Green Period, Post-Birth Incontinence & Ovulation – Diva Cup Review
January 8, 2009 by Tracee Sioux
Filed under Parenting
Five-Stars, Two Thumbs Up, Absolutely Fabulous – I’m wearing it right now and I’m not even on my period – that’s how much I love the Diva Cup.
I was skeptical. I didn’t want to spend $20 in case it didn’t work.
But the thought of never having to buy tampons and pads again pulled me in. As much as I’d like to declare that it’s because I’m terribly concerned with how my period impacts the environment, it’s really because I’m terribly concerned with how my period impacts my underwear.
There were leaks every month. Super tampons just don’t stay where they used to stay when I was young and before vaginal births. Pads shift and feel like wearing Depends.
The Diva Cup is a silicone cup. It’s flexible enough to fold up to insert (I recommend sitting on the toilet to insert, then standing to adjust depth and angle for comfort) but, rigid enough that it won’t flop around or tip over when you’re pulling it out. There is a small silicone stem to pull it out. You simply pour the blood into the toilet and reinsert it. I only had to empty it twice a day. There are no known health risks.
Let me tell you what I love about the Diva Cup:
So, for overall period supplies – I’m Diva Cup Loyal now.
Wait, that’s not even the very best part.
The Diva Cup pushed my uterine wall up enough that I stopped being incontinent.
If you gave birth vaginally to more than one child you probably know what I’m talking about. Since pushing the boy out I tend to pee a little almost every time I:
Yeah, yeah, yeah I know Kegels. But, one only thinks about her vaginal wall so many times a day and I’ve been doing the Kegel Olympics for 2.5 years. Still wetting my pants during allergy season.
But, I suspect the Diva Cup is also improving my Kegels. I suspect it will be like wearing ben wa balls to strengthen those muscles.
Still another benefit of the Diva Cup would be if you were trying to conceive and watching your mucus consistency for ovulation. Wearing the Diva Cup will make ovulation easier to identify. Gosh, that looks gross in print, but some of you know – it’s difficult to determine whether you have the egg whites of ovulation.
It really IS a Happy Period.
More on the Diva Cup, Post-Birth Incontinence, my underwear, “clean” bikini lines, girdles, and acne and my ban on deodorant.
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Thanks for the review. Can you only buy these online?
Never mind. I found their store finder on their site. There is a store about 30-45 minutes away that sells them.
If you cervix is low, especially during your mense, DO NOT GO with a Diva Cup. It is too long. AND Diva Cup customer service won’t give a hoot. Though in the minority, this ain’t an isolated case but Diva Cup isn’t willing to put a warning on their site. After much research, those who had the same problem, found success with the UK Mooncup. You may also want to try Miacup. The small Lunette would be a possible third alternative.
Even after children, if your cervix rides low, the Diva Cup may be too long.
I’ve been using the Diva Cup for about 2 years now and I LOVE it! Every woman’s body is a little different and there may be other mentrual cups that are more comfortable for your body type, but I have found Diva Cup to be absolutely phenominal. It has also reduced cramping. I am not sure exactly why. I have used less than 1 small box of panty liners in a 2 year duration. What a savings in money and soooo much better for the planet. I would recommend a mentrual cup to any woman who is open minded enough to try it!