"i got the skyla inserted three days ago and i have to say, it really wasn&#039;t bad. (i&#039;ve never been pregnant btw) yes, it hurt for a few seconds but nothing like the unbearable pain that some women are talking about. i completely understand that each person is going to have a different experience but if you are thinking about this type of birth control, don&#039;t rule it out for fear of pain. for me, the insertion felt pretty similar to period cramping. not a cakewalk but if you&#039;re used to horrendous period cramps, very very tolerable. i have some cramping still but it is very manageable; i can get rid of it with a heating pad. and i cry when i get shots so you know i have a low pain tolerance. all in all a good experience i&#039;m happy!"