Comments on: Making menstruation a little greener

By: Nike pas cher

Nike pas cher — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:15:27 +0000

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By: a crunch mama

a crunch mama — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:27:38 +0000

Although I currently wear the Diva Cup, I couldn’t for a long time because it would fall out. (Yup even size 2!) After breaking my tailbone and then getting in an auto accident, I wound up in physical theraphy. In the end, I found that I couldn’t wear the cup because my core muscles (those of which the vagina are part of) were too limp-weak-saggy-whatever. After lots of PT, core muscle exercises and the like, I can wear it with no trouble of falling out. You might try some core muscle exercises.

By: lisa2276

lisa2276 — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:04:00 +0000

I have used products similar to the moon cup. They do take some getting used to I agree. And they do have to be checked every so often during heavy flow because they fill up quickly. But if you can get past the awkward first stages, theres a lot of freedom in them. Not having to carry tampons or pads in your purse, and how about pulling one out for a quick trip to the ladies room. I used to use tampons but I like these so well that I don’t need the little cotton rolls anymore. It’s so much nicer to just empty the cup, put it back, clean up and go. Freedom!

By: Great Green Goals for 2009 | Crunchy Domestic Goddess

Great Green Goals for 2009 | Crunchy Domestic Goddess — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:38:22 +0000

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By: harlemita

harlemita — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:58:40 +0000

I used the Instead cups from 1998 to 2008! I recently switched to the Diva cup when my Insteads seemed to become really prone to leakage. I guess the shape of my insides have changed over time! They always did leak a little, like when I laughed, or exerted myself, but now they just leak all the time. The Diva cup leaks on me only when it’s time to empty it. (I bleed rather heavily.)

I have to attribute the use of cups to leaning about my own cervix position! I never knew where it was exactly, but since you have to position the cup right over it, so that it hugs it roundly, you realize pretty soon where it is, when the cup stays put and feels right. It is really nice to know my body so well!

It’s also nice to be able to see just how much you actually bleed!

As for changing and rinsing — I’m a freelance consultant, and have to be in up to five different places during a typical day! So I don’t always have the luxury of a private bathroom in which I can rinse out my cup. My solution is to carry an empty water bottle in my bag, or grab a plastic cup. I wash my hands first, fill up the water receptacle, then use the water to rinse cup (and myself if necessary) in the toilet stall. It’s pretty easy. I also carry intimate wipes, if I feel like I need an extra wipe of clean on my way out. :)

If you work in an office, nobody will think twice if they see you walk into the bathroom with your bottle of water. It’s easier than hiding a tampon! :)

I also still carry an Instead in my bag, in case all else fails. I can always stick that in till I get a chance to really rinse my Diva. But that hardly ever happens. You get pretty resourceful with practice! For example, there’s always Starbucks! They always have a private bathroom with plenty of room.

By: Crunchy Domestic Goddess

Crunchy Domestic Goddess — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:47:17 +0000

Karyn,
thanks for mentioning that there are diff. folds. i will chk out the link and give that a try. i think that’s where my problem lies – with getting it folded right to insert it properly. thanks! :)