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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
TMI, but if you're looking at this, you have to expect TMI!, June 9, 2007
The Instead softcup caught my eye while searching for tampons one night, so I bought some to see what they were like. I really liked the idea behind them, but I thought they were too messy, wasteful, etc. At least tampons will *eventually* decay in landfills. Plastic won't, so to use 5-6 plastic disks a month... I had issues with that. Plus, I have a very heavy cycle, so while I do believe it's possible to use the Instead cup without making a mess, I never achieved it. I had to take a washcloth with me to the bathroom to avoid looking like I'd just violently murdered someone.
So, I did a bit of research and discovered Diva cups. And, WOW! Since they're shaped differently than the Instead, they are easier to use, plus I can remove mine without reenacting the Boston Massacre.
Since I do suffer from mennorghia, I cannot go all day without changing it, but I've bought myself a little bit more time between trips to the ladies' room. I used to use 2 tampons every hour. Now, I just empty this every 2 hours. Lol, I'm starting to feel almost normal!
The menstrual cup is easy to use and comes with complete directions. Instead of being surprised by my period and ruining underwear, when I feel the tell-tale backache, I insert the cup and just check it a couple of times a day. I may actually start buying nice underwear again!
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth Every Penny!, May 11, 2007
I 1st learned about the Diva Cup on a message board and my interest was piqued.
At 1st, I thought the price was a little high. But then, I realized that if I mastered the Diva Cup, I'd more than recoup my losses in the long run- by not having to purchase pads or tampons ever again.
Boy am I glad I decided to go for it!
Now.... I'm going to assume that everyone reading a review about the Diva Cup is a woman, since I can't imagine why in the world a man would be on this page...
So, I'm going to write frankly, woman to woman, on my experience with this.
I was initially concerned that the cup wouldn't work for me. I have an extremely heavy flow. I've had situations in which using both a pad AND a tampon (super absorbent-mind you)still resulted in embarassing moments. And this was within a VERY short time after inserting/applying the before mentioned product.
Happily, I've had no problems with any leaks. (But, to be on the safe side, I do wear a pad, just in case. So far, the pad's proven to be unnecessary.) The Diva Cup has the capacity to hold FAR more than pads and tampons can.
I warn you though.... There's a learning curve to using this. And it seems that everyone has a different way to fold it, which will work best for them.
What helped me A LOT was googling Diva Cup Folding and reading the different techniques that other women were using.
I'm a satisfied customer :)
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Put - This Is A Product To Be Used!, August 9, 2006
This product is fabulous on so many levels it is difficult to know where to begin. I will begin by stating that I have used this product for almost 2 years, and my only regret is that I didn't start using this product much sooner than I did.
This is a medical grade silicone cup that is inserted into the vagina to contain menstrual fluid. At least twice a day, or more if flow is heavier, the cup should be removed to be emptied and re-inserted. The cup can be cleaned with soap and water, and can be boiled for 5 - 10 minutes between menstrual cycles, if desired. It really is that easy. The cup is flexible and bends easily for insertion. Once inserted, the user must turn the cup so it expands to its fullest and creates a seal. The Diva Cup does look huge, but it forms itself to the inner contours of the body. If inserted correctly, the user should not feel the Diva Cup at all.
I have used the cup in all types of circumstances, and have even taken it on vacations! Once to Spain! I have had a couple of leaks, but that was because I did not make certain the cup was fully expanded or because flow was heavy. And this was rare. I experienced more "accidents" with disposable products. I used this product during light days and heavy days, during days and overnight, while being inactive or being active.
The pros for this product are: one cost for the Diva Cup and not numerous costs over time for disposable products. No embarrassing applicators or paper to throw away. Nothing to worry about flushing into toilets or considering how to dispose of in sensitive areas, such as nature areas. Knowledge that one will not be adding to the landfills with "disposable" products that do not biodegrade so easily.
Some might feel some a certain level of discomfort about emptying the cup during the period, however, actually doing it is not nearly as bad as perceived. It's much cleaner than most women imagine.
I think if women tried this product they simply would not go back to anything else on the market - it's that simple, economical, and private.
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