Low Waste Period | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CUPS | + Organicup Review
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- čas přidán 19. 04. 2018
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In 2010, for every kilometre of beach in the UK, 23 pads/panty liners and 9 tampon applicators were found.
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I love your honesty. I'm a convert, too. I have a TMI story too! I first used a Diva cup in 2010. I was experiencing horrible 'heavy flow' issues of getting older (I was in my mid 40's then). A super size tampon would be soaked in an hour and slide right out (TMI??). The problem... I was an actor, on stage, and couldn't exactly run off stage during the big dance number to sort myself out! SO embarrassing... the cup changed my life. Not only did it contain the terrible flooding, but it made my cycle shorter by about 3 days! I had to change it more often than the 12 hours, but nowhere near as often as the dang tampons. After that, I could get away with just panty liners 'just in case" and have never had a significant accident . Last month, with the help of your channel and some other low waste champions that I follow, I sat down at my sewing machine and made a small batch of washable liners. So March was my first Zero-Waste period... AND I was competing in a Karate tournament (yes, I'm also very active in sports) and staying in a hotel, so I thought it would be a big challenge. Well, it was EASY. The cup and the reusable pads were comfy and kept me totally confident -- I even brought home some medals from the tournament! Talk about menstrual cup SUCCESS!!
You can go SWIMMING with a cup it is glorious
One of the best inventions ever. Seriously such a game changer when I discovered these. Once you get a cup you never go back :)
A tip: if you have a squirt bottle or Peri bottle, you can fill it in the sink before going into the stall. Remove and rinse in the stall and no one is the wiser.
Also: (for pregnant ladies) post partem (after delivery) you'll want to switch to pads until you're fully recovered from birth, which will give you time to get a larger size menstrual cup.
These things changed my life!! I was so afraid to use them and thought they were disgusting but I gave it a try and wish I had way earlier! Through middle school and high school I was known as the girl who leaked everywhere. If I would’ve used this back then I bet you I would not have had those nicknames. And saved all those tampons from going into the landfill, not to mention all the money spent on tampons!
Yaaaaaas 💗
Pro-tip, if you are feeling a bit dry when you're using/practicing with any menstrual cup use a WATER based lube and it can help make things a little smoother. Silicone on silicone will damage your cup. I do not recommend oil because if you're planning on having sex and you use protection like condoms or dental dams it will damage it and it will cause breakage!
Menstrual cups were one of the first things I switched to before I even knew what the concepts of zero/low waste was (even though i was trying). Sadly I didn't learn in my school but I learned about them in a job course that had a sex education part of the course and they mentioned them! Diva cups were locally made where I lived so they were cheaper and when I went back to visit Canada (where I'm from) I saw commercials/billboards for them! Which was kind of great and apparently people who menstruate in Canada have the highest rate of using reusable menstrual products which I found really cool to learn.
Hey Friends, as this video is quite long here are some chapters:
Environmental reasons to use a cup 00:35
Review Criteria: 03:18
My Embarrassing Period story :) 04:21
When you first get your cup 07:04
How to put the cup in 07:34
Pros of the Organicup 08:40
Importance of stem length and how to trim 09:50
When to use a pad and a cup 11:09
Using it while exercising 11:37
Using it in Public Toilets 12:08
Packaging 13:30
Thanks! x
Sustainably Vegan Thank you for this video :) sending you love ❤
Thank you!!
