Did you like it? Would use suggest one over the other?

Tried it once or twice and threw it out?

I am tired of buying (or rather, forgetting to buy) tampons.

For the guys, this is what it is. Remember, you have been warned.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup

2/15/2008 12:15:22 AM

I was better off not clicking on this thread and not knowing what this was

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 12:38 AM. Reason : l;]

2/15/2008 12:38:25 AM

Jeebus! I put that I need help from the ladies, and the guys come in here hoping to see poon.

Ladies ONLY! Or a guy with a girl that uses one, and he's not afraid to talk about it.

2/15/2008 12:44:24 AM

you said poon

2/15/2008 12:49:06 AM

I have been seriously considering getting one of these. Oddly enough, it was my brother that told me about them. He hangs out with his university's women's rugby team, and claims they RAVE about them.

2/15/2008 12:50:21 AM

Yeah, I put off buying one because I was afraid it might not work well with high activity levels.

Guess that myth is busted. I heard about it from bicyclists, but didn't know if they worked well with other kinds of activity.

2/15/2008 1:03:11 AM

I was better off not clicking on this thread and not knowing what this was

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 12:38 AM. Reason : l;]

2/15/2008 1:27:21 AM

^^^

your brother is a lesbian?

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 1:27 AM. Reason : h]

2/15/2008 1:27:43 AM

You know... I cannot think of a good reason that I've put off getting one. After talking it over with my brother, I was really excited about it. Talked to some close female friends and my partner and still thought it was a good idea.

According to DivaCup's website, they are sold at the Earthfare on Moncreiffe Rd. Fuck it. Going to pick one up tomorrow.

2/15/2008 1:28:44 AM

^^ No, but he does talk to women.

2/15/2008 1:29:34 AM

Every day when I wake up, I thank God for my Y chromosome.

2/15/2008 2:49:08 AM

This is gross and I am a med student.
However, upon review of the Wiki, I hope you decide on this brand.

Quote :

" Diva Cup Size 1: 20ml Size 2: 25ml Size 1: 42mm Size 2: 45mm Size 1: 57mm Size 2: 57mm Longest of the cups. Comes with 'Diva' lapel pin. "

2/15/2008 8:32:27 AM

I have a Diva Cup, actually. I haven't been using it because I'm on Nuvaring right now, but it works just fine.

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 9:04 AM. Reason : .]

2/15/2008 9:04:26 AM

2 girls 1 diva cup

2/15/2008 9:12:45 AM

Quote :

"Contain no harmful substances (e.g. dioxin and bleach), unlike many commercial tampons and sanitary napkins."

Tampons have dioxin? That doesn't sound healthy ...

Any insight into which shape of cup is better? Looks like it might be worth trying.

2/15/2008 9:22:46 AM

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"2 girls 1 diva cup"

AHAHAHA

male's version of a pimp cup?

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 9:52 AM. Reason : .]

2/15/2008 9:51:47 AM

Quote :

"This is gross and I am a med student."

Pads and tampons are grosser, I have decided.

2/15/2008 11:11:48 AM

Quote :

"Can be worn during sports such as swimming. Tampons can also be worn swimming, though they may wick water, become saturated, and then drip dilute bloody water. Menstrual cups are therefore more reliable menstrual protection for public swimming activities."

You guys drip bloody water????

2/15/2008 11:17:28 AM

Anything dealing with the blood oozing our of your vagina is going to be gross.

^ Haha, I almost posted that earlier for the guys who read this, but I restrained myself.

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 11:18 AM. Reason : .]

2/15/2008 11:17:34 AM

I supress my menstrual cycle completely so I don't use any products, but I am acquainted with several women who use the diva cup and really liked it once they got the hang of it.

It's worth giving a try. It's cost friendly, environmentally friendly, and healthier than other girl products.

2/15/2008 11:20:25 AM

Quote :

"I have a Diva Cup, actually. I haven't been using it because I'm on Nuvaring right now, but it works just fine."

can you please post pics of your diva lapel pin?

2/15/2008 11:26:23 AM

Thought about it. Seriously.

I'm pretty tired of the rest of it frankly (the plastic parts of regular pads I can't stand, i really dont like the adhesives, and I'm beginning to wonder if I'm not sensitive to the chemical crap in them), and the fact this is more eco-friendly is only an added bonus.

I was also looking into other options though - cloth pads - used to be on Nuva Ring and it nearly drove me bonkers at times and i've never been able to tolerate using a tampon. I can't decide which grosses me out more though - the whole subject is one I dont wanna talk about but since you brought it up...

2/15/2008 12:02:37 PM

i mean, is it dishwasher safe?

how do you sanitarily clean this?

i would never eat off another plate in the house again

2/15/2008 12:43:21 PM

Quote :

"can you please post pics of your diva lapel pin?"

It's a little daisy. Sorta lame. You can see it in this image:

Quote :

"used to be on Nuva Ring and it nearly drove me bonkers at times"

It doesn't bother me at all. The Diva Cup is a little different, since you wear it lower down in the vagina. But it does sorta take a little practice to put in, 'cause you have to squeeze the cup in half.

