Has any one heard of the thing for women on their period and it goes in you....but its not a tampon.....its like a disk? You are suppose to be able to wear it for 24 hours and there are no risks!?
Can anyone tell me the name or who manufactures it? Has anyone wore it and can tell me the ups and downs?
Thanks in advance!!!!
2006-08-24 09:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by dazedconfused_1998 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
no i am not thinking of something women use for birth control and i dont have a web site to provide thats why i am asking to see if you do
2006-08-24 09:25:43 · update #1
Haven't heard of it
2006-08-24 09:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Tommy Boy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, they have been around a long time and there are several different manufactorers. The Keeper is probably the most popular. You should not wear it 24 hours, they are awesome. Lots of crunchy moms use these to save $$ it is a washable reusable product. Many websites that sell clothe diapers will carry things like this for women. They work great and are as comfy to use like a diaphram, if it is inserted correctly you will not feel it. If you have heavy periods and pass clots ,not want to use them cause of spotting etc... I also think it would be better to use something else when you are working out. The diva cup is another one like the keeper I think it is silcone adn the keeper is rubber. It used to be latex which many women had reactions to so that is why it is come back into popularity. My grandma used a keeper back in the depression. This is not a new item. If you are into helping preserve the earth and the keeper is not for you, try gladrags. Just google it :) good luck! edited to add Keeper is a great easy to use product and so are the sea sponges,
2006-08-24 16:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by funschooling m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think you are talking about Instead--that's the only one available for purchase in the US that I've found, and only at Walgreens or the company's website--www.softcup.com.
The website provides a free package so you can try it out.
It's fantasic and I use it, exclusively now. It is a little wierd to insert the first couple of times, and a little weird to take out the first couple of times--but then again, wasn't the tampon at first too?!
Anyway, i think you are only supposed to wear it for 12 hours--less if your flow is heavier.
One of the downs is that you won't want to change it out in a public restroom as it can be a bit messy, and you'll want a sink right nearby for washing your hands. Of course if you use Playtex, Carefree or Always wipes you can eliminate that problem.
A plus is that you can't even feel it, like sometimes you can feel a tampon and it is so weird to have something dangling there. You can have sex while it is in--my boyfriend swears he can't even tell it is there--so there's no mess. It absolutely isn't a contraceptive device though--the box warns as such. My suggestion is that you insert a brand new one just before sex, and even though it won't be near full, i would take it out right after and put in a new one--i think that's just my own weirdness about being clean.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-24 16:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Honey Bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a cup-like device that fits over the cervix and catches menstrual discharge called INSTEAD. It can be worn for up to 12 hours and comes in a purple-ish package. It can be found on the same isle with other feminine hygiene stuff, but look closely for it, because the boxes are not that big.
I tried these when they first came out about 10 years ago and didn't like them. They were hard to get in and out and it was also hard to position it the right way so that it would stay in place. They did do a re-design a few years ago to make it easier to use, but I've never tried it again.
2006-08-24 17:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by East of Eden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I've used the 'mooncup'. It's a latex cup that you insert which collects the blood. It can stay in all day and is totally ecological, and has no side-effects. I found it to be excellent, because you feel clean, and there is no irritation from tampon strings or serviette chafing. Similarly, you can forget about your period all day. I can recommend it! I ordered mine off the internet. It takes a little getting used to at first but insertion and removal is really simple. The only down side is that you need to rinse it when you empty it and this isn't ideal in a public toilet, as you need a sink. However, as you can where it for long lengths of time you can make sure you're in a private bathroom when you empty it.
2006-08-24 16:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by Shona L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive heard of a cup but not a disk... maybe provide a website?
2006-08-24 16:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by coolkittenwinx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think you're talking about something that women use for birth control, instead of taking pills.
2006-08-24 16:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's call a diva cup
I have not tried it. I just don't think it would be comfortable.
http://www.divacup.com/
2006-08-24 16:19:47 · answer #8 · answered by hisgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have great answers already.
2006-08-24 21:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