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.
@PutACupInIt5 жыл бұрын
We hate that people would dismiss any part of the cup experience, positive or negative. Hopefully this video helped with any issues you may be having! If not you can always join our group for more help. vag.life/cupnation.
@mstayinghome5 жыл бұрын
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.
@priyankachourasia46385 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That's really great idea.
@leezaaneja12133 жыл бұрын
Hey can you explain how to do them? I looked up on Google but it still ain't clear to me.
@JJay7503 жыл бұрын
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
@PutACupInIt3 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful!
@mercuryRed3475 жыл бұрын
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!
@user-ie8mv1zy1u4 жыл бұрын
Kayla Bell have you tried magnesium citrate and triphala for your constipation?
@mercuryRed3474 жыл бұрын
@@user-ie8mv1zy1u yep! I took magnesium when I was pregnant! And I have been eating a lot less processed foods! I discovered Gatorade and coconut water helps me stay hydrated too. Since I gave birth, things have been much smoother! 👍
@user-ie8mv1zy1u4 жыл бұрын
@@mercuryRed347 glad to hear!
@mangiecruzayala12173 жыл бұрын
Wait, what happens if it leaks? For me I try to always take the cup off before doing the movement, but sometimes there’s not enough time and it had leaked… what to do? I’ll bath immediately but any other tip?
@LyfezGood5 жыл бұрын
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.
@reneebecattini75473 жыл бұрын
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.
@shanikpakeer3 жыл бұрын
Yes honestly same here
@greensteve93075 жыл бұрын
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.
@geraniumbonbon4 жыл бұрын
Man, the tampax cup was one of my dream cups..... *cries in local target store*
@geraniumbonbon4 жыл бұрын
btw i got the saalt cup. too early to know if its good or not.
@geraniumbonbon3 жыл бұрын
@@maddydickens7554 i now have a saalt cup and its really good. the cups comfortable
@blufaerie4 жыл бұрын
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.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
The reusable disc options have definitely exploded since this was made! Times are moving too fast, we can't keep up!
@Iamtheartists4 жыл бұрын
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 !
@tk75194 жыл бұрын
You’re no unique case. I never had my cup slipping issue under any circumstances and I have a low cervix
@user-ph1dm4hg5v4 жыл бұрын
Damn 4 times a day
@nomdeguerre2472 жыл бұрын
@@user-ph1dm4hg5v On my period, I'm on the toilet constantly 😭
@azzywrld2 жыл бұрын
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!
@skateata13 жыл бұрын
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.
@vodkaakola68073 жыл бұрын
So its possible to pushed it out while were trying to poop? I think i mightve flushed mine down the toilet then 😭😭😭
@datapa9an3 жыл бұрын
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!
@madliraidvere36255 жыл бұрын
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
@reddrawslive4 жыл бұрын
I just got my first cup from OrganiCup! I haven't "tested" it yet😂🍓
@user-ph1dm4hg5v4 жыл бұрын
I do the same, I thought I was just weird haha
@leezaaneja12133 жыл бұрын
So do you press your fingers on the vulva or you poke them in at the base of the cup to keep it intact?
@madliraidvere36253 жыл бұрын
@@leezaaneja1213 I usually hold the cup inside there at the base
@leezaaneja12133 жыл бұрын
@@madliraidvere3625 okay.. Thanks for that . I'll try once I receive my cup and the next period.
@intertwinedinside4 жыл бұрын
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
@horshaed3 жыл бұрын
"Rectal Experts" would be a great band name
@anarchist_parable3 жыл бұрын
I was in a band in high school called Anal Warhead 😂
@MirandaGibson12204 жыл бұрын
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.
@nishihs4 жыл бұрын
Can you address another relevant concern - I'm worried about splashback and bacteria getting on it and in it
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
During the bowel movement? If you leave the cup out somewhere in the bathroom during a BM it would be recommended to clean it after before reinserting since fecal matter can transfer during a flush. But if the cup is inside you during your BM it's not an issue.
@igirlgeek4 жыл бұрын
I know it’s late but I tend to put a few squares of tissue paper in the toilet when having a bowel movement to break the fall when it hits the water, so it doesn’t splash back germy water.
@MizzKittyBichon5 жыл бұрын
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.
@PutACupInIt5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good thing versus the alternative!
@Hannah-hx5sp3 жыл бұрын
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!
@brittanyzahn793910 ай бұрын
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!
@octopusfood56435 жыл бұрын
I’m always scared I will push my cup out 😂😂😂
@tanyapace78864 жыл бұрын
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.
@astridayala50045 жыл бұрын
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.
@tomatotamato665 жыл бұрын
Be careful getting something like this from wish. Things made in China are known for having lead in them and you don't really want that up inside you.
