When you start using a cup instead of tampons and suddenly your period is actually kinda exciting lol
@dane28584 жыл бұрын
Lori Fearless Me this month!!!! Lol
@kingu65134 жыл бұрын
I find it weirdly interesting to see the blood you bleed in a cup lol
@Starry134 жыл бұрын
Yess😂
@brittanyharris66304 жыл бұрын
Lori Fearless soo true! I just bought my first cup and kinda cant wait to use it lol
@luisaelenamanriquez90664 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting to use my new cup 👀 and am very excited. Never thought I'd be excited to get it this month XD
@loreinski4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to the whole “changing your cup in public” dilemma, I’ve found that bringing a water bottle into the stall with me is super helpful. I just rinse it over the toilet and I’m good
@Starry134 жыл бұрын
Lorraine E. I’ve never had to change it in a public restroom simply because you can use it for so many hours. But if I ever need to, this is def gonna help.
@craftducky4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'll usually go for the handicapped stall so I can rinse it in the sink in the stall.
@applegal30584 жыл бұрын
My problem is that even the largest cups only last an hour on my first two days. After that, I can go almost all day in my cup, no worries. On those heaviest days, I need to use overnight pads.
@craftducky4 жыл бұрын
@@applegal3058 you might want to go to the doctors. An average cup should not fill in one hour.
@applegal30584 жыл бұрын
@@craftducky I have been like it since I started my period. Apparently my mom was the same way. It's normal to me I guess...I've learned how to deal with pain and gushing blood for two days each month. I've had numerous gynecologists look at me, I've had my tubes tied and had doctor's up in there, and they see nothing wrong. I understand your concern though, and thanks for reaching out.
@naomifulx4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my period for over 20 years and I switched to a cup 3 months ago and it always feels like 2 middle fingers to tampons - the cup is sooooo much better. Never once thought of looking back.
@Almay203 жыл бұрын
I can’t figure out how to insert the cup!! My brain also doesnt comprehend why you have to insert the cup downwards while the tampon is 45 degree angle upwards
@kinggangrel95204 жыл бұрын
here in the EU, noone uses tampons with applicators, so sticking my fingers inside myself to place a tampon (or cup) never really was a concern for me. I actually noticed that, while tampons ALWAYS gave me a weird, stinging pain when I inserted them, I haven't had that problem with menstrual cups. I also don't have to stick my fingers inside as far as I did with tampons, so that also relieved some of the pain I used to go through. Before I used a cup for the first time, I haven't slept with a man for over a year and while having sex was usually extremely painful for me (even after the 20th or 30th time), I got used to my cup very quickly and don't even feel it anymore once it's placed correctly. I personally would recommend using cups ESPECIALLY when you're struggling with tampons. My menstrual cup has made my life much less painful and I never want to go back to using tampons.
@greensteve93074 жыл бұрын
Applicator tampons are very rare here in Australia too.
@444angelina4 жыл бұрын
i had a similar experience! tampons are super drying, and have gone through chemical processes. like in the other reply, inserters aren’t popular here in australia either so I’ve never been icky about my body.
@Aawiss4 жыл бұрын
Whilst we're still in the EU I might as well add applicators are super popular in Britain. Didn't know they came without.
@cfrost872 жыл бұрын
My mom used ob tampons, and when I started using tampons, that's what I ended up using. I'm also not very squeamish about stuff anyway, so using tampons that didn't have applicators wasn't an issue. Thus switching to cups wasn't a huge deal. I actually had a hard time using the applicator anytime I ended up using a different brand of tampons, so I ended up just tossing the applicator and inserting the tampon without it.
@scoutharris8586 Жыл бұрын
I had that same experience with tampons! I'm looking into trying a cup because I want to be able to swim while menstruating
@6DogNight4 жыл бұрын
Switching to a cup was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! The thought of going back to tampons just makes me sad. No thank you!
@eola84 жыл бұрын
I switch to menstrual cup 4 periods ago and I could not have done it without your videos. They are so good and so helpful. First time I tried it was a fiasco and thought "OMG I can't. This is impossible" But then I found your channel and after a few of your videos and voila! The one that explains of the folding techniques it's a must for everyone who is going to use a cup for the first time.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome to hear! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. It's always good to know the videos are helping people! -K
@Emily-fh8en4 жыл бұрын
We have a huge issue at my workplace due to employees flushing tampons in a building that has really old plumbing. Even though I have never worn a tampon I have always known not to flush them. IDK why so many people think you can just flush them and have it be fine.
