MENSTRUAL CUPS // 8 things I wish someone had told me
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Can we all just take a minute and appreciate how many women she is helping right now? I know for sure she helped me
Hazy Blue *people not women. Some Non-binary and Men have periods too
Thank you
@@zvezdavan Only girls and women menstruate. Women is not a dirty word.
Help you how these cups are waste, I will not put that thing in my VJ
Girls too, but mostly women yeah. Female people after the start of puberty and before menopause.
"Getting people into them" more like getting menstrual cups into people, am I right?
😉😉😉
Read this as I was drinking my coffee and spit it out from laughing
Hahahahah good one
You won't fix shaming with more shaming tho
@@chloe5854 Calm down, it was a joke
It was a little heartbreaking to me when I was explaining to my friends I was trying this out, one actually told me “Ew, well that’s information we did not need to know.” But pads are disgusting diapers, so...
Oh man cant wait till they mature right
Well you have my support!! They're much healthier and cleaner for the body and also super eco-friendly!! GO for it x
Get new friends lol
In that situation myy friends were just looking very serious.. XD
You’re not really better than them considering you just shamed people who use pads.
“ my first experience with the cup was traumatizing” : me watching before I put my first cup in 👁👄👁
I’m so stressed for mine lol how did it go?
@@eggwhites5539 I tried for the first time last month and I’m never going back!
@@devilsdare._ I’m so traumatized I thought I got it stuck and I was so nervous and it looked like a murder scene in my bathroom 😭
I got the hang of it on my first try. I know, I know. Not all heroes wear capes
@@jennifersterling3928 😂😭😭 same, idk if it’s too big for me (it might be) but it hurt and I didn’t wanna let go for it to pop😭
After 15 years with one of these gizmos, my number one tip is 'change it in the shower if at all possible'.
multispork yes
Y E S ! ! !
It'll look like a murder
I agree but I don’t do it anymore cause when I was having super abundant periods, I used to loose some endometrial pieces in addition to the blood and it disgusted me a lot cause it was huge. So now it’s the toilet.
Wow 15 years! I only first heard of them maybe 5 years ago.
A tip for using the cup in public restroom stalls - wash your hands BEFORE you enter the stall - then you can remove the cup, empty into toilet bowl, wipe with toilet tissue and reinsert without a rinse if need be. Your hands were clean so you’re only putting something back that was already inside you - not ideal but much better than same scenario with unwashed hands.
Everyone should always wash their hands before and after using public bathrooms. I rarely ever see anyone do that.
But won’t the toilet paper have a ton of bacteria on it? I saw this article once on how germs just stick to the surface of it
Sofia H. Would you use the paper to wipe yourself? If not, use whatever you have brought to use instead. Me, I just use the paper offered.
I bring a bottle of water with me, so I can clean my cup up. To wash your hands before is obvious.
I wash my hands before hand too and use a paper towel to dry my hands and use that towel to close the stall of the door. I want to avoid touching anything before touching my vagina. I know paper towels aren't super eco-friendly but in this scenario they are necessary for me
I’m a guy, and I find this cup thing very interesting. All the videos I’ve watched makes me feel everybody should know about these cups. Seems like a game changer.
good on you, taking the time to learn about this stuff. I've met way too many guys who thought pads went on the vagina like a band-aid.
@@leonardo.diCATio I saw a video about people answering period questions and one of the questions was "where does the bandaid go?" but it was a buzzfeed video so take it with a grain of salt.
@@kooby122 oh boy
You are amazing!!
@@leonardo.diCATio I haven't had my period yet and i thought they went like that. What the fuck.
My mom threw away my menstrual cup because she said it was “dirty” because of the staining, it made me so mad! Thank you for mentioning that!
Milton baby bottle wash clears the stains and is anti bacterial.
-Tracey - saving this tip for later!!
@@irishcountrygirl78 make sure that it is safe for silicone though! some cleaners degrade the silicone and make it brittle or unreliable.
You can also use denture cleaning tablets, they are designed for removing staining
Use hydrogen peroxide it gets rid of the stain
TMI for travelers: if you are planning on flying with a menstrual cup. Please be aware of pressure differences due to major elevation changes. The menstrual cup creates a suction or vacuum of sorts. Flying or hiking to much higher elevations can effect the position of your cup. For example if you are traveling from Chicago to Denver your elevation change may result in a cup that is at risk of moving to far out. And vice versa the cup may move much much too far into you. If you are flying to somewhere with similar elevation this should not effect you even in the aircraft because of cabin pressure controls on the plain.
Sara Drue Wow, I never thought about traveling! Good to know.
Sara Drue will the pressure changes affect it while i freedive?
Ok. So what are we supposed to do about it?
@@dianadoneveu9321 Use tampons or pads instead for once...
Ammmm.....I flyed and hiked with... no problems. Never.
Great video! ❤
A tip: You can clean the holes easily and efficiently by filling the cup with water, closing the top with your palm and then pressing the cup, so the water shoots out of the holes ☺
skye what if you’re in a public restroom? I think that’s my main concern bc I would probably panic
@@ashgarcia109 That's a tricky one. But I would just wipe the excess blood off the cup and then go wash it, I doubt anyone would pay that much attention. It's normal and natural, and if anyone has a problem with it, it's their problem. But I think menstrual cup companies sell wipes you can clean the cup with as well? It should be enough, since they sell them. Then later you could wash the cup properly in the sink.
