(no subject)

[myselftheliar.livejournal.com]

Hi, I just inserted (and then immediately removed) my Diva cup for the first time and I found myself so scared that I wouldn't be able to get it out later that I pulled it out right away. Can anyone offer me some words of encouragement so I don't freak out again? I think I followed directions well, and even while panicking I didnt have too much trouble removing it. Also, how far up should the stem be? Mine was dead even with my vaginal opening, but I still panicked. I really want to be able to safely use a menstrual cup without worrying. Thanks

Comments

[hexeengel.livejournal.com]

Just FYI, menstrual_cups is another great resource :)

I'd think that being able to insert and remove despite panic is a good indication that you'll be just fine! :D Also, the cup cannot get "lost" in your vagina, your cervix is in the way. The way I remove my Diva is to sit on the toilet and bear down till I can grip the bottom (just above the stem). I then pinch while twisting/pulling to break the seal. Then I gently draw it out till the "front" of the rim kinda pops out of my body, the the rest comes out very easily. Then I can hold the cup around the sides to keep it upright and avoid spilling till I'm ready to empty it :)

Sounds like it was positioned just right. Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Menstrual_cup_inserted.png)'s a diagram, and to contrast, here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tampon_inserted.png)'s where a tampon sits. The only thing to add here is that it should be comfortable for YOU, so if that means wearing it a little higher or lower, or trimming the stem, have at :)

[myselftheliar.livejournal.com]

Yay! Helpful response! Maybe my problem was trying to insert/remove while standing.

It kinda hurt a little when I took it out, too, but that may have also been panic-induced.

I posted here because I like this community and have been a part of it for a while. Everyone is nice and not snarky like other communites :X

[hexeengel.livejournal.com]

It's not a "problem" to remove/insert while standing, I just find that sitting spread-eagle on the toilet is easiest for me. When I first started using my Diva though, I stood with one foot up on the toilet. There's no one right way to do it, just whatever works best :)

Glad I was of help :)

[silvertipwings.livejournal.com]

I second this... I use Insteads (disposable cups) and can't insert them standing.

[garillama.livejournal.com]

For me, it's easiest to insert and remove my cup standing up (especially in the shower).

Everyone just has to figure out their own way that it works best for them, I think :)

[darkenedminds.livejournal.com]

I tied a loop of floss around the stem of my cup, so if it got too high for whatever reason, I could pull it like a tampon till I could handle the stem more easily.