Experience with Menstrual cups?

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I've been reading about this on here and im just curious, are there different brands? Which is best? Is it easy to use? Is it better than tampons?  I want to know more :)

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I been using the diva cup for a couple of years and I love it! I could never go back to pads or tampons. It has reduced cramping and it feels so much cleaner! It didn't take very long to get used to taking it in and out.

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I have both a mooncup and a divacup, the divacup fits me better. But I know people who've had the opposite experience. We're all shaped a little different after all. Either way, I'd never go back to tampons. Menstrual cups are so much more comfortable, cheaper in the long run and more convenient. Never have to worry about running out of tampons. They come with a little bag and I keep mine in a purse pocket when not in use.

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I found tampons uncomfortable to take out in last few days of my period when the flow was lighter. My mooncup solves this problem and feels cleaner. I definitely think I have less cramping too. I love not buying tampons any more - I save money and don't have to face any teenage boys at the checkout! I will never go back!

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I've been using a diva cup for 6-7 years now. I would like to try some of the other brands for the sake of knowing, the bottom of the diva cup sits a little low for me sometimes depending on how long my period lasts. I don't remember the link, but if you google menstrual cup comparison you can find a spread sheet with dimensions and capacity

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You can find this brand in Walgreens
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Love my moon cup. I'm in the UK and they're readily available in health stores where I live so never tried any others. I'm happy with it.  Haven't used tampons for about 3/4 years now. I still use pads cause i have a heavier flow and need to change cup every hour or two at peak time and can't do that so use a pad as well. The moon cup has replaced tampons for me. I bought two and switch between them. I was reluctant to use them at first but I'm now an enthusiastic convert.

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I love love love my Diva Cup. I'd never go back though I am debating trying the Luna Cup. Sometimes the stem on the Diva Cup can be too low and irritates until you adjust it. (It could be trimmed off but I do find it helps in the removal, so I left it on) That said, I'd still say definitely give a cup a shot. They're awesome.

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They definitely take some getting used to, but they are well worth the effort in my opinion. I switched to cloth pads as well (LunaPads is the best band I've found) because the disposable pads and tampons were causing a rash (similar to a diaper rash) that shouldn't go away (I thought I was getting yeast infections all the time). Anyway, best advice I can give regarding menstrual cups: 1: Run it under hot/warm water before using it the first few times, it helps soften the silicone and makes it easier to work with. 2: It can be difficult to insert until you figure it out, be patient with yourself (also, I found that using a little Vaseline on your skin can make it easier when you're trying to figure it out. Don't worry, it gets much easier after a few times!) 3: If it isn't in correctly, or of you have heavy flow it may leak, use a liner or pad for backup until you know how it works for your body.

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So you need to take the cup out every time you pee???

Experience with Menstrual cups?

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