@@ashgarcia109 that's a thing I was also worried about but you onky change it twice a day. I've had mine for almost 2 years and I've never chanhed it in a public restroom. Take a water bottle if you have to though to rinse it out.
I clean it with a toothpick:)
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lol the first time I took out my menstrual cup, I deadass thought I was pulling my insides out with it
Lol!! 😩😩
The trick is to bare down like you are doing a poop, it comes to you a little, rather than you yanking it out.
Fun fact: it did. Pulled my coil out.
@@farinab.1336 You are supposed to cut the long tip tail thing off, how on earth did you yank out your coil? Isn't that way further up? I guess the coil can move around.
@@irishcountrygirl78 thats what i thought. But it happened. A month after i got it. First day using the cup again
I wish men would watch this. Especially fathers with daughters.
worryworm ~today i bought my first cup and when I got home i actually showed me dad ! he was honestly so chill abt it as if we were talking abt something else😂 but yea he said he’s gonna do more research on it , I’m so happy he so was open abt talking abt these kinds of things :)
Monica Estrada this is so good!
Shannon Marie awh you saw it ! Thankyou for all the tips
I'm here because of my daughter. I had no idea these things existed lol. She called and asked if she can get one.
Agreed 🤝 so fathers won't be ashamed when their daughters talk about periods and actually support them and not tell them that they should have some shame.
I have used a cup for eleven years here's my best tips for beginners : 1. The first couple of months may be a difficult start. Don't get discouraged, you can make it work, you just are getting to know your body better, it may be awkward.
2. The cup you chose may not fit you. My first cup was perfect for me. I used it for 5 years and then I decided to buy a new one, and I got stuck with a cup that was a horrible fit. It was painful, honestly. I bought a smaller one and I have had this one for about 6 years. When in doubt : buy a small one, then work your way up.
3. Leaks are going to happen. It happens with every method. It's okay. I had a leak free streak for 4 years and then I was leaking all the time, with no idea why. Then I found out what I was doing wrong, no more leaks.
4. People may be grossed out by it. I was so surprised at first that I was getting such disgusted reactions. Especially by young women. I am guessing that it is because they only have contact with their blood when it is on plastic pads which make it disgusting, or they have an issue with the insertion thing. To each their own. I just think, the best person to know your boundaries is yourself. It's just that I have found myself knowing my body so much better since I bought my first cup, it makes me sad some women don't get to know themselves as much. But over the years I have been quietly using a cup and now most of my girl friends are using one too, even if at first it seems like an impossible thing for them. What I mean to say is : you will get strong reactions to it, but with time some might get around to it, if only you can be a good example of how awesome it is.
5. Which leads me to my last tip : don't hesitate to brag. Like when you hear a friend moan about not being able to go swimming because of her period or that she feels gross or anything. Just say don't know what that is like, I got a cup and it's awesome. At first people had no idea what it was, now more and more have heard about it, and some get curious, once they know you are using one they might ask you questions.
Thank you so much for your comment. I love your tips especially the bragging. :-)
I do the same. :-) It was life changing, especially for martial arts (white gi, white mat) and for swimming, to start with a cup. I wish I had tried cups much earlier.
But I think I had such a good start because I researched a lot online before buying my first cup. I had help choosing just the right cup for me: A foolproof firm cup that popped open no matter what, with a lot of holes at the top. And it was the right size/length for me.
I decided 2 years ago that I was done with the taboo around periods and started posting about my cup, my period panties etc. on Facebook. Just mentioning how happy I was with using them. I was blown away by the positive reactions from my friends and by the many questions I got in private messages.
Thank you for your tips.I've heard of this cup just today and I just order it on amazon. I hope I find it comfortable as I did with the tampons.
I want to try this but I’m really scared of the cup getting stuck!! I would feel way more comfortable if it had a string like a tampon. Is this a legitimate worry or is it totally silly and definitely won’t happen?
@@heyitsmaddiii802 It definitely won’t happen! I’ve just been trough my first week with a cup, and as I’m convinced I have a high cervix, and a pretty small cup, I was SO SCARED that it would to get stuck! And when first trying to remove it, I thought it had - I could reach the stem, but there was no way I could pinch it! So I stepped out if the bathroom, had a a cup of tea to calm down, and on the second try, I tried to “bear down”, like everyone tells you. IT WORKS! It’s not difficult AT ALL. Removing it without bearing down was almost impossible, but when you’re bearing down, there’s NO PROBLEM pushing the cup all the way down to where you can reach and pinch it :) Give it a try! You’ll probably panic for some seconds, but it’s true what they say; relax, bear down, and it will all be fine! :) Go for it!! :D
@@heyitsmaddiii802 look for a cup with a ring pull. I know the flex cup has one and another one (can't remember the name). But that was my fear too. I ended up getting the flex cup. But everyone has their preferences and not every cup works for everyone. You have to find one that fits your body right. Read reviews, do research and figure out where your cervix sits.
Additional tips:
1. Experiment with different cup folds if you've trouble inserting. (I've always had more trouble inserting than removing.) I kept trying the shell/punch down fold at the start and it took forever and felt uncomfortable/painful. One day I tried the triangle fold (very small point of insertion) and it finally went in SO MUCH EASIER.
2. It helps to wiggle the cup around while inserting instead of pushing it straight up.
2. Consider using lube. At the start of my period when the flow is heavier, insertion is much easier. But towards the end, there's not much fluid left to act as lubricant. Lube helps.
