To all the guys (if any), I apologize but this is a "girl's only" blog post today!
After seeing so many bloggers talking about the diva cup, I become aware with the many chemicals of tampons and how I was damaging my body. I had to try it out for myself and see what it was like. April 2013 I decided to purchase it from amazon.com. Needless to say...I found my new best friend and it was totally worth the $30. I will never use another tampon again.
After seeing so many bloggers talking about the diva cup, I become aware with the many chemicals of tampons and how I was damaging my body. I had to try it out for myself and see what it was like. April 2013 I decided to purchase it from amazon.com. Needless to say...I found my new best friend and it was totally worth the $30. I will never use another tampon again.
What is a menstrual cup?
A menstrual cup is a clean and safe alternative as compared to disposable tampons and pads. Menstrual cups are soft and flexible made out of medical grade silicone that is to be folded to insert into the vagina. The cup expands to create a seal that prevent leakage. Unlike tampons and pads, the menstrual cup collects menstrual fluid so that it can be emptied and cleaned for reuse.
Diva Cup
The Diva Cup comes in a pretty package with a storage bag and a diva label pin to put in your purse for the next use.
The Diva Cup comes in two sizes:
You can find more information about the Diva Cup here.
The Diva Cup comes in two sizes:
- Model 1: Recommended for women who have not given birth (pre-childbirth)
- Model 2: Recommended for women who have given birth (post-childbirth)
You can find more information about the Diva Cup here.
Why I decided to buy the Diva Cup?
Having a period sucks. I hated dealing with them so I decided to buy the menstrual cup because:
I went with the Diva Cup for many reasons against many other brands. Click here to review a chart comparing many popular brands created by Eco Friendly Family.
- They are GREEN! Less trash added to landfills.
- Cost less than buying disposable products
- Makes less of a mess.
- Will never worry about buying and running out of disposable products (Tampons and Pads)
- I can swim without worrying about leakage
- Eliminates odor
- Long lifespan. It will last forever and is recommended that you replace yearly but its up to you when to replace it.
I went with the Diva Cup for many reasons against many other brands. Click here to review a chart comparing many popular brands created by Eco Friendly Family.
What made me fall in love?
The Diva Cup does its job for up to 12 hours. YES! You heard right..up to 12 hours. Now I do not have to run to the bathroom multiple times a day and night to see whats going on down there. That means you only need to change/wash your cup 1-2 times a day. The cup is leak-proof.
Cleaning is simple. At home, you rinse it our with a mild soap and water. In public, you can just wipe it out with toilet paper until your able to rinse it. Simple as that!
Cleaning is simple. At home, you rinse it our with a mild soap and water. In public, you can just wipe it out with toilet paper until your able to rinse it. Simple as that!
Is it comfortable?
Yes! Once inserted correctly you will not feel a thing. I forget that its there.