ouch

[deerhoof.livejournal.com]

sometimes i wish i had a dick. i feel like shit. i have been sitting with a heating pad on my belly all day, i took ibuprofen (sp?). i still feel awful, and i know i will have an awful time sleeping tonight. has anyone tried those heating things that you stick on yr belly like a sticker and wear under yr clothes? do they help?
sorry to bitch so much, but you know how it is.

DivaCup/Keeper question (crossposted to vaginapagina)

[andtheafterglow.livejournal.com]

I was just wondering if anyone here has tried the DivaCup/Keeper, and if you could make a recommendation on it. I'm thinking of switching, as I hate the waste and discomfort of tampons (as well as how unnatural they are -- why would I want chlorine being absorbed into my vagina?), and can't stand wearing pads.

So my primary questions are:
Do you like it?
Is it as convenient as they say?
Do you need a (light?) pad when wearing it?

Of course, any and all feedback is more than welcome. :)

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[musikitty.livejournal.com]

Hi all. I've been a member of this community for a few weeks now, but I haven't posted yet. Consider this my hello ;o)

I was just wondering if it's normal to completely skip a period while on the pill. I'm taking my placebos this week, and I've definitely gotten the usual PMS symptoms (horribly emotional and some cramps). Plus last night I got my usual end-of-period cramps. The weird thing is I never got a period. I had some spotting here and there, but that was about it. I've been on this pill (Zovia) since November, so it's not like my body hasn't had time to adjust to it. Also, does this mean my period will be heavier next month? Any words of wisdom you might have would be greatly appreciated. Oh! And I know there's no way I could be pregnant because I'm not sexually active :o)

Thanx! ~Laura

Keeper/Divacup question.

[ash.livejournal.com]

Where can you buy a Keeper/Divacup? Are they available at drugstores or grocery stores, or do you have to order one online? How much do they cost?

And if the only choice is online, how long did it take for you to get it?

And for those who use one:
* Are they easy to insert (easier than tampons)?
* How often to you have to wash them out?
* Do you experience any pain at all when you take it out?

Sorry for the 1000 questions, i'm just curious, lol.

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[fiendling.livejournal.com]

just a question about discharge. ugh :P
i get odd discharge when im on the pill. i take the lowest dosage of hormones and its called Alesse... the substitute is called Aviane. I went to my gyn last week and i have no problems or anything although she did prescribe a higher dosage hormone pill starting next month.. that one is called Mircette

so the question.. it doesnt smell. it doesnt itch. and its white. but it comes out in like... pieces? not like a yeast infection, ive had one of those before and know what it looks like. its just.. white... pieces. lol i cant describe it. does anyone else have this problem when on the pill? when i wasnt on the pill, in between periods i used to be really wet ALL the time even if i wasnt horny. now i just get these.. pieces. and i dont get wet much at all.. i dunno. it disturbs me and i feel insecure with myself and im always afraid to let my boyfriend touch or see me cause of these white PIECES. agh it drives me mad.

i think they only occur during the first two weeks, but the third week before my period i think its normal from what i remember.

so, you think changing pills might change this? my doctor said something like i might still be getting too much estrogen.. i cant remember :P but im changing to Mircette.

sorry if this was gross. Lol /:

newbie..

[jealouskisses.livejournal.com]

Hi, im new. May I just say that.. I hate my period.
Im having a real uncomfortable stinker day where I really dont know what to do with myself. I came on yesterday and yunno those first few raaah days? where you just dont want to be touched. I think my boyfriend always feels really helpless when Im like this.. like last night he was like, 'all i wanna do is hug you and kiss you but i cant and i dont know what to do.' lol. I took 7 ibuprofens last night, which worked a treat.

anyways, hi everybunny! =)

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[delicata77.livejournal.com]

I'm waiting....