2. During removal, bear down (squeeze your muscles in the same way you would when pooping). This will push the cup farther out and make it much easier to get a grip on the cup.
3. For me personally, I don't like changing it in the shower. It's definitely more convenient, but it has happened that my menstrual fluid is so thick (it's not just blood, but uterine lining etc) that it wouldn't go down the shower drain. Had to pick the goop up with toilet paper to flush it away. Not fun.
Unfortunately, I stay on my school campus where there are only common toilets. I use one hand to remove the cup, use the other non-bloody hand to wipe and pull up my shorts, walk out to the sinks to wash it trying not to drip blood onto the floor, then go back in for insertion. If I meet anyone else in the toilet, I just smile at them, bloody cup in hand.
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It WILL get easier with practice! At the start I was wondering whether all the extra effort was worth it / whether menstrual cups were even suitable for me (seems like my vaginal opening was pretty narrow so insertion was a nightmare). But it gets easier and faster, and I love not having to feel pads chaffing against my skin. I love forgetting I'm on my period.
Additional incentive: It was also very useful when I was travelling around Europe myself because it reduced my bathroom visits. Very useful in a place where you have to pay to go into toilets + it allowed me to go kayaking/hiking for a whole afternoon/day!
"If I meet anyone else in the toilet, I just smile at them, bloody cup in hand."
@@GoodbyeEli626 apparently there are tons! You can find various videos on UA-cam just by searching for different cup folds. Good luck!
You could use cup wipes or a waterbottle to clean the cup in public. You can just fill the bottle at the sinks ans take it to the stall with you.
@@ninak4796 Ooh thanks! Waterbottle sounds good. No soap though, but I suppose that isn't strictly necessary
@@lollipoopism it's not the end of the world if you don't use (cup friendly!) soap every time, but I guess you could put some of it in a small travel bottle if you want to use it in public.
Just bought one today and I’m freakishly excited to start my period so I can try this out!
Alycia Huetter
It’s kinda funny to see someone being excited about getting their period but I think I get it 😂
Girl!!! I literally just started my period and I was excited! I’ve been waiting a month to try my cup! I’m reading everyone’s comments so I know what to do and expect :P Glad I’m not alone 😂🤣
Me too lol, just bought 2 MCs and can’t wait to use them!
I was thinking of getting one eventually because I always feel guilty of all the waste I make when I’m in my period so tell me what you all think!!!
Started period yesterday. I do recommend wearing a liner at first. I made some adjustments and it worked great. It was freeing not having to place a tampon in after every time I peed. I will continue to wear a liner (and actual pad at night) until I really get the hang of this.
1:46 cup quality // softness vs firmness
2:43 vacuum holes // cup efficiency
4:20 stain prevention // aesthetics
not a tip --- 5:22 Ruby cup // donations
6:05 stain acceptance // aesthetics
6:40 cup removal // vacuum tip
7:41 cup removal // stem alteration
8:14 cutting the stem
8:43 different bodies // cervix position
9:57 toilet visits // body pressure
She sometimes starts some time before showing the 'title' of tips, so feel free to pass 10-20 seconds before the time I wrote.
you are a saint
Thank you
Thank you for using your time to do this for all of us
Thank you! Very much!
Ty♥️
I have NEVER heard a UA-camr start out with “I’m so happy you wanted to join me today!” and it is 100% my new favorite intro!!
P.S. your info is also just wonderful, thank you!
My main tip for everyone is always, ‘try to use a single stall bathroom where you can reach the sink from the toilet’
I'm always scared to take it out in a public washroom because like how do I clean it before putting it back in?
That’s the benefit of finding a restroom that’s single stall and you can reach the sink from the toilet. You can wash it before putting it back in. If you absolutely have to use a multi stall restroom, grab a few paper towels and get some of them wet before you go in the stall, that way you will be able to wipe off your cup before putting it back in and be able to clean your hands a bit so you can pull your pants back up without making a mess.
@@sarahfolland8833 I try to avoid that situation by wearing period panties or a cotton pad with the cup on heavier days, in case I don't make it home before the cup is full. I also bring wet wipes in my bag. I open the bag, so they are within easy reach. I empty the cup and put it back in as it is. Then I pull out the wipes to clean my hands, then dispose the wipes in the bin for the tampons. That way, my hands are clean enough to dress again and go to the sink outside without looking like I murdered someone. Hope that helps a bit. :-)
Sarah Folland maybe try using period panties when going out? I haven’t got a pair myself, but I’ve heard a lot good things about them
@@sarahfolland8833 No need. Just wash your hands properly with anti bacterial soap before you go into the toilet, then remove it and empty. Make sure the cup doesn't touch anything except you clean hands, not even toilet paper. Then put it back in. Wash hands again when you come out and Moisturize of course.
