Menstrual product poll

[babybloodheart.livejournal.com]

Out of my own curiosity I'd like to know what menstrual products women in this community use, so I've created a poll, the results are friends only so only other members should be able to view your answers if you wish to vote, the results aren't for anything in particular, this is only for my curiosity.
I've taken a look at the community FAQ to see if this violates any rules, I couldn't see anything however if the community maintainers wish to take this post down then I have no objections at all in it being removed.
Poll put behind cut for those who'd rather not see it publicly displayed.



[Poll #199050]

Comments

[ourika.livejournal.com]

I admit it. I’m an Instead re-user. I use the disposable menstrual cups most of the time, but I keep Instead around for intercourse. I also keep one in my car, desk, and purse “just in case.” But those things are EXPENSIVE! So if I’m just emptying it, I will usually re-use it 1-2 times. I am _very_ careful to thoroughly wash it. I make sure to wash carefully around the rim which seems to be the most difficult part to make sure is clean. I figure that if I’m willing to re-use a Keeper or a DivaCup with just a rinse (although I wash it most of the time, if I’m in a rush or a public bathroom, I’ve been known to just rinse) then there’s no real good reason that I won’t re-use an Instead.

I figure that they’ve probably got that warning to cover their butts in case someone doesn’t wash it well or tries to reuse it for a month or something. And, I think the reason that they’re disposable is that after a couple of washings, they seem to be more “worn out” (although I’ve never used it till it fell apart or leaked or anything).

[babybloodheart.livejournal.com]

Now I've always thought that, other menstrual cups can be used with just a wipe down, although the insead are a little more...delicate...by all accounts there wouldn't be much to stop them being re-used.