@azzywrld2 жыл бұрын
I used to flush them when I used them even though I knew better. I was taught how to dispose of pads but never taught how to dispose of tampons. I’m happy I don’t have to dispose of anything anymore with my diva cup 😎
@imienazwisko32044 жыл бұрын
When I first tried a cup, I was in a way forced to do it, lol. I was heading onto a winter skiing trip and got my period (I bleed like hell when I do get one). There was no way I could survive long hours of intense outdor activites such as skiing or hiking, traveling on crowded buses, with a chance to go to a (usually awful) public restroom once in may hours, while bearing with tampons, not to mention pads. My only options were either not getting my period at all or not going on the trip all together. And since the shark week came at the exact time of the trip, I was doomed. But I wanted to go so much! I thought intensly about a way out this situation. And then I remembered, that a thing called menstrual cups existed. Till then, I knew about them only a little, from some fancy fashion magazines or blogs. In Poland cups are so rare, that being unfamiliar with them I saw them as something for weirdos, a rather disgusting funny trend. But... At that time, I become curious. I googled the topic and found out about the amazing copacity of cups and how they can be changed less often then tampons. So, even tho I really didn't want to use a cup never ever, it was my only last option. I went to a drugstore in the city (in the countryside, where I live, none of the markets sells cups...) and feeling uncertain and shamefull (lol, it's sad I had this mentality) bought the heaper cup out of TWO available in the whole store. Funny thing is that the next day our car got broken and we didn't go on the ski vacation whatsoever... But I don't have much to regret, as this event forced me to try a menstrual cup and this has been my best decision of 2019. Now, after almost a year being a cup user, I can say that despite months of deep struggle, I love the cup. On my way through the learning curve I bought myself a new Lunette one in place of the cheap, old one and now it's even better. I am so happy channels like yours exist to help and educate people. Keep up the good work, imagine how many people are there missing out this amazing invention!
@gnubaum97684 жыл бұрын
i used to have a cup and had a really hard time using it. it constantly flipped on me and emptied into my pants or bed. and it was also kinda painful to insert. i stopped using it for a couple of years. but i recently have come off the pill, so my flow increased. so i did some research and bought a completely differently shaped cup and i'm honestly so happy now
@sashadhargarai37673 жыл бұрын
Do you used bigger size before?? And next time got a small size ??
@Starry134 жыл бұрын
I started using a cup a few days ago (this is the first period I’m using it) and it’s sooo easy I got used to it right away and I’m also a teen. Definitely not going back to using anything else for my period.
@shellsbellswac14 жыл бұрын
I had my first experience with a menstrual cup my last period, roughly a month ago. I switched because a colleague had such a great first experience and her testimony made me want to try it out. I absolutely will NEVER go back to tampons. The amount of tampons I would waste on light days and how dry tampons were so uncomfortable is now a thing of the past. I now follow this channel and am completely absorbed (no pun intended) in the cup culture. Thank you ladies soooo much for providing such an incredible platform for education, tips & tricks.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the cup cult 😅 seriously though, congrats on making the switch!
@reethikag15343 жыл бұрын
Today I used my cup and it was completely sealed and leak free for the first time. (This is my 3rd cycle using it) so glad ❤️
@KcannyTBO4 жыл бұрын
I changed to a cup a few months back (5 months or so I think) and though there was definitely a learning curve I still prefer it over tampons. I've talked about this with some of my closest friends (I don't really have anyone around me that uses them) and hopefully will get them to try one sometime. The two things I love the MOST of all the things I love about the menstrual cup are zero waste and money-saving!
@anreadz Жыл бұрын
It's funny how once we use a cup we talk about them to just any woman out there. It's like an achievement that we need to share lol. It's a good thing tho. I wish people in the future will have the courage to try MC and be okay with it. Imagine all the waste and money we save from using MC.
@loris.15084 жыл бұрын
I think I'm finally starting to figure out how to use my cup! It's my second cycle using one and I'm growing more and more comfortable and basically already loving it and wouldn't consider going back to tampons. BUT when my period is really heavy, sometimes I leak even though I felt the cup open up. It's not big leaks either. Just a bit spotting. And it's so annoying bc I know the cup has opened, but apparently not fully sealed. Idk, sometimes that's still super frustrating. But at least I know that IT CAN WORK properly. And when it does, a cup is literally the best things ever.
@aryaa70284 жыл бұрын
Often, if the spotting pertains even after you've checked everything is right, etc. it may be the residual blood on your walls that may be causing it.
@applegal30584 жыл бұрын
I leak on my first two days because my period is so heavy. I just love my cup for the reminder of my period!
@cormacscorner2 жыл бұрын
@@aryaa7028 That happened to me while wearing discs. I thought they were leaking, but it was actually blood already in my vagina. I’d recommend wiping the blood before reinserting a cup.
@PRoseLegendary4 жыл бұрын
In Australia there aren't many tampons with applicators. When I was first starting out with periods I tried a tampon with a cardboard applicator (that's all that was available at the time), and it was horrible and uncomfortable! I ended up going back to regular tampons that had a "silky" or "smooth" coating on them. I have been using a cup for 7 years now, cups are so much better!
@ulricanilsson6384 жыл бұрын
In Sweden tampons rarely cames with an applicator. Only tampax that I know of and they are small over here, not available in every store. I switched from disposable pads to cup, it was a learingcurve for a couple of periods but from the beginning i liked cup better than tampons.
@heheheh81284 жыл бұрын
Did you switch from pads to cup or did you try tampons inbetween cause I have never used a tampon but wanna use a cup and feel like I should use tampons first
@ulricanilsson6384 жыл бұрын
I mostly used pads but at swimingpractice and competitions I used tampons before I switched to cup. For me cup was and are easier than tampons, if you want to try cup - try it, do the PCII cupquiz on theirs website fore som recommendations on cup brand and size for you.
@heheheh81284 жыл бұрын
@@ulricanilsson638 I already did the test thx for answering ❤
@sashadhargarai37673 жыл бұрын
Which cup is better?? As a 1st time user
@annettelampson80234 жыл бұрын
I am 14 years old and have been using a cup for a year now and I have to say I am never going back
@aprilhinds18274 жыл бұрын
You guys have helped me not hate my period so much as I now use a cup instead of pads. Yes, I went from pads to cups. It was a big change and it took me a few cycles to get it down. If this is you, please don't get frustrated, the more you try, the easier using a cup will get. You just have to get to know your body more and be more involved. For me personally, SuperJennie all the way!
