Disposable menstrual cups. I cannot say enough good things about them. I haven't worn a pad or tampon in well over a year. You can get the box of 24 at Target around here, and they're about the same price as a box of tampons. I just do not understand why women still want to deal with icky pads and risk TSS. I swear...every woman should have these in her bathroom cupboard. They are a dream come true. http://www.softcup.com
Guys: Let your women know about them. They will thank you!
And no, I do not work for the company. I just do NOT understand why everyone is not using these (except you IUD users of course).
2006-06-23 15:37:07 · 13 answers · asked by rednecklady17 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
To answer your questions, if you can feel it AT ALL, it is in wrong. No, they don't leak (unless you're super "heavy" and haven't changed it). I only wear pantyliners (just to ease my mind), and I can wear a thong everyday, have sex whenever I please, and not have to worry about a thing. Not to mention work an 8 hour shift w/out having to rush to the ladies room because I sneezed wrong or something.
2006-06-23 15:43:27 · update #1
From their site:
Where can I buy the INSTEAD® Softcup®?
The INSTEAD® Softcup® can be purchased at many of your favorite stores across the United States:
Walgreen's
Rite Aid
Kroger
Wal-Mart
Target
Supervalu
Longs
CVS
Longs
Safeway
Save Mart
Raley's
Ralph's
Fred Meyer
Winco
Drugstore.com
If you cannot find the INSTEAD® Softcup® in the above stores, we urge you to speak with the manager. The more you ask the more likely it will be available
2006-06-23 15:44:29 · update #2
The FDA says 12 hours (so two a day, one when I wake up, one in the evening), but on light days, I wear it longer.
2006-06-23 15:46:18 · update #3
Inside your vagina are many areas. The penis doesn't go where the cup sits. Some large men say they can feel it, but most average men don't even notice it's there. If they do, it's not enough to bother them. I think on the site they have a video you can watch of a clear plastic replica. The only problem I've had with them was in the beginning. It was VERY messy in the beginning, but now it's not at all. You just have to get the hang of taking it out, which is very simple and only takes the tip of your finger. And no, nothing can get "lost" in the vagina.
2006-06-23 16:13:36 · update #4
WOW....i just went to the website and never heard of this. I also have never seen it at any stores. I think many women don't use it because they haven't heard of it yet. I went throught the entire website and find "Instead" to be very interesting. I put in a order and will try it. Thx so much for this info because I am so tired of pads and tampoons. I hope this becomes a life saver.
2006-06-23 15:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kenya_7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't use them because I've never heard of them before. Even after visiting your website link, I'm not sure how the things work. Since I am familiar with pads and tampons and have no health concerns that would prevent me from using them, I don't feel the need to investigate other options.
2006-06-23 15:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of them, but never could imagine how they work. I do have a heavy flow sometimes.
Will they still protect me ? How do I use them ?
Do they smell ?
I use tampons for my heavier days, but would love to use something better for the lighter days, and instead of pads.
This would be great.
2006-06-23 16:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by paula b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because I've never heard of them. Are they comfy? Does it ever leak? And how many do you typically use in a day?
Thank you, I'll check them out next month.
2006-06-23 15:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for this alternative! I'm sure most women, like me, have never heard of such a thing.....I certainly couldn't make it without tampons....and if this is better, then I'm willing to give it a try!
2006-06-23 16:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by caramelqueen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly because they are not available to every woman in America. Not all stores cary them. Itsa nifty idea though.
2006-06-23 15:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by empresstigerlily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had heard of them but was apprehensive to try it. after checking out that website i think i may have to try it.
thank you very much
2006-06-23 17:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not using them 'casue I never heard of them. They are not adverised at all.
2006-06-23 15:42:22 · answer #8 · answered by maya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please explain how it is possible to have sex with this. You are talking about while it is in you? Doesn't that move it around or push it farther in?
2006-06-23 16:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They didn't help with the clots I had from menopause.
2006-06-23 15:40:59 · answer #10 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