and extreme period cramps. These cups may prevent ovarian cancers if your no longer even developing cysts to worry about a cyst becoming cancerous. I’m not a doctor, but I do wonder if there could be some truth to that. I also think menstrual cups are a great thing for all the homeless women out there who can’t afford to constantly buy disposable products. It also cuts costs and environmental waste.
Cramps!! I didn't expect my cup to give me unbearable cramps until I got used to it. I also didn't know it would take so long to get used to (about 6 months before I could wear it comfortably, and about 9 months before I really got the hang of it and wore it exclusively my whole cycle). My advice is don't freak out! Try to wear it for as long and often as you can each cycle, while you're at home and can change it out for a pad if/when you get unconfortable. One day you'll realise you've had your cup in for the whole day and felt totally comfortable 😊
Switch brands ..... It shouldn't give you cramps ...
I had terrible cramps while wearing a cup that was too long for my cervix. Try changing your cup as it shouldn't be painful. I have a very short meluna now and even now I don't wear a cup for my first day of the period because my cervix is too low and it hurts and I get terrible cramps. When you measure how high is your cervix, remember that it is way lover during your period, especially for at the beginning of it
Interesting mine stopped with cups
They should not cramp that much. Might need a smaller size to be more comfterble.
Uh, you probably got cramps because you had a period. Cups aren't going anywhere near the place where the cramps happen...
I just got my first cup and I'm obsessed. You really do start telling everyone how awesome it is 😂
So... my husband is awesome lol. I just bought my first cup and doing a bunch of research to be ready when my next cycle comes. I'm literally sitting here telling this man all I've learned and he's patiently listening and comprehending as much as a man can what im saying. He's excited for me because he knows how God awful my periods are for me. I'm a lucky woman.
Thanks for the video ladies, extremely helpful and thank you to the ladies in the comments with further helpful hints 🖤
I bought the lily cup as my first cup and love it! It did take at least 3 cycles to get the hang of it but now I have no issues. I don’t think I’d go as far as saying it changed my life, but it has made my periods more manageable and I love that all I need is this cute colourful thing (and a few cloth pads), saving a few bucks while also being environmentally conscious!
When I saw that tomato soup I was pretty confused
I love tomato soup, it looked delicious
But what it represented..
An Evil Stripper period blood honey
period blood is a LOT darker than tomato soup (at least in my experience)
Texture of the period blood
No kidding I once knew a woman who baked cookies with her menstrual blood in them. I did not eat one
That Dr. Who clip is EVERYTHING. #biggerontheinside
My regret - 3 years after buying my cup, I had to have surgery that resulted in no more periods. I never got to get the full 10 years' worth of use out of it. Still, it was worth every penny and helped me determine - with numbers - how irregular my flow was getting as I aged. My gyno appreciated that information.
Thanks for making a realistic, informative video about menstrual cups and how people's experiences differ from each other! I tried my first about three years ago and the first type I bought magically fit my anatomy after some modifications (yay), but I am far off from the average where my cervix is extremely low, and I basically have to trim the complete end of the cup to make it fit, there is absolutely no space below it for any of your suggestions. :) That said, using it it feels much less like you have a period and I knew from the first time that I used it that after the learning curve I would never even consider going back to any other products. Cheers!
I've read in a fb group (menstrual cups worldwide I think it's called, it was my go-to for help at the beginning, 3+ years ago)
trick to make cup bit shorter by turning it inside out (if it's not some odd shaped type)
It's a small difference if you already trimmed the stem, so probably not helpful to you, but it helped few times my cervix, usually quite high, decided to make a trip...
So I thought I should share....
@@nr0802 thanks for the useful tip! trimming the complete stem actually worked for me, but I just wanted to add it since many reviews I read before starting out was from people with different anatomy than mine.
Honestly, thank you both. It feels good to know that there are people like you two who will push through the tabu discomfort and offer women tmi, which honestly to me feels like just the right amount of information to *finally* start to figure out this aspect of my body ❤❤❤
Okay but one really good thing about this video is that not once did you specify that cups are only for women. Some men have periods too and it's so inclusive just to say "people with vaginas." Well done 👏👏
Men have periods??!