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
You're really in the majority! I know we talk about tampons often but it's more that people using tampons are going to be more likely to give cups a go, not that the majority of people use tampons over pads. Pads are more popular than tampons. Hopefully we don't come off as "against" pads in that way. Switching from pads to cups is a much bigger transition but it can be done! I'm glad you found cups!
@444angelina4 жыл бұрын
pros and cons I’ve noticed in my switch!! pros: - no more dryness or uncomfortable removal - no more smell due to disposables being in the trash - longer wear time - no anxiety about TSS, even when sleeping - easy to change in the shower - can use no matter how heavy or light the flow is, start to finish - saves money - mother nature is happy! cons: - easier to incorrectly insert, which can cause leakage, but not often - getting to know your body (eg. how long til I change? what angles of insertion? etc) takes one or two periods - harder to deal with out of home, BUT usually you can wait until you’re home again so that’s not too bad - that’s it!
@natoshastuporable4 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! I agreed with everything and have been so thankful to discovering the cup in 2011. Once you try a cup, you will never ever never go back to a tampon. Thank you so much for the PACII community.
@nhouse79624 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning that Tampons are NOT flushable!! Learned this the hard way, luckily I married a plumber so it didn't cost a ton of money, but he showed me ALL the tampons that were in our pipes, and I never flushed them again.
@sexymeagan14 жыл бұрын
Hardly ever used a tampon only used pads or my cup it was a struggle at first to find the right cup for me but I found my goldilocks cups the femmycycle and fun cup
@AnimeSukiUn4 жыл бұрын
To anyone who doesn't like tampons, neither do I. I thought I would dislike the cups because I used to wear pads but cups are honestly way more comfortable than either. Or atleast they make me feel more comfortable. My boyfriend noticed an immediate change in my mood/behavior after switching to cups from pads. I gave up on cups in the past but I gave it a lot of time and they're great. I also don't like all the disposable stuff getting thrown away.
@jessamassa4 жыл бұрын
i switched from tampons to a cup without any backup. Even though it wasn't a perfect cup for me it was still a 100 times better than anything i've tried before. Never ever going back.
@brittanywinn39552 жыл бұрын
My cramping drastically reduced switching to a cup. Changed my life. Even now, 15 years into using a cup, if for some strange reason I am surprised and unprepared and end up using a tampon...my cramping returns. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, my cup for this fact (and more).
@user-jd6xy3fo1g4 жыл бұрын
I'm from Israel and I'm now using a Cap for 3 months. It is amassing and your channel and Quiz helped me a lot!!! thank you so much!
@carlysullivan49044 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that I switched from using tampons to a menstrual cup. I'm able to last all day at my job that requires me to move vigorously with my menstrual cup.
@pro12378 Жыл бұрын
Which cup u use? Please tell me mine has leaking issues though I fit it correctly especially at night and also suggest should I use a larger size?
@hannahgendron70944 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my first cup, I'm actually looking forward to my next period!
@paradisefoundasmr4 жыл бұрын
Videos over 10 minutes are definitely my favorite!! I was excited to see a longer video when I clicked on it..it made me laugh when I saw the last few seconds of content 🤣 I love you ladies!!
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
I was SUPER close to 10 until a cut a few rambling moments then went D'OH realizing I should have just kept those as fluff rather than sticking 45 seconds of me being a goober at the end. It's a recent change that KZfaq likes those over 10 minute videos. I usually have no issues filming long enough and most often cut from 18-20 minutes down to 10-12! -K
@Glitchedoutditz2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel & I'm loving your content! I started using a cup about a year ago & would never go back. I also love that I cut out years of unnecessary waste. I joined the FB grouon & look forward to meeting the community.
@MsLee-oh7hy4 жыл бұрын
I made the switch from tampons to cups in May 2016. I will never go back to tampons. I love my cups 💕
@AreliHernandez12344 жыл бұрын
I have my cup for 2 months now and I think I’ve mastered it lol... I love ,love Love it most important I save money it’s sooo comfortable and no more trash!!!!
@crystaldinsmore83584 жыл бұрын
My period is due in about 3 days and will be my 3rd cycle using a cup. My first cycle I only used it for a couple of days last cycle I used it every day and night with the exception of one full night and a few hours another night. I used a tampon the first night because I am still new and wasn't sure I would be able to get my cup out cleaned and back in before work and I instantly had cramps. Then the next time I used a tampon for about 4 hours because I woke up leaking and didn't feel like dealing with the cup but again cramps immediately. I will never go back to tampons. I LOVE MY CUP!!!
@Emberya4 жыл бұрын
I’m addicted to watching these vids right now even though I don’t have my period. I’m a swimmer so pads are not an option. Tbh tampons kinda trigger me a little. It seems so disgusting to me. The idea of Pulling out a totally bloody, soaked tampon just really grosses me out, and for some reason, the cup seems a lot less *disgusting*. It just collects blood, and then you get rid of it. Idk, but something about a soaked bloody cotton thing just really me uncomfortable. I’m kinda scared honestly.
