Cups vs. Pads/Tampons
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- I now sell menstrual cups at my new store: www.zanashop.com
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The menstrual cup in its most recent design is the lates form of period protection. There are many brands on the market today. Please see my videos for additional information.
Menstrual cup brands:
DivaCup
Femmecup
Lunette
Miacup
Ladycup
Shecup
Mpower
Flerucup
Keeper
Keeper Moon cup
Mooncup UK
Meluna
Yuuki
Alicia
Iriscup
Naturcup
Instead
water and blood is not the same consistency
Yea she should use fake blood
she used a gel like liquid. so that it could somewhat match the consistency
Alexus Clark I heard her say "blue liquid" but i did not hear her say that it has a gel like consistency,
Did you hear that it had the consistency of liquid?
well she is standing at the sink. lol Even so, Why are you kids acting like I am attacking her or something? it's okay for you to chill out.
I can't believe I actually watched this video from start to finish. Being a girl is a struggle.
Glad you know.
Yes it really is a struggle being a female:( Today was the first time I tried my cup....damn! Putting it in hurts a little, but I can cope with it...but....pulling it out HURTS LIKE A BITCH!!!!! i WAS SWEATING BULLETS TRYING TO TAKE IT OUT THE NORMAL WAY....i THOUGHT my inner parts were being ripped out....it may be because I still have to practice it... I dont know, but it scares me. I envy you for being a male!!!!!!
wannaknowit precious stars pads has a great video on removing pain free, you just squish the end a bit and kind of do the c fold inside you so you break the suction. She also says to point it down so you don't hit your urethra as that can cause a lot of pain. Hope this helps :-)
wannaknowit did you break the suction?
Alessandro Borsellino u should not watch such video
Am I the only one that felt she was being very bias towards the cup?
She was
I am biased too. TSS is frightening.
+Chloe Edwards She sells them
+Chloe Edwards Yes. I definitely agree. But then again, I'm not quite sure why I am here..
yes...now...around 4:40
Look girls, I'm sorry. I ended up here from Taylor Swift's new single. I promise I'll never moan about shaving cuts again.
Wow the nerd side of me was just appalled at how terribly this experiment was done. No control groups or anything smh
me too
Glad I'm not the only one. No controls. Not taking density of materials or starting weights. The materials should have at least been weighed before and after. The differential is the amount absorbed. That is just one major blunder in a catastrophe of an "experiment". I applaud the effort but this needs a redo.
Kirstin Flake Same!!! I was like "EEEEEEEEKKKK!!!!!"
Kirstin Flake sameee lmfao
Haha true
Even with more and more women switching to reusable products I still find that SO many women are completely against it. I was definitely one of those women, but I've been using cloth pads and menstrual cups since last April and I can't imagine going back to disposable products. Ladies, if you are still on the fence about reusable products just know that it reusables really are better all around. At least they are IMO. :) Now I really DO have happy periods! Lol
personally I use my tampon till I cant use it, not to mention I wear a pad so when it leaks it doesn't touch me. Plus tampons are meant to open you held that tampon in such a way that it couldn't open to its full potential. Your videos are very much so opinionated, and different brands use better items, and have more absorbency than others.
Well, opinionated or not, I don't think that tampon could have gotten any bigger. Also, the cups are much healthier than any other product (including the pads) and are way cheaper - just think about how much you spend on pads and tampons a year. You should really do some proper research.
I noticed the box of tampons said 'unscented' wow I had no clue you could get scented tampons, you definitely can't buy them in my country. What's the point of scent (in all seriousness)
Some tampons have scents because people are worried about the smell below >_< But scented tampons do more harm than good since it can irritate the vagina :c
i've heard of scented pads but not scented tampons
I have bacon scented ones
noa ♥ It's actually the chemicals contained in the pad or tampon, mixing with your blood that causes the smell. Menstrual blood by itself does not smell even after a few days. So the scent is just covering a problem that the pad/tampon created in the first place.
teallaidh some scented pads(like stay free) people can tell when you have you period cause you can smell the sanitary
i got here from Lisbug....... thanks a lot lisa
OMG me too hahahahahhaha
Same!!
