Soft cups?!?!

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Registered: 05-07-2003
Soft cups?!?!
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Wed, 09-22-2004 - 12:21pm
Has anyone ever tried using Instead soft cups while they were on there period? Its like a diapragm type shape that catches the blood. My question is that they say you can wear it during sex, has anyone ever tried it before. I have a big weekend coming up and unfortunately i am on my period, so i thought i would give those a try, so if anyone has any tips that would be great.
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Registered: 08-10-2003
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 1:02pm
Yes, they can be used during sex, but I'd be aware of the position because they can leak.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 8:27pm
Hi resident2001, welcome!

Instead is a one-size-fits-most device. It works well for some and not so well for others. I have used them and they were ok, but I prefer a Milex diaphragm for IC and flow control during menses. A nice thing about Instead is that it can be left in place for up to 12 hours. So if it works for you it might reduce the number of changes necessary. It would be a good idea to empty before IC if possible. That would prevent him ramming a full dome and possibly having a spill. Dark towels and candle light are also useful at times like this. Just in case Instead isn't a perfect fit you might want to take your regular supplies along too. Let us know how you like Instead, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Mon, 09-27-2004 - 8:47am
I used insted soft cups last month for the first time the first one i used leeked a little i dont think i had it in right. the second i dident have any problems with we even had sex and it dident leek. but the last two times i tried i had trouble getting it to stay in i put it in just like i had the other times by the time id leave the bathroom and get half way down the hall id have to turn around cues it was litterally comming out. im gonna try them again this month and see if it will go better. but for part of the time they worked good. hope you ahve some good luck with them.
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