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I identify as:
Female
421(98.6%)
Male
3(0.7%)
Other
3(0.7%)
I am:
13 or younger
0(0.0%)
14-15
5(1.2%)
16-17
15(3.5%)
18-19
39(9.1%)
20-21
54(12.6%)
22-23
77(17.9%)
24-25
63(14.7%)
26-27
46(10.7%)
28-29
32(7.5%)
30-35
63(14.7%)
36-40
22(5.1%)
41-49
12(2.8%)
50 or older
1(0.2%)
I live in:
The US
298(69.6%)
Canada
41(9.6%)
The UK
30(7.0%)
Europe
31(7.2%)
Asia
3(0.7%)
Australia
17(4.0%)
New Zealand
3(0.7%)
Africa
0(0.0%)
South America
0(0.0%)
Central America
1(0.2%)
The Middle East
3(0.7%)
Other
1(0.2%)
About how long did it take you to learn to use your (first) cup to your own satisfaction?
I've not yet managed
48(11.4%)
From the first time I tried it
70(16.6%)
By the end of the first day using it
66(15.6%)
By the end of my first period using it
105(24.9%)
By the end of my second period
53(12.6%)
By the end of my third period
55(13.0%)
By the end of my sixth period
9(2.1%)
Even longer than that, but I got there in the end
5(1.2%)
I can't remember how long it took
11(2.6%)
My main initial problems were...
Difficulty with insertion
147(18.3%)
Difficulty with removal
131(16.3%)
Positioning the cup inside and/or 'popping open'
199(24.8%)
Messy removal
75(9.3%)
Leaking
138(17.2%)
Pain/discomfort/chafing while it was in
106(13.2%)
Other (please feel free to elaborate in the comments)
8(1.0%)
Brands: I own or have at some point owned...
A small Divacup
230(40.7%)
A large Divacup
72(12.7%)
A small UK Mooncup
68(12.0%)
A large UK Mooncup
30(5.3%)
A small Lunette
23(4.1%)
A large Lunette
35(6.2%)
A small Keeper
30(5.3%)
A large Keeper
11(1.9%)
A small Keeper Mooncup
26(4.6%)
A large Keeper Mooncup
3(0.5%)
A small Femmecup
3(0.5%)
A large Femmecup
4(0.7%)
A small Lady Cup
17(3.0%)
A large Lady Cup
13(2.3%)
(cont in next question)
0(0.0%)
(continued)
A small Miacup
4(5.6%)
A large Miacup
1(1.4%)
A small Pinkcup
0(0.0%)
A large Pinkcup
1(1.4%)
Insteads
64(88.9%)
A diaphragm (which I use for catching menstrual blood)
2(2.8%)
If you have used more than one cup, which did you most like? Feel free to elaborate on your experiences in the comments.
The Divacup
58(39.5%)
The UK Mooncup
35(23.8%)
The Lunette
25(17.0%)
The Keeper Mooncup
9(6.1%)
The original Keeper
9(6.1%)
The Femmecup
0(0.0%)
The Lady Cup
9(6.1%)
The Miacup
1(0.7%)
The Pinkcup
0(0.0%)
Insteads
1(0.7%)
Diaphragm
0(0.0%)
Which cup(s) sadly didn't make the cut above? (again feel free to tell us more)
The Divacup
40(36.7%)
The UK Mooncup
5(4.6%)
The Lunette
2(1.8%)
The Keeper Mooncup
2(1.8%)
The original Keeper
9(8.3%)
The Femmecup
1(0.9%)
The Lady Cup
2(1.8%)
The Miacup
1(0.9%)
The Femmecup
0(0.0%)
Insteads
45(41.3%)
Diaphragm
1(0.9%)
I switched sizes within the same brand
1(0.9%)
The things I most enjoy about my cup use are...
Good for the environment
370(14.5%)
Saving money
370(14.5%)
Not worrying about leaks
181(7.1%)
Being able to use it for sports/swimming/physical activities
192(7.5%)
Particularly convenient for my very heavy period
133(5.2%)
Particularly convenient for my very light period
89(3.5%)
Don't need to empty the cup as often as changing disposables
332(13.0%)
Feeling more in touch with my period
164(6.4%)
Learning about my body and my menstrual cycle
173(6.8%)
Being able to forget about my period
248(9.7%)
Insteads/diaphragm: being able to have non-messy vaginal sex
15(0.6%)
Reusable cups: being able to have non-messy other kinds of sex
51(2.0%)
Reducing cramps
96(3.8%)
The company and support of fellow awesome cup users
146(5.7%)
I'm in this community primarily to...
Get some help with my cup troubles
195(15.1%)
Help out other people with their cup use
232(18.0%)
Help spread the word
225(17.4%)
Learn more about the female body/menstruation etc
188(14.6%)
Keep up with the exciting new developments currently underway
260(20.1%)
Chat with this lovely bunch of people
191(14.8%)