+Jordan Stokes me too XD
LOL XD ME TO
Me too! 😂
i looooove my cup! it's AMAZING! don't have to empty it in school. Just before, when i come home and before i go to sleep. Like 3 times a day! I bleeed sooo much but this makes me feel soo safe! Defenitely worth the money!
what size is yours? i really wanna get one but i was thinking i'll need a small ish size but my flows really heavy so it might not be big enough D:
Rebecca xo Well most of the cups have two sizes, one if you have given birth or are above 30 (Large) , and one if you have not and are under 30 (Small). You can see in comparative charts that most of them have around the same capacity, but DivaCup, Miacup, Mpower, Natural Mama, Femmy Cycle and RubyCup have the biggest capacity. Then again, it can be a question of morphology. You shouldn't take the largest because you have an heavy flow (as shown in the video, you tampons and pads can be decieving...) because they might be uncomfortable. If your cervix is low and you take a large one, it won't fit properly...Personally, I usually used a whole box of super tampons by period, sometimes even more, but I have no trouble with the cup. I'd advise a Divacup to start, or a Mooncup. (The one I use =) )
That's not a pad for a heavy flow...
+Cee Lee ikr like fr mine are WAY thicker than that. But she did say they were the "thin" ones but still if you are going to say that they are made for heavy flow MAYBE use a normal NOT thin pad for that.
+Cee Lee the Always brand makes heavy flow and overnight pads and they are super thin and work too. Other brands are making them thinner now. So, as the package says, they are.
+The Legend of Maddi dude i have the always heavy flow pads and they are at like 5 times thicker than the ones she used and a hell lot larger.
when she uses hella thin pads girl please
+Tiana also the fact that period blood isn't *that* thin like LMAO WHAT IS THIS PROVING
its a liquid blood is same as that water so it proves everything she set out to do
+Lindsay Guenther Period blood isn't only blood it's also the lining of the uterus
What's with all the cup hate and tampon-loving nazis? Unlike tampons, you can't get toxic shock syndrome with cups. Plus, you save A LOT of money with REUSABLE cups.
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.....and the stench that comes out of pads.....after using it like ....an hour or so..that makes my stomach turn!
I was a tampon entusiast but after years I have dried a fucking lot, and had some other issues. Now i'm totally planning on getting one cup now!
+Aneira Silvermoon This girl who was friends with my sister was wearing a tampon and it got stuck inside of her vagina. I think she had a really heavy flow and the string got too wet, but when she tried taking the tampon out, the string came off of it so she couldn't pull the rest out or something and she had to go to the hospital to get it removed. Ew, ouch and awkward. I can only imagine the struggle if that situation happened with a cup getting stuck in there instead. Just a nice little story to gross y'all out and probably scare you. I just stick to pads since I head about that, I'm so petrified. Of course it's pretty unlikely that that will happen, though.
You still can get tss with a cup, however the risk is reduced.
pads can move and if you have a heavy flow OMG get ready to the inevitable overnight "spill" ... tampons with the strings are super annoying when going to use the bathroom to pee... Haven't used this cups but why haven't they created something else, something more convenient for women?? I love my always infinity pads and Tampax pearl tampons but sure they can be a pain and annoying sometimes so I'm going to try the diva cup... nothing to lose :)
I haven't tried the cup myself (I really want to) but that's the thing.. some females are so quick to say "I'm not using that, so gross" etc... if you haven't even tried it why diss it? people are so quick to say something w/o the knowledge of trying it for yourselves. Oh well... cie la vie.. 😊✌
+SOOMPiBABY Honestly, I would love to try it. Any means of less mess during the day is where I want to be putting my money, plus you only have to buy one and replace it as often as you like, you can wear gloves while cleaning it. Plus I don't want to die from having a tampon inside of me, I have nothing bad to say about it until I've tried it for myself.
+Maddison Le Guier Same I happen to be trying it for the first time right now. It doesn't leak a drop for the length of a whole day (when I've had to change tampons *at least* every two hours), it's actually less messy than tampons as well and once you've got it in you don't feel it at all. This comes from a person who's been using tampons for more than ten years now, but I stumbled upon the menstrual cup, read of it's many advantages and the opinions of many women who have been using their's for years and decided to just jump into the new and give it a try.
I'm scared to try it, i. gonna start wearing tampons but I'm still scared
But why knock ppl for how they feel thou?
Littleladyseraphine try it itll be worth it especially since their are so many different cups so theres bound to be one you really like bu Yuuki isnt a bad cup to start with youll never have a problem with it opening
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Hello fellow phan
+Kayleigh Long Ahh hello (͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )
omg I was watching Dan! also how DID I get here??
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"Yes, let me perform a completely biased experiment with an extremely limited test group; Filling the Diva cup completely to maximum capacity but not allowing the other control groups the same right." Seems legit.
Not saying the cup is terrible, but if you want a fair and balanced demonstration you need a static set of rules that don't change per product not only that but using a large cup with neither the most absorbent possible tampons and pads is rigging the race.
