Real embarrassing question

[DirtDiva]

Dear hubby/husband.

[Grog]

Sorry to be off topic, but what does "DH" stand for? I'm assuming something husband, but not sure.

In some contexts it can also meah DownHill...

[mtnmunch]

Thank you, I had always heard it referred to Down Hill, but that wasn't fitting into the context

This will make reading much more sense now - hehe

[CorsairMac]

Dear hubby/husband.

unless he's an Ex-Hubby then it means something else.........................


Corsair "feeling fiesty today" Mac

[MaryG]

unless he's an Ex-Hubby then it means something else.........................


Corsair "feeling fiesty today" Mac

Too Funny! DH could be used that way for many ex-males in our lives. I know it has been talked about in other threads . . . the joy of dating a man that cycles . . . but doesn't it seem that some of the things that make biker-dudes the things of our dreams (living outside the norm, independence, passionate) also make them harder to live with?

Mary (who hates to admit that a man that bikes can get away with a lot in her life)

[deenpac]

Okay, i am a new road biker and find the idea of the cups intriguing. But I tend to get crampy from wearing tampons. I find that in the beginning of my cycle (when it's heaviest) I have to wear a pad so as to not get cramps. Does anyone have the same problem with the cups?

[doc]

Welcome deenpac.
I am crampy for one day also. The diva doesn't make it better or worse. I do get good relief with 400-800mg of ibuprofen though.

[deenpac]

Hey doc, the cramps I am taking about aren't the usual 'first two days in bed on Darvocet and Naprosyn' kind of cramps (although I DO get those because I have endometriosis).

These are acute cramps from the tampon that instantly go away when I remove the little bugger. I think that it is a muscle contraction of sorts, like the pelvic floor muscles just can't handle holding the tampon in without being spastic. Just wondering if the cups would have the same effect or not. I understand that they expand into place?

[doc]

Hmmmmm. Hard to say what your body will do with the diva cup. I am betting it won't object. I can feel tampons oftentimes, but I never feel the cup if it's in place correctly. I think you're going to have to try and see. Make sure you let us know.

[coolbeansbikes]

Hmmmmm. Hard to say what your body will do with the diva cup. I am betting it won't object. I can feel tampons oftentimes, but I never feel the cup if it's in place correctly. I think you're going to have to try and see. Make sure you let us know.

from my experience, I'd have agree on this!

[deenpac]

Okay, how's this for luck? I was on day 3 of my period when I received my Diva Cup! So I have been using it for a couple of days now and I have to say that I like it. I don't feel it when it is in but I can say (and this is a little gross) that it makes me feel like I have to have a bowel movement all of the time. I guess from the pressure it exerts onto the posterior aspect of my vaginal wall. Anyway, I can live with that. The only problem that I am having is that when I remove it it POPS open and bangs into my urethra and that HURTS!! Do you girls have a technique for kinder removal?

[doc]

Deenpac
You should not have the sensation of needing to have a BM while the diva is in place. Try repositioning (lower, higher?). Make sure it is open (feels round) once it is in place. For removal, squeeze it and inch your fingers up it so you're eventually squeezing the top and it won't bang on anything - hopefully.

[Karen London]

I'd have to agree. I've used the keeper for 2 years and it's a lot easier to keep track of your flow because rather than being absorbed in to a pad etc, everything is collected so , should you really want to - !! you could actually measure the amount.

I was reading on one website about a woman who collects hers and uses it to fertilise her garden plants! Not sure thats for me though.

Hi MightyMitre

I'm also in England and wondering where you get your "keeper"? Is it sold in Superdrug or Boots or do you get yours by mail order?

I have an Irulan-type flow and if it's good enuf for Irulan it's good enuf for me....

thanks to all for wonderful feedback, this is definitely the 'best' biking board with very supportive ladies

[Yasmin]

Where else could I ask this?
Ok, over the weekend I had my period. I tried stuffing the string "up there" as much as possible, but after back-to-back rides (and I'm only talking 10-milers), I was sore and kind of swollen. I think it was from irritation from the string. Any suggestions?

I've noticed that where the string is positioned makes ALL the difference. As you mostly lean forward during a ride, place the string backwards or tuck it where the tampon goes.
Good luck.

[Yasmin]

I've noticed that where the string is positioned makes ALL the difference. As you mostly lean forward during a ride, place the string backwards or tuck it where the tampon goes.
Good luck.

I've just read some of the other threads. I didn't know that Divacups/ keepers existed.Anyone out there know if you can get them in Australia??? Do they sit similar to a diaphram? You've got me really interested & intrigued. Cheers, Yasmin.