@KarenHopkinsxo4 жыл бұрын
I got a mooncup about 2 months back. My first cycle with it I didn’t really use it because I found it awkward to insert it. This is my 2nd cycle now to try it and so far so good, I found videos on different ways to insert it and how you showed worked best for me. So far so good I haven’t had any issues (touch wood) and it was difficult at first to remove it but the squat position helped and a bit of pull, squeeze and twist worked haha, let’s hope it will be the new thing for me
@WonderfullHana4 жыл бұрын
I've used pads till i was 25, then switched to reusable pads now i have a beautiful lena cup and i feel great about though it had a long learning curve.
@AnimeSukiUn4 жыл бұрын
I first used a menstrual cup about a year ago and it did not work for me at all, I quit after about 3 or 4 months of trying. Skip a year, I decided to try it again with a different cup and I love it. I honestly regret not sticking with it the first time because I feel so much more comfortable with it.
@leelulady20104 жыл бұрын
I'd say that if you have a very heavy for, then you do need to consider that as a priority. I didn't know exactly how much I was bleeding at first. I knew that it was heavy. I filled up my cup in 4 hours. However it was still better than tampons or pads. I had fewer odors, less leaks or accidents, less cramps, less bloating. It's so much more comfortable! Then as I've gotten further into perimenopause, my periods got far worse. I filled my size 2 cup in 1.5 hours! That was during the worst 2 days of my period. This happened for the next 3-4 periods. I also had months with no period. I got the Jenny cup after taking your quiz. It's better for me than my regular size 2 Diva cup. I still get all the benefits over tampons and am able to go longer between changes/emptying the cup.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
It's a consideration but if the "super high capacity" cup you choose based on the fact that it holds the most doesn't fit and stay in place, the capacity won't matter because of leaks and/or discomfort. It can be a huge deciding factor but it still has to fit well and be comfortable.
@leelulady20104 жыл бұрын
@@PutACupInIt I'm lucky because it still fits me and is comfortable. Thanks for your videos!
@pro12378 Жыл бұрын
@@PutACupInItine is small size and it leaks before filling up especially at night should I use larger size? (I always check if it's sealed up , but it looses it's seal and comes down before filling completey
@PutACupInIt Жыл бұрын
@@pro12378 I would try a larger size based on that
@pro12378 Жыл бұрын
@@PutACupInIt I was using a small size sirona cup so now should I take large or medium one?
@xxsweetangelxx194 жыл бұрын
I want a rainbow cup! It’s so cute!!
@blabarsris60124 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen tampons with applicators here in Sweden, it just seems so wasteful and unnecessarily complicated.
@QueenOddity4 жыл бұрын
I recently "like last week" switched from an applicator free tampon to a cup because my brand was sold out at Target and I was like eh fuck it. This channel made it really easy for me and I'm glad I'm not as wasteful ❤️
@emijade21744 жыл бұрын
I’m really scared about trying a cup as my cervix is so so low when I’m on my period! When I did the test I was actually shocked at how low it goes! It’s weirdly nice getting to know your body more though!
@busedogan37593 жыл бұрын
sis i think you're the lucky one, you dont have to search for your cup with your fingers stuck in you and get panicked. having a low cervix is way better than having a high one if you ask me :')
@emijade21743 жыл бұрын
Buse Doğan probably ! Hope you manage get one that feels right! 🙏
@sophiasatre68644 жыл бұрын
I just order a lunette cup and I'm so happy
@craftducky4 жыл бұрын
I love my cup! Best switch ever.
@t.carter15834 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched PACII for a few months now and two periods ago I opted to get the SAALT cup. I LOVE IT! Never will I go back to tampons or pads. The big thing for me prior to cups was the smell of blood in the pad or tampon and then the after of an unbalanced PH. That is gone now!!! This brings me to my question:) at the end of my cycle last two days, I cannot for the life of me get it in comfortable or where it should be placed. I have found the C fold works fine but once I’m ending I can’t get it in. Suggestions on if I should get a smaller cup for my lighter days? Such as a small? Thanks! Over 30 and given birth currently saltt regular...
@bibianaguadalupeislasherre98804 жыл бұрын
I did the quiz and I got the Saalt cup.
@t.carter15834 жыл бұрын
Bibiana Guadalupe Islas Herrera me too...I love the quiz
@eldesertcamel4 жыл бұрын
T. Carter one thing that I do on lighter days is use a reusable pad ( I got mine on amazon and they have super cute patterns). They are also kinda a learning curve and more of a time investment because you have to hand wash them, but they don’t smell like the disposable products do and they usually have a “water resistant” material on the bottom so I don’t worry about it leaking through. I wear them as long as a normal pad and I usually carry a plastic bag with me if I have to change it in public and take it home to wash. I know it’s not really an answer to your question but I have the same problem 😂 I switch between the diva cup and SALTT because I live in two different places but I prefer the SALTT :)
@t.carter15834 жыл бұрын
elinor h thank you! That helps..so glad to know I’m not the only one. I was looking into the cloth or thinx for those lighter days so I guess I have more research to do lol
@kikoyoyo980 Жыл бұрын
Use a water- based lubricant before inserting cup. I use water- based lubricant for easy insertion. With a clean pointer finger put some lubricant on tip of finger & stick in vagina before inserting cup. Works all the time & another benefit is that you won't be dry down there. Even use the cup for discharge during ovulation, because I don't like discharge getting panties wet. Been doing this for 6 years & nothing major, just more comfort. It is possible to use cups even with a uterine fibroid. The fibroid would get on my nerves if I did not use the cup everyday. Plus, the cup helps when having to lift heavy stuff, the cup balances the womb to me. Hope this helps, ladies.
