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Diva Cup Diva Cup #2 Post Childbath | 
| Brand: Diva Cup
Category: Health and Beauty
Buy New: $15.99 - $44.06
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Best thing since sliced bread November 21, 2009
A. P. Nessel (Syracuse, NY)
My biggest regret is that I didn't discover DivaCup sooner. My period experience went from a "huge hassle" to "I barely notice I have a period." It improved the quality of my life big time. The DivaCup is comfortable, odor-free, cost efficient, ecological, reliable (no leaks!), doesn't dry you up, and sufficient for the 12 hours as recommended by the manufacturer. I change it in the morning before work, and then 12 hours later in the evening in the comfort of my home (I wear it overnight). No feminine hygiene supplies to carry in my purse, no worrying at work, no changing at work, no hassle during sports. I still wear a pantyliner to accommodate a drop or two of staining from vagina walls below the cup seal that usually drip right after insertion but nothing thereafter.
The learning curve wasn't as bad as I thought. It took me 3-4 days to cut down on insertion and take-out time and on excessive fidgeting with it, but it worked properly right away. Out of the two folding methods folding it into a "U" worked better, as I found it was easier to pop the cup open. I also found that the easiest way to pop the cup open is to insert it half-way, pop it open by pushing on it from the base and rotating, and then push it up all the way. Boiling it between periods is easy, I bought a small camping pot just for that.
The manufacturer doesn't recommend wearing it with an IUD, but I wear it with mine and it works just fine. My IUD string is 1 inch long.
Reading the instruction carefully twice really helped: once before using it for the first time, and a second time after wearing it for a few days - one gains a new perspective and things make more sense.
It's worth the money! November 19, 2009
K. Riley (Northeastern PA)
Pros: safer than traditional tampons (no chemicals or bleach messing with internal pH), saves money in the long-run, DOES NOT LEAK (even overnight), minimizes odor that usually coincides with menstruation, minimizes cramping
Cons: does not feel like a tampon (but starts to feel "normal" after one or two uses), correct insertion requires practice, is awkward to clean in public restrooms. Also, there are four tiny holes directly under the top rim that are difficult to clean; I usually use a safety pin.
Comments: After having two children my menstrual flow has been much more heavy than it was prior to childbirth. Although I tried several different brands and sizes of tampons prior to childbirth, I never found a tampon that did not leak, requiring me to wear a maxi pad as back-up. The Diva Cup never leaks for me, and I have experienced much less cramping and odor since I have used it. Emptying and cleaning the Cup is also much less messy than I anticipated. I never have to spend money on menstrual products anymore, and I don't have to carry tampons or pads along with me on vacations or on trips to the bathroom! Since I was used to wearing tampons, the Diva Cup was uncomfortable at first but after I trimmed the stem and practiced inserting it correctly (instructions are included in the packaging), I was not even aware that I was wearing it.
I highly recommend this product!
So worth trying November 19, 2009
Shannon Morales (Sunny Florida)
First read about this in a womans magazine. Had to at least try it. So far, I really like it! So much 'cleaner' than other methods that have been used for years! It is a little different but for those who have heavier cycles, it is so worth trying out. Just read and follow directions closley and it's no problem.
Best period ever! November 9, 2009
Cynthia J. Smith (Utah)
I used my diva cup for the first time this cycle and it was the best! None of the leaking, drying, etc. associated with pads or tampons. I wish someone had told me about this years ago.
Know Your Body Before You Try November 4, 2009
E. M. Compton (Northern California)
I have tried an array of menstrual products throughout my lifetime including pads, tampons and the "Instead 12 Hour Feminine Protection Cup" and I can say with certainty that the Diva cup is the best product I have ever used.
As a teenager, I could not even use tampons due to a particularly troublesome hymen. I have to say that if you have trouble with tampons, this product is not for you. All of our bodies are different and for a company to say that thier solution is the best for everyone is a false statement that I take much offense to. I've read many a review where women said that the company told the women who had trouble with this product were just, "not using it correctly" which may not be the case at all and I sympathize with the frustrations of those women. A menstrual cup may be the right solution for you but you should research a few brands and the way menstrual cups work before purchasing one. My friend's mother purchased some for her daughters when they went on a mission field but neither girl could use them because they were both virgins and it was too painful and uncomfortable to insert.
If you are considering using a menstrual cup I would recommend that you have these three criteria down.
1. You know your body well. (You know how low your cervix sits during your period, you know what your cervix is and know what it feels like. There is a livejournal community where they discuss the different brands and sizes and how to decide which cup is right for you. I found it by searching for menstrual cups through google. There are several message boards out there where you can research.)
2. You are comfortable with your body. (A menstrual cup requires some "digging around" so-to-speak and if you are uncomfortable reaching into your crevices to make sure that it is positioned correctly and to pull it out, DURING your period a menstrual cup is not for you. That said, I found using the Diva Cup was a much cleaner experience than with the "Instead", the cup did not leak as the "Instead" did, nor did I get blood all over my hands when pulling the diva cup out, as I had previously with the "Instead".)
3. You have someone who you'd be comfortable asking to help you out if you get into trouble. (Mine has not gotten stuck but if yours does, it would be helpful to have a husband, sister or some other trusted person to have a go at getting it out before you go through the expense of the emergency room)
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