DIVA Cup Model 1, (for Medium to Heavy Flow)

It's taken me a few months to write a review on this product because I wanted to give it a fair chance, and I'm so glad I did. My reason for trying this product is because I ALWAYS leak with tampons and it's only getting worse the older I get. Another side benefit of course was not having to purchase tampons, pads, etc. Here is my experience ( a little graphic) and some tips if you're considering buying: Month 1 - I almost threw the DivaCup out the window the first month. My cycle came on immediately after a "session" with my husband and I think because of swollen tissue, etc. it wasn't the best time to try it for the first time. I had a very difficult time with insertion and after several "painful" attempts, I just gave up. My advice is to NOT try this if you have any vaginal irritation. Just wait until next month. Month 2 - The first day of my period I used a tampon. I was pretty sure I wasn't going back to the DivaCup. I'd been too traumatized:) But something about it kept calling me. I'm not a quitter, so I tried again on the second day of my period. I think this was KEY for me at that time, because the second day is usually the more heavier day for most women. I was more lubricated. This helped, but insertion was still difficult because I wasn't sure how to fold the damn thing and insert it without it popping back open. (This comes with practice) I visited the DivaCup website and browsed through Amazon reviews and learned from others the two techniques that most women were using. I use the "lotus" fold technique which makes the entry of the cup as small as possible. Then the cup pops into place once it is inside you. Month 3 - I had some success in the previous month, but not total success. I was scared to take the thing out because there wasn't a guarantee that I could get it back in. I was still having trouble with the cup unfolding before I was able to insert it all the way in. I was able to solve the issue by only inserting the cup while I was sitting on the toilet (that position makes insertion easier for me) instead of in the shower or standing up at the sink, etc. I was also able to solve this by drying the cup (after rinsing) with a little toilet tissue before insertion so that there was no chance of slippage. In fact, you can hold the base with the tissue while you insert just to get a better grip. This helped a lot. Also when they tell you to push the cup "Down" while pushing it in your vagina they are right. This is what helps it slide into the proper place. Inserting it "up" like a tampon will result in leaks. Don't worry this will take some time to get use to. Final Tips: TAKING THE CUP OUT This is a breeze if you've ever had a baby. Just bare down like you're pushing the baby out and your kegel muscles do all the work. Feel for the little rubber tip of the cup, grip it with your fingertips and pull. If it keeps slipping, grab a square of toilet tissue and use that to help you "grip" the tip of the cup and pull. DON'T CUT THE TIP In some reviews they suggest that the cup may feel more comfortable if you cut the tip off or turn the cup inside out. I recommend not doing this, because I can't imagine how you would get the thing out if you didn't have that little rubberized tip at the end. If you feel the tip of the cup rubbing against your vagina or labia, then you don't have the cup far enough in. Don't be scared to insert it until it's all the way in. You WILL be able to get it out. You should NOT be able to feel the cup once it's in. If you do, then you don't have it inserted correctly. PREVENT LEAKS I bought the DivaCup for this very benefit, but there's definitely an art to it. When you first try the cup you probably aren't going to insert it correctly for a while. Everyone goes through this. The only way to get the water tight "suction" like fit that the cup provides is by proper insertion. Pushing it in far enough, pushing "down" when you insert it, turning it while it's inside to make sure it properly fits. Until you master this or if you have HEAVY periods, then I recommend wearing a pantyliner. But once you master this, you will find that you do not even have to wear a pantyliner. It's amazing!!! The third day of my period, I have to remind myself that it's in there. RINSING CUP I'm in my mid-40's, so I'm starting to get a heavier period on the second day. Like really heavy. So I end up rinsing the cup at least 3 or 5 times a day, but on my first, third and fourth day, I don't have to empty it nearly as much. On fourth day I may end up popping it in the morning and have it in all day. No leakage. (Cup can safely stay in 12 hours before having to rinse and reinsert). How often you will have to empty the cup and reinsert will depend upon your period. You will figure it all out after about two periods. Again, wear pantyliners until you figure it all out. Finally - I love the freedom of this cup. I love how clean I feel with this cup. I love that I don't use a lot of tampons and pads any longer. It's definitely been a learning curve but it's been an amazing journey and I will continue to use this until I don't have to. I wish I had known about it sooner. Side Note: I have 3 girls who all have their periods and I'm not sure that I would recommend that they use the cup, even though DivaCup has a smaller size for women under a certain age who have never had a baby. I'm not sure if a young teen is comfortable enough with her body to give this whole thing a whirl. I suppose it depends on the personality of your child.

