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[miss-artiga.livejournal.com]

Does the diva /moon cup stretch you out?
Okay so i've been hearing a lot of good things about the diva/moon cup on this community. And i've been considering maybe switching over to that instead of pads. I've never used tampons because i've been worried about them causing an imbalance in my vagina. But anyway, to those of you that use the cups have you felt a lot of discomfort? Do you feel like they've cause you to stretch out at all? And also which cup do you consider most comfy? Thanks!

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[stratyllis.livejournal.com]

There's no such thing as getting 'stretched out'. Your vagina will always return to it's normal size. No, I didn't feel much discomfort with my diva cup, and none after I trimmed the stem. Keep in mind that I wasn't a virgin, and my hymen was gone.

[http://users.livejournal.com/__justlikeyou/]

I've never used diva/moon cups, but I wouldn't worry about putting things like that in "stretching" you out - the vagina can stretch up to like twice its size to deal with intruders [be they other people/toys or menstrual products] and still shrink back to how it was originally.

[nzgoddess.livejournal.com]

'intruders' - now that's an interesting term to use ..

To the poster, think babies head!
I've used a mooncup for a couple of years and have never found it uncomfortable, other than the first month that i used/got used to inserting it properly etc .. You may want to try using some kyjelly to begin with if you've never used tampons .. But once it's in properly (like a tampon) you won't even feel that it's there ..

[hexeengel.livejournal.com]

Check out the menstrual_cups community for tons of info :) And I love my Diva so much, but never tried another (except the Insteads, which are crap IMO) so I can't compare them. I don't really feel it at all, and after trimming the stem just a little bit, it "fit" perfect :)

[travelingrl.livejournal.com]

the only problem ive had thus far with the diva cup (ive been using it for about six months now) is when i get my period really light it's harder to get in - also when you are really sore down there too it makes it difficult also

[casey1979.livejournal.com]

mine didn't stretch me out but i did break my hymen on it. i was pulling it out (which i was used to doing) and everything was fine but then the dam thing popped all the way open just as it was coming out and DAMN it hurt so bad and bright blood was to be found (not period blood).
otherwise i loved that damn thing

[gerutha.livejournal.com]

Whilst I agree with everyone else that a cup certainly won't stretch you out permanently, they do have a stretching effect in the short term. So if you find it difficult to insert at the beginning you'll find it much easier to deal with as you period continues and your vagina becomes used to stretching. (In the same way that if you have regular penetrative sex you'll find that your vagina accomodates objects more quickly/easily than if you haven't had penetrative sex in a while.)

But no, it's rare to feel discomfort once you're used to the cup, several people have problems with stem length (I chopped mine right off), but other than that you really can't feel it. :)

The diva cup, mooncup and lunette (which only comes in the larger size), all being made of medical grade silicone, are similar in squishiness and thus comfort. They are slightly different in shape though, and which you find more comfortable will depend on your own body - if your cervix sits particularly low during your period then go for one of the shorter cups (the mooncup is shortest), whereas if you're worried about the diameter, the diva is the narrowest. The keeper is made of latex and has been known to cause allergies (ouch!), as well as not being boilable, and there are also ethical trading concerns (http://liadan.bravehost.com/keeperethics.html) with it, so I'd advise against this cup. (But I am biased towards my lovely mooncup.)

I definitely suggest you check out the menstrual_cups community because there are some useful comparisons and review pictures, and it is full of wonderful people ready to help you if you have any trouble. And to be honest, yes, some women do find it difficult to get used to, but there are some common tricks that will help loads. I really, really strongly recommend trying the cup, I love mine so much. :)) (I posted a great big review in m_c if you want details.)