Riding during your "cycle"

[Brandy]

I've tried to embrace the Diva Cup, but I can't get it right. I've had mine for over two years and it just doesn't work for me. Oh, and yes...I've trimmed the stem

[pikato]

I have yet to ride during a cycle (only had my bike for 1 cycle, it rained that week) but I'm planning on just trying a tampon & going with that.

[Brandy]

I have yet to ride during a cycle (only had my bike for 1 cycle, it rained that week) but I'm planning on just trying a tampon & going with that.

Okay...here goes a TMI moment. Ummm...make sure that the string is tucked and not hanging out where there will be pressure on it. The first ride I took while on my cycle, I was in great pain in the girlie bits. I couldn't figure out what was different until it dawned on me that it was the tampon string! Amazing how one little string in the wrong spot can cause that much discomfort.

[ACG]

Call me weird. I wear pads. Never had a problem when on my cycle. I use thin pads and keep an extra in my bag.

Ironically I got my period while on the aids ride, completly off cycle as did a lot of women on the ride. Luckily I had supplies with me.

I'm lucky I guess, riding actually relieves my pain and discomfort.

Find what works for you.

I wish you luck.

[DrBee]

I've tried to embrace the Diva Cup, but I can't get it right. I've had mine for over two years and it just doesn't work for me. Oh, and yes...I've trimmed the stem

You might want to try the mooncup (from the UK). It is MUCH shorter. This is what I use now. The Diva cup was too long, no matter how short I cut the tip.