"i had my iud inserted today. i had googled experiences and with 90% sounding awful i was terrified to say the least. i&#039;m 20 y/o and have never been pregnant. i chose the copper iud due to not being able to tolerate hormonal b/c. 

prior to insertion i began crying and ready to walk out the door when my partner calmed me down and held my hand. i was prepared for the worst pain of my life. it was barely anything more than just uncomfortable. when the dr measured me it just felt like a pinch in my stomach. the insertion was no worse than the measuring, just another pinch. it&#039;s now just been like constant period cramps. laying down with a hot water bottle and taking paracetamol. my experience was less painful than losing my virginity."