@catlynd15 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarajohanna64744 жыл бұрын
Catlyn Donovan I use 70% pure isopropyl alcohol wipes that are in neat purse satchels (I carry a bunch of them at all times) to make sure I’m clean in between times (once a day to wipe/sanitize my cup and I make sure to get in the holes too or if I have dirty hands and need to be clean about doing things with my menstrual cup) plus being pure 70%alcohol it doesn’t contain any nasties that other hand sanitizers might! And you can safely use it to clean out your cup too! - the only thing is to make sure I suppose that it isn’t too drying on your hands-I don’t know how this would go for my friends who have skin conditions but for me it has worked great;). I don’t like the idea of ppl seeing my cup in public so this is the best most discreet option for me. ; ) hope that helps!
@chucksareforshmucks55205 жыл бұрын
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.
@shanikpakeer3 жыл бұрын
You mean you can safely have a bowel movement with a Lily cup?
@lynethespinosa41683 жыл бұрын
I am using a bulbous cup and had no problem with pooping fortunately
@jennclair98665 жыл бұрын
Thanks. it's such non issue with the diva cup for me. Kegels exercises helps me. Great info for public 🚽 Caffeine is diuretic
@PutACupInIt5 жыл бұрын
"Caffeine is diuretic" don't I know it :P lol -K
@winiconnor49814 жыл бұрын
I have Crohn's disease, and just purchased the Diva Cup (before watching this video... 🙄). I'm glad to hear that you don't have these kinds of problems! Do you know of any other people that have had issues with pooping while using the Diva Cup?
@genevieve42025 жыл бұрын
Important video! Thank you for addressing.
@genevieve42025 жыл бұрын
Also, LOVE THE SMASHING PUMPKINS TOO
@rachel-caldwell5 жыл бұрын
I have a lily cup and I am yet to use it at the gym, I really hope it stays in place 🙏
@shanikpakeer3 жыл бұрын
Hey I have that too.. how did it go?
@oscarthecouch695 жыл бұрын
I thought it was weird to take out my cup, out of fear that it would just plop into the toilet.
@reddrawslive4 жыл бұрын
*Drinking game* Take a shot everytime they say "cup" Not trying to be rude😂 I love y'alls channel!❤
@melaniequai15044 жыл бұрын
dangerous
@debsy4 жыл бұрын
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. 🤣
@elizabethbecker86465 жыл бұрын
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
@PutACupInIt5 жыл бұрын
We are always hoping to see cups get a mention during Health class and would love to try and make that happen somehow...
@ruchithajayaprakash53915 жыл бұрын
www.boondh.co/ here's one that you might consider supporting, because it is all for menstrual education, but I think it's only within India though
@aricka41935 жыл бұрын
I would have always used a cup if I would have known it was an option.
@Gedankenwald4 жыл бұрын
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.
@UnyJustAGirl5 жыл бұрын
Yay thanks for uploading again. I love your videos!
@hurley97724 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had this problem unless I was using my flex cup
@YUNELI4 жыл бұрын
Squatty potty 🙌🏻❤️
@IEVAKambarovaite3 жыл бұрын
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 🤦🏻♀️
@mrskhan5972 жыл бұрын
Cup is safe and easier than it seems. It's the fourth period I'm using the cup. I only regret I didn't start using it earlier.
@IEVAKambarovaite2 жыл бұрын
@@mrskhan597 I've been using it for months and omg!! I wish I started earlier. Absolutely life changing!!
@jenniferbozick53854 жыл бұрын
What do you do when you are in a public bathroom and you need to empty, wash and reinsert? The bathrooms with multiple stalls.
@MiracleIsMyName3 жыл бұрын
I have multiple cups. That way, when I'm out and I feel the need to remove it, I can replace with a clean one and wash the removed one later. Keep a baggie in your purse 💗💗 Wipes in your bag to clean your fingers in the stall after removing. This works good me. I have 4 😊
@alliemille5 жыл бұрын
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
@TankGirl90565 жыл бұрын
I know your comment is a few months old, but just in case you haven't found an answer or someone else wants to know! Just ask your doctor to trim the IUD strings as short as they can. The only way to dislodge an IUD with a cup is by accidentally pulling on the strings, so if they're too short for your cup to interfere with you don't need to have any extra worries!
@rileysvids1234 жыл бұрын
Rachel Campanoli The nurse who put in my first iud cut the strings too short and I had to have it surgically removed after 4 Different nurses and doctors couldn’t pull it out. It was horrible. Not to mention the fact that the hormones made me crazy.