When you're home you can then wash it and put it back it if you want. (tip is to keep to small anti bac soap + hand sanitizer and hand cream in your period emergency kit, incase you need to change and the restroom doesn't have some for whatever reason. Normally they last 12h so if you're not heavy. You should be good
Hi! I am 13 years old, and a few months ago I bought my first (Luna) menstrual cup. Each time I tried to insert the menstrual cup, I got immense pain and a VERY painful cramp. I never tried again till I got a softer, more malleable cup by a different brand. I inserted it, and I can barely feel it! It popped in place, (as it did with the first cup) and it was completely painless. The point I’m getting at is experiment with cups and different folds!! Find what you need, figure out what might be the problem and explore your options! Good luck to everyone trying this for the first time, I’m sure it will be worthwhile :)
Omg I'm so jealous, when i was 15 the seller refused to sell me a menstrual cup because I shouldn't be a virgin, which is a myth. I waited till i was 18 and got one🥲
Could you please write the name of the brand which worked out for you? I also got MeLuna and it went just as you described
@@karjalai Yes, same here. It is getting better, but it still isn't really good.
You are really courageous. I'm 27 but afraid of the insertion process n how might I feel having it inside 😢😢😢
Quick note: her second to last tip when she talks about “length of cervix”, she means the length of the vaginal canal! Two different body parts: canal is the tube from the outside to the uterus. The cervix is the entrance to the uterus. Hope this helps!
She probably meant height of the cervix. in the sense of a higher up or lower down position in the vagina.
I was thinking she meant when your cervix drops or raises depending on where you are in your cycle. For me, my cervix drops really low (had no idea until I started using the cup) so I have to be sure it sits in the cup when I insert it to avoid excess leakage
@natalyagoode2237 yes that's what she's talking about.
I literally cannot poop with a tampon in. I push them out everytime. it's insane lol. that's another reason why cups appeal to me - I won't have just put in a fresh tampon then need to poop five minutes later and have to pull out a dry tampon, which is THE most uncomfortable thing I've ever experienced and I HATE it.
Hey, I'm not a doctor, but that might be something to talk with a gyno about because it could potentially be a sign for complications later
I have the same problem. too strong of muscles
I have that problem too, but I also have Cystic Fibrosis and cough a lot. The coughing pushes out tampons as well, so that's why I have always wanted to try a cup. And I hate wearing pads.
I have no known issues down there, have had one child, c-sectioned and same regards toilet, and same when coughing!! Not sure why I would be scared to try a cup, I have to use tampon and pads!! Hate it!!!
So can we pee with these on? I’m sooooo new to this cup thing
Wow. That does help, thanks! Oh, and, there is no TMI when you are helping a sister out. That’s my opinion. Great video, Thanks again.
Louise Cruz for most people the subject is TMI I’m pretty sure we past that lol
I love using a cup now, but when I first tried it I couldn't get a good position. I kept trying, and realized that if I put it in as soon as I start spotting then it works great! Apparently the vaginal walls can swell during your period and if you get it in right away before the swelling starts it makes a perfect indent for the cup to sit in. Then you only take it out to empty it and when you out it back in it slips right into place. If I try to start using it a day or so after my period starts it doesn't seem to stay in place or seal well. Anyway, long comment, but it might help someone that has the same issues and is almost ready to give up. Dont give up!
Sharon Cusack thank you so much. I always give up in the start and when I’m lazy I don’t use it at all
Sharon Cusack 😱this makes my past struggles make so much more sense! Thank you!
That makes so much sense. My first cycle with a menstrual cup I thought it would be easier to wait until after my heaviest day to try it. It took 20 minutes in the shower struggling to get it in. My most recent cycle I put it in as soon as I started and it went right in.
Thank you I'll try it
I'd heavily recommend trimming your nails if you haven't used one 😭😭
This comment is so underrated!
Anyone else had a problem with getting this thing in? Being relaxed helped me, and I’m sure it’ll help you too
Realized this a biiiit too late.. Ouchies.
GIRL OMG I HAVE ACRYLICS........
This is good advice. As soon as I finished order one, I immediately cut my nails 😅
"Menstrating person." Thank you for being so inclusive. Subscribed!
What ?!?! Isn't it only women who experience menstruation tho?
Nope! Biologically they are female but they could identify as as non-binary, male etc. So, do your research better before commenting next time!
Lily Fletcher males need to stop pretending and mind their own business.
Wtf you need to be more open minded and not so offensive!! Like wtf bro stop
Flamingo Williams ....she should have said,, Dear owner of a vagina.....aka, woman
Thanks ,,,,I’m a single dad prepping for the day I got to answer this question. Very helpful. Your quite easy on the eyes also . Hope you don’t mind me saying so .cheers
It seems like you're doing a really great job at parenting 😊
this is so nice
This got weird but you're trying 😂👌🏾
@@anarchist_parable LMAOOO thats what i was gonna say
Awww how thoughtful
I ordered one a few days ago, and not gonna lie, I'm kinda terrified. Watching videos like this both eases my fears but also makes me even more scared. I can give updates about my experiences when it gets here!
How was your first try?
How did it go?
I just tried mine for the first time yesterday. It was weird to put in because I've never really felt the inside of my body. Having it inside kind of felt like pressure on my pelvis, a bit like cramps. I think itll take time to get it right so I dont feel pressure. I felt like I might be leaking throughout the day but when I went to check there was no leaking. Pulling it out was really easy because I used the Flex cup which has a pulling part you can grab onto.
How did it go? I'm looking to buy one soon so I'm looking for reviews on it
hope ur doin good with it
“People who menstruate” THANK YOU!! Not women or girls! Just PEOPLE!
Emily Meredith women.... woman.... girls the only human beings who can and will have a period🤣🤣🤣🤣 duh.........
Kanesha Singh What about trans men who still menstruate? They are still men. Having a period doesn’t mean you are a woman. I have periods and I’m gender fluid and don’t identify as a man or a woman.