I bought a cup a couple months ago. Unfortunately I haven't tried it yet because I'm so concious about it. I am still not so keen with things up there (I have used tampons less than 5 times in my whole life, and when I did I regretted it) but I hope I can get to know my body a little more and better while helping the environment and my wallet. I hate the stigma around this matter. When told my mum and my gyno they both looked at me as if I were some alien and my mum was so disgusted.There's definitely the need to talk about cups more and fight the fear together, because that is what got me into my mentality of "not putting things up there"
Hey Ludovica, it also took me a while to adapt to the idea, before buying the cup I hadn't used tampons more than like 6 times. Anyway, once i bought the cup I didn't like the idea of keeping touching myself everytime I had to change it, it made me uncomfortable and stressed out but also curious, you know? I liked the idea of knowing my menstruation a bit better. Well, it took me 3 cycles to adapt and even then I suggest carrying always a plan B with you in the case you just don't feel like putting it on. I happened to me more than once to emptying the cup while i was in a bad mood and then not being able to insert it back on because I was too tight! Relaxing is key :3
Rosita La Rosa you are so sweet! I got the chance to use my cup for a whole period and it actually was alright. I still am a bit reluctant to having to get it in and out, but I have to do it like 2 times a day because it can hold for 10 hours so I can do it. It can get frustrating at times and that really doesn't help but I'm slowly getting use to it. Thanks for the advice ❤
So funny when you made the "pop" sound😂😍 you're adorable! I got my cup for about a year now and it has absolutely changed my life as well!
Love this! Also Precious Stars Pads has a lot of reviews of different cups and pads and answers pretty much every possible question if anyone's looking for further learning!
Enjoyed your video .well I'm 68 years old I don't think I need one of those.lol I don't think they were available when I was young at least I never heard of them . I think I would have tried them. thanks for sharing very informative
(from a student in college)
One thing me and my friends who switched over noticed was a lack of cramps while using cups! We all had really terrible cramps when using normal tampons, but as soon as I switched to the cup there was a very noticeable difference.
I personally use the DIVA cup because that's what was available, and it's a little more on the stiff side but does a really nice job and is super easy to use as well.
100% worth the investment - I'm happier, healthier, wealthier, and just more comfortable using the cup
Menstrual cups have definitely changed my life!!! Pads and tampons are annoying and always made me feel uncomfortable. Plus I was always scared of TSS from tampons. Also since I started using cups my cramps have gotten better. I own the ruby cup and it is great for beginners and they also donate a cup to girls and women in third world countries for every cup that is sold. I don't own any cloth pads, but I will get some soon. Love your channel!!!
hahaha, that SHLOOP sound is exactly what it’s like. the cup was life changing for me.
Absolutely love your glasses ! They look amazing on you !
Such a sweetheart to tell you! Most boys I knew at that age would have pointed it out to everyone and laughed ! Clearly you were making good choices at an early age.
Oh my God! You posted this video the day after I ordered my first menstrual cup! Thank you so much!
I absolutely love the mooncup, I swear it has changed my life! I hate wearing pads now, the only ones I use when my period is lighter is the bamboo pads which are super comfortable ☺️
Thank you for this, I recently decided to try a cup, took a while to get used to but now its second nature. I use reuse-able pads too (just to be safe) not only has it saved my blushes, its also saved me a fortune in tampons and pads
Yes!!! Another Organicup user, awesome! I got my mine a year ago, also because I imagined in my head all the waste from 10 years of my period...sad sad story. One of the first and easiest swaps I made, and also helped my sisters transition to OCs of their own. Thanks for the video! :)
I've just realised I've been using my menstrual cup for 5 years now which feels insane! I'd never even thought about how there could be a kind of 'expiry' for my cup so that's so to know! Thank you for sharing you experience and encouraging others to use these little cups 😊 🔄🌿
Love it! It took me 6 months to learn how to use the cup properly, but it was worth it, changed my life. Greetings from Argentina.
This is a wonderful video! I love the slight comedy you added to you video. Beautiful editing and subject content! It was incredibly helpful- I’ve actually fully made the switch to a cup now, mostly because of you!
Great story and great use of inclusive language. Appreciate you as always! Happy Earth Day!!!
You've really made such a positive impact with your videos. I bought one because of your first video about cycles with cups. THANK YOU!
I love your accent, I remember I got my period at the mall wearing white pants on a date with my first boyfriend 😒 lol now I think about it I laugh.
Ahh!!
This is the first video I have watched of yours.... and I am in love!
You’re amazing, funny and gorgeous!
Endless love & support to you ~
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Thank you for this video. I have been wanting to try one of these for so long and their earth day special is great. I ordered one for me and one to share with my sister.