The comfort level of each product is irrelevant in a test about absorption. Also one product per category isn't enough. And with no actual measurement of liquid in fl.oz. the results are moot. If you want to use the diva cup as a measuring device, fine. Fill it and drop the tampon in, something tells me it'll absorb more than a small amount of liquid being poured onto it.
This was a pointless and biased. Your about section says it all: "I now sell menstrual cups at my store -link-"
How the hell are you supposed to put one of those cups in?!?!?!?
That is what I was wondering....
+Morgan Aitchison They fold up! A couple of different ways
+Morgan Aitchison Its really easy you just squeeze the cup till its flat and then fold it over. And I personally think they are much more comfortable than tampons.
+Morgan Aitchison They are bendy! You fold them up and put them in like a tampon, except its more comfortable than a tampon.
to put in you pinch the sides together then then fold in half and insert. Its very easy. To remove you insert your fingers and grab the end of the cup and pinch to stop the suction and pull it out and dump. At first it was a little weird and I was scared but I've been using my cup for almost 7 months now and I love it.
There is no way that I would ever use a cup or a tampon ever....
Same
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me too
They are so much easier! You dont know till you've tried them.
+Elizabeth / Wolfiee
Tampons are NOT easier unless you want toxic shock syndrome.
Unless you use an overnight pad instead of that thin little pad and an ultra tampon, this is way too biased. Since you're comparing it to a full capacity cup.
Why yes, she is a little more biased, she is showing the different capacities of them. The cup will hold more, and that is what she was showing.
Does that mean leave a pad on till its full? Does that mean to leave a tampon till full? Does that even mean to leave a cup in till full? No, but if you get in the situation where you can't change a pad or tampon for whatever reason, the cup would have provided more protection.
Serenity Child Well gee what if you rolled to the side or heck, even jumped up and down? Welllll what happens to a normal cup when that happens..? Oh! That's right! It freaking spills.
ChinchillaZ you clearly have an extreme dislike for this product based on you attitude to my comment and several others. I've said previously I've not used it. I'm only stating what LOOKS to be what happens. I'm still using pads but I'm still getting rashes from them having to wear them for several weeks and even months. I was only looking for information on this specific product and not bashing other products. I prefer pads to tampons but as I stated I'm getting rashes for needing to wear them for weeks and changed regularly.
Serenity Child I wasn't really trying to insult you though I just don't know why anyone would ever get some huge cup up their V hole.
ChinchillaZ
A) the cups make a seal so they don't leak. I've been using one for two years and it rarely leaks and way less often than when I used tampons.
B) Why use cups instead(which btw are small most hold less than 30 mL)? They are better for you. There are better for the environment. They don't contain toxic chemicals that are absorbed by your body and taken straight to your bloodstream. No risk of TSS. They don't dry out your vagina which if you are like me you won't even realize till you stop using them. You should really look into it instead of just blindly insulting them. Menstrual products is a $718 million market so you should probably question if they actually have your best interest at heart.
www.collective-evolution.com/2013/01/13/still-using-tampons-or-pads-you-should-read-this/
prepared-housewives.com/still-using-pads-tampons-meet-menstrual-cup/
articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/22/feminine-hygiene-products.aspx
I'm impressed with the menstrual cups but one question comes to mind. What if you lie on your side or do a different position rather than upright, will it spill all the blood from the cup??
I really prefer the cup, there is a learning curve on it but after you know how to use it, there is no leakage, its completely comfortable because its soft, sorta melds to your body, If your already using tampons I would recommend this. its like 40 bucks but it lasts for years, think about how much 40 bucks stretches with pads or tampons.
I dislike tampons a lot because the cord gets wet, when you pee it's like dripping, they leak way too quickly end they suck dry your vagina, wich is the most disgusting feeling. You always run out of stock right when you are at work.
I have waited way too long to try a cup, but now I am a fan! This is the thing for me, no more leakage, no more slow drip pee :) no more awfull disgusting feel and smell from pads...
And for people who are worried about the size: we are designed to push a bowling ball out ;)
Just because some women can give birth without complications doesn't mean that EVERYONE can wear these cups without discomfort. Some women have narrower than average vagina canals, thinner skin, skin that doesn't stretch as well, and some are more sensitive in that area. One size does NOT fit all. Our bodies are different. What works for you may not work for everyone. Sorry for going a little crazy on your post, but I see this assumption about cups, pap smears, sex with penises/dildos, etc, a lot.
