https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:45:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462280 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:16:15 +0000 woodentulip 2462280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found a noticeable difference with cramps diminishing, and general down there happiness after making the switch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462268 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:08:14 +0000 maddyz 2462268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found the diva cup to be so much more comfortable then tampons. I didn't notice a difference in cramps but it helped a lot with dryness and general uncomfortableness.</p> <p>Also I love thinx </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462227 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:34:42 +0000 littlejoy 2462227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: I don't get squeamish with much of anything ... I mean, if the Diva Cup isn't bad, I think we're good, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462215 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:26:28 +0000 Ra 2462215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: They are not nearly as gross as they sound. I really like them! I have two pairs that I swap out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462211 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:25:08 +0000 littlejoy 2462211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: That's so interesting!! You're the only person I've talked to who has used them (though, I see people sharing about them on FB, etc.) ... I might get a pair to try next month. Thanks so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462201 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:17:33 +0000 Ra 2462201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: It absorbs similar to a pad. They don't feel bulky though. Sometimes you have to wipe if there are clots but not often. If you are super heavy you'd probably have to change pairs at some point during the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462197 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:14:47 +0000 littlejoy 2462197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: I've been so curious, but haven't invested in them yet.</p> <p>Does the blood just gather in them? Like, if you pull them down, there's just blood there? Do you wipe them out when going to the bathroom? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462191 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:11:54 +0000 Ra 2462191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: Have you tried Thinx? I LOVE them and they'd be a good alternative for the first few days if you want to avoid tampons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462087 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:55:41 +0000 PurplePeony 2462087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as the others, no noticeable difference. Unfortunately, even though I liked the concept, I had to stop using it because it gave me recurring yeast infections, even though I always cleaned it as directed. The Instead cups that you toss after one cycle are okay for me, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462083 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:51:01 +0000 IRunForFun 2462083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm the same as @littlejoy: in that the first day the cup seems to increase my cramping - it feels like it puts a bit more pressure on things or something. So I've been using tampons for the first day and then switching to the cup. The cup can't be beat for convenience and obviously the environmentally friendly aspect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462077 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:47:06 +0000 MoonMoon 2462077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't notice much difference, but I never experienced really bad cramping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462075 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:46:05 +0000 lamariniere 2462075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't notice a difference, but I don't usually have cramping issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462061 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:35:51 +0000 tofuwad 2462061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me cramping stayed the same but I was having a lot of dryness issues with tampons (sorry maybe tmi but it felt like the tampons absorbed too much) and so I like the menstrual cup a lot more. It probably took me four or five cycles to master using the cup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462034 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:22:44 +0000 erinbaderin 2462034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found the first month I used it it actually caused cramping, but after that it was fine. (Not to say it reduced cramping, I don't really get cramps, just that it didn't cause them anymore) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2462020 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:12:03 +0000 littlejoy 2462020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually can't wear it the first 1-2 days of my period, because it enhances inflammation &amp; painful cramping. But, for the other days, I literally don't notice a difference ... Just that it's convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2461982 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:53:07 +0000 yin 2461982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No difference for me either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2461770 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:32:17 +0000 MrsKRB 2461770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for me, I didn't notice much of a difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-switching-a-diva-cup-reduce-cramping#post-2461764 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:24:07 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2461764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like the title says, did switching to a Diva Cup reduce your overall cramping and inflammation? I think I'm going to switch regardless, I just want to know if I can expect some relief. </p>