Boys Beware: I am a Diva

**Disclaimer: This could be an awkward topic for men. You may want to skip today’s post if you are squeemish or don’t like hearing about girly things.**

When I first got into the “green movement” I started learning about all sorts of products that were available for every stage of life. I began reading about “that time of the month” and products that we available instead of tampons and pads. There are things out there called LunaPads, the Keeper, and the Diva Cup. After reading some reviews I decided about 6 months ago that I was going to try the Diva Cup.

Of course, once I decided this I couldn’t find one in a store. I wasn’t willing to buy it online because I wanted to physically see it before I made the purchase in case it had shards of glass or pikes around the edge. (Hey, I trust no one.) So I finally found one at Whole Foods the other day, on sale no less, and purchased it.

Now, let’s talk about what the Diva Cup is. It is a medical grade silicone cup. It literally catches your monthly “deposit”. (It is a banking joke…get it.) It is inserted like a tampon (sort of). And so far, works just as well as one (if not better), too. You just have to wash it whenever you remove or insert it and other than that it is easy peezy.

Let’s discuss the Pros and Cons I have observed thus far:

Pros

• You only have to remove it twice a day. (Every 12 hours.)
• It works just as well as a tampon once you get it placed correctly.
• You can wear it while doing all sports.
• It can be used while backpacking with great ease because it is easier to pack in and out. (Bear bag restrictions still apply but you don’t have to carry extra weight and space with tampons and pads.)
• It saves you tons of money because you aren’t constantly buying pads and tampons. (Think about this: 16 organic tampons cost 8.00 so that is $.50 apiece and if you use an average of 3 a day for a week that is 21 tampons or $10.50. The cost of the Diva Cup was about $30.00 so within 3 months or more you have paid for it.)

Cons

• You have to get over the awkward factor of putting it in and pulling it out.
• You have to learn how to position it (which is different than a tampon) to avoid break through bleeding.

So far I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is on the lookout for tampon-alternatives. If you have specific questions about it check here or send me a message. I am more than happy to answer any questions. Just didn’t think that too many gory details needed to be handed out on here.

Have you own a Diva Cup or the like? Would you ever try one? Leave a comment and let me know.