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The Diva Cup: Product Review

Gentlemen… this one is not for you. We’ll be discussing matters you’d rather know nothing about. I can’t even suggest you forward this to your spouse – she might take it the wrong way.

Mother Daughter Team at Diva Cup

Mother Daughter Team at Diva Cup

Ladies – for the duration of our “childbearing years” with varying degrees of regularity we all have to deal with our monthly cycle and all the joy it encompasses.

This monthly joy typically involves an arsenal of bleached feminine hygiene products. I’ve attempted to do some research on the health implications of using bleached tampons inside of our body and if there is information out there I’ve been unable to find it. Switching to unbleached and recycled tampons is no doubt an improvement.

I recently discovered a product called the Diva Cup and while this solution has it’s drawbacks, in my view it’s benefits are outstanding.  The Diva Cup is a small cylindrical silicon cup.  It reminds me a little bit of diaphragm’s I’ve seen (never tried one, so can’t speak to that).

Benefits

Safe, medical grade silicon is known to be non toxic to our bodies.

Correctly placed the Diva Cup is more comfortable than tampons.

No need to keep buying tampons or pads.

No need to carry extra supplies when you travel or are out and about.

Nothing gross to wrap or hide in the wastebasket.

Heavier flow just needs to be emptied more often, no additional products!

No “rip cord” dangling around. Nadda… Nothing… Fabulous! How gross is the rip cord. This reason alone will prevent me from ever going back to the old way!

With the caveat below – no bulky pad. Nadda… Nothing… Fabulous.

Less odor. Seriously! Smelled fresher, felt fresher.

Did I mention how comfortable it was.

What You Need To Know

The Diva Cup is not for the faint of heart. If you would not be comfortable inserting a applicator free tampon chances are you won’t be comfortable with this. It’s only a little bit more involved, but let’s just say there is only one way in.

It did take me a little time to learn how to tell if the Diva Cup was correctly situated. Users will quickly learn that if it doesn’t feel right, it’s not in correctly.  This is not a matter of leakage, rather it will feel a little uncomfortable if it’s not placed correctly.

You will need be rinsing out your cup, again not for the squeamish.

You MUST rotate the Cup one full circle – it says so in the instructions. When you do, it is leek free, comfortable and a delight. If you don’t – you might have a leek. It’s like screwing a lid on a jar… if you don’t turn it all the way the liquid won’t stay where you need it to stay.

You will want to wash the cup with a non toxic safe soap – The Diva Wash is a plant based, petroleum based option.

Environmentally Speaking

If you are looking for an environmental reason to make the switch consider the fact that in the US alone over 55.9 million women are using feminine hygiene products. These products need to be manufactured, disposed of and purchased over and over again. That’s 55.9 million women every month!

Conclusion
There is a learning curve to using this product. I’d suggest the first few times using a panty liner in the event that you have any leakage. Having said that my obligation to The Diva Cup will end when this giveaway is over and I won’t be going back to my old ways!  The Diva Cup is just so much better, so much more comfortable, and you can use it over and over again.

It’s not perfect, but if you took away the environmental benefits and ignored that it’s likely safer than tampons and only judged it as which method was superior – I would pick the Diva Cup.

Move past any squeamishness. Take the time to read the instructions and make the switch!

CLICK HERE to input your zip/postal code to find a retailer near you.

Congratulations to Heather S!  You’ve won the Diva Cup and full size Diva Wash!

GiveAway

HOW TO ENTER:

There are a few ways you can enter, leave separate comments for each entry.

Mandatory:

Become an Email Subscriber to PND using the form in the sidebar.
– The subscription must be confirmed. You will receive and email that you must reply to for your entry to be valid.
– Already a confirmed Subscriber. Complete any one of the additional entries options – Leave a comment letting Diva know you’re subscriber name and the entry option you selected.

Additional Entries

1. Go to The Diva Cup and tell PND what size you would be or share something you learned.

2. Stumble, Digg, Kirsty or Technorati favorite this post. Leave a comment with your name and the link.

3. Follow @purenaturaldiva (use link on the sidebar) & Diva Cup on twitter. Leave your twittername in a separate comment.

4. Become a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & Diva Cup on Facebook. Post this giveaway as an update, leave your FB Name or Name with a copy of your update in a separate comment. One entry for each.

