In search of the Goldilocks cup. Day one cramping?

[ceruleangalaxy]

Hi :) i want to start off saying thank you for this community for helping me find my way into menstrual cups a year ago. So far everything is great, except for the first day of my cycle. On the first day i get normal cramps, but using a menstrual cup worsens them and gives me a bloated feeling. The rest of my cycle is just fine, and i can never

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[kuradi8]

It could just be coincidence that you're having a crampy period. Chug a couple of glasses of water and see if it helps. An old wives tale says to drink more water before and during your period to alleviate both bloating and cramping. It works for me. Will it work for you too?

[mshanai]

Do your cramps cease when you remove the cup? If yes, then the cup is probably causing it. If no, you're just having a crampy period.

Some people find that the firmer the cup, the more crampy it is. If you think the cup is the culprit, get a softer second cup--you can still use the Lunette on lighter days when cramps are less likely.

[trejoy]

I agree. Mshanai expressed what I was thinking!