It's so relaxing that you address the issue of bowel movement vs wearing a cup. So far I've only read something along the lines of "you silly thing, poop comes out of a completely different opening" when someone asks about it. BS as I know from experience it can move! It's good that you address it openly and don't belittle people's concern.

One word: KEGELS. I do them right after successful insertion. I also find them helpful in returning my cup into its proper place after a BM. I simply relax my muscles, letting the cup go as far in as it wants to on its own, then I do 5-7 kegels in a row. Works every time for me.

i’ve done a lot of research on the cup and am currently trying it on my first period and I am BEYOND impressed! I have found myself forgetting that I am even on my period

Yes this is definitely a legitimate concern when using a cup. I ALWAYS remove my cup before a bowel movement. And I have had chronic constipation issues for years. Proper diet and water intake is essential for healthy bowel movements, whether you have your period or not and I have been working very hard to consume more fiber, drink more water and stay away from foods that are binding. Another problem I have had that you didn't address (not that I expected you to) is when you get backed up frequently, sometimes the wall of the rectum when it's full can bulge into the vagina and so even if you avoid pooping because your cup is in, it can cause the cup to leak because it is bulged out of shape.....sorry I hope that is not TMI, I just figured I'd share that horrid problem that I have experienced in the past in case anyone else was dealing with that too. If you do have that problem, it is very serious and as they said, consult a physician, have them inspect your anatomy and discuss dietary options for recovery. Take care of yourselves!

I tried it for the first time today. I noticed my cup did push down a little. I actually thought it was going to fall out but it didn’t. And once I got cleaned up the cup went back into its place which shocked me. I bought this cup a year ago and when I tried it for the first time I got frustrated but I decided to try it today and I’m very pleased.

Since there’s no such thing as TMI here 😂 during my period my BMs tend to always be very loose and urgent, so I usually just wait until I can’t hold it anymore, sit on the toilet and let gravity do its thing. This requires very little effort from my muscles and it doesn’t jostles the cup.

Great vid! You two rock. Despite being a guy, I'm very pro-cup for the cost and waste savings. Every school health-class should recommend your vids.

Man, the tampax cup was one of my dream cups..... *cries in local target store*

The ice cubes and lemon in the bladder is even more hilarious than the meh emoji rainbow rectal contents... 🤣🤣🤣 Also, I know this video is a bit older, but adding menstrual discs to this convo would be helpful.

I’m probably a unique case - but I always poop with the cup in and rarely have issues with in slipping (I’ve used soft cups like Lena and sallt soft) My normal is 4 times a day (and no I’m not talking about number 1 !) so it was a concern while switching to a cup 4 years back . Once in a blue moon it slips down , I just push her back up and in place . Maybe it’s because I medium to high cervix 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m a teacher so I have very few opportunities to go and when I do I have approximately 1.5 seconds to get everything done , so I gotta make it all quick ! Probably all tmi - but hopefully this helps someone because I didn’t find a lot in my research !

This is my first cycle solely using my Diva Cup (no pads or tampons). I had an upset stomach and figured it would be the perfect time to test this out before even coming across this video. I can say that I definitely need to remove the cup before pooping lol. Thanks for being so open!

I have pushed my cup out while trying to poop. I was able to catch it without it falling in the toilet, but dear god. Diva 1 cup. I take it out now.

My cup doesn't come out during bm, but I find that wearing the cup doesn't allow me to fully evacuate my bowels. I have to take the cup out so I can fully flex my bowels!

OrganiCup user here. I'm one of those who keep it inside with my fingers :D It's the most comfortable way for me. And the most secure way also, since I don't have a normal toilet at home (I have an outhouse-type, but inside the house). I really really don't want to lose it :'D

I pooped on the first day period (second day using lily cup) and I would say that it's just like how I usually poo-poo! It's so life changing tbh

"Rectal Experts" would be a great band name

Thank you for this! I have a rectocele prolapse so pooping with my cup is absolutely impossible. I love that your channel talks about it all.

Can you address another relevant concern - I'm worried about splashback and bacteria getting on it and in it

The whole cup-being-pushed-out-while-pooping problem is a non-issue for me since my Merula has such a powerful suction that no amount of bearing down alone will get it out of my vagina. I pretty much have to treat the cup like a loose baby tooth by locating the stem, wiggling the cup a bit, and gently walking it out of me.

i dont know why but the idea of "birthing" the cup while pooping had me in stitches! XD I love these resources and its so good to know that going more during your cycle is a normal thing!

Thank god for this channel. I'm a current tampon user and am wanting to switch to a cup and EVERY weird question that pops in my head, there is a video for. And I'll admit, this video was one of those questions I had lol Thank you!