@kawaihito...17752 жыл бұрын
Well i watched the video religiously and it gave me so much of knowledge and i can say these are the best heplful/harmless and useful innovations made for women but not thinking to use anyone of them as i have been happy with my sanitary pads😃 But yes i have to agree tampons and cups might be better than pads but it also depends on preferences, So gonna use the pads for the rest...Peace ✌️
@VeronicaBoyer3 жыл бұрын
I started using a cup when I was 25, after almost 13 years of menstuating, and I wish that I would have switched sooner. Doesn’t dry out my vagina, and I have to empty it a lot less than changing tampons.
@handichick Жыл бұрын
3rd generation of not using anything BUT pads. No female in my family was told how to use anything insertable. I’ve tried those two and I was never successful. Both always never created a barrier and always leaked. I wish I could have though, but I found them painful to insert. I’m sure I did it wrong and always went with the pad. But having PCOS, using a cup would have made a money saver for me. But thank goodness menopause is coming soon so I won’t need to deal with this anymore! 😅
@aowinfoust1404 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my first cup last night! I am excited and nervous. I ordered the Saalt Soft cup in the Mist Grey. They have a new color in a pink shade. I am looking forward in having freedom with my period each much. I have known about the cup for some time, but was not ready to switch. I finally decided to make the plunge. Eek!! I have used tampons and pads. The tampons became more uncomfortable after I had my son and felt like they were falling out. I switched back to using pads, but they are all sorts of annoying. They irritate me and I don't always get the protection I need. My son calls them a diaper after I tried to explain what I was wearing. All in all, I am looking forward to something better!! ❤
@valentinaperez60904 жыл бұрын
This video was great!
@cfrost872 жыл бұрын
I think the statement about not choosing a cup based on flow is not completely accurate, but I can see why you had said that, since you are comparing them to tampons. Flow is one of the considerations in regards to choosing a cup size, but not the only one-- as you said, your own anatomy is a big factor. I started using cups when I was in my 20s. I've never had kids, and have always used a larger cup-- I have a history of heavy periods and larger cups are better for that.
@SunnyJill4 жыл бұрын
I just want to know where you got the “tie dye” menstrual cup 😩
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
It's a Yuuki Rainbow, there's a link to a store with it in the video description also
@discombubulate22563 жыл бұрын
oh, you pinch the bottom of the cup when you need to remove it. this explains a lot.
@monikanghipangelwa42514 жыл бұрын
You can come with a spray bottle inside the stall and spray the cup to get it clean
@greensteve93074 жыл бұрын
This vid should be played in every sex-ed class around the world!!
@doodledeerz4 жыл бұрын
Its funny it took me more time figuring out how to comfortably use a tampon than figuring out a cup. I have a low cervix so tampons hurt/are crampy to put in. But my saalt soft is so easy to use and very comfortable. Tampons take more time to insert than the cup. I even waste tampons to try and insert it comfortably. Anyone else have this issue?
@joannaledsome85904 жыл бұрын
I have never used a cup I'm thinking about trying it out but just haven't yet and I've used tampons for years and I also experience pain and discomfort every time I use a tampon and have difficulty getting it in also and when I do get it in every time I have to use bathroom it falls out or at least almost all the way out because the string gets wet and pulls on it or just from pushing a little when I pee or if I have to do the other lol and it's irritating because I waste so many plus like I did they really hurt and cramp me so now I just use mostly pads which is so messy and gross and also the pads irritate me and sometimes break me out so I really need to try a cup but I'm afraid that it won't go in or will hurt or I won't do it right or something lol so idk yet but I'm seriously thinking about trying it. Also I've had 3 kids but all C-section so I don't know how it's going to work yet
@doodledeerz4 жыл бұрын
@@joannaledsome8590 I'd definitely give it a try. I had the same concerns as you. But its easy to put in and no pain!
@joannaledsome85904 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I think I will give it a try I'll buy one before my next period and see how it goes
@doodledeerz4 жыл бұрын
Keep me posted! If you have any questions or help I'm here!
@joannaledsome85904 жыл бұрын
Ok I will and thanks so much
@margauxlavalle49914 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. I think I am getting a Lily Cup by Intimina. I made my choice finally :) Your videos helped me a lot!
@abbystephens97664 жыл бұрын
That’s why I switched to a cup because I was so worried about changing a tampon
@JCCurlyGurl864 жыл бұрын
My first cup was shaped like the lunette with the bullet shape and I had issues with leaking and poking. I'm now using a lena cup large and love it but sometimes I feel like my cramps are a little worse when I use it my first few days and I have found on a few occasions I filled the cup and had some leaking that was like light pink "water" I'm wanting to find an alternate to the lena cause I do like it but need another to "tap in" at certain times of my period.
@1BestCookie3 жыл бұрын
Tampons are everywhere because you have to keep on buying it
@jenlauren1434 жыл бұрын
So I just used a cup for the first time the last month and I’m mad I didn’t try it before lol. I’m over 30, and have had two babies and the cup I’m using is a Diva cup, size 2. My best friend uses it and she actually bought me one for Christmas lol. However Even though I had a pretty good experience, I do feel the stem in the cup is too long for me. After the first day I started to feel it and I know that I need something else, but I just am not sure what to go with so I’m hoping to find some answers on your other videos. 💋
@doularosemary4 жыл бұрын
You might want to try turning your Diva Cup inside out before investing in another cup. I've been using a DC for nearly 10 years and trimming the stem wasn't enough for me, I have to flip it inside out and it's the perfect length for me.