Weirdology that's why there are different sizes and brands on the market.
Joke Soetewey Well, even the smallest cup I've seen looks too big for me. It would have to have a tiny opening (especially since you have to pull it out when open!), and then it probably wouldn't hold much blood. And just because something is small doesn't mean it's not still uncomfortable. I can feel the small tampons just from standing still. I can't imagine those cups are comfortable to move around and bend with those things inside when I could hardly handle doing that with a tampon. I shouldn't even have to explain this shit or repeat myself. Cups don't work for everyone. The end.
Tampons are much, much more uncomfortable. I always feel those. I had a lot of prejudices, until I tried it. Never going back, that was all I was saying.
Weirdology if you have discomfort with tampons it means that you didn't paled it well in its place. I struggled with candidosis years and years, I went to a lot of ginecologists,and in the end I had to figure it out that my tampons did it to me lol. They dried me out and that was the main problem. I stopped using tampons and mirraculously my problems disappeard too. lol.
From my experience pads nearly don't absorb that much. My stuff always went sideways, instead of lengthwise, not using the entire length of the pad. I haven't been using them for at least 10 years, but I remember that I always had to change them when they were only 1/3 full because I would leak otherwise due to the fact that everything went sideways.
the pad is actually designed to draw liquid away from the absorbent area. you could have added about half that amount, and the back would look exactly the same. They're basically built like " night-time" rash resistant diapers.
I use only cups and cloths and I love it but I wonder... why are you using BLUE liquid?? As fare as I know menstruation is usually red, reddish or brown. Don't let your self get fooled by the misogynic commercial!
Wonderful demonstration! I've been iffy about buying a cup, but you've made me want to get the cup EVEN more! Mostly because the almost none existent TSS danger. I ordered mine today, so I'm actually excited to use it!
The problem I have with these cups is that you need a toilet with the sink in the stall or the bathroom. You can't very well come out of the bathroom stall to wash it out, imagine that!
You also don't have to wash it out completely. Your menstrual blood won't cause bacteria build up, so just dump it out, clean yourself up and reinsert.
PoisonTheOgres Bottled water
It's always good to have a healthier alternative to all the chemically enhanced products.. Thanks for the demo...You are never to old to learn something new..
Does this cup hurt? Can you feel it when you use it? Can you wear it if you're a virgin?
Depends, if you don't seat it right it can be uncomfortable, but once you get it in place you won't really notice it.
It shouldnt matter if youre a virgin or not, its just a matter of efficency. Not virgity.
For me, I can feel it sometimes like it would be a brief menstrual pain. But I have heard about no one that have felt that pain except me so it might happen that it is just my body.
because so many women DID get TSS after that marketed idea, they did legally have to include a warn of it on ALL tampons after (b/c they researched and pinned it to circumstances over that particular brand) and they advise women to change them more frequently to avoid it. The cup, however, CAN produce the same environment - mishandling, not washing your hands before insertion, or improper cleaning/storage + one good accidental scrape from a nail and yes, it's possible with a cup, too.
my mom is getting me a menstrual cup next week, i'm super excited to try it! i go to alot of concerts, and tampons and pads always leak after like 2 hours(i have a heavy flow) and i can't really get out of the crowd to change it, bc then i'll lose my spot
i'm thinking about getting the yuuki cup
The lunette cup is meant to be great !! I'm trying it out too in a few days
+cutiecookie2k10 How did your Lunette go? I have one :) I love them!
for better comparison between tampon and the cup, I think you should fill the cup first then soak dry tampon instead of squeezing the wet tampon back into the cup. :)
She didn't do a fair test and she was super bias
I like how she set the whole demonstration up, but something that I feel I should point out is that the blood is thicker, and more viscous than that blue water, and because of that the pad dosent hold as much blood as it held that blue stuff, and so it leaks a lot sooner.
why not dip tampon into the cup and see how much it can absorb
because then it would fill far beyond capacity and there's no way to tell when it would be dripping. also when tampons are in use they're not dipped into menses..
Amber Contreras Menses don't go dripping the way she is dripping,,,,also the tampon was left with few...so it simply does not make sense...I have the same cup but the video is crap
The consistency of your period blood can be different every time. I am not sure what changes it but I am pretty sure some of you know that one month, it might be super opaque and thick and bloody but then another month it might be like tinted red water.
Ok that was very interesting and informational but!!!! How do you empty the darn things without making a mess?? Do you use rubber gloves? Wouldn t it get all over you and the toilet??