I did a ton of research before deciding on the diva cup. I had never previously used a menstrual cup. I decided on the model 2 since I'm 35 although I've never given birth. My first time using it was pretty easy and I'm going to list some really helpful tips as I go. Before you use it, wash it with hot soapy water. The hot water kind of makes the material a bit softer and comfortable to insert. I kind of squat and fold the cup like a taco by making a U shape by pushing the sides toghether, then gently push it in towards your tailbone rather than straight up. It should be far enough up that the base isn't sticking out or visible. You shouldn't be able to feel it. The first few times I put It in I could feel it and I was worried I got the wrong size, but it just wasn't in right (it took a few tries until I couldn't feel it). After it's inserted I kind on wiggle the base around so that it pops open and creates a seal. You can also push it up a bit if it's too low by inserting a finger and pushing it a bit at the top. So for my first period using it I thought it seemed like a lot of work and stressful to put in and take out (looking back now It's the complete opposite). I got lazy and used tampons half the time. When you go to take it out, bear down (I like to do this in the shower or on the toilet) and push with your muscles down there until the base is sticking out, then pinch the base hard to break the seal. Pinch and wiggle it while gently pulling it out. Pour the contents into the toilet and wash with hot soapy water and repeat. While researching, I had come across horror stories about it getting stuck, but I've never had that issue. Just squat and push down if that ever happens. I also heard people say they couldn't move their bowels with it in, or that it was painful, but I don't have that issue. I can go to the bathroom just fine with it in. I'm so glad I stuck with it and didn't give up because after using it for a few periods it got easier every time and is second nature now. It takes seconds to put in and take out and now there's no mess, waste or leaks to worry about. I have an extremely heavy flow and have never had a leak whereas before I was bleeding through a super size tampon in less than an hour. The diva cup is comfortable to sleep in and work out it. Sometimes it slips down a bit when I'm working out, but I just go in the bathroom and push it back up or even kind of pull it back in by doing kegel exercises (weird but it works). The diva cup is a harder cup which is good because that is what causes it to pop open inside of you and prevents leaks, but if you prefer a softer cup this may be too hard for you. If you are unsure or have never used one, its a good one to start with. My tips are to run hot water over it (Don't dry it off) before insertion to help it slip in easier (you can use lube too) and so the cold material won't be uncomfortable. Squat down in the shower to remove it and wash it each time you shower. Bear down in a squatting or sitting position to remove. To insert, stand up, arc your back like you are getting ready to do a squat and put one foot up on a ledge, insert and aim it up and back towards your tailbone rather than straight up. And finally, DON'T GIVE UP! It gets so much easier each and every time you do it. By period #3 you will be a pro. It can be intimidating at first, but it's so satisfying once you master it. It's so worth it.

This is such a great product, I have no idea why I haven't used it sooner! For reference, I'm 28, no kids and I started off with the model 1. I had been looking for an alternative to tampons, but was a little discouraged after trying out the flex disc and not being able to keep it from sliding and leaking. The Diva cup comes with very clear directions with pictures to help guide your first use. My first time putting it in I tried the "U" method, in which you fold the cup in a U shape for easier insertion. I was a little put off from the size, as I'm used to the Nuvaring and was somewhat expecting it to just slide in. You have to do a little work to gently insert it. Being used to the Nuvaring (and the flex disc) I immediately put the cup as far in as it would go. This is NOT the right way to do it. In doing so I was unable to rotate the cup while it was inside of me for correct placement. I thought I needed to rotate the cup using the stem. This may be why others were having concerns with getting it out-it is being put in too far! After a little pushing to get it out (This is REAL suction power), I tried again. This time, I pushed the cup just far enough in for me to only be able to touch the base, and then I twisted the base ONLY so the cup moved in a 360 motion. This help seals it. That's it! I was concerned it wasn't in all the way or that the stem was going to stab me, but that's not the case. Right behind the opening I could feel the stem, which seems weird, but it's perfectly fine. As you get used to it I recommend cutting it off if it is irritating, but for first time users I recommend leaving it in, in case you accidentally push the cup too far. For Performance: Now with the flex disc, I talked with the professionals, I read the instruction manual, I even watched YouTube videos. I really wanted it to work. But our bodies are designed differently and this was a one size fits all disc. No matter how I inserted it, I could feel it slide down seconds later. Because of this, I put the Diva cup to the test. I didn't want to get comfortable and then bleed on everything I know and love. The minute I "felt" like the Diva cup was in right, I did push ups, squats, went for a jog, and then laid down to watch TV. All this was to see if movement affected the cup or if lying down/gravity proved that I either inserted it wrong, or it was easily dislodged. I was pleasantly surprised! I still couldn't feel the cup and after 2 hours of unnecessary exercise I did not leak at all! I was so confident I didn't even wear a liner (it was my heaviest day). About 6 hours in I took the cup out and I'll admit it's a little neat having measurements written along the cup to let you know how much the cup has filled. This is especially important if you want to track your flow to determine if you can go 12 hours without emptying/reinserting, or if you need to change a little more frequently. I don't have any special cleaners yet, so I poured the contents out in the toilet, rinsed with warm water (make sure you stretch the cup out to make sure the tiny holes along the base are clear) and reinserted. I figured beginners luck was on my side but it was easier to reinsert the cup, and I had zero issues the entire period. I honestly didn't realize how much I hated tampons and how much we learn to live with things that cause us discomfort. When I first started my period I was too scared to use a tampon and used pads exclusively. I tried tampons several years later and did not realize how much more freeing it was! So if you are on the fence about changing your personal products, I would definitely take the chance! Plus it lasts a year so no more buying expensive tampons.

