I have a few questions:
1.) I've read that some people have a problem with not being able to reach the cup when its inside them, my problem is the exact opposite. My cup's stem almost sticks out, its an inch or two shy, does this happen to anyone else? I don't want to cut the stem because I use it to insert it.
2.) How do you really know that it's sealed? I blindly insert it and push up, almost like a plunger and more or less hope it's okay. I can't do the circle or turn thing to make sure its sealed.
3.) Does anyone else experience pain when using a menstrual cup? The general area of my lady parts hurt whenever I use the cup.
4.) How do I get the cup to completely open once inside me, I kept feeling that one side of my cup was folded in?
I reaaaaaally want to be able to use my cup but I feel like giving up! If anyone has any tips or suggestions please let me know!
Also, I am in a club, the ______ College Women's Center, and was planning on having a meeting where I lead a discussion about alternatives to one time use pads and tampons, anyone have any ideas as to especially important things I should cover?
I also use pads from party pants pads WHICH I LOVE, but I am trying to use the diva cup as to cut down on having to buy more and wash pads. I started out using Instead Cups, which I think really helped.
I would love to be able to use my cup without fear of leakage or having to use a pad as well, and as today went well with no leaks I am feeling somewhat more hopeful.
Also, I am verrrry new to live journal, so forgive me for any mistakes and my lack of a photo/icon.
ps THIS COMMUNITY IS FABULOUS.