I'm a cup user and I've never had blood get on me, the blood is inside the cup and if you have a good seal there won't be any on the bottom part of the cup which is where you grab. And if you're worried about the blood like "sticking" to the bowl of the toilet all you have to do is put a layer of toilet paper in the toilet and empty out the cup on top of that. I've never had a problem with making a "mess" using cups, hope this helped :)
There's definitely a learning curve but as long as you empty it before it gets to full (like at the top) it's not really messy
The first time I did it it did get all over (thank god I was in my own bathroom) but on the second try it did stay in the cup. Your hand does get a little bloody but the blood inside you is clean and it can easily be washed off. I definitely recommend this.
Menstural cups are the best, I've recently used it for the first time and it's life changing!! Now I only need to deal with menstural cramps
Maybe if you put the pad on a flat surface, then water wouldn't spill everywhere
The reason why the tampon/pad commercials use the "blue liquid" is because they are mimicking how blood appears inside of the human body. Before blood is exposed to the air, it is a dark blue color (look at the veins on your wrists or arms). When a person gets cut or a woman is menstruating, the blood turns into this brownish/bright red color because of the metals, such as copper, iron, and zinc, are having chemical reactions to the oxygen and water levels in the air. Hope this was helpful.
I'm so sorry if I seem stupid or unreasonable but the thought of that you can use one cup for 1 to 10 years makes me feel disgusted. Maybe because I am a germophobe. I don't even know. I just don't understand why people use this kind of thing. It's making me sick.
You can replace it when you feel it's time is up. But if kept properly sanitized, they can last years. And they're a much healthier option as they don't use harsh chemicals like pads use and cannot give you TSS like tampons.
It's really not as bad as you think :) you just wash it with the appropriate soap (you can wash it whenever you want to). It's surprisingly clean to use after you get the hang of it. I'd buy a new one within a year tho, depends on well the the cup is made. The best thing about it is that you literally do not need to change it until the end of the day, you bleed A LOT less than you think you do. When you take it out the blood stays inside the cup and there shouldn't be any on the outside of the cup...so your hands won't get anything on it.
Well its your own body and its not like you can infect yourself...if you wash your hands which we all should be doing before and after whether we use cups, tampons, pads or cloth pads. I bought a cup because I didn't like the idea of the chemical and my family has a history of cysts and fibroid. Although they come in a wrapper don't mistake that for sterile or even "sanitary". They're made in factories and women have even accidentally found mold on their tampons. How many of us have unknowingly put mold into our vaginas and right next to our cervix? I also wanted to save money which I have saved over $80 in the year that I've had my cup. And I have completely eliminated the waste of packaging, wrappers and applicators. Imagine if you saved all of that waste for a year and times that by just about all the women of the world. All of that is going to landfills and sitting there for years on end, or else absorbing into the ground. That's just me though. 3 years ago I would have been grossed out too. So who know, you might also get to the point in your life that the idea doesn't seem so strange.
How often do you change your plates and utensils? Probably not before they break. Do they get less dirty than a menstrual cup? I wouldn't think so. Just like the cup, as long as you wash them properly, there's no problem with keeping them for years.
if you get a silicone cup (which like 90% of the cups on the market are) you can boil them, or soak them in a bleach solution, or soak them in hydrogen peroxide or even throw them in the dishwasher. All of those things will completely sanitize them (they use silicone for IV lines in hospitals) so you can get them utterly clean. Also if you get some staining a soak in a bleach solution will get your cup looking brand new
Love, love, LOVE my menstrual cup! A friend recommended it and I thought I'd give it a try, not expecting any good results and I was sure it was going to be icky and too much trouble. Well, what can I say! After 3 periods I had the complete hang of it - no more messes (I can now remove the cup without spilling), no more leaking, I can leave it in for the 12 hours, I have fewer cramps and my favourite: I can sleep through the night without worries. There is a learning curve but its worth it!
That's great but i'm still not shoving a cup up my snatch.
Benjamin Ferguson Same tampons are much easier
En Español: Copas menstruales: la alternativa a tampones y compresas
Seems great and all, but what if you'd lie down wearing a full cup? Would the blood just run back in your vajayjay? I mean that seems nasty to me, blood that's been sitting there for hours...
I will try to answer you in the best english i can hahaha well, the ring around the edge of the cup is meant to "stuck" on the walls of your "vajayjay", it creates an "empty space" and will no drop. Do you know why period smells so bad? Because it makes contact with the germs in the air, THAT is nasty. That's why cups are so great, because you get ridd of that awfull smells, and it's really more sanitizing that a pad or a compres, and it's softer with the inside of your "vajayjay", and, it's your blood, it's natural. And if we are going to talk about "been sitting there for hours" it's the samen with pads and compres... even worst because it already had contact with air...
