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Menstrual Cups - Divacup, Mooncup, Instead, Lunette, Miacup
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13 November 2009 @ 05:02 pm
Survey time!
Hello, I am doing a project for my class and am hoping to find participants from this wonderful community!! My survey is here: http://menstruation.questionpro.com
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
18 September 2009 @ 01:04 pm
Poll time!
Poll #1459365
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 161
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 161
What cups have you tried?
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Diva Cup
112 (69.6%)
Femmecup 3 (1.9%)
Fleurcup 2 (1.2%)
Green Donna 0 (0.0%)
The Keeper 11 (6.8%)
Lady Cup 57 (35.4%)
Lunette 40 (24.8%)
MeLuna 9 (5.6%)
Miacup 7 (4.3%)
Mooncup UK 37 (23.0%)
Moon Cup Keeper Co. 16 (9.9%)
MPower 0 (0.0%)
Yuuki 1 (0.6%)
Of those you've tried, which is your FAVORITE cup?
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Diva Cup 58 (39.5%)
Femmecup 1 (0.7%)
Fleurcup 1 (0.7%)
Green Donna 0 (0.0%)
The Keeper 1 (0.7%)
Lady Cup 28 (19.0%)
Lunette 28 (19.0%)
MeLuna 3 (2.0%)
Miacup 4 (2.7%)
Mooncup UK 16 (10.9%)
Moon Cup Keeper Co. 5 (3.4%)
MPower 0 (0.0%)
Yuuki 1 (0.7%)
n/a-i have only tried one cup and i am not satisfied 1 (0.7%)
Of those you've tried? which is your LEAST FAVORITE cup?
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Diva Cup 33 (25.0%)
Femmecup 1 (0.8%)
Fleurcup 0 (0.0%)
Green Donna 0 (0.0%)
The Keeper 7 (5.3%)
Lady Cup 16 (12.1%)
Lunette 4 (3.0%)
MeLuna 2 (1.5%)
Miacup 0 (0.0%)
Mooncup UK 8 (6.1%)
Moon Cup Keeper Co. 4 (3.0%)
MPower 0 (0.0%)
Yuuki 0 (0.0%)
n/a- i have only tried one cup 57 (43.2%)
Which of the following describes you best?
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I use a small cup as suggested 79 (50.3%)
I use a small cup even though it is suggested that I use the large 16 (10.2%)
I use a large cup as suggested 37 (23.6%)
I use the large cup even though it is suggested that I use the small cup 25 (15.9%)
Stem...
What do you look for in a cup?
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large capacity 89 (58.9%)
stiffness 24 (15.9%)
squishiness/softness 51 (33.8%)
small size overall (width, length, capacity) 37 (24.5%)
reinforced bottom 16 (10.6%)
sturdy stem 17 (11.3%)
color/appearance 43 (28.5%)
holes placed high (under rim) 38 (25.2%)
holes placed low (under the ridge/2nd rim if applicable) 2 (1.3%)
What cup qualities do you stay away from?
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large capacity 12 (9.4%)
stiffness 43 (33.6%)
squishiness/softness 23 (18.0%)
small size overall (width, length, capacity) 47 (36.7%)
having a ridge/2nd rim under the top 19 (14.8%)
holes placed high 2 (1.6%)
holes placed low 39 (30.5%)
markings on the cup (brand, measurements... etc) 15 (11.7%)
04 April 2009 @ 05:36 pm
Poll -- “Build A Cup” (Just For Fun)
Hey ladies, I have a poll for you here. I always thought it would be cool to be able to specify what we like in a cup, so I’m just trying to find out what qualities (specifically) most women prefer. I might submit these poll results to a few companies, haven‘t decided yet. I wanted to do 2 separate polls (one for women who’ve given birth vaginally, and one for women who have not, to see if there are common preferences), but I can’t get 2 polls into one post, and I don’t want to post twice, lol. So I’ll just sort of generalize here… Basically, the poll is about the cup you most frequently use, and what you want to be different/the same, or what you prefer in comparison to that particular cup. Have fun! Comments welcome, of course. If there's anything I forgot, go ahead and mention it, and what you prefer in that category. I'll try to add that up too.
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03 April 2009 @ 08:57 am
Cups, Sponges, Tampons, and IUDs
Back in March I posted two polls over at </a></b></a>![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif)
iud_divas and many of you here were kind enough to participate. : ) It makes me happy to see evidence (more than just me!) of peacefully co-existing cups and IUDs as there are still the occassional comments floating around over there saying cups will "suck out" your IUD...