I’m always scared I will push my cup out 😂😂😂

Glad this video was made. I'm on my third period with the cup and I really love it. Once i got used to it it got easy to put in. Pooping with it is weird, if you push too hard you just know you're going to push it out with your bowel movement. So you have to like hold in with your uterine muscles while you push out to poop and its awkward.

Very useful. I don't have any problems with mine and bowel movements. And it's a cheap one I got for a dollar on Wish. I am liking the video though because I know a lot of women will benefit from it. Great job.

id love to see a video related to this one about removing your cup in a public restroom. id be nervous of germs and rinsing it out.

My favorite to wear if I feel like I'm going to have *ahem* an active morning is the Lily compact. It stays put no matter what I do, and never budges.

I am using a bulbous cup and had no problem with pooping fortunately

Thanks. it's such non issue with the diva cup for me. Kegels exercises helps me. Great info for public 🚽 Caffeine is diuretic

Important video! Thank you for addressing.

I have a lily cup and I am yet to use it at the gym, I really hope it stays in place 🙏

I thought it was weird to take out my cup, out of fear that it would just plop into the toilet.

*Drinking game* Take a shot everytime they say "cup" Not trying to be rude😂 I love y'alls channel!❤

Using the cup for the 1st time 1st day was better than expected but then today I had to poop (before an interview too) and I didn't notice it had moved until I sat down on my bus 😳 Accidentally pinched myself readjusting it too. 🤣

Thank you for this. Is there any program that helps educate teenagers about these topics. How I wish I had known ALL of this when I was 14. If my Health teacher had given me these videos at least I'd have had the option #bornbeforeinternet I would gladly support the effort to provide education to young women. #preventyearsofanxiety

I notice problems peeing with a relatively full cup (I wear the biggest cup on the market because of really heavy flow). It seems to pinch off my urethra.

Yay thanks for uploading again. I love your videos!

I’ve never had this problem unless I was using my flex cup

Squatty potty 🙌🏻❤️

I'm about to use the cup for the very first time and it all just seems so complicated. Tampons seem to be fuss free compared to this. I never have to think about these things 🤦🏻‍♀️

What do you do when you are in a public bathroom and you need to empty, wash and reinsert? The bathrooms with multiple stalls.

I have an iud… Can you do a video on how to carefully take my cup out? I love my cup and don't want to have to stop using it

Im about to get the tampax again.... the small worked wonders... but i might need the bigger diameter

My cup seems to move more during urination than a bowel movements I'm noticing. I have a Diva Cup and it does the same thing as the Tampax Cup for me if I have a bowel movement it pushes itself back up. I wanted the Tampax Cup but they don't sell them in my stores yet :(

Thanks for making this video and all your videos.

I guess I can say I’m lucky cuz I don’t really have a bowl movement’s during my period ( idk why )

My first cup is on it's way! I'm def gonna remove it beforehand even tampons come out for me.

I totally understand this I almost birthed my cup on the toilet but it only happened once

This problem is so legit! I am facing a similar kind of problem. I am using a small size menstrual cup. This is my first cycle using a menstrual cup. Somehow it seems that the cup is restricting the poop to come out. As a result I am going through constipation currently. Idk if I should consult a doctor. I already have PCOD and severe digestive problem. Also my exams are going on, so I stay awake till late night. That might have harmed my digestion process. Is the circumstance normal? Will just drinking water really help?

Thank you 👍🏻

Im curious how my ibs would react to a cupXD i haven't tried one yet but im getting sick of waisting so many pads every month:/. Im not sure if the re usable pads could work very well for me at the moment but i think im gonna get those when i have a cup that works for me. Just for those moments when it's a bit leaky or not inserted correctly.

So today while I was in the bathroom to have a bowel movement the cup popped out and fell in the toilet. Tips on this not happening please. Does this happen to everyone else or just me. I am new to the cup and was wondering what to do and is it common for it to pop out when your having a bm?

Hello thank you for good channel my cup is Lunette size 1 . When I want to take it out it isn't there it went to very up for taking out it makes me hurt. Maybe I have to change another type of cup what do you suggest?

How wide is the rim compared to the Lena cup sensitive large?

Just take it out lol

Can someone please help me. I’m new to using cups and took the quiz and it said the Lunette 2 was for me. I got it and could barely get it in let alone open it. It opens up but is like flattened? So I thought I needed a smaller size so I bought the Lunette 1 and that is so much easier to get in but when it opens it’s still flattened? I have tried everything squeezing it moving it up and down again, running fingers around it, different folds everything and its still just flattened? Please help

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