#what are menstrual cups

[jakeperalta]

Why cups? (If you don't mind me asking)

personally I prefer managing my period internally (aiming for as much of an out of sight out mind experience as I can get) but would always rely on combining tampons with pads, because I didn't like to sleep with a tampon (the risk of leaving it in too long) and would solely use pads for the last day or two because the light flow/dry tampon feeling is 🤢🤢

so for me there are various reasons I find cups better suited:

can leave it in for 12 hours! this means I just empty it once in the morning and once in the evening and just forget about it all day

cheaper and saves having to make sure you have supplies in stock before your period starts

can be easily inserted/removed regardless of flow level

better for the environment (don't get me wrong, I think when you're bleeding and suffering you get a pass to not think about the environmental ramifications lol but it's a nice bonus)

no waste! I hate being at someone's house and having to throw away my used tampon/pad (or worse, when I'd go to my boyfriend's house where the only bin was in the kitchen so I had to either put it in there or take it home with me 😭😭)

obviously they're not for everyone, like if you're not comfortable with inserting anything or really put off by having to come into somewhat closer contact with your blood, but I highly recommend to anyone curious but a bit nervous because it was such a game changer for me!

[sickwithemotion]

flex cup straight up made me feel violated to the point of a panic attack, never doing that again

[rev22x20]

Just bought a Diva Cup. I got in on the smaller size possible (0). I am over 30 years old, but I am a virgin (nothing up there but my own fingers, my gyno and a pediatric sized speculum that hurt like a bitch) with a particularly closed off and low cervix (my gyno's words, not mine).

To say that I am TERRIFIED of putting that thing up there is putting it midly. I am also not flexible at all, so forget about the contortions to open my legs, but pads are ripping my skin off with every period that I get and the mf are so expensive. I have to do something. If the cup doesn't work, I will move to tampons ( I have never used them before either).

[setsailforthestars]

Have just tried a menstrual cup for the first time and wearing it is a dream. Removing it, however,

[wackyattack]

The like rage I feel when someone refers to a menstrual disc as a cup (or the hypothetical vice versa) cannot be named. It is petty. It's essence cannot be captured. It burns with the wrath of the sun and yet I recognize it is so foolish and unimportant. Ajskdjsjd

[fitgothgirl]

Oh PS just got the equivalent of a Diva cup (this is a Lena cup haha). Super excited to try it, I think it’s going to be a great alternative!

[starryarles]

had a cry sesh over how bad birth control methods are !!

[crocodilejames]

Well that’s not good

[starsandpianos]

To my uterus and the nexplanon in my arm: hey guys maybe can we not constantly bleed? Like give me a break for a week. Please

[rightnewshindi]

जानें क्या होता है मेंस्ट्रुअल कप, इसका कैसे करें इस्तेमाल; यहां पढ़ें पूरी जानकारी

जानें क्या होता है मेंस्ट्रुअल कप, इसका कैसे करें इस्तेमाल; यहां पढ़ें पूरी जानकारी

Menstrual Cup: माहवारी के दिनों में ज्यादातर महिलायें सैनिटरी पैड का इस्तेमाल करती हैं लेकिन माहवारी में रक्तस्राव को कपड़ों पर लगने से रोकने और संक्रमण से बचने के लिए यही एकमात्र उपाय नहीं है। इसके अलावा मेंस्ट्रुअल कप( मासिक धर्म कप) और टेम्पोन का भी इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है। मेंस्ट्रुअल कप पैड से अपेक्षाकृत किफायती होते हैं और पर्यावरण की दृष्टि से भी ये काफी अच्छे माने जाते हैं। कुछ महिलाओं…

[totalfreakingloser]

bro I thought at 24 I’d never have the pad vs tampon debate with someone again and yet at work today my coworker who is almost 50 went on about how she’s always hated pads and even hates buying them for her 14 year old daughter because they’re basically diapers and I was just sitting there because I haven’t had to hear that shit since high school. ma’am some of us have issues and cannot use tampons

[kotonas]

tried dry shampoo + conditioner for a month but it didn't do it for me. it made my showers significantly longer since i had to stand there with my arm up trying to get the product into my hair and my arms eventually got so tired.. i came to detest and procrastinate showering even more than before.. plus i think it's because my hair is quite porous.. and it needs a lot of moisture to be able to take in any product so any "dry" thing is a bad idea for my hair. all in all, it was a terrible experience for my type of hair, hell sensory-wise and something that made my everyday needlessly harder.