Overall, I'm really happy with the DivaCup. So let me get into the good, the bad, and the ugly. Let's do the bad first. It's not the most comfortable thing on earth. I tend to have bad cramps during my period, rather than before, and I feel the cup just like I'd feel the super-plus tampons. This might be a positioning issue; I've only used it for 2 cycles now, and I noticed this last time that there were times I didn't feel it as much. But these were also times I wasn't having cramping issues overall, so maybe related, maybe not. That said, it's every bit as comfortable as a super-plus tampon, the sort of which we ladies with heavy flow need to use. Other bad/: it's messy, especially when you're first learning. My first period I was mostly at home when I had to deal with it, which was nice; if things got too messy, I could just hop in the shower real quick and clean up. The second time around, I was out of town, and had to change it in public bathrooms a few times. The good news was that by my second cycle, I had it down well enough that I was able to change it in a public restroom without the stall looking like a crime scene. That said, make sure you check for toilet paper BEFORE you sit down to get down to business; there will always be a little bit of mess involved. This is especially because unlike tampons, which actually actively absorb flow, this just sort of collects it. So your flow doesn't slow down for that few seconds while you're changing it, which can result in a little mess if you're a heavy flow kinda girl. For me, it didn't last 12 hours on my heavy days. It never leaked, but it felt full and extra crampy after about 6 hours, and when I changed it, the cup was indeed mostly full. And it takes some practice putting in, obviously. I'd recommend trying this for the first time on a cycle you can plan to be home a lot for. It's just easier knowing if things get too messy you can hop in the shower. Also, you'll need to take a couple shots at getting it in correctly the first few times. Plan for this. I got a little sore from messing around with it too much. I also am still a little nervous about bearing down to use the restroom while it's in (since doing that seems to shift it out of place and/or break the seal for me). Not the end of the world, but a little annoying. And yes, you need to be comfortable with your anatomy and with a little mess to use this. Now the good. First of all, it's safer than tampons that carry the risk of TSS/other infections. The risk here is much lower, because it collects the flow in a way that there's no stale body fluids sitting against delicate skin the way there is with a tampon (or even a pad, if you think about it). Second, once you figure out how it works with your anatomy, it's easy enough to use. I find that the twisting thing the package tells you to do to make sure it's in correctly doesn't work for me; it makes me sore and I can't get a good grip on the thing to tell if the cup is spinning, or if my fingers are just slipping. So I just run my finger around the bottom-middle of the cup once it's inserted to make sure it's open all the way. If it's not, I can usually wiggle my finger around to the top where it's not opening and move things around til the seal forms; if not, just pop it out and try again (yeah, you need to be comfortable with your own body). I can see the cost savings being significant. Decent tampons and pads aren't cheap; I'd say this thing paid for itself n 2 months for me, a person with a heavy flow who liked name-brand plastic-applicator tampons. Over the long term, the savings will be significant, even though I'm still occasionally using pads at night on my lighter days. It's so nice if you travel a lot not to have to worry about carrying supplies. I traveled to Southeast Asia during my period a few months ago, and carrying enough supplies in a small carry on was impossible, and finding anything useful in country was difficult and expensive. When I went away last month, I took a few spare tampons and pads, and this, and I didn't need to buy a thing. The carrying case fits in any purse and is plenty discreet. And I like the flexibility of being able to pop it in in the morning when your period is scheduled to start if you know you'll be running around all day. No more surprise, gotta find a tampon moments. Overall, this will become my go-to period product. Like I said, I'll still probably use pads at night or around the house on my light days, because just like with tampons, after a while I just get sick of feeling the cup, especially if I know I'm just spotting a bit. I do also wear pantyliners with it just in case, and they've proven useful once or twice if for some reason the seal was broken (like during an especially hard workout or something). That said, I've walked miles with this thing in, I've worked out hard (HIIT, boxing, kickboxing, TRX, pole dance, running) without issues, the only thing I haven't done is worn it in the water, but I'm looking forward to summer. The DivaCup is definitely worth the price and the effort to learn to use it for the freedom it gives.

