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Post by semicolon on Jun 3, 2012 8:21:32 GMT -5
I looked at both the Diva Cup and the Intead Softcup, I'm thinking I'm leaning toward the Diva. I would love to not add more crap into the environment each month! I had a hard time identifying what the Softcup was made of, the reusable Softcup is listed as BPA free. I'm interested in your comparison, Karen.
Maybe I'm the only one, but when I'm in the thick of it during my period with pain and flow, sex is the last thing on my mind do that isn't much of a selling point for me!
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Post by Karen on Jun 3, 2012 8:53:00 GMT -5
Ha ha, I know what you mean! The worst few days would be an absolute no-no, but for me, the last 3-4 days are usually really light. Not like I'm getting a lot of action these days, but I want to know my options!
I'm unsure what Softcup is made of, too...
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Post by 1234 on Jun 3, 2012 10:32:06 GMT -5
I'm allergic to everything, and I'm not allergic to teh divacup, for that that is worth. I think it's made of silicone. I can't imagine having sex on my period for the most part--way too much pain, way too much blood. But for sure when it's tapering off....that's what I use the diaphragm for. keeps the blood up and the semen out!
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Post by KSA on Jun 7, 2012 18:36:01 GMT -5
I used the cups when I was in my 20's I loved them but then things got so bad the flow was too much to use them. I loved the idea of them good luck anyone trying them be patient when you put it in it takes a little time to get used to it.
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Post by ladyolivia1974 on Oct 19, 2012 8:04:33 GMT -5
I know this is a very old thread but I though I would add in my 2 cents worth. I have had a mooncup since 2006. Same one. It is reusable and made out of surgical grade silicone. Cost me about 30 dollars. I could not have made it without it. It looks like a wineglass without the foot. I generally have no pain from using it and can use it the whole time I am bleeding. I do use a panty liner on heavy flow days just in case. Leakage is minor unless you let it get full and bend and stretch alot. I have a very physical job in water utilities so it can leak occasionally but much less than a tampon. It can stay in for a long time like all day on a light flow day. My gyno had never heard of it and told other patients. It is available online (still). I have found I can just rinse it with water and reinsert. At the end of my bleeding I will soak it overnight in regular hydrogen peroxide. They recommend vinegar but I like the fact that it is totally color free after hydrogen peroxide. It has not damaged the cup in the 6 years I have been doing it. It looks good as new and is disenfected for the next use. It comes with a nice cloth bag with draw string for your purse. www.mooncup.com/index.html
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Post by semicolon on Oct 19, 2012 17:20:19 GMT -5
Thanks for reviving this thread, I had totally forgot about it! Did you have the original mooncup from the UK? I don't know which to try, diva or moon. Time to get something tough!
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Post by Karen on Oct 19, 2012 18:01:18 GMT -5
Timely revival! I just came across this the other day: menstrualcup.co/2012/07/02/comparison-picture-between-menstrual-cups/It's a comparison of types/sizes/softness etc. I've had the Diva Cup for a year or two but don't use it often. I've been told things are quite eh hem... snug... and when the DC springs open, the pressure is too much for me. So, I'm shopping around for a new one, see if that's any better.
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Post by ladyolivia1974 on Oct 20, 2012 5:43:18 GMT -5
I bought the mooncup from the UK. However it looks like they have a us distribution center now in Ohio. I just love the fact that it saves on waste in the environment and it does not slide out or soak up pee or water when swimming : like tampons.
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