Maryam Youyou Thanks, i try really hard hahaha Yeah, it is a great choice, don't be afraid by bad coments, and remember is a time thing, not a lot of people feel super good on the first try, sometimes it takes a little bit of practice. Good luck :3
Maryam Youyou oh my god..i agree
Maryam Youyou No, the cup will never break from it's seal unless you do it yourself. Most cups have holes at the very top, and you may drip, but that's it. That's why it's a good idea to wear panty liners and your cup just in case.
I know this comment was a while ago, but did you ever by the cup? I recommend the Lady Cup btw (good price and comes with little pouch; easy to use.)
Maryam Youyou Cool! Make sure to do research to find one that suits you best :)
Nevermind the method of filling the tampon. If the cup can fully accommodate a saturated tampon it means the cup can hold all the liquid that the tampon can PLUS the mass of the tampon itself. That's obviously more, which was the point.
Just because the cups have a larger capacity doesn't mean you shouldn't remove and rinse them less often. The leading cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome is remaining of menstrual discharge within the vagina. It is recommended that you remove and rinse your menstrual cup at least three times within a 24 hour period.
Cups have not been linked to Tss. Tss is caused by the bacteria growing on the pad or tampon. Cups are made from medical grade silicone so they don't have harmful chemical to put into your body like a tampon. Menstrual blood is the blood circulating through your body the blood doesn't cause the tss so it can sit in your body because it's your blood.
The blood is discharge, which is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, Bacteria growing in the blood is what causes tss. The blood discharged is there to be removed, no longer supplied by healthy plasma and T cells.
nowknow the cup forms a seal around your cervix. The blood is already a part of your body which makes it just fine. Tss has not been linked to cups. It is linked to tampons. If the blood needed to be immediately removed there would be no use for tampons. You can change a cup however often you want the max is 12 hours. Please do your research on cups before you shut them down.
Love the comment...!
nowknow sorry but why would your body go into toxic shock because of your own blood.. lol it's fibers from the tampon getting left behind after you take it out that are the breeding ground for the bacteria, not your own blood... da fuc
I got one of the cups and it is so much easier to use than a tampon. The kind I have been using is called a Lena.
i honestly don't know why I clicked this video...
My cup fills all the way full on me. I have a super heavy flow due to my hormones being messed up from my pregnancies and I can vouch for the fact that this is accurate and that I would trust a cup to hold more than any of the other forms of protection. I use the cup and a backup cloth pad. Some women do not need any backup, but I have such a heavy flow that I definitely do. It's FAR more comfortable than a tampon too. I can't wear tampons because they hurt me, but the cup feels fine.
why not dip the tampon in the cup
I used the Instead softcup when it first hit the market. I had such heavy flows I could go through a pad in in literally 30 min. and a super plus tampon in an hour some months (not joking) so I was all for something like this...I was thrilled with it..I actually could resume a normal life. Things have come along alway from our our grandmothers time of belts and pads....my mom was terrified of tampons when i was a teen in the 1980s now my friends daughter is terrified of the cups for her daughters....its all about education and understanding.
I will say this, blood is heavier than, water. So the water is thinner and goes through the tampon and pad more... Some blood gets soaked up, but not all of it. So to speak, the cup, the tampon, and the pad, better much go through the same amount with water. Blood is a different story, because it's thicker... Just had to point that out.
I for one who tampons when I'm out and about, and pads at home.. I've never used a cup.
I have a heavy flow and I would go through 6 changes with the tampons, with the cup (diva) I change it 2 times. This demo was not bias if you used the cup you would not look at tampons the same way. You can also use the cup the day before your period so you do not have an accident, you can not do that with a tampon because it will dry you up down there and it will be uncomfortable.
I am aware that people are different with there flows. Also, I am aware that using a cup would be different than a pad and a tampon. I was just stating w/o any facts, but a look on the pads and tampons.
It's actually very hygienic. Unlike tampons there is no chance of TSS and you sanitize them in between cycles. It certainly does not take 10 min. It takes the exact time as a tampon when you're used to it. It's cool if people don't want to use a cup, it isn't for everyone, but know what you're talking about at least.
Okay I'm terrified so I'm gonna stick to my tampons and pads if ya don't mind
if you put it in right, it creates a seal. You can even wear these to go swimming because they're made to create a seal to keep it from leaking (at least the brand I had did.)