Divacup was the first menstrual cup I decided to go with a few years back. I'm so happy I went with this company, it's been the best life altering decision for my periods! I'm in my 30s with a heavy flow, so I use Model #2. It did take a little getting use to in the beginning. Read the instructions so you know how to properly ace it inside. You have to fold it in half slide it up then I twist my fingers in a circular motion inside til it fully opens up. Once you get use to it it takes literally about 5-10 seconds to pop it in, 2 seconds to pull it out. I have to say, I swear by THIS BRAND! I would not risk using any other companies. I was the first person in my family to start using menstrual cups, I've had great experience with my Divacup. On a day where I have a really heavy flow I will empty it in the morning afternoon and evening. On a day where I have a light flow I will empty it once in the morning once at night before bed. Now the reason I wouldn't use any other company is because after I started using menstrual cup and loved that i didn't have to worry about it all day, unlike a tampon which you have to change every time you go to the bathroom, or sometimes every couple of hours depending on your body. I told my siblings about this product, they decided to try other companies that make menstrual cups. I'm so happy I didn't have the experience they have had! One of my sisters bought a menstrual cup in 2023 from another company, her menstrual cup suctioned itself to her cervix! She was in excruciating pain trying to get it out for hours and almost went to the ER to have it removed. She was literally crying in pain. She purchased a different company in 2024 and had the same issue. My other sister said her menstrual cup suctioned her cervix as well and it was extremely painful to take out. Another sister used a different company and hers leaked all the time. I have gotten at least 8-10 DIVACUPS already, never had any issues with them, they are easy to put in and take out. I also purchased the divacup that you slide up to your cervix, I forgot the model for that one, that is amazing for a light flow if you still want to have s3x on your period without him knowing or feeling it. That is an amazing product as well. I bought the diva cleanser to clean my cups (a little goes a long way). Best product to use if you want to go about your every day life without having to worry about changing your tampons or pads multiple times throughout the day. I will say make sure the tiny holes on the top of the cups do not have blood in them really clean that out between uses. ZERO ODOR is the best benefit. Only down side is you do get blood on your fingers when putting it in or taking it out, but honestly after all this time of using this product I can honestly care less about that because it's seriously a life saver. You don't have strings hanging out of you when you go to the beach and you don't have to worry about any possible leakage. I can go 6-12 hours depending on my flow. I saved so much money monthly and yearly by using this one product, you need to replace it once a year (as per the packaging). I highly recommend purchasing this product, and only this company. Don't risk buying other companies and risk it suctioning to your cervix or leaking. You know you are buying a great product with divacup. I am not sponsored by them I am not getting paid for this review. I am honestly giving you my review as someone who loves loves this product. What prompted me to write a review now was getting my period out in public and being forced to buy a tampon for the first time in forever, it just reminded me how happy I am to never use these things anymore. It's so annoying to have to change it every single time you go to the bathroom!! Anyways, I hope you purchase this item and it changes monthly cycles as much as it changed mine!

This review is about two years in the making, I kid you not. I am a cautious woman. I was very intrigued by the Diva Cup to be a convenient, more eco-friendly, hassle-free option for when I am on my period. However, I also was scared of trying anything new and seemingly very "invasive." Would it be comfortable? WOULD I BE ABLE TO TAKE IT OUT? Would it leak? I did a LOT of research for many months and finally committed to this one, cup 1, at age 27, no childbirth. The first time I tried to put it in it took me 15 minutes. BUT I did it and had no leaks and it was totally comfortable. It became a psychological game--is it in too far? And the ever-present fear of will I be successful at removing it if it's sealed so well. I figured if everyone else can, I can too. I had a near panic attack taking it out. I read the tips and was a nervous wreck, getting to know the depths of my vagina better than ever before, but still not being able to break the seal. I feel like I can never (still) get a good grip on the stem so I don't know what I am doing wrong there. But truly, the first time I tried to remove it was horrifying. I tried for about 20 minutes, sweating and eventually crying, with no success. This thing would not break the seal. So I naturally assumed it's stuck and I inserted it wrong and I have to go to the hospital, but I decided to check online first since I am SURE I'm not the only terrified one here. Lo and behold, this seems to be common for first-timers and the pro-tip was to push down like you're going to poop and it really helps bring the cup down enough so you can grab the stem and break the seal, then I grab the base of the cup and it just pulls right out. SO, I didn't have to go to the hospital after all. Hallelujah. I knew it. The trauma was enough for me to be too scared to use the cup again for about 6 months, but then I decided I gotta figure this thing about and try to get the hype. I was able to insert it quickly, maybe just a few seconds this time, and it was comfortable all day. I had anxiety about removal yet again, but knew at least I would be able to do it. Positive self-talk matters here, friends. The time came and I was still a nervous wreck, but I was determined. I got it out in "only" 10 minutes this time, still sweating and exhausted, but triumphant. I knew I could get to where the people who are good at this are, so I kept trying. Long story short, I finally, FINALLY love this thing. I can get it in securely in a few seconds and MY NUMBER ONE TIP FOR REMOVAL is to sit on the toilet and push like you're trying to poop and just grab the stem/base. It comes out in no time flat (I'm talking SECONDS from a person who spent 45 minutes trying). Then of course clean the cup and do what you need to do, but this finally is worth it to me. It's WONDERFUL not feeling it, not worrying about leaks, and not having to change it for many hours (I change it every 12 ish but it's never even halfway full, but my periods tend to be light--shoutout to birth control). IF YOU'RE LIKE ME, I feel you. I still wholly recommend this product and just read all the tips for how to make this successful for you. I'm finally over alternative period products and totally sold on this--it just took me a lot longer than most!

