dippylove
Posts:31
 | | 21 Jul 2008 9:40 AM |
| I realise that to some this will be seen as icky, However, I am curious about the diva cup, and whether anyone who has actually tried it has any thoughts on it.
* If this is in the wrong section, please hoik me the right way :) * | | | |
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Snoopy
Posts:161
| | 22 Jul 2008 5:05 PM |
| | I'm curious as I don't know what this is, what is it? | | | |
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 22 Jul 2008 7:13 PM |
| Ok Boys, This may be too much info, So avert eyes now ;)
It is a funny looking silicon cup thing, that sits inside you and collects menstrual blood. You tip the blood in the toilet, rinse, and reuse. - you can google it for more in depth info, I'm not sure whether I can say certain words here lol.. | | | |
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ngatipikiao
Posts:3
| | 23 Jul 2008 2:51 AM |
| | I would like to try the Diva cup, I have heard that they are good alternative, aparently very popular in USA | | | |
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 23 Jul 2008 9:22 AM |
| Yes, along with the sea sponges etc. Infact, I'd like to try any of the alternate femme hygiene products available.
It grates my nerves big time that tampons etc have a luxery tax upon them. Whats luxurous about bleeding non stop for 5 days I ask you all. :| | | | |
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MeganMac
Posts:1
| | 24 Jul 2008 8:33 PM |
| | i would love to try this product! | | | |
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zanyjanie
Posts:36
| | 26 Jul 2008 12:35 AM |
| | OMG!! Just googled the diva cup! I am shocked and astounded!! NEVER knew this kind of thing exsisted! Gotta be worth a try though! | | | |
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Skipper
Posts:8
| | 26 Jul 2008 2:27 PM |
| I have one and I would NEVER go back to sanitary products. I paid 40 dollars for mine - and it will last me 10 years. $4 a year. Pretty good if you ask me!!
If you have any questions or would like to know more, I am happy to answer any questions.
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 26 Jul 2008 2:54 PM |
| Oh I have questions!
Is it really obvious you are wearing it..Ie..Can you feel it once it is in place properly?
Would you recommend having just the one, using it, emptying, rinsing, reinserting for duration of cycle, or getting 2, and using one, then whilst it is being sanitised, using the other?
I will probably have more questions..
Thanks:) | | | |
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Skipper
Posts:8
| | 26 Jul 2008 6:16 PM |
| It isn't obvious you are wearing one if it's in place properly. Some people find the "stem" can jab them but you can cut them off... that is just for convenience for inserting and removing. It sort of becomes like a suction cap over your cervix and the rest of the cup moulds with your body.
I only have the one, I simply remove, empty, rinse and replace. You don't sanitise it, you just wash it with water and can at the end of the mensturation can wash it with a very mild soap. I personally don't see the need to have more than one so I only recommend one.
And you are more than welcome :) | | | |
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sarahwilltoo
Posts:4
| | 26 Jul 2008 6:51 PM |
| | OMG!!! I've never considered it, but my curiosity is peaked. I agree, tampons should not have a luxury tax on them, nor should chocolate at that time of the month either, as it's essential to survive that week!! | | | |
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missnickley
Posts:12
| | 27 Jul 2008 1:40 PM |
| | Wow I have never heard of this, but it sounds brilliant. I would be interested in all alternative products as the waste that is accumulated is rediculous! | | | |
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 27 Jul 2008 2:57 PM |
| | Sooo, Who do we have to petition for the chance to test these doodads out? hehe. | | | |
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Skipper
Posts:8
| | 27 Jul 2008 4:53 PM |
| I don't believe you can buy these cups in Australia. You have to send to the US for them. I think it's a great idea personally, since the amount of landfill is horrendous from pads and tampons. Why not use something that you simply tip down the toilet along with other waste. No more waste.
A quote taken from www.domesticguru.com
"Ladies, sanitary products cost the earth - literally! The average woman uses between 10,000 and 20,000 pads and tampons in her lifetime. That is an incredible amount of landfill for just one person!! The average cost a woman spends per year on sanitary products is $140. And the cost will only go higher."
For those who are really opposed to diva cups, you can also buy cloth pads, which you can wash. They are more breathable and more comfortable. Apparently they are less likely to smell as well which is always a plus! No more adhesive sticking to the unmentionable areas giving you the bikini wax you never wanted!! They do sound rather yuck to alot of people, but it depends what your priorities are. You buy/make them once a blue moon, saving you alot of money, and doing your bit in reducing landfill.
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 27 Jul 2008 5:02 PM |
| | I found some on eBay! | | | |
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Skipper
Posts:8
| | 27 Jul 2008 7:21 PM |
| YAY!!!
I signed a petition last year trying to get the sale of Diva Cups okayed by some government person (can't remember why they aren't sold in Australian stores etc) but so far no action.
They are quite cheap on Ebay!! That's a great bargain!! | | | |
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Snoopy
Posts:161
| | 28 Jul 2008 2:51 PM |
| [quote]Posted By dippylove on 22 Jul 2008 7:13 PM
Ok Boys, This may be too much info, So avert eyes now ;)
It is a funny looking silicon cup thing, that sits inside you and collects menstrual blood. You tip the blood in the toilet, rinse, and reuse. - you can google it for more in depth info, I'm not sure whether I can say certain words here lol..[/quote]
Oh, I had no clue what it was, so thank you for your description.
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Kirsee
Posts:4
| | 30 Jul 2008 12:05 PM |
| I would be interested in trying this product too :)
I agree there should be no tax on tampons or chocolate (it is so obvious it is men who come up with the taxes)
I wonder why it is not stocked in Australia??
~*K*~ | | | |
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 30 Jul 2008 12:35 PM |
| | There is also one called the mooncup. | | | |
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dippylove
Posts:31
| | 30 Jul 2008 12:37 PM |
| Ohh and one called the Keeper..
And you can buy them in Aus.
http://www.mooble.com.au/category.php?id=24 | | | |
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