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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
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 Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:24 am Post subject: Delicate women's issue question |
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| Are menstrual cups available in Korea? LIke the divacup, etc? |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:21 am Post subject: |
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I thought you were going to ask a pregnancy related question... that's what *delicate women* usually mean, no?
As for the Diva Cup - yes, I am told they are available in Korea... as to where, I have no clue. Ask your ob/gyn doc? |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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| tzechuk wrote: |
I thought you were going to ask a pregnancy related question... that's what *delicate women* usually mean, no?
As for the Diva Cup - yes, I am told they are available in Korea... as to where, I have no clue. Ask your ob/gyn doc? |
Oh, no, actually I found a special forum for women who are pregnant in Korea.
Thanks for the info. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| naturegirl321 wrote: |
| tzechuk wrote: |
I thought you were going to ask a pregnancy related question... that's what *delicate women* usually mean, no?
As for the Diva Cup - yes, I am told they are available in Korea... as to where, I have no clue. Ask your ob/gyn doc? |
Oh, no, actually I found a special forum for women who are pregnant in Korea.
Thanks for the info. |
Yes, and I am on that forum, too. Not that I am pregnant, but the board is for all expat parents, right? |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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i've not ever seen menstrual cups in a storefront in korea, but they sell for cheap on iherb.com. http://www.iherb.com/Diva-International
i brought mine from home, though - got it from a nice locally-owned feminist sex shop. try finding one of those in korea.. |
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Gibberish
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Are tampons just not enough? |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:33 am Post subject: |
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| Gibberish wrote: |
| Are tampons just not enough? |
there are lots of reasons why gals don't use tampons. many commercial brands have irritants in them that increase cramping and bleeding, for one. the waste and extra packaging doesn't jive with tree-hugging gals, for another. i find they're more comfortable and work better, for longer. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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| tzechuk wrote: |
| naturegirl321 wrote: |
| tzechuk wrote: |
I thought you were going to ask a pregnancy related question... that's what *delicate women* usually mean, no?
As for the Diva Cup - yes, I am told they are available in Korea... as to where, I have no clue. Ask your ob/gyn doc? |
Oh, no, actually I found a special forum for women who are pregnant in Korea.
Thanks for the info. |
Yes, and I am on that forum, too. Not that I am pregnant, but the board is for all expat parents, right? |
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i've not ever seen menstrual cups in a storefront in korea, but they sell for cheap on iherb.com. http://www.iherb.com/Diva-International
i brought mine from home, though - got it from a nice locally-owned feminist sex shop. try finding one of those in korea.. |
Ok thanks! |
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Ruthdes
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, let's really make this delicate. As an Australian, the concept of a menstrual cup is very foreign to me. I don't know of anyone who's used one there. So can you answer some questions as to the benefits they provide:
Besides the waste issue, why use them instead of a tampon?
How long can you leave them in for?
Do you just empty them into the toilet?
Do you have to wash them before you put them back in?
How do you wash them?
Can your partner feel them during sex? |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Ruthdes wrote: |
Ok, let's really make this delicate. As an Australian, the concept of a menstrual cup is very foreign to me. I don't know of anyone who's used one there. So can you answer some questions as to the benefits they provide:
Besides the waste issue, why use them instead of a tampon? Less drying.
How long can you leave them in for? 8 to 12 hours
Do you just empty them into the toilet? yep
Do you have to wash them before you put them back in? yep
How do you wash them? soap and water, then boil
Can your partner feel them during sex? you have to take it out
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You can find lots of answers at www.divacup.com
But basically, see above. |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Whatever, I'll be frank. I hate tiptoeing around stuff like this.
Besides the waste issue, why use them instead of a tampon? it can stay in for longer, no risk of TSS, far less cramping in many users, sometimes a shorter period since tampons can increase bleeding. to be honest, some women are squeamish about being closer to the blood - you do have to use your hand to get it into place - but i say they're being prissy. man up, women! 
How long can you leave them in for? less than twelve hours is recommended, but if it's not a heavy day and you're out and about it's absolutely safe to keep in for longer. there's no risk of toxic shock syndrome like there is with a tampon, you only want to empty it regularly to keep it as clean as it can be.
Do you just empty them into the toilet? or the sink if you're not in a public bathroom for better soaping, or the shower drain as you're showering.
Do you have to wash them before you put them back in? in a pinch, you can wipe it down with an unscented wet wipe. i've found that they're reliable enough that you can almost always wait and empty it at home. it'll not get full as quickly as a tampon will.
How do you wash them? soap and water or the boil, though boiling for longer than a couple of minutes is inadvisable - i forgot about mine on the boil once and melted it.
Can your partner feel them during sex? it's just like a tampon in this respect - you've absolutely got to take it out before sex. |
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Ruthdes
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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| lille wrote: |
Whatever, I'll be frank. I hate tiptoeing around stuff like this.