Note: going to give all the honest and gory details just to be helpful :) This is my first cup and I was brand new to this concept. I have friends who use softcups and went to investigate, and wasn't too wild about how they were disposable. I wanted something reusable, for both greenness and convenience - you never run out! It seems there are several different reusable cups, but the Diva Cup seemed extremely popular and got mostly good reviews, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I research a lot before I buy things, so I was pretty well informed on how it works, watched you tube videos, etc. I think that helped with product use. A few thoughts for those considering: SIZE: I am a 35 year old who hasn't had children, and while it recommended the larger size, I figured I would start with the smaller and go larger if needed. The size of the product can be intimidating as it is, so figured start small and move up vs. the alternate. The smaller size is working fine for me. VOLUME: I also have very heavy periods the first 2 days, and the next 3 are extremely light, so was hoping this would handle it. I mean, we're talking super plus tampons being changed every few hours on the first few days. I was really hoping for something like this that would hold more and be less leaky. My periods are also pretty regular, so I know to about 24 hours when they will start, so a huge bonus of this was that it could be put in ahead of time to be ready. PRODUCT ITSELF: I love how little space this entire contraption takes up. I had a huge drawer devoted to all sorts of tampons and pads, and this is just a tiny corner of it. Which is awesome for storage both at home and when traveling, but also makes me happy to think about how many tampons I won't be throwing away anymore. The cup itself surprised me at how "firm" the silicon is. It's thicker and less flexible than I expected, but that makes it durable and didn't give me problems using it. Reading said it will get more flexible over time too, so that's just something to note. USE: It's a little intimidating, as is anything new, but when my period arrived, figured it was time to give it a shot. I recommend trying this at home when you've got time, just so you can keep an eye on things and have the freedom and privacy to mess with it later if needed. I read about two different ways to fold it when inserting, and definitely think the "push down" method is better. That makes the top much smaller to insert vs. the C fold. Have a good grip on it though, as it wants to pop open. I also had boiled it for safety when it first arrived, and had wet it in the sink before trying to insert. I had read that this takes time/several cycles for people to get the hang of it, and also heard horror stories of people not able to get it out, and I prepared for the worst. So here goes: Day 1 - Watched the DivaCup video one more time before using, just to refresh my memory. Did the push down method, put it in, and it wanted to pop open before I even had it in all the way. I actually got it in with little problem, and was surprised. Gripped the base like you are supposed to and did a full turn, also tried to feel around the outside to see if it was open. Aside from the stem being slightly uncomfortable, it was in! I was shocked, I did it! I'd read you could trim the stem to make it more comfortable, but figured I'd give it a few tries before doing that. Sweet! I was now inspired by my future of minimal period products. Aside from the stem, I also couldn't feel it, so it was comfortable. This is going to work! Day 1 - a few hours later - welp, we've got some leaks. I'm disappointed. Is it too small? Should I have gotten the bigger size? Will I be one of those people that can't use these? I tried to shove the negativity aside and focused on the daunting task of getting it out. Pulled down slightly on the stem so I'd have better access to the base, gripped the base and tried to "break the seal" people talk about, and surprisingly again, didn't have a problem pulling it out. If you have longer fingernails, or even moderate fingernails, be extra careful. Things can get pinched and it's unpleasant. The cool thing about the cup is it has measurements inside, and I could see it wasn't like I was overflowing at all, there wasn't even much in there. I rinsed it out and figured I would make attempt number 2. This time, I tried to insert less like a tampon and more towards the tailbone (like the video talks about). Again, was able to get it in, 360 degree turn, and gave it a little tug down to try and put the seal in place, as some reviews said. I also put on a pad to block any leaks/spotting. This time the stem seemed at a more comfortable angle and slightly farther in. Day 1 - evening - NO LEAKS. I'm in shock - it can't be working this well already, can it? I decide to do the recommended empty in the shower this time. Yes, it can look like a murder scene if you've got a heavier period, but the shower process was fantastic and I decided to do all changes there when possible. It's much easier to get "everything" clean, and then you can put the cup back in before getting out. Day 2 - I'm sort of amazed. While the first attempt had leaked, I haven't had a leak since. It's comfortable/unnoticeable when I have it in, and I rode my bike with it just fine. I took a pantyliner pad with me when I went out, just in case, but didn't need it at all. Left in the full 12 hours, no problem. Over night, no problem. I'm not going to bother trimming the stem either, I can't even feel it when I'm wearing it anymore. Day 3 & 4 - same as above. I hope I'm not abnormal, but I haven't had an issue since. I've been so pleased that I ordered the Divawash to wash it between cycles as I think this is a keeper. I'm also noticing I'm not as "dry" feeling - like tampons suck every last bit of moisture out, and I definitely haven't experienced that the last few days. Also makes me happy I'm not putting bleached things in myself, nor creating waste, and have gotten rid of the risk of TSS. If you are considering trying a cup, I really recommend it. It's definitely going to be some trial and error, but I'm really pleased with how it's been working. I've also read