@@bandbporter Some men do yes. Some transgender men still have periods and it's a totally normal thing and shouldn't be taboo :)
Oh, I get what you were saying: Some people with female bodies [many, I’m sure], who identify as male, still get their periods.
Also some nonbinary people!
@@an-enby-panda7840 Hell yeah!!! (Tbh the only reason i didn't put nb in the first comment is because it's 'hard enough' for cis ppl to get their heads around trans men/women in the first place 😅😅
Mine went too far to reach once, but I just pushed it down, like kegel excercises but instead of pulling up, pushing down. No problem.
Also one of my first cycles using it I got very drunk one evening and somehow it ended up sideways overnight, I didn't notice until I tried getting it out the next morning. No spills but it was awkward and uncomfortable to take out. That's never happened since, but it's a funny story to recall.
I also recommend a long, hot bath! The first time I used mine I had a similar situation and didn’t think about used my pelvic floor muscles 😂 now I’m used to it I can use em but a hot bath always helps me :-)
How did you push it out? I tried that and it didn’t move, I would pull and it would go right back up.
@@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283 I had to get a good grip and not let go, try working from side to side as you pull it down, it'll help ease the suction.
Maybe you need a longer cup because you might have a higher cervix
Jacky Star I don’t think I do because when I used to use tampons I couldn’t push them all the way up as far as it should have gone because it would push up against something which from watching this video I guess was my cervix. At the time I thought something was wrong with me because of that and I felt in there and I could feel this ball like thing which I assume now is my cervix. I think I am just not meant to be putting things inside of my body. So I am using pads now again. I could feel it always and pinch it but every time I would pull, it would either not move or once I got it coming down it would go back in making me start from the beginning. Besides it was too painful to put in as well as trying to get it out and it made my cramps feel even more painful when I used it. I think it just wasn’t meant for me. I thought it would get easier over time but it didn’t. It felt like the same pain each time to me.
Love the education PACII gives! Like you mentioned in this video, many of us were never taught about menstrual cups or our anatomy to this extent. Like yes, I had sex Ed in school, but the things I have learned now that I have started using a cup, were not taught. I also have never had anyone around me use one before, so there was no one for me to ask questions. I had to experiment and get familiar with my body. I honestly feel more proud of myself & my body now.
I HIGHLY recommend having 2 cups. The clean one waiting in the wings is super helpful and allows for proper disinfecting and drying of the freshly removed one.
Freshly removed one can be used again immediately without sterilising.
pmailkeey :: Wouldn’t a freshly removed one be covered in blood and should therefore be cleaned or do you not clean yours between uses? Do think gynaecologists would recommend inserting unsterilised objects that will be in your vagina for nearly 12 hours?
@@kimthejunglist Rinsing in cold water, then maybe warm/hot is fine - and I agree with that.
Being a bloke, I don't have any.
pmailkeey :: If you don’t use a cup, what makes you qualified to tell women what is appropriate to put in their vaginas?
@@kimthejunglist I'm not sure... my husband's penis isn't sterilized.
I am so mad at myself that I thought the diva cup was so gross and didn't start using it a long time ago. I just started using it last month. I was lucky enough to get it right on the 1st try & now I'm hooked. I'll never use or buy another tampon again.
Omg I just got one and I was so confused bc they didn’t even teach us basic sex ed in school much less anything more specific like this, it helped so much thank you!!!
you should mention that because of the pressure, it can cause urinary problems.
Akane Tendo I’ve herd of that
That happened to me and this channel told me about softer cups, so I went from a lunnette to a lily cup compact and now I'm good
@@meegy2 yes but sometimes if the urethra is really sensitive or prone to cystitis, the cup it's just not the best option (even a soft one). Not everyone has this problem but they should have at least mention it.
@@SweetyPrincessMarghe ohh
I used to use Softcups, and theyre fucking huge and always pushed against me and made me feel like i had to pee constantly. I used them off an on for about 2 years before i gave up.
What do you mean "new weird hobby" I only have 7 cups! XD
😂
Switching to a cup taught me so many things about downstairs that school didn’t teach me. I have gained the wisdom 😌
This video is what I’ve been waiting for! I haven’t made the switch and this helps a lot ❤️
I started using one yesterday and got it right on my first try!