Besides the waste issue, why use them instead of a tampon? it can stay in for longer, no risk of TSS, far less cramping in many users, sometimes a shorter period since tampons can increase bleeding. to be honest, some women are squeamish about being closer to the blood - you do have to use your hand to get it into place - but i say they're being prissy. man up, women!
How long can you leave them in for? less than twelve hours is recommended, but if it's not a heavy day and you're out and about it's absolutely safe to keep in for longer. there's no risk of toxic shock syndrome like there is with a tampon, you only want to empty it regularly to keep it as clean as it can be.
Do you just empty them into the toilet? or the sink if you're not in a public bathroom for better soaping, or the shower drain as you're showering.
Do you have to wash them before you put them back in? in a pinch, you can wipe it down with an unscented wet wipe. i've found that they're reliable enough that you can almost always wait and empty it at home. it'll not get full as quickly as a tampon will.
How do you wash them? soap and water or the boil, though boiling for longer than a couple of minutes is inadvisable - i forgot about mine on the boil once and melted it.
Can your partner feel them during sex? it's just like a tampon in this respect - you've absolutely got to take it out before sex. |
Cool thanks! It's an interesting topic. As for using hands, in Australia, applicator tampons are the exception, not the norm, so I'm very comfortable with this aspect! I had to laugh when I was on a tour with a couple of American girls once (this is before I came to Korea). One asked if I had a tampon, and when I gave her a regular (non-applicator) one, she looked confused and asked how to put it in! ummmm...with your finger... I found her discomfort with the idea to be quite amusing. |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Ruthdes wrote: |
| lille wrote: |
Whatever, I'll be frank. I hate tiptoeing around stuff like this.
Besides the waste issue, why use them instead of a tampon? it can stay in for longer, no risk of TSS, far less cramping in many users, sometimes a shorter period since tampons can increase bleeding. to be honest, some women are squeamish about being closer to the blood - you do have to use your hand to get it into place - but i say they're being prissy. man up, women!
How long can you leave them in for? less than twelve hours is recommended, but if it's not a heavy day and you're out and about it's absolutely safe to keep in for longer. there's no risk of toxic shock syndrome like there is with a tampon, you only want to empty it regularly to keep it as clean as it can be.
Do you just empty them into the toilet? or the sink if you're not in a public bathroom for better soaping, or the shower drain as you're showering.
Do you have to wash them before you put them back in? in a pinch, you can wipe it down with an unscented wet wipe. i've found that they're reliable enough that you can almost always wait and empty it at home. it'll not get full as quickly as a tampon will.
How do you wash them? soap and water or the boil, though boiling for longer than a couple of minutes is inadvisable - i forgot about mine on the boil once and melted it.
Can your partner feel them during sex? it's just like a tampon in this respect - you've absolutely got to take it out before sex. |
Cool thanks! It's an interesting topic. As for using hands, in Australia, applicator tampons are the exception, not the norm, so I'm very comfortable with this aspect! I had to laugh when I was on a tour with a couple of American girls once (this is before I came to Korea). One asked if I had a tampon, and when I gave her a regular (non-applicator) one, she looked confused and asked how to put it in! ummmm...with your finger... I found her discomfort with the idea to be quite amusing. |
bhahah, i agree with you! when a gal tells me she's squicked out by using a non-applicator tampon, i can't help but laugh at her. i mean, what is she, thirteen years old? she must be a real bummer in the sack if she's that afraid of touching her own junk.
applicator-only women, i ask you: what's your deal?! |
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ms.catbc
Joined: 11 Jan 2008
Location: Ilsan
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:43 am Post subject: |
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To be honest, the reason i started using a cup was that I was in a financially tight spot. My friend had given me a cup as a gift but i was too squeamish to try it. When I was counting my last pennies i thought "what the hell"
I can't really recall why i was squeamish now. It is amazing! I don't have to worry about wasting my money on tampons every month and i am not polluting the planet once a month. Not to mention TSS!!!
Someone i know who also uses the cup found it useful because you are more aware of how much you are bleeding. She had an abnormally heavy period to the point that she had to go to the hospital due to blood loss. She could talk to her doctor on the phone about how much blood was lost and she knew that it was an emergency.
the cons
When traveling (staying at hostels and such) it is rare to have private bathrooms that often and i did not feel comfortable about cleaning it around others.
It may shift...if it does it is not pretty.
I normally have a few emergency tampons for when i travel or what not. Rarely have to use them |
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Ruthdes
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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It may shift...if it does it is not pretty.
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EEP! That's a scary thought. I bought a lot of tampons when I went home in Jan, so I'm stocked up for now, but maybe I'll look into it when they start to run low. It's a very interesting idea. |
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