Yesterday I finally got around to posting my followup over there and now I'm posting the part that is relevant to menstrual cups below. To see the post in it's entirety, click HERE.
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Does using internal period protection increase the risk of expulsion?
Based on the answers to Poll #1363283, this would also seem to be an exaggerated fear.
With 121 divas who currently use an IUD or have used one within the last 5 years responding, 64% (77 women) reported that they use some form of internal period protection.
Of these 77 women, 56 use tampons (73%), 24 use menstrual cups (31%), 1 person reported using sponges, and 1 reported "other" (baby sock tampons?)
Out of the 77 divas who reported using tampons, cups, or sponges, the vast majority, 78% (60 women), began using internal protection within the first month of having an IUD inserted. Of those 60, more than half (33 women) have successfully had their IUD in place for at least 6 months.
Out of 121 who currently use an IUD or have used one within the last 5 years, only 5 reported an "on period expulsion". Three reported using pads (1 cloth, 2 disposable) , 1 used a menstrual cup, and 1 used a combination of tampons and sponges. Simply looking at the numbers for this poll, this puts the expulsion rate for pad users at 7%, menstrual cup users at 4% and tampons/sponges users at 2%... As such, I believe it is unlikely that choice of period protection influences IUD expulsion.
The menstrual cup user had her IUD in place for less than 2 weeks before expelling, and while she credits her cup for helping to pull out her IUD, here she cites long strings as a contributing factor.
As mentioned earlier, the tampon/sponge user accidentally yanked out her 5 year old Paragard thinking she had a tampon in... read her story here.
While the results here suggest that using internal protection does not increase expulsion risk, it is still probably wise to use caution when removing a tampon, cup, or sponge.
iud_divas and many of you here were kind enough to participate. : ) It makes me happy to see evidence (more than just me!) of peacefully co-existing cups and IUDs as there are still the occassional comments floating around over there saying cups will "suck out" your IUD...Yesterday I finally got around to posting my followup over there and now I'm posting the part that is relevant to menstrual cups below. To see the post in it's entirety, click HERE.
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Does using internal period protection increase the risk of expulsion?
Based on the answers to Poll #1363283, this would also seem to be an exaggerated fear.
With 121 divas who currently use an IUD or have used one within the last 5 years responding, 64% (77 women) reported that they use some form of internal period protection.
Of these 77 women, 56 use tampons (73%), 24 use menstrual cups (31%), 1 person reported using sponges, and 1 reported "other" (baby sock tampons?)
Out of the 77 divas who reported using tampons, cups, or sponges, the vast majority, 78% (60 women), began using internal protection within the first month of having an IUD inserted. Of those 60, more than half (33 women) have successfully had their IUD in place for at least 6 months.
Out of 121 who currently use an IUD or have used one within the last 5 years, only 5 reported an "on period expulsion". Three reported using pads (1 cloth, 2 disposable) , 1 used a menstrual cup, and 1 used a combination of tampons and sponges. Simply looking at the numbers for this poll, this puts the expulsion rate for pad users at 7%, menstrual cup users at 4% and tampons/sponges users at 2%... As such, I believe it is unlikely that choice of period protection influences IUD expulsion.
The menstrual cup user had her IUD in place for less than 2 weeks before expelling, and while she credits her cup for helping to pull out her IUD, here she cites long strings as a contributing factor.
As mentioned earlier, the tampon/sponge user accidentally yanked out her 5 year old Paragard thinking she had a tampon in... read her story here.
While the results here suggest that using internal protection does not increase expulsion risk, it is still probably wise to use caution when removing a tampon, cup, or sponge.
10 March 2009 @ 04:37 pm
IUD and period protection poll over at iud_divas
I've posted two polls including a "period protection" poll over at iud divas.
There's been a few posts or replies over there suggesting that menstrual cups contribute to expulsion - I think mainly from people who don't use cups - so I'm trying to get a broader view of the picture than I was able get here.
Thanks to those on this board for the feedback on my previous posts - it helped me formulate the new polls.
There's been a few posts or replies over there suggesting that menstrual cups contribute to expulsion - I think mainly from people who don't use cups - so I'm trying to get a broader view of the picture than I was able get here.