Quote :

"i mean, is it dishwasher safe? how do you sanitarily clean this? i would never eat off another plate in the house again"

Hot, soapy water. Hell, you can even boil it if you think it's necessary (it's medical-grade silicone). But I don't think I'd put it in the dishwasher anyway... 'cause that's weird.

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM. Reason : .]

2/15/2008 12:48:12 PM

"honey can you get my tampon replacement thingie out of the dishwasher"

2/15/2008 12:55:32 PM

Tried to get my fiancee to use these for environmental reasons and because she's sensitive to every other method, but she says it seems like too much trouble. Same reason she refused to use the ring.

2/15/2008 1:20:43 PM

how the fuck is the ring too much trouble, btw?

and this thing supposedly lasts like 12 hours without messing with it.. dont think there's any other product that works that long

2/15/2008 1:23:26 PM

No idea. I figured I don't have any place arguing with her, though, since I'm not the one having to put stuff in my vag. If she has to bleed once a month, I'm gonna let her deal with it as she sees fit.

2/15/2008 1:24:21 PM

I bet your hands get pretty nasty taking this thing in and out.

2/15/2008 1:31:05 PM

^^You only have to take it out every three weeks (and put in a new one a week later): the ring is ridiculously low-maintenance.

V That's lucky, mine is a full seven days. In any case, no, your hands don't get messy putting in or removing the cup, really. The blood goes into the cup, so when you take the cup out, your hand doesn't get covered in blood if you pinch it and remove it without spilling.

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 1:44 PM. Reason : /]

2/15/2008 1:40:55 PM

It's not necessarily during your period. Mine finishes the day before I have to put the new one in. But I think he was referring to the cup.

2/15/2008 1:42:05 PM

According to what I've been told, you can really make a mess with those things if you don't know how to take it out without spilling it. But once you know what you're doing, it's clean and easy breezy.

You clean them like anything else. Some girls like to soak them in order to sterilize them. And I don't think that cleaning it or taking it in and out should be a big deal. You can wear them 12 hours, so you should be able to plan things so that you're doing it in the privacy of your own home.

2/15/2008 1:44:04 PM

My roommate thinks hers is really awesome

I bet these are cheaper in the long run than buying tampons

2/15/2008 3:29:59 PM

If I had a period (I have a hormonal IUD ), I'd be all over this.

2/15/2008 3:39:07 PM

awesome, a menstrual thread

2/15/2008 3:42:32 PM

I hate you.

I tried every sort of hormonal thing possible, they all either gave me horrible side effects or didn't work.

2/15/2008 3:42:34 PM

/

My roommate has it too

2/15/2008 3:43:51 PM

Quote :

"I bet these are cheaper in the long run than buying tampons"

Way cheaper. The diva cup is $23 shipped, and they are supposed to last for 10 years or something. I figure that I'll probably leave it on the top of the toilet and the cat will knock it in and flush it at some point (or something else equally random) but anything beyond a year and it's still way cheaper.

2/15/2008 3:48:13 PM

Quote :

"Changes in cup position and subsequent leakage may be caused by an orgasm , a full bladder or rectum, and by defecating "

the last two make sense, but how are all you ladies having an orgasm with a cup in place?

2/15/2008 4:28:23 PM

Penetration isn't the only way to have one.

I think I'm gonna buy one of these this afternoon.

2/15/2008 4:32:22 PM

omg!

2/15/2008 4:40:49 PM

wow weird


hmmmmmm

this is interresting

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 4:43 PM. Reason : gdfdgf]

2/15/2008 4:42:31 PM

could you imagine getting drunk, forgeting you have that in, and having some guy insert his penis only to have blood come gushing out all over the place?

that would be bad

2/15/2008 5:22:28 PM

Quote :

"could you imagine getting drunk, forgeting you have that in, and having some guy insert his penis tongue only to have blood come gushing out all over the place? that would be bad"

Could cause homicide.

[Edited on February 15, 2008 at 5:36 PM. Reason : .]

2/15/2008 5:35:53 PM

Quote :

"2 girls 1 diva cup"

gunzz ftw

2/15/2008 5:57:07 PM

Quote :

"or even a run through the dishwasher provide sufficient sterilization. "

2/15/2008 6:03:51 PM

excellent thread, would read again

9/10

2/15/2008 6:05:34 PM

If anyone wants to try it out without having to buy the $25 one, there are disposable ones available under the brand Instead. I picked some up yesterday (at CVS, not sure if all drugstores have them) and like them, but it seems like it will take a little getting used to. It was $8 for a pack of 14 that each last for 12 hours.

2/16/2008 1:05:19 PM

Quote :

"could you imagine getting drunk, forgeting you have that in, and having some guy insert his penis only to have blood come gushing out all over the place?"

ugh...

2/16/2008 1:12:09 PM

three pages of experience

http://www.partyapp.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=268141

2/16/2008 1:13:36 PM