I have been wanting to, but I can't afford one.
Diva Cup - do you use one?
06/30/2012
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yeah once you get the hang of putting it in you wont need to buy anymore pads or liners.
Originally posted by
quackbuster
I used one for the first time last month & I LOVED it. It didn't even feel like I was on my period! I had a slight issue with leaking one day because I didn't put it in quite right, but as soon as I realized it was leaking, I was able to
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I used one for the first time last month & I LOVED it. It didn't even feel like I was on my period! I had a slight issue with leaking one day because I didn't put it in quite right, but as soon as I realized it was leaking, I was able to fix it. I normally used tampons before, but I could go much longer without having to change the Diva Cup. I only ever used tampons the heaviest days of my period since I didn't want to waste them on lighter flow days, & I just hate that gross squishy feeling of blood being in your pad, but I didn't experience that at all with the Diva Cup. I was a little paranoid & used a pad with it throughout the week, but I'll probably just go to pantiliners next month since I only had the one leaking issue.
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06/30/2012
Pass!
06/30/2012
I'd like to try one. I wish I could try it out before I actually bought one though.
06/30/2012
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I concur, as a college student I am saved the hassle of buying a stock of tampons & pads for each month. As a plus it's good for the environment since it lasts several years and no more need for the aforementioned paper products. ^_^
Originally posted by
VelvetDragon
I use a different brand, the MCUK (Mooncup UK), but do agree, menstrual cups are amazing!!
06/30/2012
wdanas
I use one and love it. Prior to that I used pads, as tampons caused too much irritation for me. I hated how they felt. With the Divacup I could easily forget I even have a period if it wasn't for the day of cramps and the stupid cravings.
Cleaning is simple, and you really don't have to deal with too much blood. Dump contents in toilet, rinse in sink, wipe yourself well and reinsert. That's helped to cut down on any real mess for me. No matter what product you use, you'd have some contact with blood anyway. I found pads to be far more messy, especially on heavy flow days.
Cleaning is simple, and you really don't have to deal with too much blood. Dump contents in toilet, rinse in sink, wipe yourself well and reinsert. That's helped to cut down on any real mess for me. No matter what product you use, you'd have some contact with blood anyway. I found pads to be far more messy, especially on heavy flow days.
06/30/2012
LOVE IT! use it all the time, no worry about leaks and no super dryness from tampons.
06/30/2012
I've been thinking about it, but I'm just not sure. Plus, I wouldn't be able to boil it since we live with my in-laws, and I'd hate to have to explain to my husband's mother what I'm doing with her pots.
06/30/2012
I haven't yet, but I can't wait to try it out.
06/30/2012
still on the fence..
07/01/2012
It's totally fantastic! I love that I can forget about my period for a full day, and not have to get annoyed by pads or stained underwear at night.
07/01/2012
just a bit iffy on it
07/01/2012
I used to use one, but had to stop because my cramps got a lot worse when I used it.
07/02/2012
Alittle disappointed, I can use these while I have my nuva ring in, when I take it out my ring comes out along with it.
07/18/2012
no i don't have one but have heard of it since visiting canada
07/18/2012
I said other because I have a MoonCup (UK, not US. They are different companies). That and Lunapads (washable). I know some people may think that's gross, but I have a reaction to the chemicals in disposable pads. Tampons never really worked well for me.
BTW, there is *some* evidence to suggest disposables can make your periods heavier/worse. I definitely experienced this and will never go back to disposables again.
BTW, there is *some* evidence to suggest disposables can make your periods heavier/worse. I definitely experienced this and will never go back to disposables again.
07/18/2012
Ive always wanted to try it.
07/19/2012
I might have to try it instead of tampons.
07/20/2012
Seriously, the best invention ever! I will never ever switch back. Way more comfortable, no TSS, eco friendly, cheaper, and no leaks!
07/21/2012
I don't understand why there's no plain old "No" option, but I clicked other.
07/21/2012
I want to try them soon. I just haven't gotten the nerve just yet
07/22/2012
didn't know what it was, looked at the site. No thanks
07/22/2012
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I love mine! Thanks so much for recommending it to me.
Originally posted by
quantumspork
It's totally fantastic! I love that I can forget about my period for a full day, and not have to get annoyed by pads or stained underwear at night.
07/23/2012
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to go get mine. I can't wait to make the trip to my local co-op to go get it.
07/23/2012
Yes. Had to get used to it, but whatever.
Re: gross, pads are gross. Throwing away tons of blood-covered paper product is gross. Lightweight options, IME, have been so much less gross.
Re: gross, pads are gross. Throwing away tons of blood-covered paper product is gross. Lightweight options, IME, have been so much less gross.
07/23/2012
I LOVE my diva cup... I have had it for about a year now and wouldn't give it up for the world.
considering buying something similar though.
considering buying something similar though.
07/23/2012
I want to try them.
07/24/2012
I am interested.
07/24/2012
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I feel the exact same way. I used it 3 months and I loved it and hated it. I love that you don't have to throw anything away, and that I don't have to worry about changing a tampon every 4 hours. The things I hated what when I had a heavier flow changing it and how bloody/messy it was is just no fun. I also don't like the extra cleaning time. I've been thinking about use it just for the last few "lighter" day. I'm not sure.
Originally posted by
Eva Schwaltz
I use mine most of the time for that time of the month, but there's so much preparation and cleaning involved I often dread using it at times. I love that I don't have to throw anything out, but I hate how intimate I have to be with my fluids.
07/24/2012
my diva cup actually makes me the happiest person in the world. I've been using it for just over a year and have only had one period that wasn't fantastic
07/24/2012