that some ladies who didn't get it to work tried other brands and had success, so I'd say don't give up if you really do struggle. But honestly I was expecting a LOT worse, for this to be a huge ordeal, and it's actually been quite simple. Some people worried (including me) about getting it lost, however I found it stays in place really well, but I can actually move it slightly up or down if needed. Another big concern is getting it stuck. I definitely gripped the bottom and tried to break the seal/push in the sides, and honestly had no issues with it coming undone. Now that I'm on day 4, I'm going to leave it out at night to give things a little break in there, but don't really need it overnight at this point anyway. I'm really excited to think I haven't used one single tampon this entire week, and only went through three pantyliner pads as precaution (didn't need any of them). Amazing. My biggest problem now is what am I going to do with all these extra tampons I hope to never have to use again? :)

After a 7 year battle with tampons, I've decided to give menstrual cups a try. Since switching to commercial tampons, I've developed some feminine health issues (increased bleeding & Uterine Fibroids), which I am certain now, was caused by the use of commercial tampons because they occurred a few years later. I have a gut feeling it's the cause of a lot of issues with women's health in general. I mean, how much does the average woman knows about what goes into making tampons? Yet, we so willingly place one after the other, month after month, into our bodies without any thoughts as to how they are made and whether or not they are safe. I tried the natural cotton tampons a few months ago and they were okay, but I was tired of the frequent trips to the bathroom on my heavy days (once an hour) and the expense. Not to mention, lugging around my Ant Flo gear. With that being the case, I decided that I've had it with tampons all together and there was no way I was going back to pads, so I decided to get a DivaCup (size 2). Not sure what being over 30 had to do with anything, but I got the size 2 more for that fact that I know I flow heavier and that size 1 was not going to do anything for me. When I got my cup, I gave it a test run to see how it will work before my period. I wanted to get as much practice as possible. Let it be known that you will have a learning curve with this product, as you will with any menstrual cup; and you will need to erase your tampons tendencies from your head as this is not a tampon and cannot be treated like one :) On first handling of the cup, I noticed that the rim was a little stiff. It wasn't hard, but I found it a little difficult to hold and insert with one hand. In fact, my hand started hurting, so I had to use both hands, which made things more awkward. But I was willing to keep going. It took me about 3 tries, but I was able to insert using the "C" fold. Yeah, the second fold made a smaller insertion point, but it was a little more challenging to get the cup to open up once inside. Really, it's something you will have to figure out for yourself, as our bodies are all different. Once inside, I found that the 360 degree turn is something of trickery. It is possible, but it was not until I very slightly pulled down on the stem that I felt it pop. From the base, I slowly turned to make sure it was in place and then moved it more inside. I let it stay on for about 45 minutes. On removal, I experienced a little challenge, and found the stem to be a little short. I had to bear down with my butt to my ankles in order to get it. Once I got a good grip on the stem. I slightly pulled until I can pinch the base to release suction. It slide out okay and I felt good about trying it out when Ant Flo arrived. Once I began spotting, I immediately inserted my Divacup. Insertion was easy, and I was glad that I tried it out before my period to get a feel for it. I had the cup in for about 8 hours and wanted to take it out to see what going on. By the way, I didn't feel it or anything, which made me really curious what was going on. It took me about 20 minutes to get it out the first time. It was mostly due to me not really being able to get a grip on this the stem. I had to constantly bear down. I never given birth before, but I would imagine that type of bearing down would be required. As a side note, if you have to use the facilities in any way, I found it to be helpful to do that first, before removing the cup. Finally, I was able to get a grip and from there removal was easy. I would recommend using your other hand to hold on to the rim of the cup as it will do kind of a "popping" out thing once removed. I believe that was from the rim being kind if stiff. It was about 1/4 oz of fluid and I was feeling pretty good about the cup. I mean, sure there are a few minor challenges with removal, but I was pretty happy. Then, my heavy flow came! I experienced a lot of leakage and was changing about once an hour at my peak times. This was no fun at all. If there is leakage, the whole thing is just a mess. I thought about putting a tampon in, but I said no and I stayed with the cup. I feel that the cup works very well on my light days and I don't even notice I have it on. I mean, I have to remind myself to check. But on my heavy days, Diva is just not for me. I would totally recommend this product to anyone, but feel it's just not right for me. All-in-all, I found the stem to be too short, which made removal exhausting and messy on my heavy days. I have little hands and fingers, so I need more stem. Also, the cup was prone to a lot of leakage on my heavy days, so I need more capacity and better leakage protection. With my flow and body design, I must say that I will be looking for another cup. I am very glad that I gave it a go and appreciate the experience because now I know what to look for in my next cup. I say try it. If anything, you will get a better idea of your body's needs and what you really want in your menstrual cup. Who knows, Divacup may be your cup! In any case, a menstrual cup is the way to go. You just have to be patient and find one that works for you. It's definitely a safer and a more environmentally sound choice.

