I haven’t used cups but I want to try them as well lol
I use period undies, and overnight pads on the heavy days. Period undies are good, but the best ones are ones made from fabric - cheap ones are mostly polyester/synthetic and they cause a bit of sweat rash. The fabric ones are breathable, and I haven’t leaked once with them.
Not really part of this discussion but which are the good brands? I have to start thinking about this soon for Miniest and I want to have some in the cupboard handy for when the painters suddenly arrive 😳
I’ve got bonds, kmart and love luna, and the bonds are better. I don’t trust them on heavy days though because they leak through the side seams at the gusset when the river is flowing.
Seconding Bonds. At Woolies they’re sometimes on special, usually just next to the pads/tampons. The cheaper versions are synthetic polyester stuff which isn’t great in hot weather, makes my ass sweaty and rashy, so check what they’re made of - any lace ones are also not great and will fall apart. But anything that’s fabric blend is good for breathability and longevity. I can’t remember the other brand of fabric ones (maybe love luna?) I have but I also got them from Woolies.
Ooh okay! I think I have some of those that I haven’t given a good go - am kind of scared to, but I shall try them when I know I’ll be at home all day.
There’s a quiz called put a cup in it that can help you find the right cup for you and also one for discs as well.
I’ve been using the saalt one which has been alright, but it leaks unless I open it fully and then insert it, which is kind of painful. I think the cup doesn’t pop open because it’s too soft.
Once in you can pinch the base and twist it to try and help it pop open, run your finger around the outside, or try a different folding method.
The Meluna are good and come in normal or Shortie but keep in mind they’re a bit pricey and depending on your needs the smaller sizes could be way too small. Definitely look up size comparison charts online
Been a couple of years now since I got an IUD and haven’t needed a cup. But I used one for a few years and had a great run (wish I’d been brave enough to use them before). Sadly they were some no name brand I got on special overseas so couldn’t tell you what to get. They sent a medium and large size, the medium was supposed to be for women my size who hadn’t had vaginal births but it leaked so I tried the large and that fit me just right. Though it took a few tries to work out how to fold and insert smoothly. Also my very first time I pulled it out without releasing the seal… do not, under any circumstance, do that.
But yeah it’s hard to tell without just trying one first, to work out the size and shape of your vagina. The first may not be the best fit and you may have to wear the cost of trying again. Once you find one that works though, it’s SO awesome - cleaner undies, fresher cooch, much less anxiety around leakage.
Anyone here AFAB have luck with menstrual cups?
I have tried a disc recently, never tried a cup. The disc is okay but I’m not well versed in it.
I’m thinking of trying a disc too, because the cup has suction and today it felt like it was ripping my insides out.
I haven’t used cups but I want to try them as well lol
I use period undies, and overnight pads on the heavy days. Period undies are good, but the best ones are ones made from fabric - cheap ones are mostly polyester/synthetic and they cause a bit of sweat rash. The fabric ones are breathable, and I haven’t leaked once with them.
Not really part of this discussion but which are the good brands? I have to start thinking about this soon for Miniest and I want to have some in the cupboard handy for when the painters suddenly arrive 😳
I’ve got bonds, kmart and love luna, and the bonds are better. I don’t trust them on heavy days though because they leak through the side seams at the gusset when the river is flowing.
Ah, thankyou for that 👍🏻
Seconding Bonds. At Woolies they’re sometimes on special, usually just next to the pads/tampons. The cheaper versions are synthetic polyester stuff which isn’t great in hot weather, makes my ass sweaty and rashy, so check what they’re made of - any lace ones are also not great and will fall apart. But anything that’s fabric blend is good for breathability and longevity. I can’t remember the other brand of fabric ones (maybe love luna?) I have but I also got them from Woolies.
Thanks for that 👍🏻
Ooh okay! I think I have some of those that I haven’t given a good go - am kind of scared to, but I shall try them when I know I’ll be at home all day.
There’s a quiz called put a cup in it that can help you find the right cup for you and also one for discs as well.
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I stopped using them but try Meluna for smaller options. The Lunette and Divacup are quite large.
Also practice wearing one at home and get used to it before wearing it out.
I’ve been using the saalt one which has been alright, but it leaks unless I open it fully and then insert it, which is kind of painful. I think the cup doesn’t pop open because it’s too soft.
I will look at the meluna ones, thank you :)
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Once in you can pinch the base and twist it to try and help it pop open, run your finger around the outside, or try a different folding method.
The Meluna are good and come in normal or Shortie but keep in mind they’re a bit pricey and depending on your needs the smaller sizes could be way too small. Definitely look up size comparison charts online
Thank you Melba :)
Been a couple of years now since I got an IUD and haven’t needed a cup. But I used one for a few years and had a great run (wish I’d been brave enough to use them before). Sadly they were some no name brand I got on special overseas so couldn’t tell you what to get. They sent a medium and large size, the medium was supposed to be for women my size who hadn’t had vaginal births but it leaked so I tried the large and that fit me just right. Though it took a few tries to work out how to fold and insert smoothly. Also my very first time I pulled it out without releasing the seal… do not, under any circumstance, do that.
But yeah it’s hard to tell without just trying one first, to work out the size and shape of your vagina. The first may not be the best fit and you may have to wear the cost of trying again. Once you find one that works though, it’s SO awesome - cleaner undies, fresher cooch, much less anxiety around leakage.
for me it was pure agony
but that was 10 years ago, they might have improved since then
Same deal here. But it’s a much bigger market now, there might be a better one out there.