Have any of you tried The Diva Cup? What did you think of it?

Question

http://www.divacup.com/

(also known as the menstrual cup)

Answer 1

Hell yeah! I fill them with Kool-aid, put them in the freezer and they make great popsickle molds.

Answer 2

I have used a Mooncup for over three years now and still love using it!

Mooncup - http://www.mooncup.co.uk/wc.php?u=33

I have tried using a diaphragm as a menstrual cup and softcups (Instead), but the diaphragm was not deep enough for my flow and softcups for me weren't comfortable, not because they were uncomfortable it was more to do with how they are positioned not giving me much confidence as it is hard to tell if they are in correctly, they were also a bit messy to use. I've tried other menstrual options too, but without a doubt bell-shaped menstrual cups are the best for me.

I have Menorrhagia (heavy periods), before finding out about menstrual cups I used the most absorbent commercial tampons and pads, I leaked a lot, had to change constantly, and had reoccurring yeast and bacterial infections as a result of tampon use. With a menstrual cup I can leave in for up to four days on a heavy day (12 hours for most women), when I do empty it is in the shower or I just wipe it off with toilet paper if in public toilets (beats the pants off finding a bin for used tampons or carrying spares), and I have not had a single vaginal infection in all the time using a menstrual cup.

Menstrual cups were a life-saver for me, I also figured if I had not known about these then there must have been so many other things I did not know about, turns out there were – different menstrual options and the health, environmental, social, historical and political issues of tampons as a start! Menstrual cups lead me into menstrual activism, then into studying gynaecology, also through menstrual activism I got into environmentalism and the whole learning experience it seems had the knock-on effect of giving me back some control over my body after being a sexual abuse survivor.

I know thousands of women who use menstrual cups, I have yet to meet a woman who has sent theirs back for a refund on their money, those few I have actually heard about seem to have either not given them a real chance or are not informed about the health risks of tampons. Perhaps simplifying things a little, but there is a good reason why menstrual cups and other 'alternative' menstrual options are so popular.

You might want to check out one of the menstrual cup support communities online such as this one; http://menstrualcups.org

Hell though, you can try it out for a year and send it back if you don't want it for a full refund, if you want to know about what it's like try it yourself! :o)

Answer 3

I'm a new user. I'm impressed. It's a little tricky to learn to put in, but there is lots of advice online about that. Yes, it is gross. So are the other options, we've just gotten used to them. I like that it is actually less contact with the mess than the other choices, since it only has to be cleaned every 12 hours. The fact that I don't have to bring supplies with me is nice. It doesn't leak or smell and is more comfortable than a tampon. I would definately recommend this product to anyone who could handle using OB tampons or a diaphram. Oh, by the way, this is less messy than Instead, which tends to spill on removal. This doesn't spill. It also rides lower than a tampon, so you don't have to go fishing...

Answer 4

I tried Instead, which I believe was the original menstrual cup. I loved it, but you have to be very comfortable with touching yourself, and it takes practice not to spill the blood as you remove it. You can not feel it in place, and you can rest assured you will not leak. You will get messy upon placement or removal, which is embarrassing in a public restroom. Keep wipes in your purse for your hands if you use this product! I later decided not to use it any longer when this became a nuisance.

Answer 5

I am on my second cycle with the cup right now, and I LOVE IT!!
It took very little time to get the hang of it, and it's not messy. Even being nervous about it on the first cycle, I had no spills or messes. It does seem a little expensive, but when you figure what you spend in a year on other products, it's a great deal. It is clean, and I don't have to worry about carrying products with me. Overall: Love It, Feel Safe, and Saving Money and Earth.

Answer 6

I tried another brand that my sister gave me after she discovered she couldn't use them (can't remember the name offhand). I liked them. I can't use tampons (toxic shock syndrome symptoms), but had no problem using the cup. I had no leakage, it was comfortable (much more than a pad) and only a little messier to change. I think it's worth the investment.

Edit: Instead, that was the one.

Answer 7

I read the other answers..and it still seems a bit messy to me. What if your in a hurry? It would just seem cleaner and easier to change a pad..or a tampon.

I've never heard of this product before..but if it's not in a alot of stores..it must be a reason.

Answer 8

OMG!!! I hope thats a joke that hunny just looks painfull and no I haven't ever used it and don't plan on it.