Thanks to those on this board for the feedback on my previous posts - it helped me formulate the new polls.
06 March 2009 @ 12:21 pm
First Cup for My Sister
I have a DivaCup, and I love it. I just recently got to use it on my period (today's the first day!). I cut off the stem completely and inserted it when I had a little spotting last night, and when I woke up, I had a full cup. No leaks, though my feminine moisture (whatever you call it) bypasses the cup like it's not even there. I thought it was a leak, but it was just, you know, the clear stuff. Anywho, I've been thinking about getting my 13 year old sister her first cup. She hasn't started her period yet, but I wanted her to have a cup ready as an option. She knows all about cups, but isn't sure which one she wants. I've heard that just about every cup is good for beginners. I'm leaning towards LadyCup/ColoredCup, or even the Femmcup. What do you ladies think? I think I'll do a poll for this one, but comments are welcomed lots!
Poll #1360883 Beginner's Cup PollOpen to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 102
What cup do you think would be best for a first-time cup user?
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Unfortunately, the Mooncup is no longer available in the U.S., and I don't feel like Houdini-ing one out here, and Keepers and Moon Cups aren't an option. Grrr. DivaCup 16 (15.7%)
Femmecup 3 (2.9%)
Lady Cup/Colored Lady Cup 39 (38.2%)
Lunette 52 (51.0%)
MPowerCup 4 (3.9%)
drained13 February 2009 @ 08:40 pm
IUD/cup use poll - compiled results, so far
Thanks to everyone who has participated in my poll so far!
To fill out the poll go here: community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/1
As requested, I have compiled some (rough/as best as I can figure) results – see the cut below. If anyone has additional comments or questions about IUDs and cup use that they would like to see in a poll, let me know - I’m considering posting a Cup Use/IUD poll #2.
( click here for compiled results )
To fill out the poll go here: community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/1
As requested, I have compiled some (rough/as best as I can figure) results – see the cut below. If anyone has additional comments or questions about IUDs and cup use that they would like to see in a poll, let me know - I’m considering posting a Cup Use/IUD poll #2.
( click here for compiled results )
10 February 2009 @ 04:27 pm
Calling all LadyCup users!!
I keep hearing about cups splitting and I was wondering which ones are effected the most?
So which cups keep splitting?
Poll #1347180 LadyCups
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 57
I own a ____LadyCup (enter all you own).
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Clear 22 (39.3%)
Pink 12 (21.4%)
Blue 10 (17.9%)
Lilac 14 (25.0%)
Orange 6 (10.7%)
Green 3 (5.4%)
Yellow 2 (3.6%)
My ____LadyCup split (enter all that split)
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Clear 0 (0.0%)
Pink 0 (0.0%)
Blue 0 (0.0%)
Lilac 4 (7.1%)
Orange 0 (0.0%)
Green 3 (5.4%)
Yellow 3 (5.4%)
My cup has not split 46 (82.1%)
My split cup was a.....
I'm thinking about buying a LadyCup but I want to know which colours to avoid?
09 February 2009 @ 03:03 pm
Cups and IUDs - a poll!
There have been a few questions lately about which cup is best/safest to use with an IUD.
I think one of the biggest fears for IUD users who want to start using a cup...and for cup users who are thinking about an IUD... is whether or not cup use encourages IUD expulsion.
So here's a poll for cup users who have or have had an IUD.
Hopefully it will ease some fears and provide a clearer picture of cup use, IUDs, and expulsion.
( long poll - click here )
I think one of the biggest fears for IUD users who want to start using a cup...and for cup users who are thinking about an IUD... is whether or not cup use encourages IUD expulsion.
So here's a poll for cup users who have or have had an IUD.
Hopefully it will ease some fears and provide a clearer picture of cup use, IUDs, and expulsion.
( long poll - click here )
04 February 2009 @ 03:53 pm
How do you lube??
Poll #1343689 How do you lube?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 232
So how do you lube your cup? I've tried doing the whole cup (except the inside)but it's just a mess and it slips away. I've tried lube'in myself but it's not enough. So I've given up on lube and have just been inserting with the water left on the cup after I wash it. It works but it still hurts a little. I cant seem to find a way to use lube without my cup flying out of my hand. So how do you ladies insert your cups? With or without lube? And which way works best for you?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 232
So how do you lube to insert your cup??
