diva cup wasn't comfy, what else might I like?

[caedmyn]

I tried the diva cup for a few cycles but I could rarely get it comfortable.  I've tried cloth pads but I dislike those as much as I dislike the disposable ones.  What else is out there besides tampons?  If I didn't like one version of a menstrual cup, would I likely dislike any version, or are some more comfortable than others?

[parsley]

I've never had luck with menstrual cups due to the size and shape of my cervix.  I had been using a reusable sponge tampon for several cycles and I loved it!  If your objection is to cotton tampons, you might find this to be a good choice. 

The brand I use is Sea Pearls -- no idea if there are other brands out there. 

[swd12422]

There are lots of different cups out there, and some are much softer than the Diva and also much smaller. There is one brand (MeLuna, I think?) that has so many different size/squishiness options it's crazy. And then there are the colors.... ;-)

This link might be helpful: http://menstrual-cups.livejournal.com/1056913.html

I also found another blog that had lots of detail about each cup, but can't seem to find it now. Will post if I can find it later...

Found it: http://wisewomanfertility.blogspot.com/2011/04/menstrual-cup-journal-day-6.html

There are several different posts that you can navigate to; this one is the final one in the series and summarizes things. But there is a lot of information in all her MC posts that may help you decide which one to try (if you decide to try a different cup). Note: There are some religious references, but nothing too intense or anything I'd consider to be offensive.

Also found another one while searching for the one above: http://menstrualcupinfo.wordpress.com/

HTH

[Marissamom]

another blog about mentral cups http://menstrualcups.wordpress.com/ lots of pictures and comparisons. 

[Arduinna]

I like the instead soft cups but they are disposable. I just ordered a Meluna from Germany after reading the comparisons I think this shorter length will work better for me than the Diva I was considering. 

Edited by Arduinna - 8/25/11 at 7:44am

[Beauchamp]

The Diva was way too long on me. I can get away with turning it inside out. I also have a Femmecup and love it. It's much smaller than the Diva.

[Mulvah]

Originally Posted by Beauchamp 

The Diva was way too long on me. I can get away with turning it inside out.

I turn mine inside out now thanks to someone from MDC.  You may want to try turning it inside out and see if it fits better.