I've read most of the threads I could find about menstrual cups. I've just begun using one and for the most part, I LOVE it

Okay, so the part I don't like: the painful removal

I have only used it for one cycle and insertion is find and it functions beautifully (besides the fact that I may have trimmed the stem too short...and now it pokes me but I am too terrified to cut it completely off). But when it comes time to remove it, yikes!!

The pain from removal does subside rather quickly although from repeated abuse, it hurts over time so I had to take a break I try to relax my muscles, etc. and have done some research from blogs online but there's only so much pain I can handle in one five to seven day time period!

Any tips, tricks or suggestions? I'm really loving the rest of it but the thought of having to remove it is such a deterrent...I may have to give it up

Oh, details. I am using the Keeper Moon Cup, Style B and have never given birth.

Am I the only one this happens to? Does it the pain subside over time?

I am extremely comfortable with my body and do not have issues with TMI so please share (and PM me if it's too personal, etc).

Thanks!!!