Bravo!
I've been having periods for just over 30 years and I only recently realized my cervix moves! I realized it on one of my recent periods when I was trying to get a tampon in and my cervix was way low and blocking the tampon from going in correctly. The tampon before that was fine, so i realized it changes during your period. This had happened before, but I never really knew why. One time a few years ago, I shoved the tampon in even though my cervix didn't like that, it was blocking the tampon. After I removed the tampon, and changed it, I had the most excruciating cramps ever! for about 8 hours! it was like being in labor... literally. I had one child witthout any drugs or epidural and it was absolutely 100% comparable! But I was only in hard labor with him for about 4 hours and then I felt great. This video just confirmed the thoughts I had about it. I am wondering if it has to do with clots or how much flow. I have very heavy periods with lots of huge clots and I wonder if the cervix is working hard to expel the clots. And maybe it extends when it does that.
Thanks for the video. I've been using cup for 5+ years.
1. It's the best thing to travel with while on your period. Especially in the nature.
2. Sometimes I use pads for the first day. It's just too sensitive to have anything inside. And it's completely okay.
Ahahahhahahahahha I kinda like the noise when you put out the cup. It always makes me laugh 😂
This video was very educational! And I'm kinda pleased to state the school I went to had a PPEP talk for the senior girls, this talk went threw all period products and allowed us to ask questions freely, which was a very weird and wild experience
My biggest struggle was/is learning how to remove the cup. It's never been about "losing" it, but I struggle with getting it to un-suction.
Gently slide a finger (index/middle finger) up the side of the cup and press it away from the vaginal wall. Then hold it between thumb and index and twist it out. Let me know if this works!
I’m glad you guys are back and producing more videos :)
And about “telling everyone about it”, you are totally right! I’ve gotten like seven friends of mine to try it out, and I’m currently clarifying any questions and doubts that another friend, that is interested but kind of scared of the cup, has so she can decide whether she’ll give it a go or not.
Definitely measure while on period I bought one from the non period measurement- turns out I have a low cervix while on my period.. 😑
Linnie Murdoch how do you know if you do? Idk how to figure that out
@@analuciasamayoa8661 honestly, as weird as it sounds, just stick your (cleaned) finger in and you can feel it.
Ana Samayoa your middle finger is like a measurement. If you have to push your finger in all the way- high cervix
Middle knuckle is an average cervix
And if you can touch it without any pushing or feeling around low cervix.
Your cervix feels like a soft squishy donut shape.
If this doesn’t help- I’d watch more of put a cup in it videos or precious stars pads- they both helped me understand everything I know.. (and I’m also still learning)
@@linniemurdoch8657 is having a low cervix bad?
No, all are safe and healthy. It’s key to deciding which cup, position and type work best for you. That’s all.
You had me up until the "measure your cervix while you're on your period by sticking a finger up there" part.
You needn't if it isn't an issue but know that with age and childbearing things can get too low and cause problems. Better to know where you're at and notice if things change over time. Maybe you're the kind of person that likes to see a doctor instead. I'm a do it (and know it) yourselfer so I'm happy to know whats up with my own self. Also, when I couldn't reach my cup to remove, it was good to know my cervix was especially high. I knew what to expect. Cups are not for the faint of heart though. It is more hands on, but I haven't had to buy any products for 3 years now and my period went from 8 days to 5. I am very grateful for their existence.
TMI warning...
when I tried to "look for my cervix" with my own finger, barely even got a finger in there cause it started to hurt >.<
is there another way?
@@O4O8OO9RRA you're probably tense or on an awkward angle. Try at the end of a shower and squat so your pelvis is rotated back a bit, and take a deep breathe. Go slowly and don't panic if you can't feel anything in particular. Some girls cervix's sit really high! But being relaxed is a really good start to getting comfortable with it and your own body. Being tense can make things super uncomfortable. You can use your other hand to really gently "spread" your labia open a bit more too if you're getting stuck at the very start. I hope that helps! But I'll get a notification so feel free to ask anything else haha
@@courtneylewis2415 Ah, okay! I’ll try next time on my period. If it doesn’t work I will reply back to you. :3
I recently learned that the smell a lot of us experience is bcs of the tampon or pads we use. bcs rlly w the cup, the blood doesn't have a smell. so in my opinion we only probably preserve if as "gross" bcs of the smell (??) But rlly it's such a ~normal~ thing. Idk. I just found that fact crazy and sorta made me wanna try it lmao.