@jenlauren1434 жыл бұрын
doularosemary I will definitely try that, thanks
@datchocolatekid69674 жыл бұрын
Never used one before. Can't wait to bleed again.
@thejoannama4 жыл бұрын
Does anybody have an issue with using too much toilet paper with menstrual cups? I end up using 2-3x the normal amount because I need to pee before I bear down to remove and then need more to wipe clean after insertion.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
I am guilty of this... at least you're saving disposable products from the landfill
@sandrap.20504 жыл бұрын
Put A Cup In It : Hello ladies, to combat this problem I actually use a peri bottle. I got one from the hospital when I have my c-section and used it at home ever since. It’s perfect for when you are on your period. It eliminates the need to use tons of toilet paper. I keep it filled on the top of my toilet tank and refill once it’s all used up and would refill it as needed.
@TooMuchBonner4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! So funny because I used to learn about cloth diapers from you!
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
I do so love talking about things that catch the things that come out of human holes :P -Kim
@yueb34894 жыл бұрын
hi can you make a video voor teens? i find it hard to insert my cup, eventho i have size Mini. (like where do my fingers go to)
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
We've been trying to find a teen we can work with near me in NC who could do a video about cups- neither Amanda or I have experience using a cup as a teen and we would rather do this video the right way with a teen giving their own input. For now, we do have a really helpful group and there are many teens or adults who started using the cup as a teen who may be able to help you. vag.life/cupnation
@dollybear57944 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Is it a problem if the cup fills up over the air holes? Is it going to leak?
@kikoyoyo980 Жыл бұрын
Usually, not. But if you see spotting on underwear 🩲, just empty cup out in toilet 🚽 just in case. Always remember the time you inserted your cup. You can even set an alarm ⏰ using the clock ⏰ on your smartphone to prevent forgetting. 🍀Best of luck.
@PepaGrace14 жыл бұрын
Meant to add in the last comment I went with the diva size 1
@adrianal3al4 жыл бұрын
I’m considering switching to a menstrual cup. But do I have to insert my fingers deeper for a cup than for a tampon? After having my first period after giving birth I realized tampons don’t cut it anymore because my period is heavier. I’ve changed every 2-3 hours and I’ve leaked onto my clothes. So yes I’m considering using one of these cute things
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
Were you using applicator or applicator-less tampons? If you used tampons with no applicator you wouldn't be going any farther than you are used to. If you used applicators you will find putting a cup in requires inserting thumb and finger more than you're used to, but again, it's not bad at all. -K
@wa11ie3 жыл бұрын
I never used a lot of tampons, maybe 2 or 3 times at best, I used pads instead. This is actually my first cycle using a cup and I'm on day 3 of cup using, day 4 of my period and I used a pad last night because I didn't feel good about removing it in the morning under pressure but I just removed it and I did it first try! So I just put it back in because I feel better about getting it out tomorrow morning and because using a pad after only 2 days of cup already felt like the worst thing ever. So we'll see how that goes but I'm not going back to pads.
@Cindy-vg9ki3 жыл бұрын
Tampons>>>Cup I have a VERY heavy flow. Cups are very inconvenient outside of the house. Taking the cup out and emptying it then reinserting in a public bathroom is terrible. God forbid the cup leaks.😑 If I'm home, I use the cup. Anywhere else, I'll take a tampon.
@Buzzity4 жыл бұрын
I’m a pad user but I want to switch to a cup. I tried finding my cervix but I’m not sure what I’m looking for? But it kinda hurt to try and find it.
@xinyuxgal4 жыл бұрын
Use lube. Makes things easier 😉
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
putacupinit.com/cervix This post should help show and describe what you're looking for. If you can't find it then it's likely you have a high cervix.
@Buzzity4 жыл бұрын
Put A Cup In It Thank you.
@kaylaa80924 жыл бұрын
I think that the reason people don't switch is the cost. I can't imagine paying that much upfront just to find out it doesn't work for my body. Then on top of that if it doesn't work then you'd have to wear pads or tampons for the rest of the period while waiting for a new cup to get there. So as good as they are it isn't worth it for me.
@yasmine90464 жыл бұрын
Some companies have a good refund policy if you're not in love with the cup :)
@madelinemorphy11013 жыл бұрын
Is there some kind of plastic tweezers to help pulling it out?
@sabreenrashid26984 жыл бұрын
There's another option: menstrual discs! Insertion is similar to a tampon, you just kind of shove It in. It doesn't form a "seal" in your vaginal canal so I find the Lumma more comfortable than a cup. Though it's really up to personal preference
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
I love my disc but they're an even higher learning curve than the cup. I think for most it's tampon then cup then disc... but that isn't a rule. Just an observation.
@sabreenrashid26984 жыл бұрын
@@PutACupInIt That's funny because for me it was the other way around, cups had a higher learning curve. I asked a cup group I'm in and the answers were about half/half, 7 people said discs were easier and 6 said cups.
@ajtroublemaker56483 жыл бұрын
What if you have to change it in school how do you know if it’s full?
