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Thread: Cycling on your menstrual Cycle?
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08-12-2012, 09:51 AM #1
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Cycling on your menstrual Cycle?
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08-12-2012, 10:40 AM #2
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oh yes, I have a diva cup, best thing ever!
Originally Posted by Muirenn
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08-12-2012, 11:23 AM #3
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Did anyone mention the cup yet? Originally Posted by Muirenn
So much more comfortable, no chafing, I forget it's there. I love you, cup.
The biggest thing I notice is being more tired, so I have to be a little more careful about spreading myself too thin or I won't get on the bike at all, which helps ease cramps and stress. I also get different pressure on my bladder and general discomfort so I might adjust or prefer a different position on the bike.
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08-12-2012, 12:57 PM #4
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No issues at all, but then again, my period has never been much of an issue in general for me.
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08-12-2012, 02:52 PM #5
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I find I tend to have more energy during, it's just before when I am cranky and frustrated with everything.
And oh yeah, the cup.I can do five more miles.
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08-12-2012, 03:10 PM #6
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I get really bad cramps sometimes, and while I know the exercise helps, I really don't want to get off the couch on those days! So I don't. I do ride on the tail end once the worst of the cramps and bleeding has passed, though. I keep a tampon in my seat bag.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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08-12-2012, 03:50 PM #7
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I rarely had menstrual cramps. (I'm perimenopause now.)
It was when it was humid and hot in temps. 85+ degrees F that I would feel just a little bit more tired and only for long bike rides over 65-70 km.My Personal blog on cycling & other favourite passions.
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08-12-2012, 05:24 PM #8
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Dammit, I wish I could find a cup that didn't leak. I've tried the Diva Cup, the Mooncup US, and the disposable Instead. All either were uncomfortable and/or leaked. The Instead was the best, but still leaked...so I'm back to tampons. Fortunately I will be done with this period when I do my ride across the state in 6 days.
I definitely seem to find that things are more sensitive during my period. I can have uncomfortable rides at any time, but the likelihood seems greater during my flow...of course, I have 23 day cycles and bleed for about 8 days, so I have this issue about a third of the time. *sigh*
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