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When I have daughters, I'm going to give them a Diva Cup as soon as they get a period... along with a nice new skirt (not white) and some chocolate.
I rely heavily on my cup. I rarely see it leak, and when I do it's just because I've positioned it wrong (always make sure your cervix is IN the cup). I've saved so much money for not having to buy a pack of tampons every month, so that makes up for the cost. It's lasting me more than three years and it's still my friend. I also really like that it has measure marks on the side. And the DivaWash is amazing. I use it like body wash and face cleanser.
Maybe it's already a thing, but some kind of divawash wipe (like a baby wipe) for convenience in public washrooms would be a life saver.
I LOVE my Diva Cup! I have had it for years now and it's still doing its job! It can be worn up to 12 hours, doesn't leak at all if you put it in right and is re-washable and re-useable! It basically starts paying for itself. You can easily make it look brand new again by soaking it in hydrogen peroxide. I can't express how much I love my diva cup.
I love the diva cup. At first I was kinda like what the heck, but after lots of thought I decided to give it a try and I don't regret that decision at all
At first, I was very hesitant. I didn't know how it could be possible to put that in. I was so scared but I had heard so many good reviews that I just had to try it for myself. The first time trying to put it in was HORRIBLE. I didn't know what I was doing and I was too stressed so I gave up. I watched a lot of videos on youtube of people giving tips and explaining how it worked so I was reassured so I tried it again the next month. It worked pretty well and the more I used it, the more it became super easy to use. Now, I couldn't live without it. I don't have to worry about changing a tampon in the middle of the day. I can basically only change it at home when I get back from my day. It's a lifesaver! You save money and the environnement.
I will never go back to traditional feminine products again! There was a bit of a learning curve and it took a bit to get used to at first, but I love my Diva Cup!
My cousin convinced me to get one after I had my first child, and I got it on sale. The first time I used it, it freaked me out because I couldn't get it out... then I realized I was tensing up so couldn't get to it... whoops! After learning that, the Diva Cup is so easy to use, and I'm never going back to pads or tampons. Going swimming with it is great (just make sure it's completely dry before you put it in), and you don't have to worry about changing a pad or tampon every hour or two on heavy days.
One piece of advise to people who are worried about having to empty it in public washrooms (which i was, especially after getting job in a place where there are stalls - my previous job had the convenience of individual washrooms): keep baby wipes or sanitary wipes with you when you go to the washroom. You could use toilet paper, or wet a paper towel before you go into the stall, but I found that wipes clean it a lot better... paper towels bunch up awkwardly and don't clean it as well.
I was honestly hesitant about this at first but was honestly frustrated with other options. I tend to have heavy flow and was always having to use both a tampon and a pad at the same time. I tried this once and will never look back. It took a little bit of practice to get it right but I love this product. You can wear it at night too which is awesome. I recommend it to anyone. It saves you money and is the most comfortable thing ever.
I thought this could possibly be a good idea how ever when I actually tried it I found it disgusting. if your at home in your own space it might be ok but to be in a public bathroom and have to rinse it out and wash your hands then put it back in I just thought was awful. I thought it felt uncomfortable and just couldn't get used to it.
I purchased a size 2 Diva cup initially because I had to take blood thinners for 6 months, and my flow was so heavy that I was bleeding through Super+ tampons in a little over an hour, so I hoped this would last longer. I didn't find it overly difficult to fold or insert, however, I was only able to get the Diva Cup to seal properly a few times (using it for 2 months). So, I was still having consistent leakage, so I was always running to the bathroom to check myself. The part that I found the most difficult about using the cup, was to remove it. Every time I needed to remove it, I'd be in the bathroom for 15-30 minutes trying to grasp this thing, and get it out...without making my bathroom look like a crime scene. If I could get my money back for this, I would, because it was a waste of $40 for me.
Expensive at first but you save money in the long run. I've been using Diva Cup for 10 years and love it. Look up how-to use instructions online - there are different folds to try and helpful tips. I found the "nub" at the bottom painful and annoying so I cut it off. Removes just fine without it. Everyone is different but the Diva Cup works for anyone. I don't bother with the Diva Wash. I clean it in hot water and soap every time I remove it and when my period is over I boil it for 20 mins. to sterilize it for my next period. Stores away in a handy draw string cloth bag. Bought mine at London Drugs.
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