Emily Meredith regardless, if you are born with a vagina you are a woman, if you are born with a penis you are a male. You are confused because you choose to be, you lead by emotion because you choose it. Regardless if one day you wake up feeling “womanly” or another day feeling nothing , you are either a woman or a male. There is no “ maybe” there is a yes or a no. Truth is truth
Kanesha Singh I’m not confused about my gender. I don’t believe that gender is based on genitalia but agree to disagree. You’re right, there is no maybe. But that doesn’t mean that the only two options are male and female. Gender is a choice. You choose to identify with the gender that you identify with. If someone asks your gender, you would tell them with no questioning. You choosing to not identify as the opposite gender that you identify as or somewhere in the middle is you choosing your gender. You make the choice to identify with the gender you identify as just like me. I make a conscious decision to identify with the gender that fits with me just like you do. Also, the way that I personally identify myself is none of anyone else’s business but mine. Same with you and everyone else.
@@kaneshasingh3214 There's a lot more to gender and sex than meets the eye. A trans man can even be born with XY chromosomes but experience a lack of testosterone in their mother's womb and be phenotypically female but actually male. Brain scans show that trans people have brains that match the gender they identify with and not their assigned sex at birth.
I soak my cup in hydrogen peroxide at the end of every period. I’ve had it for years and it looks new. It can also remove cup stains.
It's safe to do that?
@@dragonfairy22 Yes its safe to do this. If you're not sure I give it a rinse afterwards aswell
@@dragonfairy22 Yes it's safe (with the over the counter 3% stuff)! Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen. Just give it a quick rinse after soaking and you'll be good to go.
@@dragonfairy22 Yeah, it's safe, it's recommended not to do it every month bc it can slowly degrade your cup, but you can do it every like three months or so. If you clean your cup with cold water and you let it in hydrogen peroxide every couple of months you will see it basically doesn't stain at all. Also don't let it in hydrogen peroxide for more than 7 or 8 hours, and always rinse it with water afterwards. I've been doing this since the beginning with mine, for the past like 4 years and it's as good as new.
YES!!! This is my top tip for removing stains from my menstrual cup!
I love mine. It took me a couple cycles to get it right. Now i love it. No buying tampons, no waste, NO leaks, i can wear all day, and night.
Kimberly K is it always a mess to remove? I’m so scared to go to work wearing mine
@@caritasdecaro8019 I recently was at a family reunion and had to remove mine and empty wasn't as bad as I thought. Yes u r a bit longer in the bathroom and i brought flushable wipes. It worked out good.
Sounds ideal. I tried it once and cried. But I'll try again cause I'd rather have that waste free, leak free lifestyle
@@Z5Z5Z5 it took me a few months to get it. But now I love it!!
Would you care to share how you got it to stop leaking? I can't seem to get it to not leak...
also, if there's any trans guys watching this, I had one of these before I started T and it's a life saver, honestly. it helps dysphoria so much.
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What am I doing here😭 I’m a guy
Zinvity OG you’re learning about periods, go you 💯🙏
Just saying if your bored and can watching something like this ... You get points. Lol been with my man 10 years and he still acts like a child about my period 🙄 lol
Lol😄
Most hated Zinverixble hahah u make me laugh
😂 😂
When you are boiling your cup, add some hydrogen peroxide and it will look brand new. I do this about every other month...or as needed.
It also says away at the silicone protective material. Not advised. It's best to just use water.
I'm literally just sitting awkwardly on my bed after getting the cup inside me for the first time 😭 I bought it size small but I wish it was smaller
From some brands u also have size mini, maybe you should try that
Me too. Terrible and I thought they where supposed to be amazing. Everything hurt. Having to readjust it every time i use the toilets because its coming out but it feels too big and hurt to get in and hurt worse coming out. 😢
I’m no longer in need of these types of products but as a Mom, & Gram, it sounds like you girls definitely need a size change, a soft variety, and maybe get to know your bodies just a bit more. You can practice with a bit of ky when you aren’t on your period. 😌good luck
@@galewatson2134 In response to your rude comment, I've been using menstrual disks for 10 years but want to cut the waste. I ordered a size small because I know I have a small vaginal canal but I didn't know that there are actually sizes for women (at age 41 and after having a child I am not a girl) who have a low cervix. After doing more research the cup I was first recommend by someone ist the right one for me. It's not about knowing my body more but knowing that there are actually other products out there for my body that may work better. Your comments come off as rude, I don't need to be called a girl or told that I need to get to know my body better and use ky jelly to do so because I had a painful experience using the cup for the first time. Not all products are right for everyone. I bought the smallest size knowing my body, now knowing there are actually shorter disks for people with a low cervix I'm open to ordering that one and trying again.
Anne Kaufer i left a return message in the wrong place, but again i apologize
I've had a menstrual cup for 6 months now and I empty mine every 3 or 4 hours due to heavy bleeding but wayy better than smelly pads
I also have to empty mine every 4h but only on 2nd day, other days it can stay like for 12 hours and still is not full so im in love with it
My 2 heaviest days I have to empty it every 2-3 hours but the other days it's morning and evening. So much more convenient/clean/pleasant than pads, and healthier and less irritating than tampons.
I'm a super heavy bleeder and due to my physical work I am worried the cup wouldn't last more than an hour or so. On a heavy day I might get 1-2hrs per super plus tampon.
