What are the best products to have on hand for DDs first period? (teenage, support)
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It does not feel weird (I don't feel mine at all once it's in place) and there is no leakage, given the cup fits properly (two sizes are available). I rarely have to change mine more than twice day, once in the morning and once in the evening. I rinse it out in the shower when I bathe. (Have no fear, menstrual blood is fairly thick, so it doesn't splash.) If I must empty my cup during the day, I tip the contents into the toilet, reinsert it, and then wash my hands as usual after using the facilities. A Diva Cup is no more disgusting to handle than a used tampon or pad -- I find it much less so -- and it is completely odor-free. Plus, although it was a bit of an investment up front (~$35), it has saved me a bundle in disposable products over the last few years.
Thanks for sharing. It has to be more disgusting than handling a tampon with an applicator or even changing a pad. It's possible to do those things without getting your hands a mess most of the time. I'm not interested in getting blood under my fingernails. You can't convince me that blood doesn't get under your fingernails when you're removing and/or inserting it. That's one of the main reasons I won't use the tampons that don't have an applicator. For people who can get past that, I can understand the attraction from a financial and environmental standpoint, but those two advantages would definitely be a hard sell to a young teenager.
Thanks for sharing. It has to be more disgusting than handling a tampon with an applicator or even changing a pad. It's possible to do those things without getting your hands a mess most of the time. I'm not interested in getting blood under my fingernails. You can't convince me that blood doesn't get under your fingernails when you're removing and/or inserting it. That's one of the main reasons I won't use the tampons that don't have an applicator. For people who can get past that, I can understand the attraction from a financial and environmental standpoint, but those two advantages would definitely be a hard sell to a young teenager.
The menstrual fluid is contained in the cup, so it's really not a huge problem. In any case, that's why I wash my hands.
I understand that the idea of a menstrual cup is strange to women who've spent years using disposable products, which is why I thought I'd share my positive experience making the transition. Perhaps there's somebody reading who's always been intrigued by the cup but has been afraid to try it. If so, I would encourage her to give it a shot. I'm a complete convert. I wish I hadn't waited so long to buy one!
just found out my oldest daughter uses Diva Cup and she loves it. I never heard of it before this thread. I went thru menopause 20 years ago and have not talked to any women about these things in ages.
just found out my oldest daughter uses Diva Cup and she loves it. I never heard of it before this thread. I went thru menopause 20 years ago and have not talked to any women about these things in ages.
The other important item for us was / is a box of baby wipes. I get ones called "One and Done" (can't remember the brand). They are larger and thicker than average wipes.
Those are made by Huggies. I use them at work, and they are definitely superior to average baby wipes.
just found out my oldest daughter uses Diva Cup and she loves it. I never heard of it before this thread. I went thru menopause 20 years ago and have not talked to any women about these things in ages.
In hindsight, I wish I'd bought a menstrual cup for my daughter when she hit menarche and told her it was available when she was ready to move on from sanitary pads, but I was still struggling with my own misgivings about using one. Oh well.
The menstrual fluid is contained in the cup, so it's really not a huge problem. In any case, that's why I wash my hands.
I understand that the idea of a menstrual cup is strange to women who've spent years using disposable products, which is why I thought I'd share my positive experience making the transition. Perhaps there's somebody reading who's always been intrigued by the cup but has been afraid to try it. If so, I would encourage her to give it a shot. I'm a complete convert. I wish I hadn't waited so long to buy one!
This is tempting. I heard about the cup a few years back but was afraid to try it. I wasn't convinced that it wouldn't leak on me.
Wow, learned something new. Never had heard of the Diva Cup. I certainly would have used this - no longer any need. I cannot see my daughter using this, but I'll tell her about it.
Both my daughter and my niece went straight to tampons at the start. I started daughter with the Tampax Pearls because the plastic applicator, with a dab of KY gel, is the easiest to insert. I despised pads, was so happy when I finally defied my mother and started using tampons in my mid teens.
On average, it will take about two years from first sign of breast budding until menstruation occurs.
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