Women TOM question

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  • Unknown
    edited January 2017
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  • angelxsss
    angelxsss Posts: 2,402 Member
    MeganAM89 wrote: »
    What kind of animal just throws them on the floor??

    My dog used to sometimes like to dig through the trash and pull out my used pads and deposit them onto the floor in the living room for everyone to see.

    Such a good dog.

    Bahahaha mine would eat them. Tear them to shreds and eat them. Diapers too. Little *kitten*. Could eat the crotch out of a pair of panties in minutes flat too.

    ugh I dogsat a dog who ate crotches out of 3 of my panties. I was pissed. But also she was old so I couldn't be too mad haha
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  • branflakes1980
    branflakes1980 Posts: 2,516 Member
    km8907 wrote: »
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    What are the cups? I've never heard of it.

    It's a small flexible cup about the size of a tampon but it's silicone. You shove it up in there and it collects the blood. You have to empty it a couple times and wash it in the sink and boil it later to clean it.

    :hushed:
  • denversillygoose
    denversillygoose Posts: 708 Member
    I have never even heard of these but my 17 yr old uses the cup and swears by it. But watching her boil it in my kitchen makes me want to die. She has her own pot.

    My daughter and I were just discussing the logistics of the cup. I don't think we'll ever go there.
  • AmbitiousButRubbish
    AmbitiousButRubbish Posts: 246 Member
    My wife uses softcups. They are disposable cups. She did BodyCombat while using them and she said they worked great.
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    MeganAM89 wrote: »
    What kind of animal just throws them on the floor??

    My dog used to sometimes like to dig through the trash and pull out my used pads and deposit them onto the floor in the living room for everyone to see.

    Such a good dog.

    Bahahaha mine would eat them. Tear them to shreds and eat them. Diapers too. Little *kitten*. Could eat the crotch out of a pair of panties in minutes flat too.

    HA! My beast hound does this, too. Dogs, man. :#
  • denversillygoose
    denversillygoose Posts: 708 Member
    My cat loves to play with new, unwrapped tampons. Cats are so much smarter than dogs.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    I just, use tampons & a liner! Is it possible for, the cup to; get lost in there? I mean at least a tampon has a long string, as for panty liners; I don't use wings because the sticky part ruins, silky/satin panties & that's the, only type that; I wear!
  • FlippingFins
    FlippingFins Posts: 20 Member
    edited January 2017
    I've used a cup for the past decade and think they're one of the best inventions ever!

    Used disposable pads before that and absolutely hated them.

    Bought some reusable pads relatively recently to try out, as well. I wouldn't say they're good for exercise, based on my experience. I found them extremely warm and uncomfortable. The fleece ones were the worst. Cotton jersey ones were more comfortable, but still not particularly nice to have to wear. I imagine with the sweating during exercise and natural body temperature increase, they'd just be even worse. On top of the horrible feeling of warmth and discomfort from wearing them, I found that they didn't feel absorbent. They did what they were supposed to do. No issues from a functionality point of view. But you definitely couldn't forget about them and feel 'dry'.
  • angelxsss
    angelxsss Posts: 2,402 Member
    I just, use tampons & a liner! Is it possible for, the cup to; get lost in there? I mean at least a tampon has a long string, as for panty liners; I don't use wings because the sticky part ruins, silky/satin panties & that's the, only type that; I wear!

    http://rubycup.com/blog/can-i-lose-my-menstrual-cup-inside-of-the-vagina/
    this goes for all brands
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    angelxsss wrote: »
    I just, use tampons & a liner! Is it possible for, the cup to; get lost in there? I mean at least a tampon has a long string, as for panty liners; I don't use wings because the sticky part ruins, silky/satin panties & that's the, only type that; I wear!

    http://rubycup.com/blog/can-i-lose-my-menstrual-cup-inside-of-the-vagina/
    this goes for all brands

    Thank you & what about spilling when; taking it out?
  • angelxsss
    angelxsss Posts: 2,402 Member
    angelxsss wrote: »
    I just, use tampons & a liner! Is it possible for, the cup to; get lost in there? I mean at least a tampon has a long string, as for panty liners; I don't use wings because the sticky part ruins, silky/satin panties & that's the, only type that; I wear!

    http://rubycup.com/blog/can-i-lose-my-menstrual-cup-inside-of-the-vagina/
    this goes for all brands

    Thank you & what about spilling when; taking it out?

    I don't know about others, but it always happens to me. I just am used to getting dirty now.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    edited January 2017
    angelxsss wrote: »
    angelxsss wrote: »
    I just, use tampons & a liner! Is it possible for, the cup to; get lost in there? I mean at least a tampon has a long string, as for panty liners; I don't use wings because the sticky part ruins, silky/satin panties & that's the, only type that; I wear!

    http://rubycup.com/blog/can-i-lose-my-menstrual-cup-inside-of-the-vagina/
    this goes for all brands

    Thank you & what about spilling when; taking it out?

