The curse
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The curse
Postby Apple » Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:45 pm
It is not pleasant experience and what do you wear for it.
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Re: The curse
Postby bella26 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:55 pm
Sure do and I find it actually seems to take a lot of tension away as well.Apple wrote:but do you ladies ride when you have that time of the month
Cycling knicks and tampons - anything else and it is too messy and uncomfortable!Apple wrote:It is not pleasant experience and what do you wear for it.
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Re: The curse
Postby Apple » Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:58 pm
I will have to try them for a small ride and see how I go. I was so embarrassed to post that question
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Re: The curse
Postby crazycanuck » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:49 pm
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthre ... ght=tampon
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthre ... ght=tampon
I would like to try one but don't deal with outages very well..
I ride during that time of the month as it helps w the bloating & freaking cramps I just ride commando & ensure I do a load of washing immediately after. Using a pad whilst cycling is horrible..it falls apart & then leaves a sticky residue...
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Re: The curse
Postby Missy24 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:51 pm
I ride when I've got my period, just tampons and wash knicks straight away when I get home.
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Re: The curse
Postby Apple » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:56 pm
I did read about the Diva cup, I don’t think you can buy it in Australia.
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Re: The curse
Postby crazycanuck » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:36 pm
But...you can buy them from a NZ site...http://www.greenbeans.co.nz/index.php?m ... cts_id=589
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Re: The curse
Postby Apple » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:40 pm
Speak your mind,Those that mind dont matter, Those that matter dont mind!!
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Re: The curse
Postby s-s-a » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:36 pm
What's traumatic about a Diva Cup? I've been using them for 4y, bought off Ebay. I cannot seem to ever manage zero spotting especially on day1-2. Off the bike I use thin liners. On the bike I cross my fingers, hope for the best and cold wash my knicks afterwards.
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Re: The curse
Postby moosterbounce » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:01 pm
Oh yeah. Nothing like a string injury don't ask how I know!!s-s-a wrote:I used to use tampons and tuck the string in a little way so there was nothing extra to cause pressure/injury.
Seeing as we are on this topic, I always find I ride/run/exercise much better at that time of the month, but crap a day or two later. I feel like superwoman (with a slight cramp) for 4 days, then like a blob of jelly for 2 days, then back to normal.
Does anyone else get like this?
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Re: The curse
Postby Missy24 » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:12 pm
Although I do have a tendancy to forget when I get my period and because I miss it occasionaly I will wonder why I'm getting massive sugar cravings... then the cravings stop for a day and then I get my period... weird as weird!!!
I hate feeling bloated, I find my fingers get fat!
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Re: The curse
Postby Apple » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:20 pm
Thanks for informing me about the string, I didn't think of that.
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Re: The curse
Postby s-s-a » Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:19 pm
Yes, which is not alot of fun if you are out riding and several hours away from home.Although I do have a tendancy to forget when I get my period
Another bonus of the Diva Cup is that you can choose to put it in "just in case" - these days I would definitely do this if going for a long ride within a few days of expecting my period.
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Re: The curse
Postby Max » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:12 pm
I just keep a spare plug in my saddle bag. It's not like it adds much weight to the bike.s-s-a wrote:Yes, which is not alot of fun if you are out riding and several hours away from home.Although I do have a tendancy to forget when I get my period
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Re: The curse
Postby fleecedog » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:14 pm
Yup I too can vouch for the Divacup. It's the best invention since ... I don't know! But it has made the time of the month a lot easier to live with, with little or no spotting and definitely no leakage! It does take a bit of effort to get used to and figuring out the right position - took me two cycles before it really fit comfortably, but once it's in there probably, it feels like you don't have your period at all. I had to trim the stem for it to fit comfortably but now I can't imagine going without it during the cycle. Seriously think about giving it a go, it's a bit yucky at first with all the blood and washing and cleaning but it's worth it.s-s-a wrote:Yes, which is not alot of fun if you are out riding and several hours away from home.Although I do have a tendancy to forget when I get my period
Another bonus of the Diva Cup is that you can choose to put it in "just in case" - these days I would definitely do this if going for a long ride within a few days of expecting my period.
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On the other hand, I just feel weak when I do have my period, especially the first few days so riding is often the last thing on my mind.
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Re: The curse
Postby vinvin » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:32 pm
I don't have any problem using super thin, breathable liners so I do that most rides.
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Re: The curse
Postby s-s-a » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:52 pm
I guess it depends how long you are sitting on it. What's the longest day you've ever done on your bike?I can't imagine being so sensitive as to be unable to sit on a tampon string
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Re: The curse
Postby Becker_11 » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:08 pm
BUT I may have another suggestion should other ideas not work for you.
I have heard that "Working Girls" use sea sponges at that time of the month to enable them to continue working. I know this as I was in a relationship for nearly 9 years with a lady who worked.
I did a quick Google and came up with this link you can check out for more information. http://www.ehow.com/how_4851498_buy-sea ... eriod.html
(For those who don't understand my subtle wording I'm referring to sex workers or prostitutes)
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Re: The curse
Postby Apple » Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:40 pm
I do believe in the older days that they did use those, when I have more time I am very interested to read about it and where I can get one. Fantastic.
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Re: The curse
Postby s-s-a » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:07 pm
The main problem with sea sponges is that they don't hold as much flow as a Diva Cup before reaching capacity. And once they do reach capacity, a cough or sneeze will squeeze out the liquid with predictable results. Not fun. On day 1 or 2 a sea sponge needs to be removed, squeezed out (not for the squeamish), rinsed under clean water and reinserted as often as every 2h or so. IME a Diva Cup will hold at least 6-8h flow at the very heaviest and very rarely do I need to empty mine more often than twice a day - first thing in the morning and some time in the evening.
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Re: The curse
Postby Apple » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:51 pm
I will now look into the diva
Seriously, great information.
I just thought that the sponge would not be as uncomfortable as the diva. Is the diva soft? I wouldn’t want it to be irritating on the bike
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Re: The curse
Postby s-s-a » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:24 pm
The Diva is pretty squishy silicone but anyway it sits far enough inside that you can't feel it (but still within reach). Everyone I know of that has one has cut the "stalk" bit at the bottom off completely.
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Re: The curse
Postby Chamy » Sat May 08, 2010 7:31 pm
Oh yeah. Nothing like a string injury don't ask how I know!!
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happened to me today. worst. experience. on. a. bike. ever.
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Re: The curse
Postby bunnybiker » Mon May 10, 2010 12:22 pm
1 I always tuck the string in! A savage string injury when running 20 years ago got me into this habit.
2. Yep riding makes me feel better - my legs are often a bit useless for running or weight bearing activities (skiing, windsurfing etc)on these days but they can still turn over on the bike.
3.Have discovered that MAGNESIUM is great for reducing bloating and cramping.A bottle of ENDURA on rides really helps.Tablets also good.
4. My Descente knicks have an awesome chamois which handles any accidents out on a ride (I have a white seat- and have not been embarrassed yet! ) and it washes out super easily. So much so that I want to get hold of some of the material to make reusable pads!!
ps this diva device sounds interesting!!
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Re: The curse
Postby slane » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:31 pm
There are only two cups licensed by the TGA in australia, the keeper http://www.thekeeper.com.au/and the lunette
http://www.lunette.com.au/whatisalunette. Basically the same thing but one is latex and one is silicone. I like the idea of silicone. Seriously thinking of getting one.
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