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Post by Jennifer on Jan 23, 2011 14:16:16 GMT -6
Has anyone used the Instead Cups to help keep the sperm in? I have been thinking about using them. Are they difficult to put in/take out, do you think they help?
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Post by hsmom24 on Jan 23, 2011 16:09:23 GMT -6
I tried them, and absolutely hated them. For me, they were really hard to get in and positioned correctly, and they were so uncomfortable while in. I have a REALLY high cervix though, so that may have been part of the problem. For my cycle I use a diva cup (which I LOVE), so I'm 100% familiar with the how-to's of putting something like that in, but I just couldn't stand the instead cups.
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 23, 2011 16:14:33 GMT -6
See, that's what i am afraid of, getting it stuck or something lol! DIVA CUP? What are those?
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Post by hsmom24 on Jan 23, 2011 16:27:22 GMT -6
Diva cups are the most AWESOME invention evah! Seriously, I'll never use a pad or tampon again....okay, except for the whole after birth flow.  www.divacup.com/ |
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 23, 2011 17:04:26 GMT -6
Oooh really? I gotta check out the link now!
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 23, 2011 17:05:09 GMT -6
Where do you buy these? Can you explain how they work?
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Post by hsmom24 on Jan 23, 2011 17:52:11 GMT -6
You can buy them through loads of places, including amazon and cottonbabies.com. It's a reusable cup that collects your flow. I empty it out every couple hours when I'm on my heavy flow, and then as needed for the other couple days (usually before and after bed). You can wash it with any soap, but I have and use the wash designed for it, and I wash it once a day, and usually rinse it each time I empty it. It's really easy to get in and out, but it took me about 2 cycles to understand that I needed to make sure that it was around my cervix and not off to the side. lol Made for a few days of frustrating leaks.  Anyways, I've been using it for at least a year now, and I'm still thrilled with it. My sister has been using hers for more than 2 years, and she still loves hers too.  |
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Post by hsmom24 on Jan 23, 2011 17:53:37 GMT -6
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 23, 2011 18:24:12 GMT -6
Very interesting Thanks for the link, I just might have to try them out! |
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Post by tiffmw10 on Jan 24, 2011 0:02:40 GMT -6
This thread is all about you two. I won't even attempt either of those. Ekkkk
:-)
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Post by hsmom24 on Jan 24, 2011 0:12:09 GMT -6
LOL Tiff, one day you have to come to the dark side and give it a try!  |
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Post by tiffmw10 on Jan 24, 2011 0:15:13 GMT -6
LOL! I don't like reaching INTO my vagina. LOL
Leslie, did you jump onto the LH's board? I know I already asked you, but I bet they would be THRILLED to have you "pop" in and say hi.
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Post by savysam on Jan 29, 2011 13:26:04 GMT -6
Tiff, I am with you on this!! I wish I could do that but I cant reach in either....
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Post by tiffmw10 on Jan 29, 2011 23:25:50 GMT -6
Nooo way. Not reaching in for anything but a baby:-) I dont' even wear tampons. Ick.
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Post by savysam on Jan 30, 2011 20:20:17 GMT -6
Tiff I dont wear tampons either...all of my girlfriends tease me about that...I thought I was the only one!!!!
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