It should be no surprise that I am a little out there and into non-conventional things. It's also no surprise that I am extremely open in what I discuss and since this is a blog about infertility and women issues, this post is going to contain a whole bunch of TMI information. If you are not comfortable with reading about menstrual cycles and anything of the sort, turn away now. Otherwise, you have been warned. Let the cycle talk begin.
I have been a Diva Cup user for almost 3 years now. I was first introduced to menstrual cups and devices when I was frequenting a fertility/trying to conceive website. Before then I had never heard of a Diva Cup. So what is it, you may ask?
I have been a Diva Cup user for almost 3 years now. I was first introduced to menstrual cups and devices when I was frequenting a fertility/trying to conceive website. Before then I had never heard of a Diva Cup. So what is it, you may ask?
The DivaCup is a bell-shape cup that is made of a soft silicone that catches your menstrual flow vs soaking it up like tampons or pads do. Your first thought is most likely Ewwwwww, right? Mine was. But the more educated I became on the Diva Cup, the more it peaked my interest.
I have been having menstrual cycles since I was 9. Yes, you read that right, 9 years old, the age where some girls are still playing with Barbie dolls, I was dealing with Aunt Flow and learning about pads and sanitary supplies. My cycles never were like clock work. (and now with my PCOS diagnosis, I know why) I would have months of no bleeding, then months of non-stop bleeding. This went on for years, and is STILL taking place. I have invested A LOT of money in tampons since I would go through close to 2 of the large boxes, a month! The thought alone of how much I would be saving is what peaked my interest. Add to that the fact that I could wear the Diva Cup during any part of flow without the risk of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) I was sold! I always had that worry in the back of my head of.....what flow am I experiencing right now? What absorbancy tampon should I use?? Is that only spotting? There is none of that worry with the Diva Cup. I can even insert my Diva Cup before the expected Aunt Flow arrival and still be okay! (which eliminates the "Oh crap, Aunt Flow just showed and ruined my white pants/panties!) The definitive "I made the right choice" is when I used the Diva Cup for the first time and it didn't HURT like tampons always did. It is no shocker that Aunt Flow is a very uncomfortable and downright painful time for a woman. But there shouldn't be any extra pain caused from tampon insertion/use. I had chronic pain while using tampons. My first cycle using the Diva Cup, there was no pain with insertion and I could not even feel it! I was sold, I am a Diva Cup user for life.
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***DISCLAIMER - The products in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. ***
