diva cup users

Kickingboy

tell me about it.

 interested, but hesitant.

 

liz37

Just do it!  You won't regret it.  Here are all the pros that I came up with - no cons.

- safer

- more eco-friendly

- cheaper in the long run

- no more buying tampons from the store

- it doesn't dry you out the way that tampons do

- don't have to change it as often as a tampon

- comfortable

I will never, ever wear another tampon as long as I live.  I just don't think I could go back.

HTH!

Liz

Kickingboy

doesn't dry me out?!

thats a HUGE selling point!

Sounds good!

 I'm on board.
 

lytedark

I have also been interested but hesitant.  How easy are they to get in the right spot?  And actually - how do you get them out without making a mess?

Has anyone ever seen these sold in stores or do you have to buy them online?

AmandaHearn

I just bought one (iherb and lucky vitamin have the best prices!)  Anyhow.  I'm excited about it.  I'll save some cash and not get dry.  I can't wait to see how it goes.  Okay, I can, but you know

mrsmikey

Do you throw them away?  I use Instead cups, are they similar.  You can buy Instead at the store.

pixieprincss

mrsmikey:

Do you throw them away?  I use Instead cups, are they similar.  You can buy Instead at the store.

Instead Cups are totally different: they are disposable, larger, different material, and sit up high near the cervix. which means a higher reach and more chance of dumping it on the way out. You cannot use them with an IUD. They also are a total disaster for me! The Diva sits low in the vag so you can use it with an IUD. There is only the smallest reach for insertion and removal. It is reusable. Diva used to say it was reusable for 10 years, but apparently FDA-type pressure made them change it to 1 year, which is laughable. Mine is a year old and still like new.

There is indeed a Diva learning curve. For me it took 2 or 3 cycles to not have blow outs. (The cup wasn't opening fully and I should've known this since it wasn't spinning as the instructions say, but I didn't belive it could actually spin.) This site helped me figure out how to fold it differently so it woudl fully open: https://sew-in-love.com/menstrual-cups.html (I use the punch down fold).

Seriously: greatest AF invention!!! I only think about AF twice a day when I empty the cup. Because I can wear it for so long, I only ever change it in the comfort of my own home.

renee143

ditto pp, there is a bit of a learning curve, so don't give up if things aren't perfect the first couple of cycles.  once i got the hang of it, i LOVE my diva cup.  all the pros are so true, and i like only having to think about my period twice a day.  it also really helped with cramps for me.

TXJade

https://community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/453392.html

Here are some more folds.  I actually do the oragami.  The only cons I had were 1) insertion used to hurt, until I changed folds! and 2) seeing the amount of blood was a bit unsettling at first, but I got used to it and 3) it was uncomfortable until I cut the tip off.  So yeah, there's a learning curve and things you should do to adjust it to your body.  After a few months, there are NO cons! 

ndilemma

Just started using mine and haven't quite got the hang of it yet, but I'm sure it will be great once I do!

cheerrabbit

There is a learning curve, but I love my cup! (I have a Lunette that I got on eBay) The link other pp poster is a great community of women. It was actually convinced me to try it out.

My cramps are completely gone. I'm not longer dry down there. I only have to change it twice a day (once in the morning, once at night) so no walking to the bathroom with a purse to change a tampon. And I'm to the point where I don't feel it anymore. Yes, it took a while to get used to it and practice folds and not leak, but it is so worth it, in my opinion.

Em&B

I haven't used mine yet (still no period pp - hurray) but I think I'll like it. I have a heavy flow so I'll be happy not to be changing tampons so often.

ashersmom

Just do it!  It is the best thing ever.  Unlike some pp I didn't have any leaking ever.  From the first time I used it I had no problems.  Best af invention ever!