Re: CJ/My daughter is non-verbal autistic and ....

[Guest guest]

The Instead was definitely more like a diaphragm, and I found it

messier upon removal. Plus you had to keep buying them! Interesting

what you said abput urination. I find that sometimes i need to remove

the Diva Cup in order to fully empty my bladder, but it's worth the

effort to me. It's way healthier for the body, too.

>

>

> Before I discovered the Diva Cup, I used the Instead cup.

>

[Guest guest]

The Instead was definitely more like a diaphragm, and I found it

messier upon removal. Plus you had to keep buying them! Interesting

what you said abput urination. I find that sometimes i need to remove

the Diva Cup in order to fully empty my bladder, but it's worth the

effort to me. It's way healthier for the body, too.

>

>

> Before I discovered the Diva Cup, I used the Instead cup.

>

[Guest guest]

cathylynn2 wrote:

> The Instead was definitely more like a diaphragm, and I found it

> messier upon removal. Plus you had to keep buying them! Interesting

> what you said abput urination. I find that sometimes i need to remove

> the Diva Cup in order to fully empty my bladder, but it's worth the

> effort to me. It's way healthier for the body, too.

Yeah, the Instead product is messier because it's shaped more like a

diaphragm, whereas the Diva is a real cup. But the self-emptying

'feature' of the Instead helped with the messy aspect somewhat, at least

for me it did.

BTW, the product was not designed to empty upon urination. Although

those of us who experienced that 'feature' were probably happy campers

all.

The other difference between the two products is that the Diva cup is

not designed for use during intercourse. However, the Instead cup works

fine for that purpose and is convenient for those who prefer non-messy

sex during their period.

In all honesty, I reused my Instead cups several times, with the

approval of my obgyn. The product is far too durable to be treated as a

disposable item, IMO.

With careful washing/drying, never once did I have a health problem with

reusing the Instead cup. I figure that my average rate of disposal per

year was about one cup per monthly cycle. Even at an average of 12 per

year, that's a very low contribution to the landfill.

Best,

~CJ

[Guest guest]

cathylynn2 wrote:

> The Instead was definitely more like a diaphragm, and I found it

> messier upon removal. Plus you had to keep buying them! Interesting

> what you said abput urination. I find that sometimes i need to remove

> the Diva Cup in order to fully empty my bladder, but it's worth the

> effort to me. It's way healthier for the body, too.

Yeah, the Instead product is messier because it's shaped more like a

diaphragm, whereas the Diva is a real cup. But the self-emptying

'feature' of the Instead helped with the messy aspect somewhat, at least

for me it did.

BTW, the product was not designed to empty upon urination. Although

those of us who experienced that 'feature' were probably happy campers

all.

The other difference between the two products is that the Diva cup is

not designed for use during intercourse. However, the Instead cup works

fine for that purpose and is convenient for those who prefer non-messy

sex during their period.

In all honesty, I reused my Instead cups several times, with the

approval of my obgyn. The product is far too durable to be treated as a

disposable item, IMO.

With careful washing/drying, never once did I have a health problem with

reusing the Instead cup. I figure that my average rate of disposal per

year was about one cup per monthly cycle. Even at an average of 12 per

year, that's a very low contribution to the landfill.

Best,

~CJ

[Guest guest]

cathylynn2 wrote:

> Hmmm....I don't know about anyone else, but the very LAST thing I

> think about or want to do during my period is have sex!

I'm with you, . It's certainly the last thing on my mind.

But apparently there are quite a few women who would disagree, claiming

that their libido is turbo-charged during their period. They find sex

to be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, headaches, etc. Ah, the

power of endorphins!

I don't get it myself, but each to their own.

Best,

~CJ

[Guest guest]

I find exercise works well for the endorphins for me. My libido is

in the tanker during my period. I'd rather curl up with my fleece

throw, a good book and my herbal tea!

>

> I'm with you, . It's certainly the last thing on my mind.

>

> But apparently there are quite a few women who would disagree,

> claiming

> that their libido is turbo-charged during their period. They find sex

> to be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, headaches, etc. Ah,

> the

> power of endorphins!

>

> I don't get it myself, but each to their own.

>

> Best,

> ~CJ

>

[Guest guest]

CJ wrote:

" But apparently there are quite a few women who would disagree, claiming

that their libido is turbo-charged during their period. They find sex

to be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, headaches, etc. Ah, the

power of endorphins! "

Yep, that would be me. My husband is thrilled for the first 24

hours...by the 4th

day we're both looking forward to menopause in a big way. The joys of

hormones!

Jen

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>

> cathylynn2 wrote:

> > Hmmm....I don't know about anyone else, but the very LAST thing I

> > think about or want to do during my period is have sex!

>

> I'm with you, . It's certainly the last thing on my mind.

>

> But apparently there are quite a few women who would disagree, claiming

> that their libido is turbo-charged during their period. They find sex

> to be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, headaches, etc. Ah, the

> power of endorphins!

>

> I don't get it myself, but each to their own.

>

> Best,

> ~CJ

>

>

[Guest guest]

CJ wrote:

" But apparently there are quite a few women who would disagree, claiming

that their libido is turbo-charged during their period. They find sex

to be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, headaches, etc. Ah, the

power of endorphins! "

Yep, that would be me. My husband is thrilled for the first 24

hours...by the 4th

day we're both looking forward to menopause in a big way. The joys of

hormones!

Jen

>

>

> cathylynn2 wrote:

> > Hmmm....I don't know about anyone else, but the very LAST thing I

> > think about or want to do during my period is have sex!

>

> I'm with you, . It's certainly the last thing on my mind.

>

> But apparently there are quite a few women who would disagree, claiming

> that their libido is turbo-charged during their period. They find sex

> to be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, headaches, etc. Ah, the

> power of endorphins!

>

> I don't get it myself, but each to their own.

>

> Best,

> ~CJ

>

>