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I lube the whole cup and insert. 1 (0.4%)
I lube the rim of the cup and insert. 9 (3.9%)
I lube myself and insert the cup. 15 (6.5%)
I lube both myself and the cup. 1 (0.4%)
I dont use lube. 211 (90.9%)
Other. (let us know how you lube) 3 (1.3%)
So how do you lube your cup? I've tried doing the whole cup (except the inside)but it's just a mess and it slips away. I've tried lube'in myself but it's not enough. So I've given up on lube and have just been inserting with the water left on the cup after I wash it. It works but it still hurts a little. I cant seem to find a way to use lube without my cup flying out of my hand. So how do you ladies insert your cups? With or without lube? And which way works best for you?
03 February 2009 @ 05:48 pm
Poll
Poll #1343148
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 335
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 335
Which cup(s) do you own?
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Diva 204 (61.1%)
LadyCup/color LadyCup 67 (20.1%)
Lunette/Lunette Selene 53 (15.9%)
MoonCup UK 62 (18.6%)
Keeper 18 (5.4%)
MoonCup USA 29 (8.7%)
Femmecup 4 (1.2%)
Miacup 5 (1.5%)
Yuuki 1 (0.3%)
Other 6 (1.8%)
What fold do you typically use?
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C-fold 136 (40.6%)
Origami 32 (9.6%)
7-fold 60 (17.9%)
Triangle fold (extreme 7) 23 (6.9%)
Punch down 108 (32.2%)
Other 14 (4.2%)
30 January 2009 @ 05:22 pm
Are menstrual cups for smart girls?
Poll #1340363 Little more demographics...
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 332
What's your highest level of education?
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Primary education 1 (0.3%)
Secondary education (vocational or similar) 2 (0.6%)
Secondary education (high school or similar) 40 (12.0%)
Higher education (polytechnic or similar 24 (7.2%)
Higher education (university or similar) 251 (75.6%)
Other 14 (4.2%)
Where are you from?
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USA 230 (69.7%)
Canada 38 (11.5%)
Latin America 2 (0.6%)
South Africa 0 (0.0%)
Africa - other 0 (0.0%)
UK 13 (3.9%)
Finland 2 (0.6%)
Czech Republic 0 (0.0%)
Europe - other 23 (7.0%)
Australia etc. 15 (4.5%)
Asia 3 (0.9%)
Other 4 (1.2%)
What age were you when you got your first cup?
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Hiya all!-15 5 (1.5%)
15-20 78 (23.6%)
20-25 138 (41.7%)
25-30 64 (19.3%)
30-35 29 (8.8%)
35-40 10 (3.0%)
40-45 5 (1.5%)
45+ 2 (0.6%)
There have been many interesting polls here and I thought I'd add one more. Since here it seems that menstrual cups are better known by university students, I thought it would be interesting if that is the general way. Are we the creme de la creme? :)
I also thought it would be cool to see where people are from. I added the cup manufacturing countries separately to see is we have a massive population here from those countries.
And sorry guys if there is something wrong with the poll, I'm still learning how to become a poster after long-time lurking...
EDIT: Ok, so post according to the school you're IN, not the one you've completed. Sorry, English isn't my first language...
15 January 2009 @ 12:54 pm
two things
Hey guys! Or, gals, I guess. I was trying to avoid my usual "y'all" there. haha anyway...
This occurred to me last night. The only time I'm not using my cup during my flow is when I'm in the shower (my preferred time to change it and really clean it) and another part of the day while I'm cleaning it. Last night I had cramps (and gas) so bad that I couldn't bear the thought of replacing my cup once I'd gotten it out. So I resorted to wearing a pad for the first time in about a year.
Which makes me realize, it's something close to my first Divaversary! Also I'm realizing that regular users can do polls now! So here goes:
Poll #1331707 cup usage
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 234
My other question is this: I've seen a lot of stuff recently about the cervix sitting inside the cup. How do you make that happen? It seems like my cervix sits low and gets in the way of the cup. I've not trimmed the stem, but that sucker (often, sometimes, not always) just pokes all around at the entrance of my vagina and sometimes is uncomfortable or irritating to sit down. I want it to sit higher, but I don't know if it can. I do know that if I do have a shortish vagina, as I assume, the Diva may not be the best cup, given its size.
