Skipping the period

[PeterGustafsson]

Hi!


It never ceases to amaze my how much, and how personal, things women will reveal on the net.


Have a nice time!

Peter Gustafsson

[MyrddinsPrecint]

Originally Posted by Louweasel

Oh MP, it was awful! But i just don't know what I was doing wrong. I read and re-read the instructions really carefully, and bought the right size (the smaller of the two available). I had the instructions out to refer to as I went along and I did my best but I couldn't get the damn thing to work at all. Trying to get it in at all was very painful and I couldn't get it to "unfold". It wasn't in properly but after a lot of rummaging and pain i decided to give up and take it out. Oh my dear god joseph mary and all the saints. It had sort of got suction-attached. I was almost in tears - actually I was in tears. When I finally parted company with the accursed thing I felt so sore and mistreated. I actually felt weak and trembly and had to curl up on the sofa to get over it.

And I'm not ususally a wuss at all!
Maybe it was a cr@ppy brand - it was an english version called the Moon Cup. But then again, how different can they all be?

I kind of have the feeling you're not going to be trying it any time again soon, so this is more for anyone else considering---

It's easier the first time in the shower. at that point, it's easier to do it in other positions.

to make it unfold, you just pinch and twist. and in order to get it out, without it doing the whole suction thing is to pinch it.

I really really couldn't be happier.

[lindajdunn]

Originally Posted by PeterGustafsson

Hi!


It never ceases to amaze my how much, and how personal, things women will reveal on the net.


Have a nice time!

Peter Gustafsson

Well, that's because you're looking at it as being personal while some of us are looking at it being a product usage issue. If I was talking about a new hearing aid that went into the ear canal and was talking about my difficulties getting it in and removing it, I doubt the reaction would be the same.

[Louweasel]

Originally Posted by lindajdunn

Well, that's because you're looking at it as being personal while some of us are looking at it being a product usage issue. If I was talking about a new hearing aid that went into the ear canal and was talking about my difficulties getting it in and removing it, I doubt the reaction would be the same.

Quite so!!

[Hades]

Originally Posted by Louweasel

Oh MP, it was awful! But i just don't know what I was doing wrong. I read and re-read the instructions really carefully, and bought the right size (the smaller of the two available). I had the instructions out to refer to as I went along and I did my best but I couldn't get the damn thing to work at all. Trying to get it in at all was very painful and I couldn't get it to "unfold". It wasn't in properly but after a lot of rummaging and pain i decided to give up and take it out. Oh my dear god joseph mary and all the saints. It had sort of got suction-attached. I was almost in tears - actually I was in tears. When I finally parted company with the accursed thing I felt so sore and mistreated. I actually felt weak and trembly and had to curl up on the sofa to get over it.

And I'm not ususally a wuss at all!
Maybe it was a cr@ppy brand - it was an english version called the Moon Cup. But then again, how different can they all be?

As a male I have very little experience of inserting a mooncup but I have a very good friend who swears by the product and there is an open and frank discussion about it here. It appears to be so much better for women from a health point of view and also helps the environment when you think about the amount of sanitary waste one person could produce in one year, not that I spend a lot of time thinking about that... The mooncup can be viewed here.

I hope the ladies don't mind me getting involved, it can't be pleasant having to go through these things all the time. My friend has noticed a vast improvement in many areas from reduced cramping to a reduction in the time spent on her period. She is still totally unreasonable once a month so I am considering getting her one for her mouth; how considerate am I?

[Louweasel]

Originally Posted by Hades

She is still totally unreasonable once a month so I am considering getting her one for her mouth; how considerate am I?

PMSL!!!

Hades you are quite welcome to contribute. I agree with the principles you put - I might have to try it again sometime but I'm not keen.

And I have to add an old and corny family joke about the town where you live..."damn near kills 'em"

[Hades]

Originally Posted by Louweasel

PMSL!!!

Hades you are quite welcome to contribute. I agree with the principles you put - I might have to try it again sometime but I'm not keen.

And I have to add an old and corny family joke about the town where you live..."damn near kills 'em"

HA! Well I was debating whether to put it as my location as I am a snob, I happen to live in a very exclusive part close to Wrexham so I guess I can live with the connotations. No offence to anyone actually from Wrexham, but it is a hell hole.

It might be difficult for a man to join in with a debate about periods as I have found that, often, the mere mention of the word from a man can send a woman into a frenzy. Albeit, this happens when they are actually on it and you show concern for them by asking if they are. Strange creatures you women.

[MyrddinsPrecint]

Originally Posted by Hades

HA! Well I was debating whether to put it as my location as I am a snob, I happen to live in a very exclusive part close to Wrexham so I guess I can live with the connotations. No offence to anyone actually from Wrexham, but it is a hell hole.

It might be difficult for a man to join in with a debate about periods as I have found that, often, the mere mention of the word from a man can send a woman into a frenzy. Albeit, this happens when they are actually on it and you show concern for them by asking if they are. Strange creatures you women.

hahah, my only thought was "he seems to know quite a bit about this woman's periods for someone who's only a close friend"

[Hades]

Originally Posted by MyrddinsPrecint

hahah, my only thought was "he seems to know quite a bit about this woman's periods for someone who's only a close friend"

What are you insinuating?! Ha, she is the most open person I have ever met, it is not just me that knows about it. The things I can tell you about her bowel movements would make your hair curl. I guess not everyone hides the shameful secrets of their bodies, and not all men find the woman's menstrual cycle a disgusting act.

What can I say; I am an understanding male that listens to women and I am straight. Worship me.

[annacattiva]

Hey- nice thread. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. I was thinking of trying Seasonale once I'm back in the States (they don't seem to have it here in Britain?), but now I might also look into the DivaCup.

Is anyone here on Seasonale? Any comments?

Anna

[scrapinpeg]

Where's the option for "I'm a man, and a drug that prevents PMS ought to be a higher priority that a cure for cancer."


The actual period part that comes after PMS? Couldn't care less.

[melihop]

Originally Posted by scrapinpeg

Where's the option for "I'm a man, and a drug that prevents PMS ought to be a higher priority that a cure for cancer."


The actual period part that comes after PMS? Couldn't care less.

lol, the peroid witht he whining and cramps and grumpyness??? I know when i am bleeding from my crotch i am ultra cranky!!! lol

[Inquartata]

Originally Posted by scrapinpeg

Where's the option for "I'm a man, and a drug that prevents PMS ought to be a higher priority that a cure for cancer."

There are already many such drugs. Arsenic, strychnine, cyanide, nicotine, curare and its derivatives and imitators...