I'm in that weird part of TH-cam again 😨
no. not anything that is white is bleached. If you think that, you're extremely wrong. also,tampons do not cause cancer.In fact, tampons do not even contain asbestos. The FDA maintains that there is no asbestos in the tampon or as part of the manufacturing process. Cigarettes, any tobacco for that matter, should be illegal. Google information used correctly. :)
I have only had my Period twice so far and I know this is kinda awkward but I need to know. Does it hurt when you pull a tampon out? I have no idea I've only been using pads.:/
+LALA theUNICORN If you don't leave it in long enough for it to soak up enough blood then it is a bit uncomfortable to take out because it's dry, but it's not too bad.
I hadn't either until I saw a Diva cup at REI. There is a livejournal group with loads of information. I feel really liberated - no worries about TSS with a cup, doesn't scratch my hoohah going in or coming out on light days, EXTREME capacity unequaled by pad or tampon - and no way I'm going back to tampons.
I'm still trying to find my "goldilocks" cup, but my small Lunette will do for now!
I honestly, dont get this video
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also, whereas a tampon is just sitting there, the cup conforms to your internal shape and moves with you.
the only reason it would leak is if its not properly sealed, which is easily fixed.
and for those worrying about overflow. i have a heavy flow, and after 12 hours i dont even have a full cup. and the one i bought is averaged size.
plus its such a cheaper alternative overall. spent $30 for something that will last years vs the $60 minimum i spent every year.
goodbye tampons.
I would never use that cup. I think it's gross especially since you have to wash it after every use. No no no. Always gonna use tampongs.
Careful of toxic shock syndrome!
*tampongs...
+NovaBlast Does things tampons*? Idk in Sweden we spell it tampong so I got confused 😅
Tampongs 😂
+Aaliyah Desteni Bare with me! I got confused 😩😩
I get a headache when I wear tampons all day, even if I change them I feel sick, but its my first day of my period and its the first time ive EVER used the diva cup during my period, and it is SOOOO nice. I cute off the entire string thingy though, because it was kind of uncomfortable! I'm so glad I got it! Thank you! :) you further confirmed my beliefs! Now I am confident to sleep with it in!
I can't understand why so many dislikes. I find this video very well made!!!!
this is actually really helpful, thank you.
Imagine going to school with a cup on then Having to change it.
you can leave them in for up to 12 hours!you dont have to change it in school😊😉
GREAT video presentation!!! I won't wear one of those cups but you did an EXCELLENT job!!! 👍👍👍
this is flawed you should have filled the cup then put the tampon in the cup to see if it could absorb how much the cup could hold
ive done it and it can after a while but as she said it would be leaking everywhere trust me. I have a really heavy flow like using the super plus(biggest size) and having to change it every 45-60 min. because I start leaking all over after that point. these menstrual cups give me another 30-60 min I have a moon cup.
I use it for sports. I've used it during running, swimming, weight & kickboxing classes and yoga. I would suggest emptying it before doing the sports on your heavy days. I love my diva cup. I haven't used tampons in 15 years. I used to use pads at night when I wore Instead, but since using the diva cup, I don't need those anymore either. And just to give you an idea, my flow is as much as 3-4x average.
does the cup spill over taking it out?
msrocketgirl7 If you take it out correctly, it should all fall in the toilet, but when you're still getting used to it, it can be a little messy.
+boo bie Based on the context I believe they are talking about the blood inside the cup falling in the toilet. :D
It's not like anyone will see it, and tampons are dangerous because they leave fibres and dry out inside of you. The combined two can cause microscopic cuts where bacteria can enter your bloodstream. Cups don't have that risk because they don't absorb non-blood fluids and are smooth so they don't cut you.
In the end, it's all personal preference.
Frankly, I think the cup is not for me. I have to use nocturnal pads and tampons mixed , my period lasts 5 days, but 3 of them I´m like a cascade and I have to change myself frequently to not leak... :( Maybe its healthier this way (the cup) but for girls with a problem like mine, i think its not an option :( but who knows, perhaps I will give it a try sometime... :/
***** I will try it, for sure, I mean... perhaps im spending more $$ in some other silly things and well, i will tell hhehe thank you !! :D
Van R. Castillo I am the same way, but for me always infinity works well so if you can get it you could try that
thank you!! i will get the first one soon, I will tell you how it was :D
OK 1 issue I have, is that you are not educating people about tampons, the reason why tampons do not hold alot is because they are not to be worn for long hours as it can cause death. So they do not want to make a product that will hold over 8 hours of flow for that purpose. I could never use tampons, so I always used pads. The best pad out that that feels great is Always infinity pads. They are amazing. I am not sure how sanitary the cups are, this is probably why there is always a ton of blood in our women's bathroom at my job. They seem to be way too messy
I got here from lisbug to your not the only one
They are super comfortable.. it just takes a little while to get used to putting in and removing them
I came on youtube to watch music videos... How did I get here?!?! D:
Update I watched the whole thing too..
truebloodish Well that's not a big deal, you're a girl are you not.
