Remember that the Diva Cup is 100% refundable if you don't like it/can't use it, and you have a year to decide. So given that, there's not much risk in giving it a shot.
As for the pads, you could always give them a brief rinse as you finish with them and then keep them in a bag or something until the end of the week, when you could run them all through the wash. (Giving them a brief rinse should only take 30 seconds, and that should take care of the majority of the blood and stuff.)
If nothing else, you could always switch to organic cotton pads and/or tampons, because they are better for the environment and healthier for you, even if they are disposable. It's a step up, right? :)
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As for the pads, you could always give them a brief rinse as you finish with them and then keep them in a bag or something until the end of the week, when you could run them all through the wash. (Giving them a brief rinse should only take 30 seconds, and that should take care of the majority of the blood and stuff.)
If nothing else, you could always switch to organic cotton pads and/or tampons, because they are better for the environment and healthier for you, even if they are disposable. It's a step up, right? :)