It’s perfect for those who have a higher cervix or heavier flow while it offers complete comfort all period long. I used Size B’s for my photos but the Size A’s will have the same growth curve from brand to brand for the most part. This can be a good thing—it means you might not have to manually empty your disc in the middle of the day, such as in the office, although you might need to reach in and make sure the disc is still in place afterward. If you know that you have a long vagina (per the finger test we mentioned earlier), go with the DivaCup.

Menstrual cup use has never been linked to TSS but if you have had TSS you should not use a menstrual cup. We're passionate about intimate health, general well-being, minimizing eco footprints, and offering budget-friendly period solutions.The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Eventually, I was desperate enough that I wandered around Target with a couple of menstrual cups in my pocket, trying to subtly fit them into things. If you have trimmed the stem and are sure the cup is in as far as it can go, but the cup is still poking out of your vagina or rubbing uncomfortably, you need a smaller cup. Finding a cup or disc that fits, and feels, just right may require some experimentation; you should not be able to feel a cup inside you very much, and it definitely should not hurt. If you do not update your preferences, we will assume that you are happy to receive amazing offers and news.

I also completely removed the stem, even more than the suggested as leaving any just caused irritation, now I’ve cut that off (the base of the cup is solid for a good few mm’s after the stem) this hasn’t made removal any different as they sit so low you can still reach to remove the seal. If the cup makes you feel like you need to pee all the time or is causing pain in your urethra, you might need a smaller cup or a softer cup. If it’s the biggest speculum possible, you should probably opt for one of the larger cups; if it’s the smallest one possible, you should probably choose one of the smaller cups, or even one of the “teen” cups. obviously it can be cleaned and sterilized, and stains ≠ dirt, but it stained pretty much immediately to a sort of dark, rusty brown and no amount of boiling and scrubbing with soapy water will get it out.Ultra-soft: 100% medical grade silicone, up to 8 continuous hours of protection, odorless, does not dry or irritate, exclusive double edge and extraction stem. Measure your cervix and define your flow intensity, and you’ll be able to find the right cup for you.

Size A: If you haven’t given birth or you gave birth by cesarean or you have a light flow, this is a perfect size for you.Many of them had the same problem that the commercial versions did, as it was impossible to see what was going on inside the various tubes.

Some people like to squat or jump up and down a bit after they insert the cup, just to make sure that the cup is secure and won’t move around.My first ever cup I tried since I wanted to be more exo friendly and I just hated period products in general. Size B is recommended for women who have given birth vaginally or for those who have a weaker pelvic floor. This reusable alternative to pads and tampons is both healthier for you and safer for the environment. To avoid expulsion of your IUD, take care to break the seal of the cup when you remove it, and try to make sure that you’re not accidentally tugging on the IUD’s strings.