    I don't know about others, but it always happens to me. I just am used to getting dirty now.

    Practice makes, perfect..........eventually!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I can't fit the cups. I've tried, scratched myself raw in the process... it never opened up inside! I don't do tampons (had very heavy periods for a long time so it seemed kinda pointless) so I suck it up with pads (I love Always Infinity). Obviously it sucks for the beach and stuff...

    That being said, I've heard good things about reusable pads, but again, my period gets so heavy sometimes, I'm not sure how well it would protect me.
  • angelxsss
    angelxsss Posts: 2,402 Member
    Oh also I was on the depo shot and lost my period too
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    My cycle is 21 days. Freaking SUCKS.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    edited January 2017
    My cycle is 21 days. Freaking SUCKS.

    It's been about 23 days lately for me. I hear you on that. One week of normal appetite then I'm starving again.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    MeganAM89 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    My cycle is 21 days. Freaking SUCKS.

    It's been about 23 days lately for me. I hear you on that. One week of normal appetite then I'm starving again.

    At the moment mine's 25 days. I'd love it to be longer. I really only have a one and a half to two week window where I have no period or pms symptoms (like my boobs hurting or pre-period cramping).

    It's great.

    Yep, me too. I feel your pain! And the moods are fabulous, too.
  • GreenGoddess22
    GreenGoddess22 Posts: 3,818 Member
    jtegirl1 wrote: »
    LL5lifts wrote: »
    This is why I have an IUD....it makes me a psychotic *kitten* at times (at all times) but I don't really get my period anymore. Of course since having five kids if I sneeze to hard or do jumping jacks long enough.........

    I have the Mirena and I haven't had a period in almost 2 years! I freaking love it!

    I had a bad reaction to Mirena and had to have it removed earlier than expected. I wish I could find one that is compatible to my body.
  • LittleHearseDriver
    LittleHearseDriver Posts: 2,677 Member
    I was iffy the cups at first, but now I'll never go back. I had an allergic reaction when I tried to go back to tampons. I refuse to boil mine in a pot. I soak it in the sink with hot water and soap and it works just fine.
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  • LazyNightOwl
    LazyNightOwl Posts: 166 Member
    MeganAM89 wrote: »
    idk how people can wear pads in general, especially during exercise.

    I have to wear pads on the last couple days of my period because even on the heavier days I can only wear light tampons - the regular ones are generally even too large for me so pulling out dry ones kill me. I always get pads with wings and they stay put no matter what. I've never had an issue while exercising with one on.

    I'm in this same boat. Pantyliners are usually all I use unless I have a "heavy" week then I'll have to use a light tampon for a day or so.... Hopefully my good luck in this regard holds out
  • Heartisalonelyhunter
    Heartisalonelyhunter Posts: 786 Member
    edited January 2017
    My cycle is 21 days. Freaking SUCKS.

    Have you seen an endocrinologist? It's ok once in a while but a cycle that's consistently less than 24 days is often indicative of other issues.Please get yourself checked out.

  • angelxsss
    angelxsss Posts: 2,402 Member
    Everyone in here has been put in the friend zone. How will I ever have naughty thoughts again?

    Way to go women for ruining all things.

    You'll come around for me. I have faith.
  • Kristi26
    Kristi26 Posts: 184 Member
    I use cloth and have for years now. I have no issues with it when exercising.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    oh god, no.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    KyleGrace8 wrote: »
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    km8907 wrote: »
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    What are the cups? I've never heard of it.

    It's a small flexible cup about the size of a tampon put it's silicone. You shove it up in there and it collects the blood. You have to empty it a couple times and wash it in the sink and boil it later to clean it.

    Oh my. I'll stick with the tampons! :)

    It's bigger than a tampon. Could post a pic because my pig daughter keeps hers on her bathroom counter. Dry heave. But she swears she would never go back to tampons. She does wear panty liners with them though so what really is the point?

    LMAO!!! This reminds me of my sister constantly complaining about her daughter (18 yrs) leaving the tampons on the floor!! She gets so furious! I have sons so I can't relate!

    On the floor!? You mean used cartridges? That's gross. If they are clean unused in the box though I can relate. At that point it's the same to me a toilet paper.

    No used!!! :s She's in college now so I am praying she is not doing that in her dorm room!

    That is absolutely disgusting.
  • LittleHearseDriver
    LittleHearseDriver Posts: 2,677 Member
    Everyone in here has been put in the friend zone. How will I ever have naughty thoughts again?

    Way to go women for ruining all things.

    @GnothiSeauton23 I think you'll manage just fine.
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