Instead

[seedycorner.livejournal.com]

I bought a box of Instead, the disposable menstrual cups you can get at most drug stores. I thought I would give it a try because I would like to move away from tampons (so sick of dry cotton). If this works out, I'll switch to a reusable method. I do have concerns about the plastic ring business, because my only experience with a female condom was a disaster for all involved. Does anyone have some advise about this?

Comments

[eluted.livejournal.com]

Insteads are pretty different from the reusable kinds of cups that are available.

There's a lot of information in menstrual_cups

[zambonigirl.livejournal.com]

I don't know about Instead, I was toying with the idea, but then the Mother's Market near me started carrying the Diva Cup, and I bought that instead. I don't know if it speaks for all menstrual cups everywhere, but I am so goshdarn happy with it, I have now joined the bandwagon of enjoying my period rather than dreading it.

I hope they work well. And the group that is recommended above sounds like a good place to compare.

[garillama.livejournal.com]

I had a lot of trouble with Instead, because they (like the female condom) are very picky about being placed "just so" with the cervix, unlike most menstrual cups. Give them a try, but if they don't work out, don't give up on the idea of a divacup or Keeper! I'm pretty sure both have money-back guarantees (I know the diva does), so give them a try, too!

[seedycorner.livejournal.com]

yikes, that's what I was afraid of. When I took one out of the package to inspect them, the sight of the big plastic ring frightened me. I'm still going to give it a try though.

[poemi.livejournal.com]

I've been using Instead cups for a while now, and I absolutely love them. It all depends on your body though, they don't fit my roommate at all. She just started using the Keeper this month though and loves it.

[herefishie.livejournal.com]

IAWTAC

I've been using the Instead cups for a couple years and I LOVE them. I have converted many women to them. I have a tilted uterus and while insertion and removal can be a little tricky, I have never really had a problem with them. I love that I can have clean sex on my period. I have a diaprhagm tho and since they sit exactly the same way, its never been a concern for me for insertion.

[seedycorner.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot for the comments. I'm going to give them a try when my period comes around. Should I post in this thread about my reactions, or should I take it over to the menstral cup community?