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Mrs. Bunny, Columbus Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Editor/Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Reporter Engagement Date: September 23, 2008 Wedding Date: July 2009 Venue: Everal Barn, Westerville About Me: Organized, but messy. I love art (all kinds). I don't have any secrets. I talk a lot and listen even more. I show love by baking. I'm timid by nature, but brave when it counts. Mr. Bunny and I work at competing weekly newspapers, which makes it a little interesting trying to describe our work joys and frustrations without giving away too much before the paper comes out. In spite of that little hurdle, we've managed to build a pretty solid relationship in the short one-and-a-half years we will have been together when we tie the knot. I can't wait!
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Dealing with an Uninvited Relative

October 19th, 2009 @ 4:53 pm by Mrs. Bunny

A few days before our wedding, I found out there’d be an unexpected guest. Oh yes, ladies, you know who I mean.

Good ol’ Aunt Flo decided to show up two or three days out. Lovely.

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For those of you on birth control, you’ve probably thought ahead. Lucky you! You can plan your monthly visits ahead of time and control when Flo shows up. I’m pretty sure you’re not planning on inviting her to the wedding, are ya?

For various reasons which are hardly relevant to this discussion, I was not on BC at the time (though I am now). Thus, I was forced to deal with Flo’s unwelcome presence at our nuptials.

I’m not sure about the rest of you, but I have this unfortunate issue with leaks. NO FUN. No matter what kind of protection I wear during Flo’s visit, it always seems to fail me one way or another. Pads shift around, leaving swaths of panty unprotected. Tampons leak, forcing me to wear a backup pad. What’s the point of a tampon if you have to wear a pad, too?! Ugh.

For years, I’ve dealt with the hassles brought on by my monthly visitor — soaking my undies in water to remove stains, pitching the ones that weren’t salvageable.

But to chance it on my wedding day? When I’m wearing my pristine white dress? I DON’T THINK SO. There was no way in heck that I was going to deal with Flo’s messiness while wearing my wedding dress.

Enter the Diva Cup.

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*cue angel choir*

I’d been reading about this cute little silicone cup for over a year. The idea of inserting a cup *up there* initially skeeved me out, the more I read about it (just Google it!), the more I liked the idea.

Listen to me close, peeps. When positioned properly (which isn’t too difficult), the Diva Cup keeps you 100 percent leak free. That’s right. NO LEAKS. NONE.

Additionally, you only have to empty that sucker every 8 to 12 hours. No more having to change your tampon or pad in a public restroom. You can wait til you’re back in your own home to deal with your private stuff.

Plus it’s less expensive than buying pads and ’pons for the rest of your life. One purchase of about $20 covers you for years!

My main concern was for comfort. I was worried I’d walk around all day in pain and discomfort. But I took a quick jaunt to Whole Foods the day before our nuptials to pick up a cup, thinking I’d at least try it for the rehearsal dinner to test how it felt once positioned.

It took a few tries, but following the directions provided in the box yielded a fantastic fit. It was no less comfortable than a tampon, for sure. And though I wore a pad just in case on the day of the rehearsal dinner, I felt free enough to go without on our wedding day. *Happy dance!*

The little cup did its duty for several days of our honeymoon, too. All my new honeymoon clothing and lingerie was safe from Flo! Thank you, Diva Cup. Thankyouthankyouthankyou. I will never go back!

(Also I swear Diva Cup has not given me anything for this glowing review. I just love mine THAT MUCH.)

How are you dealing with the potential for Aunt Flo to show up at your wedding? Are you messing with your monthly schedule or taking extra precautions to guard against leaks?

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77 Responses to “Dealing with an Uninvited Relative”

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Tamara

I lovelovelove my diva cup. I’ve been using it for five or six years and I think it’s pretty much the greatest thing ever.

 
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kmattso2
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kmattso2 (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

I have never ever heard of that, but it sounds pretty amazing. I might just have to check it out.

 
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markyk
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markyk (message)  227 posts, Helper bee

I’ve heard of it. It sooooooo grosses me out. I can’t wrap my mind around washing it especially in public places. Juvenile, I know but it’s the truth.

