HollyDay Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Help!!! I want to like it. I really do....... First off can a 50 year old use it successfully? Offer encouragement please!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yes! Do it! I started using one when I was 42 and I sooo wish I'd started years and years ago. Love, love, love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amanda~ Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I think its personal preference, really; I cant wear ANY Cups. AT ALL. I've tried them all. and I've read about women saying they enjoy TeA while using a cup. and I can't even imagine. I use those sea sponges. They work fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourjourney Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm 31, with 3 kids and I LOVE my diva cup. It makes me not dread, or even care about my period. I have less cramps, and it seems shorter, also. I wear backup at night (mama cloth - which are cloth pads) and during that heavy first day or so. If you check ebay they usually have them pretty cheap. That is where I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I think its personal preference, really; I cant wear ANY Cups. AT ALL. I've tried them all. Same here, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 You can do it. There's a learning curve, so be patient. Once you figure out exactly the best way to get it to fit your body, you will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 It took me about 3 months to get it to work and it never fit properly. That said, I still loved that I was finally able to leave the house during those one or two heavy days a month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilanao Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 It also took me about 3 months to get used to it. I had a lot of irritation for the first two months. I finally trimmed the end almost completely off. I don't have any problem removing it and I don't get irritated. I'm 48, have four kids, and have been using it for about 2 years. One hint I have to share is for cleaning. I tried baking soda, but couldn't get the stains and odor out. I finally put it in a cup and filled it with hydrogen peroxide. I let it soak for a day or two and it comes out clean and fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amanda~ Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Turning it inside out made it less....chafey for me, but it still wasn't something I could wear every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 There's definitely a learning curve but I'm glad I started using it! Trimming the stem (in fact, pretty much trimming it all the way down) made it much more comfortable for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama_Rana Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I used to love mine. I trimmed the stem all the way off. But since my second son was born, my flow has been too heavy to use it. I was having to empty it every hour or two, and still having leaks. Tampons/pads aren't any better, but somehow they're easier to change, esp. if I'm out in public. [On a side note, next week I get a Mirena, and I'm really hoping it takes care of this excessive flow so I can go back to using my Diva.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrin Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I finally trimmed the end almost completely off. I don't have any problem removing it and I don't get irritated. ... One hint I have to share is for cleaning. I tried baking soda, but couldn't get the stains and odor out. I finally put it in a cup and filled it with hydrogen peroxide. I let it soak for a day or two and it comes out clean and fresh. Turning it inside out made it less....chafey for me, but it still wasn't something I could wear every day. I'm 34 and have been using mine for 4 years. It makes that time of the month so much more comfortable. I've trimmed the stem completely off, AND I turn it inside out. That gives me maximum capacity as well as maximum comfort. No problems with removal, either. For monthly cleaning, I mix 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 cup of white vinegar, put it in the microwave for a minute, then soak the cup for 15 minutes. Works great! A great resource for answering questions is the menstrual cup discussion on LiveJournal. Look around in there for a TON of information on cup usage. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I really love mine, but the DivaCup didn't fit me well, even inside out with the stem cut off. I have had better luck with a Lunette, which is shorter and wider. Cups come in a huge variety of sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If I'm going to be home all day, or if it isn't a heavy day I like mine. I did have to cut the stem off too. But on a really heavy day when I'm not at home I choose other methods. It really needs to be washed every time you empty it, and I don't have the nerve to do that in public. Too gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I tried and tried and tried and just could not get any cup to work for me. I am hoping my dd has better success when she reaches that stage of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I bought one a few months back. Maybe I'm too impatient to get past the "learning curve," but I don't love mine. I haven't tried trimming the stem though, and that might make it more comfortable. I'm kinda freaked out that if I trimmed the stem that I wouldn't be able to remove it :ohmy:. Maybe this is an unreasonable fear, but still.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Love love love LOVE my cup!!!!! The first month I had mine I absolutely hated it. It hurt A LOT. Then, I realized that I had it in wrong. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Love love love LOVE my cup!!!!! The first month I had mine I absolutely hated it. It hurt A LOT. Then, I realized that I had it in wrong. :glare: Me too.:tongue_smilie: I have been using it for almost 5 years and love it. I went camping over Memorial Day and started early. I had nothing with me. I had to goto the store and buy tampons and it was icky. I was reminded of how much I used to loathe my cycle before I started using the diva. I really, really missed my diva cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I bought one a few months back. Maybe I'm too impatient to get past the "learning curve," but I don't love mine. I haven't tried trimming the stem though, and that might make it more comfortable. I'm kinda freaked out that if I trimmed the stem that I wouldn't be able to remove it :ohmy:. Maybe this is an unreasonable fear, but still.... The stem hurts if not trimmed off. All the way off. It won't put a hole in it and yes, you will still be able to reach it to pull it out. You don't pull on the stem, anyway, or you might spill the cup. You get a hold of it on two sides with thumb and forefinger to pull it out and pour it in the toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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