Comments on: Monday Monthly Mission #4

By: Sayward

Sayward — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:47:36 +0000

@ Nina – I’m actually looking forward to getting by period again after this pregnancy, so that I can FINALLY try a cup. Is that weird? haha. I just hear such great things!

@ amber – I have heard the same thing, though I have read reports from IUD girls who have had great success with the cup. I think it’s something you should talk about with your OBGYN, do some research, and decide for yourself whether it’s something you want to do (I suspect it’s the kind of thing they caution against but perhaps it’s not really that bad – but like I said I don’t know for sure)

If you find anything out I’d love to know!

By: amber

amber — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:19:31 +0000

this is a MMM i missed! i am stoked, Say, that you referenced it again.

i have been strongly considering switching to reusables, but am scared because i read that using the cups is contraindicated when a woman has an IUD in place, which i do. can anyone speak to this?

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:59:00 +0000

Revisiting thanks to the mission recap: I use a DivaCup and love it. They have a life expectancy of 10+ years and I’m hoping to use mine for that long. I feel like some people get really excited about menstrual cups and buy tons of different ones which almost defeats the purpose a little. I only need one so one I’ll have. It took about a month or so to get used to and figure out how to make it seal correctly but now that I’ve got it down pat I can’t imagine going back to tampons. I also use cloth pads on heavy days, but generally the Diva holds enough for even my heaviest days.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:18:38 +0000

@ Mari – Eek, that’s too bad you had such a poor experience with the copper IUD. Mine almost eliminated my periods, and then when it was time to come out it was easy – just a sneeze and a tug. =) Of course al bodies are different, and I was prone to lighter periods anyway.

That’s great that you’re using a cup and cotton pads already. My favorite thing about this mission has been seeing how many women have found these alternatives on their own. So wonderful! Let’s change the industry standard!!!

By: Mari

Mari — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:41:59 +0000

My copper IUD went on safari and had to come out, and I’ll spare you the first post-IUD removal period (PIRP) story, but suffice to say, it was a blood bath. I was so frustrated having worn the hugest conventional pads possible for a year (copper IUD will increase your flow 50-75%), that I decided something had to give. While I was researching if other ladies had experienced such a dramatic PIRP, I came across mention of the Diva Cup on BUST. From there I found their website, checked if I could get them in the Netherlands, and went right out and bought one. I haven’t looked back. I do still tend to have a heavy period, so I did end up purchasing the long pantyliners from Lunapads, but I love them too. My period is no longer the hassle it used to be, and for this I’m eternally grateful!

By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:00:08 +0000

@Jenny B
You will NOT regret it. Just backup so you don’t have to worry about it, because there is some trial and error at first.

@Devi
Your reaction is awesome but wow… Try bringing up this subject with the hubby. HA – now THAT’S funny. I have to admit I had the same thought…still kinda do. I am trying it for DivaCup backup so that’s kind of different. I would be a little weirded out by going JUST cloth… emm.. yeah.

@Marissa
Thanks for the recommendation for New Moon. I’ve done some research and decided on her site for my “cloth test”. Natracare IS getting expensive.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:08:07 +0000

Thanks again everyone for all the comments and tips. I’m thrilled at the popularity of this topic! You guys are so great!

@ Devi – Yessssss! haHA!

Keep being awesome guys!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:34:05 +0000

Devi, it’s way more common than you think! And I’d much rather it be my own than someone else’s!

By: Devi

Devi — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:06:44 +0000

Are you serious? You expect people to wash their own blood out of a bloody cloth?

By: Jenny B.

Jenny B. — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:05 +0000

I have been checking out the diva cup, standing in front of it at our local health food store, lazy acres, for years now….contemplating…..so this is perfect an extra push to do what I have been wanting to do for so long…yet somehow scared from a teenage experience of red on white…..next cycle 7 days away…diva cup here I come! Thanks Say…This is a great one.