Because tampons are great and all that, but you cannot wear a tampon during sex (or you can, but jeezus... you shouldn't), and because you don't want to be the first person in 23 years to die of TSS, there is the Instead Cup. And because you want to save the environment from being buried in a pile of tampons and Instead cups, there is the Diva Cup. But I don't think you can have (hetero) sex with that in. So there is the Instead Cup. Are you following? Condoms will not interfere with the Instead Cup. I know many, many girls who are horrified by the idea of the Instead Cup. I also know many, many girls who are horrified of the idea of the applicator-less tampon. To those girls, I reccommend getting a nice big vibrator, only not this one.RATING: 72%
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I don't think I quite understand how this works.
And you don't have to, bugaboo. That's the beauty of this thing.
I've never understood the whole plastic applicator thing. Nor do I understand the Diva Cup. Does it fill up with menses as you walk around throughout the day?
RE: vibrator: This one?
So here's what I've always wondered about these. Is it messy when you take it out? Cos that's what made me never try this. And doesn't the sex knock it out of place?
And I think I really need to do a legit review of tampons because that thing John wrote doesn't do them justice.
The wrath of God is all the justice womyn need.
John: Yes, they fill up with your menses. Just like tampons.
Laurie: I've never, you know, given birth, but I imagine giving birth would resemble taking out an Instead cup.
OK, not really. But it takes practice. Once you've got the muscle coordination down, it's fine. And weirdly, it doesn't get knocked out of place. I've never used a diaphragm either, but I guess it's the same logic, although only the ring part is solid. But it's not like the person you're having sex with won't know you're on your period because it's "your little secret" (wink at the camera) or something like that. But it will prevent your bed from looking like a murder scene.
Huh. I still don't think I'm ready for this cup nonsense. Tampons are already enough work for me. And I have a feeling that Instead Cup + heavy IUD flow would not equal fun times. Besides, I usually just do it in the shower to avoid the murder scene scenario.
I'm kind of enjoying this girl talk. And it's fun to watch the guys not know what to comment.
I just realized I wrote "scene scenario." Good thing I'm a lawyer and not a writer. Wait, I write tons of shit every day...dammit.
OMG! menses -- wtf is that?
Never mind, don't tell me.
I'm going to bed.
Someone told me once that the Diva cup got sort of suctioned onto her cervix in a scary way.
Re: Instead Cups, are there leakage issues? I worry there would be leakage issues.
No more than tampons. And the same rule applies -- if it's your Big Day, just change it out more often. You can wear them for up to 12 hours, so they're good for overnight, but it's up to you how long you want to wear it.
I've also never used a Diva Cup, so my cervix can't comment. But that sounds scary.
Now my cervix is feeling afraid.
just read the comments and i thin k i have wood...?
Oh I have plenty of things I could say. Knowing what's good for me, though, I'm not gonna. =P
I should mention, though, that I knew one person in college who used one of these and loved it. She never flowed heavy, though, and had used O.B. tampons beforehand, thus was used to the "coordination" required. (Other female friends claimed that O.B. stood for "Oh Boy that's not goin' in there!")
Why I know so much about my friend's menses is beyond me.
Tim I really respect you for posting on this review in earnest.
I respect you too, Tim. Do you take estrogen supplements orally, or in suppository form?
one time some lady i was working for sent me out to get tampons and i got pads cause i dont know what the f
Would that give you, like, a hickey on your cervix?
I do not want to find out.
Tim posts a comment on R3 and gets mocked for it. Solid business model? The answer is yes.
As long as Loco respects my comment, all is well. Thanks for saying so, milady. =)
I can't believe you said "milady." LAME. But kudos for your ernest comment.
Safe sex is important if you havent taken Chr*st as your personal savior but should you really be promoting this life style Loco?!?!?
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