Mayybeeee
There are plenty places to buy cups online. Of you go to a cups official site or through a seller (the person that makes these videos sells some) if you go to some of her different cup reviews you can see the sites and hers as well.
I honestly like menstrual cup better than tampon. (:
Snappy Wanderlust me too but I've watched some people with bad story's about tampons and me trial cups, so i think I'll stick to pads
There's an adjustment period. You would just empty it every few hours and after awhile, you'll know how long you can go.
you used a super cheap pad so this dont help
Thank you for the details. Each video is helping about this cup and cloth pads is very helpful.
Yea. You're not extremely bias at all. Lmfao. You forgot to mention that putting in, taking out and maintaining period cups is a disgusting process.
I agree she was being bias, but cups aren't disgusting at all...
When you poured the liquid over the pad you should have poured it all right in the middle instead of to the top and bottom because when you wear a pad you can't control where you bleed out. This is a helpful video and I will definitely consider switching!
Am I the only one who thinks these are really gross??
So basically, this demo (b/c of the flaws in the methods) is giving some who see it the impression that within the time THEY would normally "soak through" a tampon/pad, they would ALSO have to empty/clean/replace the cup. For people who go through these quickly due to a heavy flow - yes, this will give the impression that the cup would overflow just as much as ONE tampon/pad would for them b/c that's exactly what it's being compared to here.
This thing looks so unsanitary.
M Wilburn Is your body unsanitary because you wash your skin and reuse it everyday? Tampons can cause TSS (and yes, it can happen, a girl died of that a couple of years ago in my city) and pads are just disgusting. I never liked sitting in a pool of my own blood during a class. Cups will last the day without ever leaking and if you're intelligent enough, you'll wash them properly XD so NO nothing about these are unsanitary. This is my second day using a cup and I slept with it, did yoga, ran, it never leaked. And guess what, my trash can doesn't have that gross old blood smell. Blood just went byebye down the drain and i could put my washed, clean cup back in.
Best thing I bought in my life so far.
Plus, no more spending 20$ a week on tampons. Yipee!!
unerochebleue body fluid and dirt are two totally different things.
I'm glad you found something that works for you, but honestly I think cup users give misleading info sometimes. I tried a cup and it would never get that full, it would always leak before then. So they may last up to 12 hours but most of the time they don't, and I personally don't think its worth it. They always exaggerate the amount they will hold compared to pads and tampons, but really all that means is that you change them more often. I just don't prefer the cups honestly.
This is biased
I was curious about the menstrual cup for a while, but I was afraid to spend so much money on a cup and shipping and everything. Well I recently found the disposable "instead cup" at the store so I tried them.... and omg. I don't think I CAN use tampon again. You don't even know. I can't WAIT to buy a longer-term cup!
This sounds like a 14 year old boy
If the tampons are uncomfortable, there's a chance you're not putting them in correctly. You shouldn't even feel them when they are properly inserted. Also, I found that the plastic applicators are much nicer than the cardboard ones.
lol. So much bias & judgement.
I was thinking the same thing myself, but it doesn't matter because the saturated expanded tampon still took up less volume than the cup. I think the point was valid and the difference in numbers would be negligible, or immaterial.
Eww your sink look grimy and grunchy
I agree with BeachBall. The Always brand is the best, the mesh on top of the pad makes sure your not sitting in "your filth" all day. And the over nights are also great, feels like I'm peeing and it catches it all in the morning no leaks. Which would be the time to change out the pads anyways.
Thank you for making this video. Really impartial and informative. Great job! :)
You should have filled the cup then lit the tampon in to show that the cup actually holds more, without the leak or you sneeze and it slips out factor tampons have.
I also get super ultra heavy periods :(. I sometimes use the ultra super heavy tampons, and I also use cups. Honestly, the cup holds it for longer without leaking or expanding inside of you. The only downside is, you really don't want to leave it in too long because it can get difficult to remove without making a mess. Try taking it out in the shower for your first time - that really helped me! I haven't timed it, but it definitely lasts longer than tampons.