And, on a tangent, I really want to know what my vagina is like in comparison to others. I have no idea how large or small it is or if my cervix sits high or low or even if I'm "tight" or not. You can't exactly go prodding about inside someone else's junk without a fancy degree, and even a partner can't tell you because (geez, I hope) the ones s/he's been messing around in are aroused and not in resting or normal mode. Even more on a tangent: I know it's perfectly normal for penises to hang to the side and have a curve in either direction or no curve at all, and most are at least a little to one side. Is a cervix like that too? I know it's been there just hanging out for 20 years or so, but this is suddenly such a new part of my body to me! I had no idea what it was before I started using the cup, and honestly I thought there was a "right path" and "wrong path" down there before I realized it was some almost-conical hanging-down organ thing with a purpose when I had to really start fiddling around with the cup. But that is my lamentation about the knowledge of the female body and my frustration about education on it, whether for its owners, caretakers, or lovers.
I think this is my first post here, but I really appreciate all the questions I've seen since I've been a member! Thanks, everyone, for this community :)
This occurred to me last night. The only time I'm not using my cup during my flow is when I'm in the shower (my preferred time to change it and really clean it) and another part of the day while I'm cleaning it. Last night I had cramps (and gas) so bad that I couldn't bear the thought of replacing my cup once I'd gotten it out. So I resorted to wearing a pad for the first time in about a year.
Which makes me realize, it's something close to my first Divaversary! Also I'm realizing that regular users can do polls now! So here goes:
Poll #1331707 cup usage
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 234
Do you use something along with your cup while you're wearing it?
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cloth pads 25 (10.8%)
cloth pantyliners 45 (19.5%)
regular pads 16 (6.9%)
regular pantyliners 53 (22.9%)
no way! 124 (53.7%)
how much of your period would you say you use your cup?
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less than 25% 4 (1.7%)
25-50% 6 (2.6%)
50-75% 14 (6.0%)
75% or more 42 (18.1%)
all the time 166 (71.6%)
when do you use your cup?
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all the time 208 (88.9%)
mostly at night or while sleeping 9 (3.8%)
mostly during the day or when not sleeping 28 (12.0%)
primarily for sports, swimming, or other activity 8 (3.4%)
primarily for when I'm traveling 5 (2.1%)
My other question is this: I've seen a lot of stuff recently about the cervix sitting inside the cup. How do you make that happen? It seems like my cervix sits low and gets in the way of the cup. I've not trimmed the stem, but that sucker (often, sometimes, not always) just pokes all around at the entrance of my vagina and sometimes is uncomfortable or irritating to sit down. I want it to sit higher, but I don't know if it can. I do know that if I do have a shortish vagina, as I assume, the Diva may not be the best cup, given its size.
And, on a tangent, I really want to know what my vagina is like in comparison to others. I have no idea how large or small it is or if my cervix sits high or low or even if I'm "tight" or not. You can't exactly go prodding about inside someone else's junk without a fancy degree, and even a partner can't tell you because (geez, I hope) the ones s/he's been messing around in are aroused and not in resting or normal mode. Even more on a tangent: I know it's perfectly normal for penises to hang to the side and have a curve in either direction or no curve at all, and most are at least a little to one side. Is a cervix like that too? I know it's been there just hanging out for 20 years or so, but this is suddenly such a new part of my body to me! I had no idea what it was before I started using the cup, and honestly I thought there was a "right path" and "wrong path" down there before I realized it was some almost-conical hanging-down organ thing with a purpose when I had to really start fiddling around with the cup. But that is my lamentation about the knowledge of the female body and my frustration about education on it, whether for its owners, caretakers, or lovers.
I think this is my first post here, but I really appreciate all the questions I've seen since I've been a member! Thanks, everyone, for this community :)
29 December 2008 @ 10:48 am
Poll: LadyCup colors
Because I'm just curious!
Poll #1322235
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 59
Poll #1322235
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 59
For those who own a LadyCup, which color(s) do you have?
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Clear 18 (30.5%)
Pink 15 (25.4%)
Blue 8 (13.6%)
Lilac 13 (22.0%)
Orange 4 (6.8%)
Yellow 1 (1.7%)
Green 5 (8.5%)
22 November 2008 @ 10:16 pm
Poll #1302515 How did you find out about Menstrual Cups?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 249
P.S.
I just realized that these questions have already been polled already. Hope you guys don't mind!
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 249
Where you first hear about Menstrual Cups?