[magdasabs]

have you or your anons ever tried period underwear and could recommend some? (:

I haven't but we've definitely talked about it before on here, a while ago tho so I don't remember details. but if people send me recs I'd be happy to post them now :)

[my-wildflwr]

you know what type of marketing is the worst? when companies go MY product is the BEST and others SUCK they are BAD AND AWFUL. like girl no that’s not helping

[moonstruckme]

Hi Mae!! I was wondering if you could write something where reader is in the hospital for something and maybe another doctor or nurse doesn’t realize she’s remus’s gf and is being rude to her. And doctor!remus overhears and saves the day lol<3

Thank you for requesting lovely <3

cw: reader who menstruates, mention (not really description) of severe period pains, healthcare gaslighting

doctor!Remus x fem!reader ♡ 632 words

“Have you tried taking pain medications like ibuprofen?” 

You clench your jaw. “Yes, I have.” 

“And how long has your period lasted?” 

“It started on Tuesday.” 

The nurse looks up from his chart, unimpressed. “So it’s only been a few days.” 

“Yes, but the pain started before that. And this has been happening for—” 

“Are you aware that many women experience period pains before the start of their periods?” 

Your skin feels hot. Frustrated tears threaten to clog your throat, and you fight the urge to bend over to relieve some of the pain in your abdomen. “Yes. I know that.” 

“One a scale from one to ten, how would you rate your pain?” 

“Eight.” Your voice nearly breaks. 

Your nurse pushes out a sigh. “I’m sorry to tell you, but that’s not uncommon either.” He sets down his chart, leveling with you. “Listen, we treat a lot of really sick and hurting people here. We have lots of patients to get to today, so if you think what you’re experiencing could be normal period pain—”

“Excuse me?” The nurse falls silent as Remus pulls aside the curtain, stepping into your little room. You have to shove down the urge to cry just for seeing him. He looks between the two of you, seemingly confused but obviously displeased. “What’s going on?” 

“Hi,” you offer meekly.

Your nurse turns to Remus with a long-suffering look that’s nearly conspiratorial as well. It’s clear he expects to be agreed with. “Doctor Lupin, sorry to waste your time. You’re welcome to check her out, but after an initial interview we’re fairly certain she’s experiencing regular menstrual cramps.” 

Your face flames at his use of we. You hadn’t agreed to any of that. 

“It’s not a waste,” Remus says, clipped. “I asked her to come here, because her menstrual cramps are abnormally severe and prolonged, and I’ve already ordered an ultrasound to find out why. Are you in the habit of deterring our patients from seeking care?” 

Your boyfriend’s tone grows increasingly agitated as he speaks, and you watch with a guilty sort of satisfaction as the blood drains from the nurse’s face. 

When he offers up no answer, Remus’ expression hardens. “I’ve got it from here. Find me later, please.” 

You barely get to see your nurse leave. Remus steps closer to you, eclipsing your view, the anger in your boyfriend’s expression melding into concern.

“Hi, honey.” His hand wraps around your arm. “How is it today?” 

You feel your face crumple under his caring gaze. “A little better,” you manage. 

Remus makes a sympathetic sound, thumb sweeping gently over your skin. “Still nauseous?” 

“Yeah.” 

“Did he ask you to rate your pain?” 

“Mhm.” 

“And what did you say?” 

You shrug. You’re never sure how accurate you are with these scales. “I said an eight. It might be a seven, though, I just” —your voice cracks— “wanted him to believe me.” 

 “Oh, baby.” Remus wraps you up in a hug, cupping your head to his chest. “I’m sorry he treated you that way, sweetheart. It was completely out of order. I’m not going to let it happen to anyone else, I’m so sorry.” 

“It’s okay,” you say tightly. “I’m fine, and it’s not your fault.” 

Remus makes a tsking sound like he doesn’t quite agree. “Why didn’t you tell him you were with me?”

You shrug, a bit bashful. “I didn’t want to, like, name drop you.” 

Remus smiles, shaking his head in astoundment. “You’re absurd.” He gives your cheek a loving hold. His eyes lock on yours, steady and earnest. “We’re going to sort this, alright?”

“Oh, don’t involve me, please. Talk to him after I’m gone.” 

“I mean your cramps,” Remus laughs. He presses a kiss to your forehead. “But yes, after you’re gone.”