don't know what cup is for me!

[drkneb860]

Recently, I've taken an interest in menstrual cups after stumbling upon the Diva Cup on Amazon. Up until recently it was a casual sort of search, sifting through blogs and videos of reviews and tips when the mood struck me

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[trejoy]

Since firmer cups increase my already difficult cramps, I vote (and really like my) Sckoon cup. Unfortunately, I totally relate to being curled up on the floor in a perspiring ball of desperation, praying for the pain to end.

[cideon]

I started off with a Si Bell cup, small, then later got a large Sckoon. I like the latter for my first two days, then the former for the last few days, so just get whichever one you feel like; you may end up getting a second or third later, and that's OK. I've only had the Sckoon for one period, so I can't comment on the long-term quality, though the seams are not very bothersome. The stem is kind crappy, but if you don't have a high cervix, I don't think it should be too much of a problem since you'll likely be able to grab the bottom of the cup. My Si Bell feels less springy though, so softer (2 weeks shipping from Italy, so not that long at all). I don't think it's so much youth as it is your muscle strength (people who kegel or perhaps do a lot of lower mobility like dancing would have stronger pelvic muscles

[drkneb860]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone :D

I've never heard of drinking extra water, but am definitely willing to try.

I think I'll go with the Sckooncup small, and if that doesn't work out... Well, we can cross that bridge if and when we get there ^.^

Again, thank you everyone!

menstrual cramps

[mythigal66]

I understand completely: on one memorable occasion, I actually threw up from the pain of menstrual cramps. This was a little over thirty years ago, when I was your age. The cramping did lessen from that white-hot poker in the gut intensity over time, but never really went away.
Iibuprofen, then later, Aleve, did help.
Something else that I discovered, quite by accident a couple of years ago also helped: ginger. I start taking it (capsule form) the week before my period, then double the dosage it during.
Now, this might not work for you--everyone is different. And you might want to do a little research to make sure that it won't interact with any meds you might be taking, or any medical condition you might have.
The best advice I can give you is to check to see if any of your local health food stores has a nutritionist on staff who is familiar with the supplements.
And, you might want to see if any of the extra ingredients in your Midol might not be contributing to your cramping: I was told to avoid caffeine during my period.