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Friend 41 (16.5%)
Family Member 6 (2.4%)
Internet 147 (59.3%)
Advertisment (Please tell me where you saw this and an image/link if you have one!) 20 (8.1%)
This community 10 (4.0%)
A combination 24 (9.7%)
Did you take to the idea of menstrual cups right away?
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Heck yeah! I purchased my first one within the first couple of days or as soon as funds were available to purchase one! 87 (35.1%)
I was squeamish at first. Didn't want to jump right into it. It took me several weeks/months before I made the choice. 73 (29.4%)
OMYGOSH! I was really freaked out by them at first. It took me several years to even consider the possibility of me using something like that. 16 (6.5%)
I was already looking for an alternative and this fit the bill! 60 (24.2%)
I didn't know what to think of them at first. 60 (24.2%)
Other; please explain in the comments. 20 (8.1%)
What got you really excited right off the bat or if you weren't ok with them at first, what helped you to make the decision to try menstrual cups?
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A lot of reading about the specifics. Learning about how they worked compared to pads/tampons and what exactly they were material-wise was essential. 130 (53.3%)
Reading other people's experiences helped me the most. 118 (48.4%)
I was really excited to learn about the economic/environmental benefit which helped make my decision. 129 (52.9%)
I hated pads/tampons and this really seemed to me a better choice. 113 (46.3%)
My family member/friend wouldn't leave me alone about; she was pretty excited and I had to find out what the hype was all about! 3 (1.2%)
Other; please explain in the comments. 11 (4.5%)
P.S.
I just realized that these questions have already been polled already. Hope you guys don't mind!
Current Mood: 
curious
curiousCurrent Music: iron & wine
08 November 2008 @ 04:27 pm
Silly poll on cup colour preference
24 October 2008 @ 10:09 pm
How many?
How many cups do you ladies have? Do you use them all?
I have a small pinkcup but was thinking about buying the large bluecup as well. (colors are only a bonus) I just don't know if I can justify the money.
What do you think?
I have a small pinkcup but was thinking about buying the large bluecup as well. (colors are only a bonus) I just don't know if I can justify the money.
What do you think?
07 October 2008 @ 11:24 pm
Do you use a Nuvaring? I have a poll for you.
16 September 2008 @ 06:06 pm
How many cups do you own?
And if you have more than one cup, why?
Pure curiosity!
Edited: So would it be okay to conclude that half of you have two or more because you weren't happy with your first cup, and the other half of you were lucky enough to get the perfect cup as your first one?
Pure curiosity!
Edited: So would it be okay to conclude that half of you have two or more because you weren't happy with your first cup, and the other half of you were lucky enough to get the perfect cup as your first one?
Current Mood: curious
curious22 June 2008 @ 08:28 pm
Demographics poll!
We're at 3400 members, I think it's about time we did one of these. I'll try to do them every now and again, maybe twice yearly or at every 500 new members or so. We'll see how it goes.
With thanks to thesextips mods from whom I pinched some questions.
Answers will be viewable to community members. ALL questions can be skipped if they do not apply or you would rather not say. Poll question nitpicking is welcomed and will be taken on board, but I would rather keep discussion here focused on the content so I may screen the exchanges if they get too long.
Click here to view the responses without needing to answer the questions.
Poll #1209049 Demographics: June 2008
Open to: Friends, detailed results viewable to: Friends, participants: 426
With thanks to the
sextips mods from whom I pinched some questions. Answers will be viewable to community members. ALL questions can be skipped if they do not apply or you would rather not say. Poll question nitpicking is welcomed and will be taken on board, but I would rather keep discussion here focused on the content so I may screen the exchanges if they get too long.
Click here to view the responses without needing to answer the questions.
