"i just got my skyla inserted a few hours ago. it was quick, less than five minutes. i&#039;ve never had a child before, but i was on my period. i did not experience any pain. the cramps people talk about is just your body&#039;s reaction to your uterus being poked. it&#039;s weird and a little uncomfortable, but only for a minute. i took pain medicine beforehand, and have not had any cramping. overall it was quick, and painless. don&#039;t let any horror stories stop you from trying it out, you can always tell your doctor to stop if you feel pain. everyone&#039;s body is different."