Instead Softcups 12 Hour Feminine Protection,14 Count
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Instead Softcups 12 Hour Feminine Protection,14 Count Details
Manufacturer: EvoFemBrand: EvoFem
Published: 2011-08-26
Product features:
- Revolutionary Feminine Protection
- All Day Feminine Protection
- Eliminates Menstrual Odors
Customer Reviews of Instead Softcups 12 Hour Feminine Protection,14 Count
Customer Review: Like adding a bladder to your uterus. ...I mean that in a good way.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a cut-and-paste from a review I did on an outdoorsy type forum with only a few minor changes to smooth off some rough language, so it's a bit out-in-the-woods flavored, but hopefully some of the info is still useful to civilized folk.
These are, at least to me, the ideal balance between the icky stuff traditional chicks use and the reuseable cups. They're individually packaged, semi-reuseable (the package tells you to toss em after one use; but frankly, I used a single one of them for three months once. Obviously, I cleaned and sanitized the thing multiple times during that, but still: they can certainly keep up with the normal, "non-replaceable" type for a while) little plasticy disc/cups - but they're not designed like the normal menstrual cups. I'm not going to try to describe how they sit (if I recall, their website has pictures anyway), but the big important difference between them and the "regular" cup style is that you can empty them out without removing them. That's right - sit down on your toilet (or squat over your hole, or whatever) and handle it just like you would if you were urinating old-school style. Then wipe off, zip up, and walk away. Wear one all weekend and worry about the mess and trash disposal issues of actually changing it once you're back somewhere with running water. Actually removing them is probably going to require handwashing, though - but see below. I did have trouble with them leaking the first couple times I used them, but practice made perfect. After the first few, they've worked like a charm ever since. Also, the website mentions you can get your lovin' on while wearing these, but I'll just say "Don't count on it." I can see it being possible for some people, but I know my personal anatomy just ain't set up to accommodate it. Your mileage may vary.
In regards to a few things I've noticed in other reviews:
"OMG it's disgusting to remove!" - Yes, if done according to the instructions, it is. I heartily recommend complaining to Evofem until they add a freakin' pull-stem to these. My cynical suspicion is that they don't want to muck-up their stupid "No strings" advertising campaign. Until then, you can get some of those super cheap individually wrapped medical exam gloves if you're going to be away from handwashing facilities (or use a sandwich bag. Or your stash of expired condoms. Or whatever strikes your fancy. Improvise and all that jazz.) Tie it closed after and it's a disposal bag as well. Also, with practice, you may be able to shift them down and forward with your pelvic muscles until the front edge pops out, which you can then grab with a bit of toilet tissue.
"OMG It's huge!" - Read the friggin' instructions. It doesn't go in like a Diva/Keeper/whatever. You don't just wedge it in however the heck you feel like wedgin' it in there. The sides are squeezed together during application, resulting in a long thin shape that's no bigger around than a tampon.
"It wasn't comfy and it leaked." - If you can feel it, it isn't in right. If it isn't in right, it'll leak. If you won't take the time to learn to put it in right (though once you learn, it'll only take about 10 seconds to do in the future,) don't bother trying them.
Description of Instead Softcups 12 Hour Feminine Protection,14 Count
Instead Softcups is an FDA-approved, disposable menstrual cup that can be worn comfortably for 12 hours during any activitySanitary Napkins
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