Menstrual cups

Does anyone have experience using menstrual cups while swimming competitively? I used to coach swimming and it was uncomfortable, to say the least when some of the girls had their periods. A fellow coach recommended menstrual cups, but we just never go around to exploring the issue.

I never swam competitively, but when I was still getting my period had switched to a Diva cup, which I absolutely loved. It was very comfortable and never had an accident. It is a bit difficult to learn to insert properly, but once I did it was an absolute joy to use. I could go the whole day with it in and only empty it when I got home. Admittedly, you have to be really comfortable with seeing your own menstrual fluid and with inserting your fingers up there. The latter was not a problem because the last tampons I used were OB. I see no difference between recreational swimming and competitive swimming when it comes to women on their period.

I have used a cup for years. Emom is right that they are a little hard to learn to use, but once you do you are not likely to go back to tampons and if you went to the cup from pads certainly not. You can go the whole day without emptying it, but for me I always check on things at about noon because I guess I never learned to completely trust it. I have never had an accident with the cup but in all honesty had a couple when using tampons and let things go too long on a heavy flow day.

Yes, my coach recommends us to use a menstrual cup when I used to do swimming. Women have to worry about their menstrual cycle during their events, as it becomes difficult to change the protection. This can be avoided by preferring menstrual cups, as you can keep your menstrual cup for about 12 hours straight without worrying about any unpleasant odor.There are different kinds of menstrual cups that are available in the market right now. There are the soft, flexible and disposable kinds. I have been using menstrual cups from the last few years, these are good and are never blamed. The main advantage of using menstrual cup is that these are sustainable to the environment. Get more ideas at http://www.cupissima.com. Apart from this my menstrual cup also helps to stay comfortable and relax.

Jack Henderson...Firstly welcome here as a new member

Now I have a straightforward question based on the post above as you identify as a male

Yes, my coach recommends us to use a menstrual cup when I used to do swimming.

This can be avoided by preferring menstrual cups, as you can keep your menstrual cup for about 12 hours straight without worrying about any unpleasant odor.

I have been using menstrual cups from the last few years, these are good and are never blamed. The main advantage of using menstrual cup is that these are sustainable to the environment.

What & why would a male be using or in need of a menstrual cup ?

In case of diarrhea? Or as a valve to retain the inflated air like french swimming competitors years ago?