Es gibt schon so viele Rezensionen, die die Vorzüge und Nachteile von Menstruationscups im Allgemeinen abhandeln, dass ich dazu hier nicht noch mehr sagen muss. Meine Rezension konzentriert sich auf die Vorteile und Nachteile DIESES speziellen Cups, denn ich habe nun schon einige verschiedene Marken ausprobiert und hatte mir bei den Rezensionen mehr Infos zu den Besonderheiten eines speziellen Cups erhofft. Cups generell sind meiner Meinung nach super, allerdings muss man den für die eigenen Bedürfnisse und Anatomie richtigen Cup finden: - Da ist zunächst mal die Stärke der Menstruation. Der Diva Cup 2 ist einer der Cups mit der größten Aufnahmekapazität, die es gibt. Nur der Yuuki 2 ist etwas größer (einer der größten Cups überhaupt) Ich habe noch kein Kind geboren, hatte aber früher eine starke Mens und kann den Diva Cup 2 gut verwenden, besonders da er sehr weich ist. - Man muss wissen, dass die Kapazität auch durch die etwas längere Form des Diva Cup zustande kommt. Nur der Diva Cup 1 ist noch etwas länger. Manche Frauen - vor allem die mit etwas tiefer liegendem Muttermund (speziell während der Periode) haben Schwierigkeiten mit der Länge. Allgemein und besonders in diesem Fall gilt für einen guten und dichten Sitz, dass der Cup unbedingt um den Muttermund herum platziert werden muss, ähnlich wie ein Diaphragma. (Anders als auf der Packungsbeilage der meisten Cups abgebildet!) Für mich persönlich ist die Länge des Diva Cup ein Vorteil, da der Cup dadurch besser mit den Fingern zu greifen ist als kürzere Cups. Der verkürzte kleine Stiel reicht daher vollkommen aus und stört kaum. Andere Cups haben längere Stiele, weil die Cups selbst kürzer sind. Ein ähnlicher Cup etwas kürzer: Lunette 2 oder Mooncup A. Mooncup A ist allerdings deutlich kleiner, daher mit weniger Aufnahmevolumen --> öfter wechseln. Der Ladycup ist viel kürzer und dafür breiter. Allerdings hält er nur eine kleinere Menge Flüssigkeit wegen der tiefsitzenden Löcher unterm Rand. Mittlerweile ist der Lady Cup aber trotzdem zu einem meiner Lieblingscups geworden, denn durch seine Breite und den verdickten Rand geht auch an stärkeren Tagen kaum etwas durch. Außerdem ist er so kurz, dass man ihn überhaupt nicht spürt. Allerdings ist dieser Cup am unteren Ende nicht mit so dicken Rillen zum Greifen versehen wie der Diva Cup und man rutscht daher leichter mal mit den Fingern ab, wenn man ihn entfernen will. - Der Diva Cup hat keinen besonders ausgeprägten, dicken Rand (wie der Mooncup oder der Ladycup). Das ist beim Einführen und Entfernen für die meisten Frauen sicher angenehmer. Allerdings schützt einen ein dicker Rand auch etwas vor Aus/Überlaufen, da man das Gefühl hat, dass der Cup fest sitzt und an den Scheidenwänden abschließt. Ich merke beim Einführen keinen Unterschied. Kommt vielleicht auch ein bisschen auf das Alter der Trägerin an. Einer 14-Jährigen würde ich eher Diva 1 als den Mooncup empfehlen. Für sehr junge Trägerinnen ist sicher vor allem MeLuna eine gute Alternative, die gibt es auch in Mini und in verschiedenen Härtegraden. (Bei den Grö'en ist bei MeLuna darauf zu achten, dass da XL ungefähr dem Volumen des DivaCup 2 entspricht.) Das Material - TPE - fühlt sich ein bisschen rauer an als Silikon. - Der Diva Cup ist meiner Meinung nach einer der weichsten Cups überhaupt. Das bringt hohen Tragekomfort. Er drückt nicht auf die Blase und entwickelt keine so große Saugkraft, so dass das Entfernen leichter ist als mit anderen Cups. Der Nachteil: der Cup öffnet sich im Innern des Körpers nicht so leicht, da er nicht eine so große Spannkraft hat wie manch andere. Man muss oft ein wenig nachhelfen, indem man mit dem Finger um den Cup herum fährt und ihn notfalls noch einmal ein wenig rauszieht, bis er aufploppt und ihn dann wieder reinschieben. Wichtig ist hierbei die Faltmethode zum Einführen. Es ist individuell verschieden, welche Methode für die jeweilige Person die bessere ist. (Auf Youtube gibt es Instruktionsvideos mit den verschiedenen Alternativen.) Wenn ein Cup sich nicht voll geöffnet hat und die Öffnung des Muttermunds sich nicht im Cup befindet, sondern über den Rand rausschaut (mit dem Finger um den Rand herum fahren, um dies sicher zu stellen), dann geht einiges daneben. Weiß ich aus schmerzlicher eigener Erfahrung. Wenn man einen Cup sucht mit fast gleichem Aufnahmevolumen, der ähnlich geformt ist, aber deutlich fester vom Material her und der daher leichter aufspringt- vor allem besser für sportliche Frauen mit starker Muskulatur: Lunette 2 oder Yuuki. Spüren tut man den im Innern auch nicht. Ist vielleicht beim Entfernen nicht ganz so angenehm, aber auch da gibt es Tricks (siehe: Youtube) Der Mooncup ist auch aus angenehm weichem Material, springt aber etwas besser auf als der Diva Cup wegen des schon angesprochenen verdickten, festen Rands. Lunette, Lady Cup und MeLuna gibt es zusätzlich in mehreren Farben, wer das will. Manche stören sich daran, dass durchsichtige Cups mit der Zeit unschön bräunlich verfärben können und das sieht man bei farbigen Cups nicht so. Man kann sich bei Verfärbungen mit Gebissreiniger-Tabs behelfen, die auch desinfizieren. Allerdings