Would you use the diva cup?

I just ordered one, and can't wait to try it.

I currently use pads during the day because tampons make me feel too dry, and I can't put a fresh one in after taking the old one out because the dryness makes it painful. So I only use tampons when I sleep (accompanied by a pad on the first two days), since pads, even "overnight" pads, are WORTHLESS when you're laying down. Neither are comfortable, and I don't even want to think about how much money I spend every year for this little system.

If the menstrual cup works out, then I'll be done with pads and tampons forever! I might keep a few around, 'cause you never know, but I would love to not have to use them.

I have not heard of it before

I gave it a try, and I sure do wish it worked for me! It is a super great idea, but unfortunately I could feel it no matter what I did. Thankfully if you decide to try it and it is not for you... they have a solid satisfaction guaranteed policy and you can return it! A little bizarre to return something like that, but still, its worth a go!

I haven't tried the Diva Cup, but I've used a MeLuna for three years. I just got a Lady Cup but haven't had my period yet. Menstrual cups are great and a bit of googling will bring up some great websites comparing brands so you can decide which would be best for you.

I love mine!

I have one and I like it.

Its a little strange to me but maybe later on in life.

I used the diva cup and it was a little bit too big for me...so I switched to the mooncup, and I love it. Highly recommended!

I'd never try this.

I probably wouldn't.

I don't think i would, i would feel gross to have my blood just collect there and not be absorbed.

Always good to learn something new. Thanks!

I bought a Diva Cup (pre-childbirth) and really wanted to like it. When it was in I could feel the stem poking me, especially when I sat down.

i dunno, i like the idea of it but it seems inconvenient to me...

I don't think I'd feel comfortable enough to use one.

You can't feel it at all, and it's not messy. It's way cheaper, more sustainable, and it's healthier. No TSS, because it doesn't absorb. It's great for travel, can stay in for 12 hours instead of just up to 8, meaning it's way safer to sleep in. It's all around better than tampons. Quite honestly, I don't get why people use tampons when menstrual cups can be used. People who use tampons instead confuse me! Menstrual cups are just so much better!

I read about it in a magazine and want to try it because I am sensitive to many materials pass, tampons,and applicators so this sounds easier

I would definitely try it!!

nah, i prefer tampons.

I've never used one and don't think I'll ever try it. It seems like it takes a lot of getting used to and tampons are just so much more convenient.

I was really excited when I first tried to use it, but for me it just isn't worth it. The selling point for me was that I could use it for up to 12 hrs at a time because it "holds an average woman's entire flow". This isn't the case for me because after 4 hours it was already full. As you might imagine, I have to change my most absorbent tampons every two hours or I leak. I was able to be home while testing it out on my heavy days, but I would never use it if I knew I needed to change it while in a public bathroom.

It was also a pain to remove, a pain to put in without having it leak, a slippery little sucker, and after 2 days started to color. It is supposed to (from the literature I read) sit low in the vaginal canal, but it would creep up making removal a hand-cramping, fingernail straining experience. Most of the flow from the cup was on my hand, dripping down my leg, or spilling on my pants by the time I could maneuver it out of my body. And after all of that, I was lucky if I didn't accidentally drop it in the toilet.

It does have its good points: I learned that I flow a freakish amount for 3 days, and trickle for the other 4, I didn't cramp as much as with tampons, and I really do trust how sanitary silicone can be. And I know tampons took a while for me to get use to, but I just don't remember them having this much of a learning curve. At the end of the day, I just don't think it's a product for someone who thinks super-plus tampons are God's gift to the world.

we tried the instead cups. Did not like.

I've used a soft cup for my past two periods and I LOVE it. And since I got my period while visiting my boyfriend, I got to test out whether or not it made period intercourse without a mess possible, and it did!! And they never leak! I'm so happy. Sooo happy. I'll never go back to tampons.