I was not aware that I had a weenie dog.

I was not aware that I had a weenie dog. Emma runs away from the gerbils when we let them out. She also ran from a big fat cute bee just now. 😂😂😂 What a weirdy!

Another diaphragm post:

I joined a Yahoo group a few weeks ago before ordering my diaphragms. (https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DiaphragmsAndCaps/info) I did a whole bunch of research so I could be sure I made an informed choice. Yay for free information!

On recommendation of the group I have practiced inserting my Omniflex a few times today. First time went fine, 2nd and 3rd it ended up upside-down. 😂 The fourth time I got it right again so I left it in. I've been wearing it for a few hours now and I pretty much don't feel it anymore. That is a good thing because you have to leave them in for 6 hours after you get laid so all of the little spermies can die out.

I read that the Instead cups are 70mm and my diaphragm was sized at 75 so I think I can feel it a little more than I did the cups. It's just a little bit of pressure, though, so it's no big deal. Pretty much not noticeable unless I'm thinking about it.

Diaphragms are also a little trickier to get in than Instead cups. The Insteads have a larger, flatter rim, while the diaphragms are rounded. It makes gripping them tricky and it doesn't help that they are super springy and get slick easily. 😂 I have read stories about them flying across the room and I could totally see that happening. 😂

Anyway - so far, so good. I don't know how Shaun feels about them yet. I want to get used to them and make sure I'm using them correctly before I use them for realizes. 😁  I posted a photo earlier if any of you are curious what they look like. I think they are lovely!

I JUST GOT MY DIAPHRAGMS!!! 😀😀😀

My new diaphragms and some spermicide that is NOT supposed to set your coochie on fire! (In the bad way - I should clarify.)

LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE!!! 😳

We've got the Omniflex Wide Seal on the left and the Caya on the right.

I think both of these spermicides have an active ingredient of lactic acid which is much gentler than the nonoxynol 9 (coochie fire) stuff that seems to be the only thing available here in the U.S. I have read about some women making their own spermicide with lemon juice and aloe vera, but I don't know how much I trust that. Also I should say that the nonoxynol 9 doesn't irritate everyone, but there is no way in hell I will personally ever use that again. Just sayin'. (I still have some Today Sponges who are free to a good home.)

So first impressions from me? The rims are springy on both which I expected, but the material is SO SOFT and flexible on the domes. Like, I had no idea. I really expected for them to be much tougher. The Caya is actually kind of velvety. Ooh.

About the Caya - I read that it's so flexible that you REALLY have to make sure it's in place. Like, double-check with your fingers because it's so soft that it's not uncomfortable even if it is in incorrectly. So I'm glad that I know to watch out for that.

Back when I had my periods I used the Instead Softcup with no issues so I don't think these will pose any problems for me. Insertion is about the same just with a different purpose. I guess if you are squeamish about touching your girly bits or putting things in there then this wouldn't be for you. But it doesn't bother me.

Speaking of Instead cups and periods - did you know that many women who use diaphragms use them as menstrual cups, as well? No irritating pads, safer than tampons, and best yet - not adding to the landfills.

I guess that could be a little more messy than some people want to deal with and depending on your bathroom setup at work or school that could be very inconvenient, but I might try it out. I guess I'll just have to see how comfortable they are. But I will admit that when I had my Mirena removed I went Always and Instead shopping. I was so excited. 😂 So I have things to use for that besides these, but that's ok. Better to be prepared than not!

I am very happy that I have these two, but since I had to order them from the internet I have no actual clue if either of them will work for me. There is one more that I have my eye on, too. I might buy it anyway because it's not expensive. It's got a different rim so that's interesting to me.

While I am grateful that I have options I think it really sucks that there is nowhere to get non-hormonal birth control in the U.S. besides condoms and sponges. This kind of stuff should not be left up to trial and error. Thank goodness Dr. Daniels at least fitted me so I knew what size to order.

Anyway, I'm off to check out my new things!

Edited to add: I bought these things from www.barriermethods.com. No prescription necessary, but you should get fitted so you know what size to buy.

This is the neutral color I was complimented on so long ago.

This is the neutral color I was complimented on so long ago. It was really hard to find something that worked with my skin tone and I actually think that Shauna gave me this. I don't think I even picked it out. LOL So she did a great job!

I've wanted to do the glitter gradient tips for SO long. Finally, here they are. And a little heart, because I don't know when to stop. LOL

Yay Cookie!

Yay Cookie!

Got to see my friend Sherri and my Chupacabra!

This day got off to a sucky start, but it sure ended nice.  Got to see my friend Sherri and my Chupacabra!  😃  I can't even tell y'all how wonderful it is that she was adopted locally and that she's with someone who will bring her to play and where I can go see her.

I think the best part is how fast she got comfortable at her new house.  I went to see her the day after I left her there and she wasn't clinging to me or being panicky or anything.  She would sit in my lap and then go sit in her new mommy's lap.  Today when she came over she was very excited and when it was time to go she seemed happy about that, too.  Makes me feel like that was the perfect match.  😃❤

Shadow came home from school early...

Shadow came home from school early yesterday with an upset stomach. I am nauseated and have a headache this morning. Yuck. Having some Ibuprofen with my breakfast and hoping that fixes it. Blegh. 🙁

Kids are gross. 😂😂😂