Comments on: You want to know WHAT?! (The feminine hygiene edition)

By: Brenda Sedore

Brenda Sedore — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:17:26 +0000

I also switched to the Diva Cup before leaving for our travels and now I’d never use anything else. It’s comfortable, easy to carry and super cheap. It took a cycle or two to really get used to it, but it was worth it.
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By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:51:09 +0000

I tried the Keeper a few years ago and didn’t like it. The mess wasn’t the issue. I found it leaked, so I still needed to use a back-up pad or panty liner with it. I also found I had more cramps with it — I generally have this problem if I use tampons rather than pads, but even more so with the Keeper. It’s too bad, I was very motivated to have this work out for me. I now use washable cloth pads at home and disposables when I’ll be out for awhile.

By: Syl

Syl — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:15:30 +0000

I’ve been using my Diva Cup for over 6 years now and I absolutely love it. It really doesn’t take that long to get the hang of inserting it and I find it so comfortable I forget it’s in (the rest of my period ickies won’t let me off the hook though)!

Saved a bundle over the price of tampons over the years too! I was a convert after my first cycle and have only had 3 leakage incident, two of those overnight because I forgot to empty it before bed (very, very heavy flow).

I rave about it any time the subject comes up and converted a few friends, one of which is now almost cramp-free after 20 years of monthly torture! It doesn’t help everyone’s crampiness, and I myself never had that problem, but she’s thrilled!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:30:46 +0000

Wow – glad to hear some of you are using these! I hope my experience mirrors Shelly and Hannah.

Good points from Shannon about other solutions to having a period. I had a tubal ligation so I don’t need an IUD, and hormones are too harsh for my blood pressure these days (the reason I got the tubal, actually). But for many people these will be good options.

Thanks for the input, Michaela. I don’t think the menstrual cups are any messier to use than non-applicator tampons, and they won’t take up nearly as much space in your backpack.

And Laura, I had never even considered PRICE (I know, can you believe it?). It makes sense if they are scarce that they would be more expensive.

Thanks for your input, ladies. Anyone else have experience with this?

By: Shelly

Shelly — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:24:07 +0000

I use the DivaCup as well. There’s also one called the Keeper, I believe. I think it works well. I haven’t had problems with leakage at all. Sometimes it is a bit uncomfortable, but just needs to be adjusted. I definitely prefer it to tampons for the amount of waste. Just make sure to clean it thoroughly in between uses.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:02:15 +0000

I’ve been using a Diva Cup for the past year and a half and I love it! It can definitely be a bit messier, but it’s much for convenient for an active lifestyle – no leakage with swimming, running, climbing. Plus, there’s the fact that it’s chemical-free and collects your cycle in a much more natural way than a tampon. But the insertion process does take some getting used to…

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:28:16 +0000

Nice post for the ladies! This is a concern for me as well for traveling and a potential overseas move. You are right, tampons are difficult to find in SA, and EXPENSIVE! I have decided to purchase a Diva Cup and will be trying it out next month. It just seems easier. We’ll see how it goes…

By: Michaela Potter

Michaela Potter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:51:12 +0000

I’ve never heard of this before but definitely sounds like a good alternative. Tampons are especially difficult to find overseas, especially those with applicators. I find they usually take up half of my pack!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:14:35 +0000

I’ve had a Mirena IUD for 8 years. No cycles, no products to worry about. I know other things can be used for the same effect as well including products like Seasonique, taken non-stop.