For the past year or so, I've been taking slow and steady steps toward reducing the waste I produce. The Diva Cup, a brand of menstrual cup, had been on my radar for a while since it had received some attention earlier in the year. I read some articles about women's experiences using it -- many spoke about getting up close and personal with their body and menstruation. This product is supposed to be healthier and safer than tampons, and will save you money over time as you no longer need to buy disposable tampons and pads.
I was mostly interested in the cup as a way to reduce waste; tampons and pads had become a significant chunk of the waste I still produce, and this was one way to cut that out once and for all. I intended to order one online, but came across it in Target when I was going to buy more tampons. Instead of the tampons, I made the investment in the Diva Cup.
After a week of using it, I'm glad I started using it sooner rather than later. There is a little bit of a learning curve with putting it in and taking it out, but it was easy to get the hang out. I've had no problems with leaks and very little discomfort (comparable discomfort to tampons, but mostly you can't feel it).
The instructions with the box are very useful and will answer just about any concerns you may have.
If you are interested in buying a menstrual cup, read around for other women's reviews to see some of the pros and cons.
One con definitely would be using it in a public restroom. It is definitely possible, but not quite as easy as using pads and tampons. If you have a heavy period this might be a barrier. However, since you can wear the Diva Cup for longer periods of time than a tampon, you should be able to wait until you get home to take it out.
If you are committed to a reason why you want to do this, you'll be happy you did!
No comments:
Post a Comment