And one more thing…if the strings are “poking” your partner, either they were cut too short, the ends of the strings weren’t tucked in behind the cervix (which you can ask your doctor to do when he/she “installs” the IUD or you can do it yourself) or both. Also note that the strings become more pliant over time. I keep my srings “tucked in” as much as possible…though the drawback to that is reaching in to FIND them when doing a self-check to make sure it’s still in place(the primary purpose of these strings as it seems there are a few here who don’t know what they’re for)…and for those who think IUD’s are removed with one grasp and a “yoink”??? OMG! What a misconception (no pun intended…heh). As a matter of fact, IUD REMOVAL is, on average, quicker and LESS painful than it’s placement. Yes, the strings are involved in it’s removal, but bear in mind the device’s ARMS FOLD UP going OUT JUST THE WAY the way they fold OUT after being placed!

You’re greatly exaggerating the feel of the iud string. It feels like a soft thin plastic, yes, somewhat like a fishing line but not like some plastic cable massive enough to lasso Godzilla sticking out of you, like you seem to make it out to be. But then again, maybe your parts are more sensitive than average. Have you ever had those occasions where you had something stuck in your mouth or teeth and have it feel ridiculously larger than it actually is? Where a kernel of corn feels like a canonball or a single hair feels like a shipyard rope? *lol* As for me, compare feeling a soft thin plastic string than the diameter of a baby’s head ripping my parts in two and….I don’t know about you, but it’s all TOO EASY a choice for ME. I have Paragard as it’s a hormone-free alternative I only have to think about ONCE (unlike Depo shots, which is what I used before…which are also great, especially if you’ve had PCOS). I’ve been plagued with ovarian cysts before(of which having Mirena risks just such a thing) and I’m LESS than excited about taking the chance of getting MORE CYSTS!

Sorry about the godzilla tampon string thing. I don’t know what an IUD is, and honestly after the girly facts filled day I’ve had so far (thank you very much little ms UTI talker abouter) I don’t even care. But sorry you have some wretched medical device shoved up your baby hole for later painful removal.

If I had a few hours to do whatever I want, I would spend it talking. I’ve got a person I wouldn’t mind talking to for a while. But alas, time does not permit. So I guess I’d take a nap. Or go burn some shit. Or blow something up. Or maybe shoot my gun. Or steal music off the old webz. I don’t know, I don’t have a few hours to spare so why do you tease me?

I love that little plastic do-hickey. LOVE. In there in less than a minute (the subsequent string trimming was an additional 30 seconds … don’t fear having that done, it’s easy!), and some spotting for a few weeks. Two years later, non-existent periods and no babies. Thumbs up!

I will say that the first time I had to check that everything was still in place by feeling for the strings, it was … interesting. There were some acrobatics and yoga moves in the shower, but finally I found the stupid things. I will admit to a few moments of panic, as well as some cursing. I’ve never had a guy complain of being poked. I know about 10 people with it, and only one of them had string issues.

Good luck, and also: Team NAP!!

And the visual imagery now stuck in my head: priceless. Thankyousomuch.

No comment on the IUD thing. My doc mentioned something about my previous ectopic pregnancy and an IUD might cause a repeat performance so…. I’ll opt for bc for now. Although I’d love a method of birth control that enhanced the libido and made you instantly lose ten pounds. I’d pay big bucks for that stuff!!!

I hope they had a reason for not trimming at the time. It sounds like that’s an exception to the norm.

Enjoy your relaxation time! Hopefully time off will be a regular thing, so you don’t have to cram in every fun thing you want to do into these few hours.