Poll #1209049 Demographics: June 2008
Open to: Friends, detailed results viewable to: Friends, participants: 426
I identify as:
Female 417 (98.6%)
Male 3 (0.7%)
Other 3 (0.7%)
I am:
13 or younger 0 (0.0%)
14-15 4 (0.9%)
16-17 14 (3.3%)
18-19 39 (9.2%)
20-21 53 (12.5%)
22-23 77 (18.1%)
24-25 62 (14.6%)
26-27 46 (10.8%)
28-29 32 (7.5%)
30-35 63 (14.8%)
36-40 22 (5.2%)
41-49 12 (2.8%)
50 or older 1 (0.2%)
I live in:
The US 295 (69.6%)
Canada 41 (9.7%)
The UK 30 (7.1%)
Europe 30 (7.1%)
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 47 (11.2%)
From the first time I tried it 69 (16.5%)
By the end of the first day using it 66 (15.8%)
By the end of my first period using it 104 (24.9%)
By the end of my second period 52 (12.4%)
By the end of my third period 55 (13.2%)
By the end of my sixth period 9 (2.2%)
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 144 (35.9%)
Difficulty with removal 129 (32.2%)
Positioning the cup inside and/or 'popping open' 197 (49.1%)
Messy removal 74 (18.5%)
Leaking 137 (34.2%)
Pain/discomfort/chafing while it was in 105 (26.2%)
Other (please feel free to elaborate in the comments) 8 (2.0%)
Brands: I own or have at some point owned...
A small Divacup 229 (54.8%)
A large Divacup 72 (17.2%)
A small UK Mooncup 68 (16.3%)
A large UK Mooncup 30 (7.2%)
A small Lunette 21 (5.0%)
A large Lunette 33 (7.9%)
A small Keeper 29 (6.9%)
A large Keeper 11 (2.6%)
A small Keeper Mooncup 26 (6.2%)
A large Keeper Mooncup 3 (0.7%)
A small Femmecup 2 (0.5%)
A large Femmecup 4 (1.0%)
A small Lady Cup 15 (3.6%)
A large Lady Cup 12 (2.9%)
(cont in next question) 0 (0.0%)
(continued)
A small Miacup 3 (4.5%)
A large Miacup 1 (1.5%)
A small Pinkcup 0 (0.0%)
A large Pinkcup 0 (0.0%)
Insteads 64 (97.0%)
A diaphragm (which I use for catching menstrual blood) 2 (3.0%)
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 (40.0%)
The UK Mooncup 35 (24.1%)
The Lunette 24 (16.6%)
The Keeper Mooncup 9 (6.2%)
The original Keeper 9 (6.2%)
The Femmecup 0 (0.0%)
The Lady Cup 8 (5.5%)
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 (44.4%)
The UK Mooncup 5 (5.6%)
The Lunette 2 (2.2%)
The Keeper Mooncup 2 (2.2%)
The original Keeper 9 (10.0%)
The Femmecup 1 (1.1%)
The Lady Cup 1 (1.1%)
The Miacup 1 (1.1%)
The Femmecup 0 (0.0%)
Insteads 45 (50.0%)
Diaphragm 1 (1.1%)
I switched sizes within the same brand 1 (1.1%)
The things I most enjoy about my cup use are...
Good for the environment 368 (88.2%)
Saving money 367 (88.0%)
Not worrying about leaks 179 (42.9%)
Being able to use it for sports/swimming/physical activities 190 (45.6%)
Particularly convenient for my very heavy period 133 (31.9%)
Particularly convenient for my very light period 89 (21.3%)
Don't need to empty the cup as often as changing disposables 329 (78.9%)
Feeling more in touch with my period 162 (38.8%)
Learning about my body and my menstrual cycle 171 (41.0%)
Being able to forget about my period 245 (58.8%)
Insteads/diaphragm: being able to have non-messy vaginal sex 15 (3.6%)
Reusable cups: being able to have non-messy other kinds of sex 51 (12.2%)
Reducing cramps 95 (22.8%)
The company and support of fellow awesome cup users 145 (34.8%)
I'm in this community primarily to...
Get some help with my cup troubles 193 (46.5%)
Help out other people with their cup use 230 (55.4%)
Help spread the word 223 (53.7%)
Learn more about the female body/menstruation etc 185 (44.6%)
Keep up with the exciting new developments currently underway 256 (61.7%)
Chat with this lovely bunch of people 189 (45.5%)
14 March 2008 @ 08:46 pm
Posting this poll for ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
ladycontent. Hope it works!
