Diva cup question

gymnut56 · 04-25-2008, 04:18 PM

Hi ladies,

I just received my Diva cup and so i used it for the first time. Insertion was fine, but I thought the removal hurt. Is it supposed to stay wide open during removal?

Anyone else have this experience?

Mary

Jennyl · 04-26-2008, 01:06 AM

I kind of pinch mine a bit to remove it, but I don't fold it completely or it leaks too much. Mine never hurts to remove, but it kind of pinches a little bit occasionally, when removed and also when inserted. I guess it's kind of hard to explain. Maybe try to remove it when you know it won't be completely full and then you could try to fold it a little more if possible. Have you checked the divacup website? Maybe they will have some helpful information

Pleiades · 04-26-2008, 11:54 AM

Here's the best site for Diva Cup info.

Definitely pinch it to break the seal before pulling it out. I sort of pinch and wiggle the whole way.

gymnut56 · 04-26-2008, 01:35 PM

Jenny, I did try the Diva cup web site and didn't find as much info as I've found in the LCF threads

Becky, the link you provided was very interesting and provided me with pertinent information.

Thanks to both of you.

Mary

Jennyl · 04-26-2008, 05:35 PM

I hope you find it gets easier with time, I know it did for me. I had to cut the stem because it was poking me, I was kind of afraid to cut it because I thought it would make it harder to remove, but it is much more comfortable now that the stem is shorter. I love the diva cup. I no longer have to worry about how many tampons to bring with me when travelling, I just need the diva and I'm good to go! I also sleep better and more comfortably at night. The diva cup doesn't leak at night like tampons did

04-25-2008, 04:18 PM	#1
gymnut56 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 46 Gallery: gymnut56 WOE: low carb Start Date: August2006	Diva cup question Hi ladies, I just received my Diva cup and so i used it for the first time. Insertion was fine, but I thought the removal hurt. Is it supposed to stay wide open during removal? Anyone else have this experience? Mary

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04-26-2008, 01:06 AM	#2
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 22,004 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I kind of pinch mine a bit to remove it, but I don't fold it completely or it leaks too much. Mine never hurts to remove, but it kind of pinches a little bit occasionally, when removed and also when inserted. I guess it's kind of hard to explain. Maybe try to remove it when you know it won't be completely full and then you could try to fold it a little more if possible. Have you checked the divacup website? Maybe they will have some helpful information

04-26-2008, 11:54 AM	#3
Pleiades MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OBX Posts: 1,553 Gallery: Pleiades Stats: 191/143.5/115 (5'2") WOE: BFFM Start Date: January 1, 2007	Here's the best site for Diva Cup info. Definitely pinch it to break the seal before pulling it out. I sort of pinch and wiggle the whole way.

04-26-2008, 01:35 PM	#4
gymnut56 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 46 Gallery: gymnut56 WOE: low carb Start Date: August2006	Jenny, I did try the Diva cup web site and didn't find as much info as I've found in the LCF threads Becky, the link you provided was very interesting and provided me with pertinent information. Thanks to both of you. Mary

04-26-2008, 05:35 PM	#5
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 22,004 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I hope you find it gets easier with time, I know it did for me. I had to cut the stem because it was poking me, I was kind of afraid to cut it because I thought it would make it harder to remove, but it is much more comfortable now that the stem is shorter. I love the diva cup. I no longer have to worry about how many tampons to bring with me when travelling, I just need the diva and I'm good to go! I also sleep better and more comfortably at night. The diva cup doesn't leak at night like tampons did