The Diva Cup and Vaginismus

[restlesspoetry.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone,

a question regarding the Diva Cup coming your way!

I have non diagnosed Vaginismus. Basically anything bigger than a finger hurts to put in my vagina. It goes in, but it hurts like you wouldn't believe. I use OB tampons because they're small (the super size is smaller than your generic plastic applicator tampon of normal size), but I really love the idea of a Diva Cup, especially since I can't go bigger than super size OBs which means I have to run to the bathroom every few hours because I'm a heavy bleeder.

I'm just wondering if anybody with similar issues have one and can actually use it. I know you fold it when you put it in, so I don't think that would be that much of a problem, but I also read that to get it out you may have to stick a finger up and break the seal. And well, I can barely get two fingers up there to begin with, so I'm wondering if it would be stupid of me to think I can use one, seeing as a Diva Cup and a finger most likely is bigger than two fingers.

Do I make any sense? Anyone in my situation that has one?

Comments

[restlesspoetry.livejournal.com]

I don't really have penetrative sex at all. My husband is trans and is pretty happy with strap-on-less sex, so we're still happy sexually. But yeah, I haven't had painless penetrative sex for years. How big is a folded up cup?

[poppleshatesyou.livejournal.com]

This images of are of a Keeper and not of a Diva but they give you an idea of the folds and the sizes. Folding techniques (http://community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/453392.html)

[asunlitrose.livejournal.com]

I'm on my first cycle so I'm still learning, but I would try out menstrual_cups too. To me, the punch down fold is as big as a super tampon, and I can't stick a finger up to break the seal either. Instead I pinch the bottom of the cup and move the bottom a little bit to break the seal. It's worked so far. To help insertion I've also applied glycerin-free lube to the lady bits to make it go smoother. It's worked so far. Good luck! I really like mine.