For sure
I started using a cup about a year ago, and I will never go back! I've been trying to convince friends and my daughters how great they are, but they don't seem interested. I'm going to share your video with all of them lol.
I removed the stains on my diva cup by boiling in water with a little baking soda + lemon juice. Worked amazingly
THANK YOU for mentioning blowing on the holes!! I do that after washing the cup before inserting, because there’s often water stuck in there. I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who blows to open up those holes!!
You can clean the holes easily and efficiently by filling the cup with water, closing the top with your palm and then pressing the cup, so the water shoots out of the holes :)
I flick mine with my finger to "jolt" the cup and clear the holes before I insert it.
Also Skye's suggestion is a good one.
I loved how you said “menustrating person” instead of “a woman” to be inclusive to everyone ☺️
Elissa Pragman hi some trans men and non-binary menstruate too, their existence is valid
s S trans men and non-binary people tho
But only women menstruate😩
A Rashad nope
Gittemary Johansen men do? I had no idea.
I really like how she used “people who menstruate” and not “women”. Not just women menstruate and not all women menstruate. 💜
I agree not all women menstruate But only women can menstruate. I don’t understand your statement
@@nicolefisher4779 No, some transgender men menstruate as well as non binary people :)
@@nicolefisher4779 trans people specifically men and nonbinary people
As a guy who get periods, I agree.
When removing, it is also useful to push with your muscles - that helps to move it lower to get the grip! :)
This video is actually accurate, I always see videos about people talking about how to insert it and how great it is, BUT NO ONE TOLD ME HOW TO TAKE IT OUT. The first time was a nightmare, i started to panic because legitimately couldn’t take out. So I really stand by what she said to take it out.
I appreciated you using gender neutral terminology SO much! I think we often forget that not everyone who menstruates is a woman and it feels very good to be included like that!
Prome Thesis trans men and non-binary people can menstruare but are not women
@@claire8025 WHATTT I DIDNT KNOW THAT. HOW?
@@jazzie2967 I mean they still menstruate even though they don't consider themselves a woman. :D
That's logic, I guess
@@teenshii oh wait... I confused myself like a trans man is a woman becomeing a man and a trabs women is vise versa, right?
@@jazzie2967 yes
Maybe TMI but;
I'm so glad I found this video as I just started my menstrual cup journey yesterday! I will say it was really uncomfortable and at time painful as the stem was digging into my flesh. I have now learnt that my vaginal cavity is geared a little to the left, and angles my cup's stem into my right labia really painfully. I'm so glad to hear its okay for me to cut the stem a bit to make it fit me better!!
Just another tip for stained cups: take a small jar, just big enough to hold your cup, fill with water and hydrogen peroxide 1:1 and keep your cup in there when not in use. My cup is 8yo now but looks like I just got it out of the box. Hope this helps someone ;)
Thanks for the wonderful video !
My first ever time using one of these was while my boyfriend and I were on a road trip.
Public bathrooms and menstrual cups should never meet. I hope everyone elses first experience was less like a murder scene than mine 😂
Same! I was working as a visiting nurse and had to use a patient's beautiful lemony yellow bathroom. I splattered my period blood across the room, and their cutesy yellow lacy hand towels hanging directly across from me. Worst moment of my entire career!
@QTee these particular people were hard cases. The whole thing was a nightmare. This was a mother/grandmother combo who were angry and bitter about their family member being so very disabled. They suffered from lack of sleep and resented "strangers" in their home. They especially didn't like to share their one bathroom with the nurses on their 10 hour shifts. They allotted the nurses one cheap roll of toilet paper to take with us to the bathroom. When it was gone, we had to ask for another and be stared down because they felt we "wasted it". So, I was in the bathroom with blood spatter and limited resources. I cleaned myself up with the tissue I had (they hid the family tp) then dug back into their towel cabinet and found one old washcloth in the back. I scrubbed the blood spatter from the delicate yellow & white wall paper, I painstakingly spot cleaned the hand towels in cold water and then placed them between their bath towels and stood on them to get the moisture out and rehung them. Then on my hands and knees, scrubbed it out of the yellow toilet rug and the bathmat beside the tub. I used their liquid hand soap to do all this. I was in there for at least 40 minutes. They pounded on the door twice and I told them I wasn't feeling well. When I came out, I was sweating. I told them I had been sick in their bathroom and had cleaned up my mess. (I took the washcloth with me so I could throw it away) I'm sure they thought I was in there going through their things looking for something to steal. I was reported to my agency for "loitering in the bathroom and acting suspicious". I told my agency everything that had happened. Then I asked to be taken off this case. Life is too short to deal with hateful people who do not even like themselves ;)
I have to add that I had PCOS and had to empty the thing every 2 hours and wear a pad for breakthroughs. I had a hysterectomy the next year. I no longer need a cup but when I saw this video, I had to come see if anything had gotten any better with it 😂 But yes, I would still use the cup if I still had a uterus. It slowed the flow down for me, at least.
@QTee there's also special bags you can steam them in and I have seen special cups for the same purpose but then it's weird to out it into your microwave but it should be okay if you wash it with the special soap for it.
This is my biggest turn off with the cup. I gave it a good try for several periods and It's just so difficult to do anything with one hand bloody holding a blood filled cup and my useless left hand is left to do everything else. Tampons ftw 😂
The first time I used a menstrual cup my mom had to remove it for me LOL.