( behind le cut )
Now, to make this entry mine, just wanted to share this tidbit... I was talking to my new boss and somehow menstrual cups came up (I've been working this job for all of three weeks and already I'm proselytizing, lol). She told me that when she was in Thailand, her bus stopped and they all got off to use the toilet. Beside all the women's toilets were these MOUNTAINS of used menstrual products. Not only did it look unpleasant, but it was also summer... in Thailand... apparently the smell was ATROCIOUS. Now there's an image I'd like to see on every pro-cup poster, amiright?
ladycontent. Hope it works!( behind le cut )
Now, to make this entry mine, just wanted to share this tidbit... I was talking to my new boss and somehow menstrual cups came up (I've been working this job for all of three weeks and already I'm proselytizing, lol). She told me that when she was in Thailand, her bus stopped and they all got off to use the toilet. Beside all the women's toilets were these MOUNTAINS of used menstrual products. Not only did it look unpleasant, but it was also summer... in Thailand... apparently the smell was ATROCIOUS. Now there's an image I'd like to see on every pro-cup poster, amiright?
Current Mood: 
chipper
chipper08 February 2008 @ 11:11 pm
A lot of women here believe that using a menstrual cup has made their periods lighter/shorter/easier. Mine has definitely become lighter and less painful since I got my Mooncup. I don't like to say it was the cup, but I've been taking the same contraceptive pill I'd been on for two years already when I got the cup and my diet, weight and level of exercise haven't changed a lot so it's a good contender.
In the interests of being more scientific I want to find out what proportion are having easier periods vs. those having more difficult ones (although as mostly satisfied cup users we're a biased sample). If you've just had one or two periods where you've noticed a difference, wait a bit before voting. If you've experienced a change that's likely to have been due to something else, like starting hormonal contraception, please sit this one out.
Volume of blood could be a difficult one since disposable protection makes it look like there's more, but I have much less blood now than in my first few cycles with the cup, so I've included the question.
Poll #1135467 How has your period changed since you switched to using a menstrual cup?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 149
In the interests of being more scientific I want to find out what proportion are having easier periods vs. those having more difficult ones (although as mostly satisfied cup users we're a biased sample). If you've just had one or two periods where you've noticed a difference, wait a bit before voting. If you've experienced a change that's likely to have been due to something else, like starting hormonal contraception, please sit this one out.
Volume of blood could be a difficult one since disposable protection makes it look like there's more, but I have much less blood now than in my first few cycles with the cup, so I've included the question.
Poll #1135467 How has your period changed since you switched to using a menstrual cup?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 149
Length of bleed
Volume of blood
Pain and discomfort
31 January 2008 @ 08:49 pm
I want one! Help please?
Hey everyone! So I've been considering this for a while and have finally decided to get a menstrual cup! However, I only recently found out that there's more out there than just the DivaCup. After doing some reading, I've narrowed it down to the Lunette and the Mooncup UK... care to help me out? Cookies for partakers!! :D
( Polls away! )
( Polls away! )
18 January 2008 @ 12:31 pm
Hi all,
Your opinions please!
This community is officially for asking about or otherwise discussing the use of menstrual cups. But we get a lot of posts that don't fit that format.
( poll )
Your opinions please!
This community is officially for asking about or otherwise discussing the use of menstrual cups. But we get a lot of posts that don't fit that format.
( poll )
11 December 2007 @ 10:43 am
Research paper time!
Hi there! I wonder if some of you could take a few minutes out of your busy schedules to help with some research.
I'm a grad student writing a research proposal about squicky health issues/stuff that is uncomfortable to talk about and how online communication can aid "paradigm shifts" (how people change long-held attitudes). As my main focus I'm examining menstrual cups (because, hello, you will pry my DivaCup out of my cold, dead hands).
I'm trying to find out how people talk about menstruation and what hinders discussion. This community is a great example of how chicks can speak more freely, so hopefully I can do some actual research later about what helped us get that way.
I'd like to get a handle on what types of issues/hindrances I should bring up. Could you please answer some or all of these questions, in as little or as much detail as you'd like? Don't worry about duplicating answers; just talk about whatever you like.
Thanks so much!
( Onwards! )
I'm a grad student writing a research proposal about squicky health issues/stuff that is uncomfortable to talk about and how online communication can aid "paradigm shifts" (how people change long-held attitudes). As my main focus I'm examining menstrual cups (because, hello, you will pry my DivaCup out of my cold, dead hands).
I'm trying to find out how people talk about menstruation and what hinders discussion. This community is a great example of how chicks can speak more freely, so hopefully I can do some actual research later about what helped us get that way.
I'd like to get a handle on what types of issues/hindrances I should bring up. Could you please answer some or all of these questions, in as little or as much detail as you'd like? Don't worry about duplicating answers; just talk about whatever you like.
Thanks so much!
( Onwards! )