Divacup

[nightdrivee.livejournal.com]

My mom is scared for me to try a Diva Cup even after reading the Q&A & Testimonials.

She is worried they aren't safe, sterile, or "the best" and she is going to ask her gyno about them at the end of this month.

In the mean time, has anyone had any NEGATIVE experiences with it?

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[angelicalangie.livejournal.com]

No problems, no soreness of being dried out like Tampons managed, no rubbing like with pads. I am healthier and a lot happier.

And you would have thought considering the history of menstrual cups (centuries of use, in one shape or form) that healthcare proffesionals would know about it. But it just goes to show how little menstruation has been talked about (whole taboo thing) I can completely understand how, when the whole taboo broke down, companies who advertised in 'hygenic' and 'cleanly' and disposable products took advantage in the lack of knowledge. Its a shame that, really it is