However, with more practice it has become one of my favourite menstrual products alongside reusable cloth pads. I found the diva cup was too long and too firm for me but the smallest/softest duchess cup works perfectly with my anatomy!
How amazing that you talk so freely and without shame about this topic!
😂 Love the poop- mention 😂 just know it doesn’t have to be like that for everyone - I’ve never had any problem going with the cup in - but a good thing to be aware of ☺️
I have problems sometimes and before I made a conection it can be caused by the cup it was so annoying x) so its great to know anyway!
Alquana I was so confused why the cup was literally half way out my body while I was doing this, like I didnt even notice wow
Don't worry about tmi, it's a video on menstrual cups, it's a given to be "tmi". ;)
As for the holes, I clean them by folding the cup so that the hole is folded in half, then inserting it under a water stream. Usually the shower but sink faucet is fine. I do that for every hole and it comes out clean with minimal effort. Granted my cup is relatively soft so easy to fold, idk about harder cups.
OMG, thank you. I'm 36 and trying this for the first time and I feel like a teenager again. Menstruation is a normal body function, necessary for the propagation of the human species, so attaching shame to that seems stupid to me. So you are not only being informative, but you are fighting the stigma attached to talking about this subject.
To clear cup holes: fill the cup with water, cover the top with your one hand, squeeze the cup base w the other hand. The water will come out through the tiny holes cleaning them
I have found that Hydrin peroxide gets rid of the staining. It also is a sanitizer. I would not recommend you use it while on your period but that’s how I clean my cup after and it works great for me.
*Hydrogen
what about bile soap?
Neumím se odhlašovat ve třináctce. Avoid soaps unless they are adult toy cleaners as those are body safe.
Totally random - but you remind me so much of Emilia Clark! 😅
I think she looks like her too but that just may be my overall perception of all Brits haha
Exactly!😆👌
I thought exactly the SAME
Billie Piper with Emilia Clarke's accent. :)
I agree. I think it's the eyebrows and the positive, cheerful attitude... Love it 😄
I literally almost cried because I had the worst first cup experience and I ran to UA-cam for help. Thank you! You just covered it all. I still don’t know if I’m going to end up using a hard cup. I’ve been using soft cups for 10 years and love them but hate the waste created by them. After watching this I’m willing to give it another try.
So glad this exists. You are helping so many people. Thank you.
Yes! Thank you! No one ever talks about pooping with a cup in! 💩
And as another commenter mentioned, you can scratch yourself, the skin is very delicate in that area so be careful with nails
Kristen Curtis I cannot tell you how many times I have pinched my insides when trying to get the cup. I have to really pay attention and make sure my nails are short
@@MySeasideRendezvous oh god. Im cringing just thinking about it
The Mango same
Lubricating finger tips first helps so much with this, in my experience!
I have no troubles doing seconds with the cup in.
I've had a really hard time with them in the past so I really appreciate this video! Thank you!!!
I can't thank you enough for this and all your other menstrual cup videos! I had a very similar first experience as you did (scared it would get lost, trouble inserting, just being plain anxious), but after months of ignoring it, I watched this video. I decided to give it another try and today is day one and I am so happy with it. Thank you for giving me the confidence to try again!
I love that she said "people that menstruate" its so inclusive
i'm so glad you made this! i've been so scared to use it because i thought there was something wrong, but it's just a learning curve
It's wonderful that you can speak tastefully about things like this. We don't have a problem with discussing fingernails or ears, but women's hygiene and health is still forbidden to so many. We're all better off for frank and open discussions. My grandmother had 11 children and still never had a clue about a lot of things that would have made her life so much easier and healthier. Good on you for your willingness. You did this wonderfully.
Thank you so much for everything! Especially the honesty. And it's not TMI, it's completely normal and we as human beings shouldn't be ashamed of anyyyything relating to us and our bodies. Good luck
I've not seen someone being so open in sharing menstrual cup experience! This is what will help others! Thank you :)
omg you just made me feel so relieved!!! My cup'never unfolds completely and I thought I was doing something wrong and couldn't find any information regarding that issue so thank you!!!
Thank you for your frankness. I spent my entire youth not knowing that this was even an option. I want all young women to know and have choices!
THANK YOU for making this video. You've pretty much answered a huge chunk of insecurities and questions
So transparent!! I've just bought one for myself and cannot wait to make it part of my life, along with your advice!!
Thank you for openly talking about this topic and giving really useful tips!!
Great video!!
Thanks for providing info that so many girls/women need but have no one to ask.
Oh my goodness, I am so thankful that you posted this (I know it was seven months ago). But it helped me so much! I had just gotten a menstrual cup, but I didn’t know how to take it out, so I was freaking out. I went through forty minutes of watching how-to videos to no avail. This final tip worked for me and I got it out. I’m so grateful!!!
