Because I am a Woman
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Anonymous Asks:
becauseiamawoman Said:
The cup is meant to shape to the inside of your body, so when it is inserted it won’t be the exact same shape as when you are holding it before putting it in. If it isn’t opening all the way and making a seal, try putting it in just so the bottom sits at the vaginal entrance. Twist the cup as you push it in farther and do some kegels to get it into the right place. It should open up on its own at that point. Running your fingers along the rim while its inserted and after you’ve made the seal could potentially break that seal if you aren’t careful. If there is no leaking you’re probably doing it right!
Anonymous Asks:
becauseiamawoman Said:
Yes and no. What you are experiencing is totally normal and part of the adjustment period to using a menstrual cup. It sounds to me like it may be sitting a little low in the vagina. You might want to try putting it up just a little farther and doing some kegels to try to get it into the right place. When it is placed properly you may still feel a little fullness, but generally people forget it is even there.
LELO Makes Menstrual Cups!
Unfortunately….
LELO:
“…at this time we will not be able to provide a Lily Cup for your review, as we are currently not pursuing a campaign and have no samples to give to bloggers….”
So, no review. Sorry, everyone… But…
LELO:
“However, we will keep your request on file, and when we do start a campaign, we will make sure we get in touch.”
There’s still hope! :D
These have such an interesting look to them! I wonder about cleaning under the rim of this though.
Someone asked us:
I just got Nuva Ring and I know you’re supposed to insert it on your period when you first start using it. However, I use a menstrual cup. Will I be able to use both?
Using a menstrual cup with the ring won’t make it any less effective — as long as the ring is inside your vagina, it’s in the right place. But you might find it’s hard to get your menstrual cup out without pulling the ring out along with it. If the ring falls out and you pop it back in right away, it’s nothing to be worried about. But you might find it annoying.
Starting the ring within the first five days after the start of your period means it’s effective at preventing pregnancy right away. But there’s no reason why you have to start it in that time window. You can start it at any time during your cycle. But if it’s later than five days after the start of your period, you’ll need to use a backup method of protection (like condoms) for seven days.
-Alex at Planned Parenthood
The lovely owner of Feminine Wear has composed a list of IUD advice given by different brands (including the SoftCup). This is literally what each brand has to say about IUDs.
(That said, I’m convinced that whether or not a cup is safe to use with an IUD is largely down to opinion and it’s most likely the legal department talking as opposed to actual medical researchers)
-S
For those who are wondering about menstrual cups, I now have a review of the Diva Cup posted.
I love my menstrual cups! If you’re interested in learning more about them, check out this review (and you can also find my own here)!
