Alright, let’s talk about this Carrie Cup thing. I kept seeing stuff about menstrual cups everywhere, people raving about them. Seemed like a load of hassle to me at first, honestly.
But I got tired of buying tampons and pads all the time. Felt like I was constantly running out or throwing money down the drain, you know? So, I finally bit the bullet. Went online, found this Carrie Cup, and ordered one. Felt a bit weird buying it, like some kind of secret project.
When it arrived, I looked at it. Seemed… big? And the instructions looked complicated. Folding it, getting it in the right spot. My first few attempts were just… nope. Couldn’t get it comfortable, couldn’t figure out if it was even working. Seriously frustrating. I almost tossed it in the back of the drawer and forgot about it.
What changed my mind was a trip I was planning. Going camping for a week. The thought of packing around used pads or tampons out in the woods? Absolutely not. That grossed me out more than figuring out the cup. So, I thought, okay, gotta give this Carrie Cup a real shot. One last try.
Getting the Hang of It
So, back to the bathroom I went. Watched a couple more videos online – just regular people showing how they did it, not the fancy marketing stuff. Tried a different fold. Took a deep breath. And somehow, it just… went in right. Didn’t feel it. Okay, step one.
Then came the waiting game. Paranoid checking every hour. But it held up. Taking it out was another learning curve, gotta admit. Bit messy the first time. But I figured out the ‘break the seal’ trick they talk about.
- Figuring out the fold was key.
- Relaxing actually helped a lot.
- Practice really did make it easier.
My Routine Now
Now, after using it for several cycles, it’s just part of the routine. Get up, empty it, rinse it, put it back in. Go about my day. Usually only have to deal with it morning and night. It’s way less fuss during the day than I expected. No more carrying spares around everywhere. No more emergency runs to the shop.
Is it perfect? Nah. Sometimes it’s still a bit fiddly. Cleaning it properly is important. And yeah, you gotta be comfortable with your own body, which I guess is a good thing anyway.
But overall? I’m sticking with it. Saves money, less waste, and honestly, once you get past the learning part, it’s surprisingly convenient. Especially for things like swimming or, yeah, that camping trip which went way smoother because of it. It’s not some miracle cure-all, but for me, it works. Worth the initial struggle? Yeah, I’d say so.