 
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kjpugs
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kjpugs (message)  1,751 posts, Buzzing bee

Ok this might be an awkward ? but can you “be intimate” while using it?

 
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Bellini (message)  713 posts, Busy bee

have i been living under a rock? i’ve never even heard of this! it looks kinda scary though…

 
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CorgiTales
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CorgiTales (message)  9,861 posts, Bee Keeper

Omg I’ve heard about that in so many places and I am totally intrigued. The thing that skeeves me out most is the washing it… I’m just not a very…. hands on? person. I don’t know. I need to get over it and order one I think.

 
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bunny
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bunny (message)  1,177 posts, Bumble bee

@markyk: I never ever wash it in a public place. You only have to empty it once a day, so there’s no need to even mess with it outside the privacy of your own bathroom! Trust me, it’s waaaay less gross than dealing with a soaked pad or tampon.

@kjpugs: Haha, I don’t mind answering! I treat it like I would a tampon and make a quick trip to the bathroom to remove it head ahead of time.

 
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goosegg1001 (message)  131 posts, Blushing bee

Kjpugs, I use instead cups (disposable ones) and they advertise that you can “be intimate” with them in, although, I havent tried it and cant really see it working.

Im wondering if anyone has tried instead cups and the diva cup and can tell me if there’s much of a difference, I dont think id trust my insteads enough for my wedding day.

 
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Mrs. Moonbaby
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Mrs. Moonbaby (message)  166 posts, Blushing bee

I agree with a few others, it sounds great and all, but the thought of washing it makes me want to gag…

 
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Mrs. Moonbaby
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Mrs. Moonbaby (message)  166 posts, Blushing bee

I’m having to deal with all the bloating that comes with our lovely Aunt Flo and it’s all going on during my bridal fittings! ;/

 
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MaPo
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MaPo (message)  315 posts, Helper bee

I am so intrigued!!

 
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Bellini (message)  713 posts, Busy bee

i just googled it and i think i’m sold

 
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photoist
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photoist (message)  84 posts, Worker bee

interesting! thanks for the heads up

 
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Ashley

Okay, SO GLAD you posted about this. I’ve been hearing about the Diva Cup for a while now, and I think I’m going to have to go for it.

Sorry Aunt Flo showed up “just in time!”

 
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harperjs
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harperjs (message)  24 posts, Newbee

Aaah, I love my cup so much! Glad to see one of the Bees writing about it! Seriously: changed my life!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

interesting! I’ve never heard of the diva cup and I was able to avoid Aunt Flo around our honeymoon…but this might be just the thing during a busy time when I’m out and it’s awkward and inconvenient to be changing feminine products every 2 hours!

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

wow, never heard of the diva cup before… i’m definitely intrigued now…

 
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Kyrie

I switched 2 years ago and love love LOVE it.

Thanks so much for writing about it Mrs. Bunny! It’s posts like these that got me to try it in the first place and I’m never looking back to stinky old pads and tampons again.

 
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BrianneG
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BrianneG (message)  933 posts, Busy bee

I use Instead regularly rather than the Diva Cup. And I’ve used it during “intimate” time though the fiance has to be pretty hard up to be willing. I think it depends on the guy though because he’s the first boy to ever complain. I don’t think it’s that different from a diaphragm.

 
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Annui
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Annui (message)  343 posts, Helper bee

I’ve heard about it from a couple friends but I’ve never seen it for sale in a store near me. Considering that I just realized last week that I’ll probably be on my period the week of my wedding it may be necessary!

 
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Mrs. Bunny, Columbus Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Editor/Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Reporter Engagement Date: September 23, 2008 Wedding Date: July 2009 Venue: Everal Barn, Westerville About Me: Organized, but messy. I love art (all kinds). I don't have any secrets. I talk a lot and listen even more. I show love by baking. I'm timid by nature, but brave when it counts. Mr. Bunny and I work at competing weekly newspapers, which makes it a little interesting trying to describe our work joys and frustrations without giving away too much before the paper comes out. In spite of that little hurdle, we've managed to build a pretty solid relationship in the short one-and-a-half years we will have been together when we tie the knot. I can't wait!

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