Cycling on your menstrual Cycle?

[zoom-zoom]

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*

[Swan]

I'm suffering this issue just now. I had a few days off the bike waiting for a saddle sore to heal... and wouldn't you know it, the day it was gone was the day Auntie Flo came a-knockin'!

Does anyone have any advice on which pads to get? My body won't accept any inserts, so no cups or tampons for me...

[OakLeaf]

I'm years past it and no recommendations for Swan, but Zoom, have you tried The Keeper? It definitely fits differently than the Diva Cup (which is what I got after my dog ate my Keeper ) In my body, the Keeper worked a lot better than the Diva Cup.

[zoom-zoom]

Hmmm...it doesn't look all that different. How did it work differently for you?

[Crankin]

I'm also "past it," but what do you mean Swan, when you say that your body won't accept it?
I can't imagine cycling in any kind of "pad," but then, I started wearing tampons when I was 16 and didn't stop until my periods stopped at 48.

[Swan]

I'm also "past it," but what do you mean Swan, when you say that your body won't accept it?
I can't imagine cycling in any kind of "pad," but then, I started wearing tampons when I was 16 and didn't stop until my periods stopped at 48.

Eurgh, yeah, I'm kind of annoyed with having to cycle with pads, but I'm sure there are some for sporty girls out there. I answered the question

[Crankin]

Don't mean to get personal, Swan, but since I'm a therapist, I have to say that there is treatment for that, whether it's primary or secondary. Treatment is a combination of mental health and medical strategies.
Won't bring it up again...

[Kerry1976]

I highly recommend the Mooncup UK. And no, it is not the same as the Mooncup US. I didn't like that at all, nor did I like the Diva, but I have used the Mooncup UK without s single issue for years.

[thecyclingdiva]

I have absolutely no energy at all during my period. If I have a race scheduled during that time I might as well just throw in the towel because I won't be able to perform at all! I don't find that my period bothers me much during the average group ride...just during races because of the energy expenditure difference.

Tracie
http://www.thecyclingdiva.com

[OakLeaf]

Hmmm...it doesn't look all that different. How did it work differently for you?

The shape is just slightly different, but the latex conforms very differently than the silicone does. It's a little firmer, so for me it was easier to place and less likely to leak.