I really love my divacup. I've only had it for 2 cycles, but I packed up all my old tampons and pads after the 3rd day of the first one because I never wanted to touch them again. I now have my cup and a stock of homemade cloth pads, and I have found I've gotten a better respect for my body and cycle now. It might sound silly, but it is actually a very empowering feeling because I know I'm doing something much more healthful for myself and for the Earth. My mom turned up her nose at the idea of the cloth pads, but she had no objections to the cup (I'm 21 and am staying at home between college and job so I'm probably in a different boat than you are).
I know you weren't looking for the good stuff, but a lot of women have reported a similar feeling of empowerment, and that's very important.
My worst experience was user error and my cup didn't fully open so I leaked, but I had expected it and had a pad as back up so I was fine.
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Date: 2007-01-11 04:35 am (UTC)I know you weren't looking for the good stuff, but a lot of women have reported a similar feeling of empowerment, and that's very important.
My worst experience was user error and my cup didn't fully open so I leaked, but I had expected it and had a pad as back up so I was fine.