5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “Diva Giveaway: Win The Diva Cup http://bit.ly/8kJga, Ladies this is for you! @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.

6. Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the – Good for two entries. Leave this comment twice so you get both entries!

This giveaway will run through midnight on Feb 13, 2010 PDT.  The  winner will be announced in the PND newsletter  Feb 15, 2010. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries.  Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.

Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S & Canada.


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  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 12:16 am

    I’m an email subscriber. I had a Keeper (similar) before I had my kids and loved it, but it never fit very well after childbirth! So I would love to try the Model 2 size DivaCup. : )
    Great giveaway, thanks!

  • Heather! January 11, 2010, 8:25 am

    I am an email subscriber.  This sounds rather similar to Instead cups, which is what I currently use.  Big difference is that those are still disposable.  I would definitely be interested in trying the Diva Cup!  Thanks…this is the first I’ve heard of it!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Heather! January 11, 2010, 8:31 am

    Wow…the Diva Cup only needs to be replaced once a year (though that may vary with use)!  Imagine only having to buy ‘feminine protection’ items once a year!  This is really a very smart product.  Good for you, good for the earth!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Heather! January 11, 2010, 8:31 am

    I follow PND on Twitter as hybroanglid.
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Heather! January 11, 2010, 8:32 am

    I’m a PND fan on Facebook!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Marlene V. January 11, 2010, 12:46 pm

    I would need a model 2 size — thanks for the giveaway!! What a new unique product. 

  • Melissa January 11, 2010, 1:46 pm

    I’m a subscriber, and would choose Model 1.
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..Mommy23Monkeys Chocomize Giveaway =-.

  • Melissa January 11, 2010, 1:47 pm

    I follow PureNaturalDiva and Diva Cup on twitter (hunniebee724)
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..Mommy23Monkeys Chocomize Giveaway =-.

  • Melissa January 11, 2010, 1:48 pm
  • Alania Cowie January 11, 2010, 2:36 pm

    Our little sister uses these (size 1 so she rubbed it in–under 30, no vaginal births) She loves it! There are lots of chemicals in tampons, which is one of the reasons they are linked to TSS (you know if you’ve ever read a tampon box). this is a great way to avoid the risks of formaldehyde, and chlorine.

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:39 pm

    I Stumbled this giveaway:
    http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/pishnook/review/39088798/
    Thanks!
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:41 pm

    Dugg it, too – as “pishnook” –
    http://digg.com/health/The_Diva_Cup_Review_Giveaway_Pure_Natural_Diva/who
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:44 pm

    I’m following you both on Twitter, as SaywardBC
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:46 pm

    I’m a Facebook fan of PND (Melanie Sands)
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:47 pm

    I’m a Facebook fan of The Diva Cup (Melanie Sands)
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:49 pm

    Posted on my Facebook page: http://bit.ly/66Yd1V
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Melanie S January 11, 2010, 3:51 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/SaywardBC/status/7646168803
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • Robin January 11, 2010, 6:33 pm

    I bought one of these a while ago and just couldn’t figure it out. Maybe it’s time to revisit and retry! It’s definitely safer than using chlorinated tampons and pads.

  • Stacey Tabor January 13, 2010, 12:28 pm

    Thanks for running the very successful giveaway.

    Good luck to the contestants and feel free to email us anytime with questions or follow up on Twitter @divacup!
    Best wishes,
    The DivaCup Team
  • Heather! January 18, 2010, 5:01 am

    I clicked thru from the newsletter!  Yay!  :)
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Angela P January 18, 2010, 6:19 am

    I subscribe via email

  • Angela P January 18, 2010, 6:25 am

    i am visiting from your newsletter

  • Angela P January 18, 2010, 7:06 am

    I would want model 2

  • Heather January 18, 2010, 8:29 am

    I’m an email subscriber already. I would need the Model 2.

    fairysolgod @gmail.com

  • Nicole January 18, 2010, 9:00 am

    I’m an email subscriber.  I have a Diva cup that’s getting a bit older and I absolutely adore it.  I would want the size 1 again

  • Nicole January 18, 2010, 9:00 am

    Following both of you on twitter @nikki57575757

  • Melanie S January 18, 2010, 8:18 pm

    PS – I’m visiting from your newsletter! ; )
    Thanks!
    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

  • LV January 18, 2010, 8:19 pm

    I am a subscriber. I would need Model 2 given my age.

