Does anyone know about the new menstrual cup?
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These alternative menstrual products and cups are not new.  Also, there has been some supposition that menstrual cups can promote the development of Endometriosis in women who may be predisposed to the disease. I wouldn't use the products for that reason alone.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=27320
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The youngest I have known is 16 years old, I was about 19 or 20 when I started using one and god did I wish I had known about them when I was 13 as they would have saved me a whole lot of hassle and embarrassment at school with my heavy periods!!\n\nThey are fine for young girls, because there is no risks associated they are a lot better than tampons because there is less risk of TSS that young girls bodies cannot deal as well with due to fewer antibodies and no risk of vaginal splitting, younger girls vaginal walls aren't as thick as women's so more prone to damage. They are a lot easier to put in because they are made form silicone or rubber so no friction and a lot easier for girls to deal with because they don't have to change them all the time. \n\nThe only problems really are that they can break the hymen that may be an issue for some girls and the whole 'ew periods!' sort of response might make them a little squeamish about using one, especially as they don't teach girls about them – normally they get told they have to use either tampons or pads, and they imply pads are for babies so girls feel they have to use tampons in order to be grown up and they are too immature to learn otherwise at that age. Other than that though, it's best for girls to start off with healthy body-positive options like menstrual cups rather than risking tampons or feeling uncomfortable with pads.
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There are tampons made especially for teens now. The very slender and easy to insert. Make sure to use them together with a maxi pad, though, because if you are flowing heavy they often aren't enough protection.\n\nGet the thin, overnight pads with wings (extra long too, if you can find them). Wear 2 if you need it. Bring lots of extras with you so you can change often and feel fresh thoughout the wedding and reception.\n\nIf you want to try something different there are menstrual cups available (in Canada we have "Instead"). They come in a package of 6, and each one looks just like a diaphragm (contraceptive device). The instructions on how to insert it is on there as well. Again, use it with a pad to be sure that no leaks occur.\n\nIn case a leak happens remember that the best way to get rid of blood is to soak it immediately in ice water. You could rub an ice cube on the spot if you needed to. You could also bring a darker colored shawl, just in case of an accident and that way you could cover your backside and still go on with the evening even if you got a small stain.\n\nIf I were you, I would try to use the teen size tampons with the thin, overnight size pads and bring a shawl just in case.\n\nGood luck!
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Better to visit this site for more details!!!\nhttp://www.ntvcelticfanzine.com/history%20corner/history%20coronation%20cup%20final.htm
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here are just a few that i found \nhope it helps\n\n\nhttp://www.kotex.com/na/info/period/help.asp?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=28838&IQ_ID=28838\n\nhttp://www.epigee.org/menstruation/menarche.html\n\nhttp://www.birthwithsol.com/firstperiodkit.html\n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/menstruation.html
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There are several folding methods (check out http://community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/453392.html?page=1#comments )  I like the "oragami" fold the best.  The C fold that's recomended by diva cup was impossible for me.  Basically you fold it, insert, and adjust for comfort.  It stays down lower than a tampon, but if it's in right you can't feel it.\nYou do have to be comfortable with your body, because it takes a lot of reaching up in there, especially to take it out, but it only took one cycle to get it down for me.
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a pantyliner...protects on very very light days, sometimes Chic's use them whenever they are not even on a period, depends on how they feel about a lot of moisture in the vaginal area:)  the maxi-pad is a pad...it protects during the period:)  Didn't you learn this in health class?
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Cups are normally made with the handle on the right hand side.\n\nIt was not until 1976 that cups were first produced with the handle on the left hand side.  \n\nYou can find more out about the interesting history of cups, and other inventions throughout history by visiting:\n\nhttp://totallyabsurd.com/
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Left : photo  - right : cup
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I have it.  I love it.  I had no pain getting mine.  I have no PMS or painful heavy periods anymore.  It was well worth it.
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Its used by many to allay the symptoms of the menopause, and in the UK seems to be given out to anyone who wants it!  \nThe site below gives a more detailed ex[planation if you are interested...;
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WOW....i just went to the website and never heard of this. I also have never seen it at any stores. I think many women don't use it because they haven't heard of it yet. I went throught the entire website and find "Instead" to be very interesting. I put in a order and will try it. Thx so much for this info because I am so tired of pads and tampoons. I hope this becomes a life saver.
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What do you need to know? I had one, and it was awful. They weren't exactly sure how they worked; one theory was that it released minute amounts of copper,another was that the 7 shape kept the egg from implanting. Go look up an early copy of Our Bodies Ourselves. I think Roche made the cu7, but I wouldn't swear to it. Hope this helps.
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Trust me... if a woman doesn't have to wear one, she's not going to.  \nUnless you're getting the cramps and everything else that goes with having to wear one...skip it!!!  They are lots of other things you could spend your money on to be more like a woman :-).
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don't know, but with me, it's really gross, my sister use to use them for her period instead of what she was supposed to use. she was to embarrassed to ask our mom to buy for her, so she used what was available told you it was freally gross
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They actually have these cup like things you can wear in your bra. Also there are exercises. i know my sister had to do them so she could nurse her baby. Good Luck
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There isn't one on the market yet but they are developing one that should hit European markets soon. Basically it's a hormone free way to keep your sperm from being fertilized. I think men should take it if they expect girls to take birth control, but it's a personal choice. Here's an article with more information. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8300857