You keep saying this video is TMI but honestly it’s one of the most REAL videos out here, thank you for all the insight and help you’re a real sweetheart 💗
Thank you for this! I was sure I would have a traumatizing first experience but it has been smooth sailing so far!:) I’m on my third day using a cup and it’s overwhelmingly comfortable. I find tampons extremely painful and dry, and these are so nice in comparison. The only issues I had at first were getting my cup to open inside me, but I found that it pops open by itself once I stand up and wiggle around a little bit lol. I’ve worn pads my whole period life (cause tampons hurt) and I found the amount of blood you have to deal with alongside period symptoms to really make me feel awful during my period. I’ve had no leaks, there are no smells, and I don’t even feel the cup! I kinda do if I laugh or do something that makes my muscles clench, but it isn’t uncomfortable or anything. This really is a game changer. I wish I’d been brave enough to try them sooner. I bought period undies for extra protection incase I leaked during the “learning curve” but I have not. I still recommend getting some though. They’re super comfortable and you can never go wrong with extra protection. I probably wouldn’t wear them by themselves but holy shit, I highly recommend them with another menstrual product of your choice. I sleep soundly knowing I won’t wake up with stained sheets. Also, I am able to go to the bathroom just fine. Both bowel movement and urinating.... I found that the cup won’t actually come out, it just feels as like it would.
Been using a menstrual cup for 3 years and have had a lovely experience with it and getting to know my body more. I love your videos and zero-waste advice
Thank you for making an honest video! This is exactly what I was looking for, people not afraid to talk about the real pros and cons about menstrual cups! Great video, and very informative! 👍🏻
Your eyebrows are goals! And thank you for the video
Literally just tried putting my cup in for the first time, I’m so scared and feel so alone I have no one to talk to but listening to your videos about all this is making me feel so much better
Love the stain acceptance! I recommend these type of cups to every woman over disposable products, but I also recommend now they buy a colored one! I bought a clear one and it’s definitely not the prettiest thing! But, I love using it and will never go back!
You should soak your cup in a little bit of hydrogen peroxide and water. The stains should come right off. And then wash like normal. 😁
Oooh the cervix thing explains so MUCH.
I've been using cups for almost a year now and although I knew lots of things you mentioned, I've also learned a lot.
Thank you for talking about it!
Menstrual cup has CHANGED MY LIFE.
Super good video! One good tip also for getting the vacuum holes clean is to fill the cup with water and turn it upside down on the palm of your hand and squueze from the top. The pressure will forse the water to come out of the holes and clean them easily
Thank you SO MUCH for talking about the bowel mouvements vs the cup. I’d say for me, even peeing is uneasy. Nobody tells you that. When I started wearing the cup, I was so embarrassed to ask about that - I emailed the company I bought it from, it was less embarrassing than asking around me how to take a dump with a cup 😂 Ok, it’s the unsexiest thing, but how is it you won’t read about it anywhere? You don’t stop going to the loo during your period!
Anyway. Turns out if you insert it a little bit further, it gets a little bit better.
And even knowing about this issue, I have to say I still prefer the cup to any other form of protection. So if it freaked you out, fear not! It’s still worth a try.
Thank you so much. I bought one for the first time tonight and the anxiety for something new was intense. This put my mind at ease.
I can't believe i watched a dozen b.s. pointless reviews before i found this...i swear this video should be a requirement for using a menstrual cup. Thank you so much, seriously! Your candid honesty is exactly what i needed to get my brain wrapped around this.
Wow thank you so much, I am beyond happy that you found the video helpful ✨😍
This is super good! I’ve been using a cup for about 6 months now but I still learnt some things from this!
Had my first experience with menstrual cups when I was going on vacation and needed to wear a bathing suit. It was a game changer! I was impressed and since I advocate women to try it. I did buy gloves to use for inserting the cup and for removal and I do carry gloves with me.
You are a treasure! I don’t have menses any longer but I wish I would have had the knowledge that you are sharing with us. Very well done and kudos for approaching an uncomfortable topic in the most open and honest and cool way possible ❤
I've been doing a lot of research and I found your video to be the most helpful covering different topics. Thank you!
Good tips! I've had my Diva cup for almost 4 years now, and I love it. The way I keep mine looking new, is after every period I wash the cup with soap and water, and place it in direct sunlight (my windowsill) for 3 days to a week. After that, the cup looks almost brand new. I didn't know about the cold water, and so next time I'll try that and perhaps it'll help with the staining when I'm into the 3rd day of my cycle.
thankyou, your tips actually helped me a lot. me and my friend are considering switching to a cup and your tips weren't things I came across in the internet. Thanks again! ❤️
I'm so thankful for this video. I was trying out my cup for the very first time today and it was.. frustrating. Hearing this information really helped me out.
Thank you for explaning and making this video because I have no other female to turn to in areas like this! You're truly amazing!
Yes to the cup! I imagine that it doesn't work the same for everyone. I've heard some girls say that they can't wash their own blood or even look at it. I am happy I don't feel this way about my body fluids. I was so worried at the beginning, but 2.5 years later it takes me 2 seconds to insert/remove it. Best Thing Ever!
Thank you so much for making this video, I'm thinking about using one so these tips are super helpful🌸✨
An important thing to note is that contrary to popular belief you CAN in fact get TSS from a menstrual cup. Making sure to clean your cup properly and emptying it regularly can reduce the risk but there is still a risk. Far too many adults think there is no risk to menstrual cups which is dangerous. You can get TSS from anything you insert into your body from tampons, to menstrual cups and even adult toys. TSS is rare but can be dangerous so everyone needs to be aware of the symptoms.
I’m so glad finally someone is talking about what they do with the cup during bowel movements!!
I've just bought a cup for the first time, so this was very useful to me.
i honestly learned so much from this video and i'm only half through it , thank you so so so much for doing something like this! it iss really helpful🖤
Thank you so much for all of this information and advice! You're a strong, brave woman ❤
You answered every single question I had. Thank you sooo much !!