  • LV January 18, 2010, 8:20 pm

    I follow on twitter as @LisaSVance

  • LV January 18, 2010, 8:59 pm

    I read your newsletter and am claiming my extra entry

  • Khrystina January 20, 2010, 10:47 pm

    Email subscriber as khrysdoll at yahoo dot com.

  • Khrystina January 20, 2010, 10:48 pm

    I would need the size 2.

  • Khrystina January 20, 2010, 10:48 pm

    Following both on twitter @momof3dolls.

  • Khrystina January 20, 2010, 10:49 pm

    FB fan of both as Khrystina D or momof3dolls.

  • Heather! January 25, 2010, 1:51 pm


    I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/8206307091
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • wintor January 25, 2010, 3:47 pm

    Just became a subscriber and so excited to read more!

  • wintor January 25, 2010, 3:48 pm

    and am following on twitter as @wintor

  • wintor January 25, 2010, 3:52 pm

    Checked out the Diva Cup website and would need the size 2.

  • Khrystina January 30, 2010, 5:33 pm
  • Heather! February 1, 2010, 5:04 am

    I clicked through from the newsletter!  I think I would need a size 2?  Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Heather! February 1, 2010, 5:04 am

    I tweeted this today!
    http://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/8495761208
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • kari February 1, 2010, 8:36 am

    I subscribe.

  • kari February 1, 2010, 8:37 am

    I clicked through from the newsletter.

  • kari February 1, 2010, 8:37 am

    I would like a size 2.  Thanks for the chance!

  • Roxy February 3, 2010, 12:40 am

    I would need Model 1. Down with the pads n tampons! Love Diva cup.

  • Roxy February 3, 2010, 12:53 am
  • Roxy February 3, 2010, 12:55 am

    Following @purenaturaldiva @Divacup  I’m @truthful

  • Roxy February 3, 2010, 12:57 am
  • Tania Misscrabbypants February 3, 2010, 5:06 am

    I would like the size 2 model diva.
    Thanks!

  • Tania Misscrabbypants February 3, 2010, 5:08 am

    I follow @purenaturaldiva on twitter
    misscrabbypants

  • Tania Misscrabbypants February 3, 2010, 5:10 am

    I follow Diva Cup on twitter.
    misscrabbypants

  • Tania Misscrabbypants February 3, 2010, 5:13 am

    I am A facebook fan of Pure Natural Diva and DivaCup!
    Tan Smith
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/divacup?ref=search&sid=859800025.2269813401..1

  • Tania Misscrabbypants February 3, 2010, 5:15 am
  • KP February 6, 2010, 8:26 am

    Wow- This is great!  I had heard of these but never took the plunge.  I spent a lot of time on the Diva Cup website and I never knew before that they are made of silicon, not rubber like older ones.  Thanks for hosting this and reviewing :) Also, didn’t know there was a sizing difference – these seem really well-designed.

  • KP February 6, 2010, 8:28 am

    I became a subscriber and I’d love to win a size 2 :)

  • Wehaf February 8, 2010, 2:25 pm

    I just subscribed!

  • Wehaf February 8, 2010, 2:26 pm

    I would need a size 1.

  • lace February 8, 2010, 4:14 pm

    I just subscribed.  I’d love to try this out.  A size 2.

  • Maura February 9, 2010, 11:53 am

    I am a brand-new confirmed e-mail subscriber, thanks!

  • Maura February 9, 2010, 11:54 am

    I would need a size 2.  I have been meaning to move to one of these and cloth pads and winning this would be a great push!

  • Jill Daniel February 12, 2010, 1:14 pm

    I am now an email subscriber to PND.

  • Jill Daniel February 12, 2010, 1:17 pm

    I would need a model 1 size.

  • Tracey February 12, 2010, 7:51 pm

    I am already an email subscriber :) I guess I would be a size 2.

  • Tracey February 12, 2010, 7:53 pm

    I follow you both on Twitter as aMothersEarth

  • Tracey February 12, 2010, 7:55 pm

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