Instead Softcup

LittleMomma09 · #1 November 21st, 2011, 08:30 PM

I bought a box of Instead Softcups after seeing a bunch of success stories online. I am planning to use them for TTC this coming cycle. I am so excite!

Has anyone ever tried them?

This is what they are: Menstrual Cups, Period, Feminine & Menstruation Products | Instead Softcup

JulieMc · #2 November 21st, 2011, 08:58 PM

I use them for AF. Then i decided to try it for ttc after reading that people use it for that and inserted after sex, slept, and took out in the morning. I got pregnant both times i used them for that purpose (m/c 2nd time tho). i keep one in the dresser next to the bed. lol. i have some ill be using now that i can ttc for real again. i do believe it helps!!

LittleMomma09 · #3 November 21st, 2011, 09:41 PM

I know I was shocked at how many success stories there are about these and it's not what there made for. I hadn't heard anything about until I was searching stuff on TTC products (I was googling saliva microscopes) and it was recommended. So it was luck that I found it.

JulieMc · #4 November 21st, 2011, 09:45 PM

Yea, I came across it being used for ttc after I had my son and I was getting impatient and wondering what else I could do to boost my chances. I used it and boom, only took once and I got preg with my daughter. Then after my daughter I didn't have any cuz we live in the middle of nowhere and they're harder to find so I didn't use any but we kept trying....I finally picked some up when I was in civilization, used it once, and got pregnant again.

LittleMomma09 · #5 November 21st, 2011, 10:30 PM

Can you feel it? I am testing one and I can't really feel anything unless I bend over or something. I was just wanting to know if that was normal.

JulieMc · #6 November 21st, 2011, 10:55 PM

I couldn't feel it, and I don't think you're supposed to..

pepper73 · #7 November 22nd, 2011, 03:08 AM

I've used them a few times and haven't had luck yet. Regardless of how effective they are, I love how they prevent "leakage". I especially liked it after a BD session in the morning. I would just put the cup in, get up, and go about my day mess free. I love that bonus! I didn't feel it at all. The only awkward thing I've found was it can sometimes be a little tricky taking them out...but I suppose it gets easier the more you wear them. Good luck!! I hope the cups help give you a BFP!!!

.:Shortcake:. · #8 November 22nd, 2011, 03:17 AM

I have never tried them mainly because I had asked my doctor and she said they can increase your chances of an infection. But that being said I have heard of many success stories!

I hope this brings you your BFP!

Jennifer8080 · #9 November 22nd, 2011, 03:19 AM

I have heard good things. I may order them if we don't get a BFP this cycle. Good luck!

LittleMomma09 · #10 November 22nd, 2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieMc

I couldn't feel it, and I don't think you're supposed to..

I think what I was feeling was cramps from AF fixing to start. She is showing her ugly face today and being a pain. I am thankful that I have started right on time but I never had this much pain before.

I am still going to try the softcup after BD around O. I don't see what it could hurt.

doremi · #11 November 22nd, 2011, 12:44 PM

Wow, never heard of them being used for TTC! That totally makes sense that it could help though. Good luck! I hope you get your BFP soon

LindseyE117 · #12 November 22nd, 2011, 01:09 PM

I've used them before. I even used them my last successful cycle. Great at preventing leakage.

LittleMomma09 · #13 November 22nd, 2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by doremi

Wow, never heard of them being used for TTC! That totally makes sense that it could help though. Good luck! I hope you get your BFP soon

Thanks sweetie! I hadn't heard of them until a few days ago (which is why I wanted to post something about it). I wouldn't have even found them if I hadn't been look for something else.