I Use a Menstrual Cup

I'm going to try one more time. I'll buy a smaller one and hopefully that will fit because the hours I spent trying to make mine fit were pure torture and frustration. I tried all the folds, boiled it in water to soften the silicone, waited until my period, and everything else that was suggested on help sites and YouTube videos. No luck! So it's another month using pads 🙄 Does anyone know any smaller brands? I used a VivaCup and can't find any small ones available online at the moment.

And have I told you how much these cramps are killing me? They kept me in bed all day!

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SweetDreamsRubi · 31-35, F

[c=#800055]I don't want to try mentrual cups I feel like I wouldn't like em. Why don't you use tampons and take midol for cramps?[/c]

goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F

@SweetDreamsRubi I wanted to use cups so that I won't have to spend so much money on pads and tampons every month. As for midol...do you know of something stronger? Usually Midol works but this time it's not helping.

SweetDreamsRubi · 31-35, F

@goagainsttheflow [c=#800055]hmm.. Idk would tylenol be stronger?? [/c]

goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F

@SweetDreamsRubi I guess so! I'll try it anyway :)

Randomlygenerated · 26-30, F

@goagainsttheflow If you feel your lower back, there are two little depressions, or "back dimples" people call them. They are pressure points for period cramps! Press your thumbs into the dips and gradually increase the pressure for 3 - 5 seconds, then release. Repeat as often as necessary, but it really helps 🙂

goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F

@Randomlygenerated Thank you! This reminds me of a time I did this when these areas were sore from menstrual cramps but I didn't know the pain was relieved because they were pressure points! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!