Thirty Years Ago This Month, in Fact
I like to add a pop of color. But really, if you’re a person who menstruates and you haven’t tried a menstrual cup, don’t wait as long as I did! I could have saved so much money and eliminated so much waste, to say nothing of all the time I’ve spent needlessly scrubbing sheets.
Yay for cup life! I finally got one a few years ago, and it has seriously made things a lot better.
You should check out https://putacupinit.com/ if you haven’t already. They’ve got a quiz to help you find the best cup for you, and another quiz to find out the perfect cup for you based on which Disney Princess you most identify with. And lots of information on how to use one.
The only problem is that I appear to have the world’s tallest cervix? So the cup works great but ends up somewhere in my chest cavity, making removal a chore. This did not happen with tampons.
Definitely go take the quiz on Put a Cup in It. Lots of people have high cervices, and there are cups that are better for that. I am not one of those people, but from the things I’ve read, putting your feet up (a “squatty potty” can be a big help, I guess?), and bearing down are essential for removal when it goes way up in there. Good luck, and welcome to the fold (hee)!