@loteenie_chi3 жыл бұрын
People might think I'm weird and I under stand if you do so but I wish (Like it has to be blured of course) someone could use there actual you know what or at least an animation of a charter naked and stuff not just using models it like doesn't help I just feel more confused
@courtneyc70454 жыл бұрын
What is that rainbow cup? So pretty lol
@deannabell46784 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering what you do with the cups you don't use I had some trail and error finding the right cup so the ones that didnt work are just sitting in a draw in the pouch
@jcb77074 жыл бұрын
Anyone got water leaked into the cup after swimming? Is using a cup without holes going to fix this?
@actuallyflora50413 жыл бұрын
I would love to use a cup but the thought of touching inside of me just doesn’t sit well
@dlbs145Ай бұрын
can I swim with the cup?
@candice722043 жыл бұрын
When your about to be 17 but your mom wont let you have a cup no matter how much better it is to tampons...😞
@Kylie-nl5ll3 жыл бұрын
Yes same!!
@deweyford78693 жыл бұрын
Is there a size 4 or 5
@jasa00004 жыл бұрын
Ive been using the DivaCup for my last few cycles. Its been great, but i have had trouble getting the cup to pop open. I feel like my muscles are just squeezing down on it and not allowing the cup to fully open. I usually use the triangle fold (I think? Squeeze it flat, then fold one corner all the way down to the base so the insertion point is very narrow). That fold does give me a point to push up on, and I’ve tried twisting the cup around, running my finger around the rim to make sure it is fully surrounding my cervix. If you have any recommendations, or similar experiences or tips it would greatly help. I miss the ease of just sliding a tampon in within 10 seconds and going about my day lol. The cup is great but I’m so tired of fumbling around with it trying to make sure it fully opens.
@makari88844 жыл бұрын
I have the diva cup size one and getting it to open has always been an issue for me. Ive had it for a few years and I think that I probably just need a smaller cup
@maivocals3 жыл бұрын
I think its just weird to have something constantly inside your body. especially the no no square I'm only 13, and it just sounds wrong at a young age. and I'm scared to even try tampons ;-; hopefully there's other people around my age here that feel the same way. (I'm using my moms iPad)
@jessbriggs60184 жыл бұрын
My cervix is about 38mm (1.5 inches) from my opening. I have had a baby and sometimes pee a little when i sneeze. I have the small and large pixie cup and the stem sticks out, i clipped that off and i still feel the bottom of it. I have looked at the chart on yalls website and it doesnt look like i have a solid suggestion. What would you recommend?
@feliciadixon82314 жыл бұрын
I have fine through 2 different cups now. I love the cup but the smell. It doesn't matter how often I change it and clean it it still smells. Is there a cup that won't smell
@abipezonella9834 жыл бұрын
Felicia Macduff you can boil it after each cycle which sterilizes it
@PepaGrace14 жыл бұрын
Hey your videos have been extremely helpful. Got a question. Just bought a diva cup. I’ve been using the punch down fold and am fairly certain it’s been opening. But I still am having leaks! I think I went to the bathroom almost every hour yesterday to check and make sure that I wasn’t going to bleed through and I can’t live like that all the time! Is it possible I need a different cup? I don’t know how high or low my cervix is. I have a very heavy flow however, as I have to change a super plus tampon every 2 hours on my heavy days. 27 but never had kids. Thoughts?
@kikoyoyo980 Жыл бұрын
Using the larger size cups with water- based lubricant for easy insertion helps. The small cups would just get lost in space 🌌 in my vagina because I'm deep. Maybe, you have the same problem like I did. Bought a quality cup at a reasonable price from Amazon that has a beautiful forest green colour called Shordy Period Cup. Will post a link .🍀Best of luck.
@nicolemccarthy5192 Жыл бұрын
I can hardly pee with a tampon in so does that mean I'll need a soft cup ?
@PutACupInIt Жыл бұрын
If the tampon is causing pressure making it hard to pee then I would def lean toward a softer cup
@oompavillin4 жыл бұрын
Can you git toxic shock from a cup
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
We have an article on TSS that may help 💛 putacupinit.com/do-menstrual-cups-cause-tss/
@SayedaAbubakr4 жыл бұрын
I’m a 26 year old virgin and I have a Cora size 1. I tried using it for the first time today on a dry run using lube, using both the punch down fold and the triangle fold but it didn’t work, it felt like there was something blocking it from going further. I have a low cervix, maybe that’s the problem? But wouldn’t that hurt if I hit it? I consulted a doctor online but they told me to use pads or tampons 😑 Please help, my period is starting soon!
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
You can use a finger to feel for the cervix yourself, it's a good exercise to get to know yourself. We have a video on how to find and measure your cervix (putacupinit.com/cervix) and also suggest www.beautifulcervix.com/ for more info. If it's not the cervix in the way it could be a more pronounced pubic bone you're finding. Angling the cup differently could help with that one. We have a group if you need more help. vag.life/cupnation
@Plushiecandie3 жыл бұрын
I'd get a cup but pretty much all of them are too long, they hurt like hell. Only thing that works for me is when i cut tampons in half 😅
@PutACupInIt3 жыл бұрын
There are some very petite cups on the market. Also please careful cutting tampons though as it may cause it to shed more fibers 💛
@Plushiecandie3 жыл бұрын
@@PutACupInIt I hve abt an inch and a half of space there, and I can't put it around my cervix cuz then it hurts. This leaves me an inch at most for room. The shortest cups ive found are at least 1.20 inches. Even the meluna shorty is too long. I honestly wonder if this is abnormal :/
@melanieanneforbes50684 жыл бұрын
I'm considering a cup because I have I hormonal imbalance and more often than not I wear 4-6 Always maxi extra heavy overnight pads together and wear supper plus tampons with a pad and wearing pads like this during 3 days of my period and bleeding a total of 7-9 days isn't fun or fair many women ask why I don't look for other brands which isn't fun not finding something to wear during the first 3 days that can wear for more than 30 minutes to an hour . I've heard lots of great things about the Tampax menstrual cups but I've had a bad reaction to the tampons . Would you recommend I stay away from Tampax cups ?