@alliemille4 жыл бұрын
@@TankGirl9056 I had typical string length and used it with my IUD for q year no problems
@TankGirl90564 жыл бұрын
@@rileysvids123 That's terrible! My doctor was fairly conservative in what length she felt comfortable cutting my strings. For the first year they were very long, she even commented on how long she left them, and I used a cup that whole time without incident. But I was very anxious every time I went to remove my cup, so I asked her to trim my strings as short as she was comfortable with and it's been wonderful ever since! Unfortunately I needed to have a LEEP done a couple of years ago and she said she'd try as hard as she could to not cut my strings during the procedure, but she ended up knicking them. She promised she'd be able to remove it when it's time, so I guess I'll see in a few more years...
@jess97224 жыл бұрын
AlishaHenderson i also think the height of your cervix also plays into the whole IUD vs cup situation. if you have a low cervix with an IUD it might be difficult to wear a cup without messing with your IUD
@xFuzzyLove3 жыл бұрын
Im about to get the tampax again.... the small worked wonders... but i might need the bigger diameter
@PutACupInIt3 жыл бұрын
I say it often, but the Tampax cup really is a great cup. It does sit differently so being aware of that and not overthinking the diameter may pleasantly surprise people. I'm so glad you tried it!
@daisyharris42474 жыл бұрын
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 :(
@melaniequai15044 жыл бұрын
Yes! I tend to hold it for a rlly long time w the cup in bc I don’t want to have to deal with it. I have the lily cup compact and it shifts down when I pee and then I have to adjust it again afterwards and it’s a pain.
@doemiller2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video and all your videos.
@smalls4ever3594 жыл бұрын
I guess I can say I’m lucky cuz I don’t really have a bowl movement’s during my period ( idk why )
@user-ph1dm4hg5v4 жыл бұрын
Smalls 4 ever don’t worry it’s normal. I sometimes go more frequently during my period and sometimes less frequent. Nothing to worry about
@kirammm6373 жыл бұрын
My first cup is on it's way! I'm def gonna remove it beforehand even tampons come out for me.
@PutACupInIt3 жыл бұрын
I am 100% for doing whatever works for you and makes you feel comfortable. It's your period! Congrats on your first cup -I hope you love it!
@abbystephens97664 жыл бұрын
I totally understand this I almost birthed my cup on the toilet but it only happened once
@roy_rocks3 жыл бұрын
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?
@elizabethCorkins834 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@lugaruna3 жыл бұрын
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.
@PutACupInIt3 жыл бұрын
With known sensitivities a softer cup may be more comfortable, but they can take a little more time to get use to in terms of learning to open it up since they don't spring open like firm cups
@Shebanish5 жыл бұрын
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?
@vodkaakola68073 жыл бұрын
This is one year old comment, but im wondering about this also since this is my second week using it, i think i just lost mine in same way 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@ParastooCoach3 жыл бұрын
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?
@leggingsarepants31755 жыл бұрын
How wide is the rim compared to the Lena cup sensitive large?
@jenniewoo95172 жыл бұрын
Just take it out lol
@rubyellen26355 жыл бұрын
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
@rubyellen26355 жыл бұрын
Plus I measured my cervix and I could barely touch it but the cup seems to not go any higher and the stem still sticks out? Wore it to bed last night though and when I woke up the stem was actually inside me and high so I’m not sure if I need to trim it but If I do I don’t think I’d be able to reach it next time
@marli89075 жыл бұрын
You may want to try a flat cup like a soft cup. You also may want to cut the stem off. I have a low cervix and have to cut the stems off all my cups. And if it’s staying flat it sounds like you don’t have the room in there for it to open. Are you clamping down? Are you super tight and nervous?
@marli89075 жыл бұрын
And trust me, you can reach it. Your fingers aren’t short enough that you’ll “lose” the cup. Plus, you have to pinch it. So the stem is just to grasp. You can’t loosen suction without pinching
@RedRoseSeptember225 жыл бұрын
@@marli8907 Not in my case, I have a high cervix and even with my entire finger in still couldn't reach it lol.
@hannahharrison1115 жыл бұрын
@Rubyellen I can't give advise regarding size, but I would recommend watching the PACII videos on different fold methods. My cup fits me very well but I can't get my cup to open using the punch down method. I am usually successful folding the whole thing in half and placing the entire cup inside my canal before letting go of it. When I let go I can feel it pop open, and you can feel around the base and sides of the cup that it has successfully opened. I think you just need to try different folds to see what works for you! You can do it, it just takes practice. Good luck! 🤩
@rockey55194 жыл бұрын
Show real video
@sonasri97803 жыл бұрын
Uncle you should stick to cloth pads
@arundhatighosh7505 Жыл бұрын
I think tampon is a good opt for you man afterall every body is diff