Haven't used a tampon in 10 years!
Written: Feb 12 '08 (Updated Feb 12 '08)
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Pros: Long wear, comfortable
Cons: Messy
The Bottom Line: Buy it, try it, love it!
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| jen_fleck's Full Review: Instead Feminine Protection Cup |
I love, love, love these cups. Think Elaine in the Seinfeld episode with the Today sponge. I would definitely stockpile these if there was any possibility of discontinuation.
I have rarely experienced leaks while wearing Instead. As long as I've inserted it correctly (it must "pop" over your pubic bone to stay in place), it's comfortable and I sometimes forget that I even have it in. For the first few minutes after inserting the cup, I feel a sort of menstrual cramp-like pain in my abdomen, but this goes away. The only leaks associated with correct insertion I've experienced is during a BM (it doesn't pop out of place, but some of the liquid will spill out) or if I wear it too long on a heavy day. I nearly always wear it the full 12 hours.
Is it messy? Yep. I usually insert it before stepping out of the shower so I can rinse my fingers off under the faucet. And I always make sure I am near a sink when I (carefully) remove it. But, the trouble is so worth the advantages of the Instead cup.
1) No need to change it when you pee.
2) You can swim while wearing it. (I've even water-skied.)
3) You can have sex (though you can feel it a little).
4) No painful dryness when you insert or remove, as with tampons.
5) No odor throughout the day.
I've used the Diva cup recently and found it to be very painful to insert, remove and wear in general. I had hoped for a more "green" version of the Instead cup, but am sticking with the Instead for now!
I've recently had my first child and was concerned that I would experience leaks due to the childbirth after-effects. I have not.
This is a product I tell new friends about all the time (even if they have a look of terror on their face!). It is not for the squeamish. If you don't like blood or touching yourself, this product is not for you. As my review is titled, I haven't used a tampon in 10 years thanks to this fabulous product.
Recommended:
Yes
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