You talk about so many important topics! I have the organicup, and I love it so much.
I absolutely love your channel and your positivity and personality! Much love!!
The first time I used a diva cup was when I started an unexpected fairly heavy flow the day I was doing a Tough Muddder. I was sold and have used it ever since, which is going on 10 years now! Currrently in the process of checking out the options that are now available for my daughters!
Another great and informative video !
I have been thinking of using it but I was a bit scared...but I was decided by your video!! I finally bought it! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am waiting for the package:) now i can not wait to have my period ;)
Awesome video! I appreciate your use of the suction sound to illustrate proper insertion lol.
thank you thank you thank you!! I’ve been doing research on a lot of different cups before switching from disposable period products and this one seems to be pretty beginner friendly with minimal and recyclable/biodegradable packaging, so I think I’ll go ahead with this one :)
Thanks for your great videos. Love your glasses
This video is so precious
Thank you for this! I have wanted to get one for a while now, but was a bit nervous/unsure of them. Halfway through your video I went out and got one! Love your videos, keep inspiring us all! ~
Creaky useful info - thankyou👏🏻👏🏻
*thumbs up for team cup!*
edit: awesome video, like from every aspect. all information that you could need delivered in such a good way, with inclusive language. and a beautiful whale appearing at 7:36.
New to the channel and honestly love your style of videos!!
I switched from pads to a cup last year and I love it. I hated using tampons but the cup is a lot easier for me, maybe because its not like dry? Also if you're having trouble putting it in use lube! It's so much more comfortable
Commenting just because I don't want anyone to think they can't wear one. But they do make cups for those with a low cervix and there are hundreds on woman in the Put a Cup In It fb group who have endometriosis and use cups and love them. The Put a Cup In It website also has a quiz you can take that will help narrow the best options for you based on many aspects as such as a high, medium or low/very low cervix.
Just placed an order, thank you for suggesting the cup.
Hope you like it 💕
Using this saved me so much money. I love mine
I just discovered your channel....such an eye opener. thank you very much! I don't even know your name, sorry. I am going to watch more videos. Thanks again!
I've been using the mooncup for the past year and a half. It's quite big and stiff which makes it very painful and uncomfortable at times so I bought this one to give it a try! Thank you for the recommendation and the code, I can gift one to a friend :)
I got my period on duke of Edinburgh. I'm the first night. In the tent. Woke up with blood all over my PJs and a bit in my sleeping bag. Had to throw the PJs away and sleep in my clothes. And sleep in my slightly soiled sleeping bag for the rest of the trip (because I was too awkward to tell any one about it)
I got a Me Luna cup when I was 16 and it took a while to get used to and actually figure out how to use but now it's awesome and I think everyone who has a period should use one
I'm a bit surprised but glad you've managed a headstand with the cup! I had quite the accident during yoga when I did a shoulder stand (legs up in the air) and the suction was ruined and when I got my legs down the contents of my cup just poured out xD
Omg this has scared me haha
Perhaps try a different cup when working out. I have the Yukki cup and while it is slightly unpleasant for day to day use because the rim is so sturdy, that suction is not breaking! I was tired of how long it took me to break the suction to remove it (but I also have long nails and try to not shove them very far up during removal so that could be why) so I got a softer cup but I don’t trust that one for a crazy day
You kinda reminded me dodie just in this video. Don't get me wrong, I like you both for different reasons and comparing is bad... yeah.
Usually you are so calm in your videos and here is almost all emotions.
A cup convert here. I've been using mine for around a year now and I can't believe how much less hassle my periods are now.
So glad I had a hysterectomy. Thanks for the info trying to get my neices to use. My daughter can't. 😑 Keep the goodies coming
Love it!
Haha the story you've told, it must have been very awkward, I feel your pain 😅I've had my menstrual cup for almost 2 years now, and I could never go back! It has changed my life!
