This is a fantastic product! Not only is it sterile, unlike other types of sanitary product, it's a one time buy. Now let me tack a quick add on to that one time buy statement: unless it gets damaged, or you give birth. Obviously a damaged cup will need to be replaced, and after giving birth you basically upgrade the size of cup.

I've been eying this product up for a while now trying to figure out if it was worth all the hype I was hearing online. I was unsure on the mess factor and and how comfortable it would be. Let me take each of these points on separately.

The mess factor turned out to be non-existent. It was surprisingly easy to use and empty, and I didn't find it any more messy then a tampon oddly enough, There is a bit of a learning curve to the insertion bit, as if you don't get it properly seated it will leak a bit. I honestly didn't have much trouble with that. Also because you can leave it in for a longer period of time, in the upwards of 10 hours, I found that I didn't have to deal with it outside of my own home. Emptying and cleaning it once in the morning and once at night was sufficient.

As for the comfortable side of it, I found provided you insert it properly it was lovely. If you don't the stem has a bad habit of poking you in sensitive areas. This apparently is a non-issue after you get used to putting it in, as you just learn how far in and what angle work best with your body.

The price is steep, but it pays for itself as everyone else has mentioned. It takes a bit to get used to, but now I will never go back to pads and tampons.

If your hesitating like I was, know this may be my best purchase this year!

I've been using this for years. The initial price is a bit pricey but you save in the long run. If you have problems using it, it's worth doing some web research to learn more about inserting and sealing it. Highly effective when used right for your body.

Overall, I think the cup is great. It lasts up to ten years, so it's much cheaper than most other options, you can leave it in for 12 hours at a time, so it's more convenient than tampons, it stays in place much better than the disposable version, and it doesn't smell like pads or tampons. It's relatively easy to clean, too.

However, it does have some downsides. The company claims it will stay in place, and if it slips, you aren't doing enough kegels, but I've found that it does slip every so often, even if you regularly work your PC muscles. I think it happens rarely enough that it doesn't require a light pad under, but I wouldn't wear it with nice underwear on a heavy flow day. It is a pain to change if you're not at home since you have to wash it before you put it back. It's easy to clean enough to put back in, but hard to scrub away stains. Finally, it can only be cleaned with soaps free of oil, fragrance, and dye, even if they're natural, so you might have to search a bit. The DivaCup's own cleanser is quite expensive.

It's a great alternative and environmentally friendly product. If you dealt with tampons, this is not as wasteful. It takes a little practice. You're intimately involved and it works perfectly. It's good to have a light pad since it can leak a bit. It's not a lot of blood loss like you might think it is. Great to try and worth the money you're saving in the long run.

I absolutely LOVE my diva cup. I was hesitant at first, I thought it would be kinda gross. Now I won't use anything but! It takes a little getting used to, but after a few tries I had the technique down. The first month I felt strange not wearing bulky pads, as that was what I always wore, but I had no leaks and no mess with the cup. Now there is no more icky garbage. And it's definitely paid for itself as opposed to buying pads every month. I will never ever ever use anything else! And I recommend it to people (at least those who wouldn't think it strange for me to talk about it)

This product is by far the strangest birthday present I've ever given but I couldn't help it! This is the best period product out there and I wouldn't think of using anything else. The first time takes some adjustment, but once you get the hang of it, you'll never look back. Think of how much you are saving by not adding to landfills and general pollution. This should be given to every woman you care about!

The first few days, I was like: noooot working! But when I found how to really use it and have a good "fit", it's just like Wow! It changes totally how I feel during my period!

Hands down the best product I have ever bought. ever. I just wish I had heard about it sooner!
The DivaCup is so easy and convenient to use. When I first switched, I expected it to be a messy, stomach churning experience, but it's so not! Now I gag at the thought of going back to tampons. Absolutely worth every penny!

Wish I had bought the Diva Cup sooner. If I would have known that this was going to stop all the weird cramping and hip pains that I was getting using tampons, I would have bought sooner. This is something life changing for me and I'll never be without it again!