I am 34 and I just bought my 1st diva cup yesterday. I could not take my normal routine and I work 12 hr in a hospital and I was so done. After work I went to my local drugstore. I did my 1st time during sleep. It was so blissful. No waking up from leaks. It was a little challenging to remove but I was able to after a few minutes. I was so surprised to see the amount on my heavy day that was in the cup. Before this experience I was on the verge of going to my doctor because I thought I was bleeding to much for a heavy cycle. Now, I feel like I was just using my product wrong. Now I am not even worried about it there was so little in there over night. Thanks so much for this education! I so happy to toss my tampons out! I feel more healthy inside my self! Every woman should at least give it a try, you might be like me and so very surprised!!!
I got a blossom cup and it took a bit to figure out which fold technique worked for me. Once I did, it felt nice to go from changing a tampon every hour and worrying about running out to just emptying a cup every two hours that gets re-inserted. I think the thing that made me go "eew" was that I have to stick my finger in there to break the seal and my fingers get bloody. Using toilet paper to clean them off helps to prevent people in public rest rooms from thinking I murdered someone.
I just ordered two cups. After seeing this video im very excited and optimistic. Fingers crossed!
Hello a year later! How has it been working for you? :)
I started using a cup because my periods are heavy and Kotex discontinued the only tampons that worked for me 😭….I LOVE it! The biggest pro for me has been very light cramps if any! I use to have cramps from hell for the first 3 days! I have to say the first few times was kinda gross because I didn’t realize how thick period blood is like u said in the video 🤣…one reason I used tampons is because I hate the sight of blood…and the advice to have a second cup is great advice! When ur out u may use the restroom and need to empty it. It’s best to have a clean one to insert.
Do you sleep with it? If you do does it ever leak? I use one but I’m scared if it leaks at night so I use a pad at night
@@cindysvibes9895 Yes, I sleep with mine. My first heavy night i saw it leaked a little when I woke up. Now on heavy nights I make sure to empty right before bed and it’s fine. No leaks at all. I don’t even buy pads for backup…these cups have saved me so much money lol
The menstrual cup has changed my life. I have PCOS so have extremely heavy periods and it is a game changer.
It was also my friend during 2 miscarriages.
jennie glendenning which one do you use? I bought the smaller Tampax cup and I have to change every 2 hours😫I’m looking into the larger one but I’m not sure if that is going to be big enough either.
@@danyelle87 hey. I use the Lily Cup and the Caring Panda cup. Good luck.
jennie glendenning thank you!
I'm here for, "just the tip" game. Well done, ladies. 👏🏼💖
I tried the cup the first time yesterday and I have to admit I got the hang of it in the first go. Lucky me I guess? Ofcourse insertion and removal can be tricky but I did my research on both and tried a mix of what everyone suggested!
I love your honestly and transparency so much!!! Thanks! ❤️
"The Cup Cult!" Surely fitting right in! Thank you so much for all the guidance! A year ago, I didn't know any cup user in person.. And look at me now, I'm a part of the Cup Cult.. Haha! All thanks to you guys! ❤❤
a tip: use cloth pads as a protection, so you feel the most comfortable, as if you wear non-cloth pads, it will create the glasshouse effect even though there's no(t much) blood
Ok the TARDIS clip got to me. 😂
Something I didn’t expect about using a menstrual cup is that it would help me with my vaginismus
I'm thinking about purchasing a cup since I want to have lower plastic waste and I'm kind of scared of buying one since I heard horror stories like "I didn't get my cup out" or "it constantly hurt wearing it". So having informative videos like this is really helpful for me
Thank you! I've been debating about trying a cup for a few months. You've answered questions I didn't know I had. 😄
Will definitely get one!