MeLuna has great menstrual cup for low cervix! My cervix at its lowest point is 1/2 to 1 inch from my vaginal opening so i’m definitely very low and their shorty size fits comfortably
could you do an exercise/ work out routine
Im now using a cup...im on my second cycle with it. I do quite enjoy it, however my second and third day im extremely heavy and cant use it at work even with a removable pad....i have to use a stall in a washroom (this is a TMI moment lol) and in removing the cup to empty last month, so much blood came out and was all over my hand and a couple drops got on my beige work pants.....it was a disaster!! The time it took trying to wipe off my hand and the cup with the damp paper towel i brought in with me took a long time (which I don’t have the luxury of in a busy restaurant) and also trying to clean off my pants with soap.
So, unfortunately, if I have to work on my two heavy days, i will have to wear a tampon and reusable pad. for the two days during my shifts, ill go through probably a total of 6 tampons. It’s not ideal, but better than wearing tampons through my whole cycle with disposable pads.
In Italy the first period of a girl is welcomed and shouted out at every relative/friend/anypersonyourfamilyknow, cos you became a "woman" and that's great 😀
Not embarassing at all 😅
I feel period to be such a gross thing that I would literally avoid using the toilet if I could. I didn't think I'd be able to go on with reusable pads for this reason, I thought I'd feel sick every time.
But I tried them recently and I was surprised, they're great!
So I may switch to the cup too soon ☺
been adding various cups to amazon for ages now but always been so unsure which one to get that i was put off. Just ordered one of these to try (there a few pounds cheaper on amazon than the real site in case anyone cares) hope it works, my periods got a lot lighter since becoming vegan anyway so not too worried.
I’ve been thinking a lot about using period cup recently and been wanting to research more about it and your video is just right in time. I’m used to using sanitary pads since I had my period. Never tried other ways and you opened my mind to low/zero waste impact and will decide decide about using this and I’ll update you how it goes.
SAME! I started using it around 4 months ago. If youre going to try it, my biggest advice to you is to have normal pads for the first few months because chances are, you are not going to be used to it - it's going to take you forever to remove or insert it and no one has that amount of time in the morning where you have to go to work or smth. But once you do, welcome to the world of comfortable sitting where you dont have to care about whether youre going to leak from simplying sitting back on your bed. :)
My Nguyen thank you for the advice. Can’t wait to try it! How often do you have to take it out and put it back in?
ring miester honestly it depends on your flow and cup size. I dont have heavy flow, so mine is a 15ml cup (compared to ones w/ 30ml capacity) and i change it every 12 hours or so (morning and night, basically). If you have a heavy flow and a small cup, high chances are you have to remove it more often. I have heard that it is recommended you remove the cup every 12 hours. But then i've also heard that it's technically safe to even use it after 12hrs becuz silicone doesnt really do anything to your body - the blood just gets oxidised from staying out for long time or smth (dont quote me on that) so it go a bit of a weird colour. But i would stick to 12hrs cycles (or less), just to be safe :)
I prefer to use reusable pads, as tampons (and especially cups, since they're bigger I guess) make my cramps worse
i’m absolutely terrified to try a menstrual cup because of all of the horror stories that i have heard but i really want to get one as i hate how wasteful disposable period products are. i have a reusable pad but it’s quite bulky and it’s kind of annoying having to wash it. i think i might just have to give in and try a cup soon.
I actually switched because I heard almost entirely positive stories about using a cup. I hope you consider trying it! The money I've saved over the last few years is good enough reason alone for me to stick with it lol.
Can you wear it during swimming???
I got an organicup almost a year ago because i really wanted one, but i have never once used it because im on the pill and it keeps me from getting my period. These days im actually kinda missing having my period (i thought id never say this lol) because i want to use my organicup haha
I started using a cup two months ago. The stem of mine is as long as yours, but I'm always struggling with getting the cup out again.. Is there something I can do about that or do I have to buy a cup with a longer stem? Thanks for that very informativ video!! :)
Hey everyone! I've been using a menstrual cup for a little over a year now and love it. I have lived at home all this time. However, this fall i am transferring into a dorm for college and i am sharing a bathroom with 3 other people. Any suggestions on how to change it without having to take it out to the sink every time? Should i just keep some sort of water bottle with me in the bathroom? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Dani W granted I’m a guy but don’t be embarrassed about it. The water bottle idea is a good idea but also maybe u’ll start a trend at ur dorm or maybe u’ll meet someone else that is also using the cups.
