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27 May 2014 @ 09:00 am

First Time Use - Discomfort or Lack of Familiarity?

Hi All,

I am using the Fleurcup; large size (47/no kids). This is my first cycle using it and while I love it, I feel some very minor discomfort. This is day two and I didn't feel any discomfort yesterday. I'm also attempting to discern whether these are normal cramps or a combination of cramps and something new that I need to get used to. I do take Midol and the discomfort remains.

Like you, I'm learning as I go and I'm fairly certain that I have it in correctly, but I feel some pressure. Like it could be pressing against my cervix somehow OR maybe it is too large OR I could have it in incorrectly OR this is just how it feels.

Maybe take it out and reinsert?

Your collective experience is much appreciated!

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curious_bunny_8 on May 27th, 2014 01:25 pm (UTC)

Try readjusting. Grab the base, squeeze it to release suction and pull it down a bit. Then let go and kegel it back up. Maybe it did settle uncomfortably around your cervix. Or you could just be getting used to it.

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elisamba on May 27th, 2014 04:11 pm (UTC)

^^ This. If it's in right you won't feel it. Give it two or three cycles before deciding it's wrong for you - learning curve. :)

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Debbie Wolff on May 27th, 2014 04:56 pm (UTC)

Thank you both!

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kuradi8 on May 27th, 2014 08:48 pm (UTC)

It's probably a combination of a particularly BLECH day and getting used to the cup. It's normal. There's an old wives' tale about drinking extra water before and during a period to ease cramps. That usually works for me. Will it work for you too?

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