Has anyone heard of this? If not can you look it up and tell me what you think?
I kinda wanna try it...
it's like a little cup you put it 'in there' and it holds a full ounce and you only need to empty it twice a day......and it's reusable!!! you just gotta wash it sometimes....
And it says you can wear it for 12 hours at once....and even to bed
just looking for opinions on this....or has anyone tried it?
2007-11-19 01:17:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I've tried the DivaCup - and it's awesome! I'm 15 and a virgin, so if I'm able to use it then I think everyone is able to. I switched to the DivaCup 5 months ago after looking for alternatives to tampons. My tampons always leaked on me and on my heavy days I would have to change a super tampon every 2 hours which was a pain when I was at school. The DivaCup does have a learning curve, though. When I first started using it I couldn't even get it in correctly because it hurt so bad (i'm a virgin). However, I switched folds and I was able to insert it easily. Now that I've gotten used to it, I am never going to go back to tampons! It protects a lot better than tampons because it has a suction protection seal that doesn't allow anything to go out. Plus, there is no pesky string for you to pee on. It's also healthier for you: it doesn't have the risk of TSS and it doesn't contain any harmful chemicals like dioxin, rayon, and bleached cotton. The divacup is also much better for our environment. Every year there is 12 billion pads and 8 billion tampons that are thrown into our landfills along with their packaging. In this age of green eco-friendly products, I think that a menstrual cup is the way to go! The divacup is also much cheaper in the long run. I used to spend $10 on a multi-pack box of Playtex tampons (my brand of choice before I left the dark side!) every month - which is about $120 dollars per year. With the divacup I only have to spend $36 and have it last for 10 years! What do you think about the money now? (lol) I hope you'll at least give it a try - with all of these awesome benefits what do you have to lose? Best of luck!
P.S. To everyone giving experiences with the Instead/Soft Cups - those are different than the DivaCup. The Instead/Soft Cups fit like a contraceptive device and not an actual cup (= Just clearin' that up (:
2007-11-19 03:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ meme ♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, I don't think so, the Diva Cup is pretty long, and all cups tend to work their way up to fit around your cervix, so the cup would most likely end up "around" the tampon, and having the tampon in the cup would reduce its capacity. I think you'd be better off sleeping with a pad and cup together, and the pad can catch any overflow. And you probably already do this, but don't forget to empty your cup right before bed (like literally the very last thing you do before going to bed), to help prevent overflows.
2016-05-24 04:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by shannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of it but never tried it. I've tried instead (which is basically the same just disposable)and found them to be quite convenient. A little messy at first but great. I didn't leak at all while I used them. The only problem I had with them was taking them out. My hand would get covered in blood. Which is why I'd say their messy. When removing it. Make sure you have a lot of toilet paper in front of the opening to your vagina in case you pull it out incorrectly.
2007-11-19 01:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by faewhisper 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yup, I tries it, but it turns out that my urethra was too closse to the outside wall of the vagina and so the cup pressed on the urethra and I couldn't pee! tI tried the smaller size and it leaked. But that is just a genetic anamoly. It is a really cool idea!
2007-11-19 02:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by It's a secret 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yea, it's pretty good! There are several brands you can buy.. Diva Cup, Moon Cup, Keeper Cup (oldest) & the newest is the Lunette Cup. The best menstrual cup available is Lunette cup!! MANY agree!
http://divacup.com
http://mooncup.co.uk
http://keeper.com
http://lunette.fi
Good luck!
2007-11-19 01:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I tried the "Instead" brand of cups before on a friend's recommendation. It sounds like pretty much the same thing, except they are disposable. I found them a pain to use, and very messy. Definitely not for me.
2007-11-19 01:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Vbonics 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have one and once you get over the idea of it, you'll love it. Most people who i know that use it, does. You just wash it with non scented soap and your good to go. It does take some practice at first of placing it in right, but once in right you can't feel it
2007-11-19 01:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by lm 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yea i used them before only they were called Soft Cups. They work pretty well its just taking them out can be a tad bit messy. My bf and I tried using them while i had my period to avoid the mess but we couldnt use them because he could feel the cup.
2007-11-19 01:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by nicole g 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think want get it as this times. But I' wait get something better way.
2007-11-19 01:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by sabrinaelder 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Heard of it. Never interested me. Sounds gross & messy!
2007-11-19 01:20:20 · answer #10 · answered by TUESDAYSUX 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