You can bring a water bottle with you to the bathroom (no one will think it's weird promise) or what I do is I find a gender neutral bathroom. In most dorms these will be single bathrooms rather than stalls. From, a fellow menstrual cup user 💛
You are so darling 💚💚
Just wondering, about a few things that were left out....how do you take the cup out. If it's full of blood and you squeeze it (to make it small enough to pull out), won't the blood go everywhere?
I have an awkward question... does the cup hurt?
how long ist this code useable?
are you supposed to never be able to feel it, even when "clenching" the muscles around the vagina, like when doing kegels? cause I only feel mine then and I'm not sure whether that's normal
Can you go swimming with it in?
i really want to use a cup but i am soo disgusted by inserting anything up there and i feel sick just think about a cup being up there... any help for me to get over this??
Hi I was wondering if you have ever thought about using thinx period panties, I want to be zero waste when I am older because I live at home because I’m only 13 and I’m already looking for a bunch of stuff and I want to get the panties because I have heard a lot of good reviews and things about them, so I just wanted to know if you have ever thought about using them
I have a Ruby cup :)
Are you still friends with the guy from the story? 😂 sadly I just can’t even think of putting something up there but I want to try reusable pads
Haha I am indeed! Well a video all about pads coming soon
I really want to try but I’m so scared, I’m not even that good with a tampon, I’m a teen and I want to help but I’m so scared 😭😭
How do you get rid of discolouration on the cup? I feel like I’ve tried everything!
The minimalist ninja just did a video on this! Would recommend watching hers 💚
Is it safe to use a cup with iucd? (the coil)
Claire Hulme also yes. Make sure you break the seal well before removing.
When you take it out does it hurt the same way as when you pull out a dry tampon?
No because the cup doesn't absorb anything so your vagina will still secret the stuff it needs to to keep it healthy and that prevents your vagina from becoming dry and therefore making it hard to get the cup out x
What if I cannot even use a tampon without feeling like I’m gonna be sick? I want to try this but 😬
Then use reusable pads instead
Ok stupid question alert... I'm interested in buying one but I never got on with tampons. No matter what I did I could always tell I'd got it in, anyone else experience this and gone on to have a good cup experience? Also, I'm unsure whether I need size A or B. I am a mummy to one but had her after a long traumatic labour, I never got to 10 cm and she was brought into the world via emergency c section. Any advice appreciated x
Hi this is like 3 years late but if you are still interested saalt make a soft version of the cup of you found tampons very uncomfortable that could be good choice, they also have a quiz to help with your size
Sorry typo - Really useful info - what I meant to type🤓
Can a girl who has never been intimate with someone still use the cup?
vasia vasoula yes!
Can you use it if your hymen isn 't broken?❤
Adi Aamand yes.
I will say that mine isn't and I have yet to successfully insert my Menstrual cup :(. I got the Lily cup. I want to try another brand before giving up.
Adelicia Graham You might want take a look at Meluna. I find that their cups are the most customisable out of all. It took me some tries but I eventually got it in and it was so worth it. I have not sent any period-related trash into landfill in over a year! It is also the most revolutionary thing I have ever discovered. Good luck!
Linneatube Thanks, will do!
Adi Aamand try squating in the shower and inserting it in that position
It is the easiest
How old are you? Just wondering (Sorry if it’s awkward, you don’t have to answer.) I’m going to guess... 24..?
Is it safe for 13 year olds
It should be safe for anyone who has started their period but I would read through the website and email them if you're still a little unsure - I would even try the lunnette cup because its softer and a little smaller !
Thx
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the reason i don't like them is because they smell, no matter how much i boil and sanitize it. it's like the nasty...bloody...vaginal discharge smell all sinks into it. sometimes i boil it for 20 min!!! i'd rather use cloth pads and Thinx underwear :)