Comments on: 10 Reasons the Diva Cup Can Change Your Life http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/ Where personal finance & frugal living are sexy, delicious, and fun. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:43:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Morgan http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-515377 Morgan Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:22:01 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-515377 This post is going to be on the earthy side! I've been using mine for years. I'll never go back to tampons or disposable pads. I think part of the reason I suffer fewer cramps with the Cup is at least in part to where my cervix is sitting. I hated tampons, because depending on where I was in my 9-13 day cycle, I could feel it jabbing my cervix, and it hurt! The Divacup doesn't do that, ever. I've had a leak once or twice, but those I blame on user error, when I thought I had it in right, but really didn't. This post is going to be on the earthy side!

I’ve been using mine for years. I’ll never go back to tampons or disposable pads. I think part of the reason I suffer fewer cramps with the Cup is at least in part to where my cervix is sitting. I hated tampons, because depending on where I was in my 9-13 day cycle, I could feel it jabbing my cervix, and it hurt! The Divacup doesn’t do that, ever. I’ve had a leak once or twice, but those I blame on user error, when I thought I had it in right, but really didn’t.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-515209 Sarah Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:49:50 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-515209 @Callie: After trying this, I gotta go with Jessica. Tampons were uncomfortable for me too being as small as I am. Especially the ultra sized ones I had to use for the first two days (I'd go through one of those in about 2-3 hours). The cup is way more comfortable since its flexible. The silicon is actually very soft. It looks huge, but fits just fine. I can tell it's not going to be the right thing for everyone, but boy, oh boy has it already changed my life after just a day. It feels weird to say that, but after living through years of mess, hassle and expense its just so much better. @Callie: After trying this, I gotta go with Jessica. Tampons were uncomfortable for me too being as small as I am. Especially the ultra sized ones I had to use for the first two days (I’d go through one of those in about 2-3 hours). The cup is way more comfortable since its flexible. The silicon is actually very soft. It looks huge, but fits just fine.
I can tell it’s not going to be the right thing for everyone, but boy, oh boy has it already changed my life after just a day. It feels weird to say that, but after living through years of mess, hassle and expense its just so much better.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-515202 Sarah Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:44:29 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-515202 @Jessica: I got my cup the day before I started this month -- I cracked up a little that the box was marked "time sensitive materials." Its been in use for a full 24 hours now and I have to say its AMAZING! My first night every month is always a nightmare, especially the first time I stand up and the "gush" happens. This time, I woke up twice with no incident, emptied, cleaned and reinserted the cup while I was still half asleep and went back to bed. No leaks, no mess, just blissful rest. If it weren't for the cramps, I wouldn't know I was even having my period. For other small ladies out there, I have to say you should give it a try. I'm 4'8" (I did say I was super tiny) and it fit just fine. I did have to trim off the entire stem, but I can still reach it without any issues. There is a learning curve, as everyone says, but it is so, so worth it. I'm going to tell all the women I know! @Jessica: I got my cup the day before I started this month — I cracked up a little that the box was marked “time sensitive materials.” Its been in use for a full 24 hours now and I have to say its AMAZING!
My first night every month is always a nightmare, especially the first time I stand up and the “gush” happens. This time, I woke up twice with no incident, emptied, cleaned and reinserted the cup while I was still half asleep and went back to bed. No leaks, no mess, just blissful rest. If it weren’t for the cramps, I wouldn’t know I was even having my period.
For other small ladies out there, I have to say you should give it a try. I’m 4’8″ (I did say I was super tiny) and it fit just fine. I did have to trim off the entire stem, but I can still reach it without any issues. There is a learning curve, as everyone says, but it is so, so worth it.
I’m going to tell all the women I know!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-502261 Jessica Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:41:26 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-502261 @Sarah: Let us know what you think after you try it! I'd say, "I hope it works out for you," but I'm too confident that it WILL. ^_^ @Sarah: Let us know what you think after you try it! I’d say, “I hope it works out for you,” but I’m too confident that it WILL. ^_^