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
The Tampax cup, and most cups for that matter, are made from a medical grade silicone so any reactions you've had to tampons is extremely unlikely to happen with a cup. They're just different materials entirely. You may want to look at the high capacity cup options: putacupinit.com/high-capacity-menstrual-cups/ and see if any of those might be a good fit for you. Some cups can hold as much as 50 ml which is 20 ml more than the average "large" size cup and in your case, trying to go with a cup that holds more would be great.
@camillebrown89234 жыл бұрын
Hello Everyone! I have a dilemma question. So my last period it was three days late and the day it was suppose to come and after my research on the cup I measured my cervix and it was located to be the length of my middle knuckle. This time my period starts and three days before my period started I measured my cervix and it was located at the first knuckle. My quiz suggested for me to do the saalt soft cup and I purchased it between now and my last period. Does the cervix positions different every period? Should I worry and purchase another cup? Help please !?!
@vj60904 жыл бұрын
@@camillebrown8923 I believe it's at it's highest point on the first day of your period-- not necessarily when it "should" come, but when it does. The first day of your period is a good day to measure it for this purpose. (The height of the cervix changes throughout the cycle, which is why they suggest going with Day 1's measurement.)
@estherluka4 жыл бұрын
Can someone with a prolapsed uterus use them?
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
That would really depend on the severity but if the uterus is close to the vaginal entrance or even outside then no they wouldn't be able to be used due to lack of room in the canal. There are cups designed for people with a low cervix.
@MizzKittyBichon4 жыл бұрын
If cups don't work for you, you can try either cloth pads and/or period panties.
@srcworm4 жыл бұрын
I need help. I’m trying to buy my first cup but I dont know what to get. And the longer I wait, the more brands and versions come out! I’m 34, never had kids and I think I have a low cervix but I’m not sure. I put my finger to measure, but each time I measured, it was different! I measured as low as 30mm and as high as 45mm! Do I measure while standing or squatting? Most times I measure, it came around 35-38mm. Is that low? What cup should I get? I wish you could get fitted for a cup like you get fitted for a bra haha. Also I don’t want to spend that much money because if it doesn’t fit or I don’t like it, I can’t keep spending $30 on cup after cup trying to find one that works for me.
@vj60904 жыл бұрын
putacupinit.com/cervix
@vj60904 жыл бұрын
Try measuring in day one of your cycle. Otherwise, I know the height changes throughout your cycle. The website and video on the link I shared on the earlier comment helps a ton, and once you've got that information go to putacupinit.com/quiz for their cup quiz. This process helped me find my ideal cup!
@katelanneves40834 жыл бұрын
Using a cup makes me look forward to my period no shit
@Divya_av4 жыл бұрын
So I thought cups wouldn't cause TSS.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
It's EXTREMELY rare, as in two documented cases, but in both the person left their cups in for WAY past the 12 hours. That said, it's a possibility even if rare and users should follow the guidelines and remove/cleanse their cups at least every 12 hours to be safe. The chances of TSS with a cup are, IMO, like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but I can't say it's not possible. I still feel that cups are safer overall than tampons for a number of reasons, but especially when it comes to the chances of TSS. -K
@queenskennedy27203 жыл бұрын
What about hymen? Will i lose it?
@user-ky3hy5fm1y3 жыл бұрын
it can break from even just daily activities like dancing, yoga, cycling, or even just running
@queenskennedy27203 жыл бұрын
@@user-ky3hy5fm1y i don't even care about hymen but i have to care
@user-ky3hy5fm1y3 жыл бұрын
@@queenskennedy2720 same i wanna get a cup but my mom won’t let me 😒
@queenskennedy27203 жыл бұрын
@@user-ky3hy5fm1y girl your mom My nation doesn't let me how bout that
@user-ky3hy5fm1y3 жыл бұрын
@@queenskennedy2720 i asked her why she doesn’t use tampons and she said “what’s that” lol then i told her and asked her if i could use one she said “no cuz an unmarried girl needs to protect her hymen until she’s married because it’s a sign of virginity blah blah blah” like what? virginity is a social construct omg
@sinamcspacetoaster93604 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Saalt a while back, and each time I tried it just ended in frustration. The cup consistently lodged behind/above my pubic bone, and I could just barely reach the stem while bearing down and crouching in the shower. I understand that cups are better for the environment, but in my experience they aren't an improvement. I'm glad that they work for so many people, but they don't seem to work for me.
@PutACupInIt4 жыл бұрын
If you can't push the cup lower with your muscles because it's stuck behind the pubic bone that would make it very hard to use the current cup then. There are cups that are much longer, meaning they'd be easier to reach, if you decide you ever want to give it another shot. putacupinit.com/high-cervix-menstrual-cups/
@AnimeSukiUn4 жыл бұрын
I first used a menstrual cup about a year ago and it did not work for me at all, I quit after about 3 or 4 months of trying. Skip a year, I decided to try it again with a different cup and I love it. I honestly regret not sticking with it the first time because I feel so much more comfortable with it.