]]> By: Sarah http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-501707 Sarah Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:58:43 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-501707 I think I'm going to have to cave in and try one of these. I bleed a lot -- thanks to the blood thinners I take since my artificial heart valve was put in. It never bothered me that much before, but now I have at least two nights a month where I wake up and having to change everything and occasionally even jump in the shower. No fun and kinda disgusting. I'm hoping something like this would work for me. I worry, though, since they only seem to come in two sizes and I'm super tiny. What the hey, right? It'll be worth it if it works. Thanks for the informative article! I think I’m going to have to cave in and try one of these. I bleed a lot — thanks to the blood thinners I take since my artificial heart valve was put in. It never bothered me that much before, but now I have at least two nights a month where I wake up and having to change everything and occasionally even jump in the shower. No fun and kinda disgusting.
I’m hoping something like this would work for me. I worry, though, since they only seem to come in two sizes and I’m super tiny.
What the hey, right? It’ll be worth it if it works. Thanks for the informative article!

]]> By: Jenn http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-493415 Jenn Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:47:54 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-493415 I live in a very small town on the east coast of Canada & I've seen them at a local health food store.I can't remember if it was the Diva Cup or another brand.I was complaining to my husband last week about the price of pads,anywhere from $5.00 for store brand to $8.00 for name brands!I'm new to the site & find it very helpful! I live in a very small town on the east coast of Canada & I’ve seen them at a local health food store.I can’t remember if it was the Diva Cup or another brand.I was complaining to my husband last week about the price of pads,anywhere from $5.00 for store brand to $8.00 for name brands!I’m new to the site & find it very helpful!

]]> By: blindirishpirate http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-438286 blindirishpirate Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:17:47 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-438286 I used the divacup last month, knowing the risks of use while having an IUD. I only used the cup for the first 8 hours before the strings to my IUD were longer and I felt the plastic of the "t" sitting low in my cervix. The darn thing sucked right down my cervix! It had nothing to do with my strings ... and apparently everything to do with the suction. What's more, my IUD was working hard for three years before this happened. Cautionary Tale of Cups. I used the divacup last month, knowing the risks of use while having an IUD. I only used the cup for the first 8 hours before the strings to my IUD were longer and I felt the plastic of the “t” sitting low in my cervix. The darn thing sucked right down my cervix! It had nothing to do with my strings … and apparently everything to do with the suction. What’s more, my IUD was working hard for three years before this happened. Cautionary Tale of Cups.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-437241 Jessica Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:23:54 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-437241 @Callie: Tampons were uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me, too, but the DivaCup is working perfectly. The difference is that tampons are stiff, straight, and made of absorbent materials while the DivaCup is made of flexible, non-absorbent medical grade silicone. I've rolled my eyes at all the times I've heard, "You won't even notice the tampon if you put it in correctly," because I DID always notice it. With the cup, I really don't notice it. I did the first time I put it in, but it quickly lost my attention as it adjusted to my body, rather than forcing my body to adjust to it. @Callie: Tampons were uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me, too, but the DivaCup is working perfectly. The difference is that tampons are stiff, straight, and made of absorbent materials while the DivaCup is made of flexible, non-absorbent medical grade silicone. I’ve rolled my eyes at all the times I’ve heard, “You won’t even notice the tampon if you put it in correctly,” because I DID always notice it. With the cup, I really don’t notice it. I did the first time I put it in, but it quickly lost my attention as it adjusted to my body, rather than forcing my body to adjust to it.

]]> By: Callie http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-436116 Callie Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:22:46 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-436116 @Jessica actually it is not a hate it is more uncomfortable having one in and painful sometimes will it still work? @Jessica actually it is not a hate it is more uncomfortable having one in and painful sometimes will it still work?

]]> By: Jessica http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/comment-page-4/#comment-435979 Jessica Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:40:27 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/06/13/10-reasons-the-diva-cup-can-change-your-life/#comment-435979 @Callie: I, too, have always hated tampons. Believe me when I tell you that the cup is NOTHING like a tampon! :) @Callie: I, too, have always hated tampons. Believe me when I tell you that the cup is NOTHING like a tampon! :)

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