sieht man die Verfärbungen immernoch deutlich, was speziell beim DivaCup problematisch ist, da die Luftlöcher unterm Rand im Vergleich zu anderen Cups winzig klein sind. Verschmutzungen bekommt man da fast nicht mehr raus. Auch der Schriftzug innen am oberen Rand ist eine Angriffsfläche für Verfärbungen. Aus diesem Grund bevorzuge ich mittlerweile den LadyCup, zumal ich klimakteriumsbedingt eine deutlich schwächere Mens als früher habe und mit dessen geringerem Fassungsvermögen auskomme. Es ist aber eine rein optische Beeinträchtigung, die viele nicht stört. Wenn man zwischen den Größen Diva 1 und 2 schwankt, würde ich bei stärkerer Mens auf jeden Fall die größere Variante wählen, da der Cup so weich ist und beim Einführen und Entfernen kein so großer Unterschied zu spüren ist - anders als bei Yuuki 1 und 2, wo die Variante 2 deutlich größer ist. Diva 1 ist durch die etwas größere Länge beim Entfernen noch leichter zu erreichen. Alles in allem ist der Diva Cup ein qualitativ sehr hochwertiger, gut verarbeiteter Cup, der unter den oben genannten Voraussetzungen auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen ist. Preislich stimmt auch alles. Ich hoffe, dies hilft ein bisschen bei der Entscheidung, welcher Cup der geeignete sein könnte und man muss nicht - wie ich - mehrere ausprobieren, bis man weiß, welcher für einen selbst besser ist. Sie haben alle ihre Vor- und Nachteile. Endeffektlich nehme ich mal den, mal den ... Tipp: auf Youtube gibt es einige Rezensionen zu verschiedenen Cups mit Vergleichen usw. Generell sollte man sich ein paar Zyklen Zeit geben sich an die neue Monatshygiene zu gewöhnen. Viele Nutzerinnen sprechen im Internet von einer Lernkurve bei der Benutzung eines Cups. Ich kann dies aus eigener Erfahrung nur bestätigen. Bei mir hat es ein paar Monate gedauert, bis ich den Dreh raus hatte. Also nicht gleich aufgeben, wenn es nicht sofort klappt.

È davvero lei , unica e sola, la coppetta che cercavo , dopo mesi di prove , video , misurazioni di cervice e tante coppette comprate, avevo perso le speranze ed invece appena Divacup era tornata disponibile su Amazon l’ho presa , l’ho messa e addio perdite. Compratela solo Divacup vi soddisferà.

This is way better than having an awful pad rubbing your under buttocks and inner thigh. It is amazing for being away from a bathroom for long period of time . Easy to get used to. Sizes vary, keep that in mind. Diva cup also has amazing customer service. Give it a go and start saving money on ridiculously priced feminine products.

I had to stop using my cup on doctors advice when I had a coil put in a year ago. Due to non-stop bleeding I’ve had to have it taken out and can now go back to using it. I have tolerated tampons and pads but really dislike them so finding this as a solution is amazing. Personally, I have found it very easy to use, inserting and removing it is perfectly fine but I have no problems learning and knowing my body and it can’t go anywhere so as long as you’re not stressing yourself out and you can hook a finger around the rim to break the seal your okay to go. I’d suggest though that if you have a high cervix to try different brands as some have valves or thinner silicone so that releasing the seal is easier. I only suggest that because unless you have longer fingers you may have to reach a little further and it can be uncomfortable for some. Benefits of using a cup with a lighter or medium flow is that if you can manage 8-12 hours without emptying it, just emptying it in the shower at bedtime and in the morning means no additional messyness. You can freshen up at the same time and because you’re reinserting it straight away towel drying after your shower means you don’t have to either swap to dark towels or have wash them every day for smears. I have used cups for years previously. No dryness or tugging or mess and my periods reduce by between 2 to 3 days due to the negative pressure. I have nearly no pain whatsoever and my first few days achy pressure is pretty much non existent when I use the cup. Again, I think my body just likes the negative pressure and responds positively. £30 for one cup that has previously lasted me 6 years before I stopped using it is pretty good going so I’ve bought the same one again now. Next is to stop using disposable liners on these days and swap to period pants. I will be scouring the internet for some good bargains. Bottom line is I feel so much better with my cup in now, I can’t feel it AT ALL and I feel so much more in control of my monthly’s.

Despues de años bajo el yugo de los tampones esta copa es lo mas. Siempre me han molestado mucho llevar tampones y las compresas son horribles. Cuesta acostumbrarse a ponerse esto, no es doloroso, es un poco incomodo al principio pero la primera vez que me lo puse a la hora ya no lo notaba, es estupendo, no como los tampones que lo notas ahí todo el rato estorbando. Y eso es solo la primera vez, luego cuando te lo pones te olvidas. Al principio cuesta aprender a ponerse esto pero supongo que como cuando empiezas con los tampones. Y la preocupación de los tampones cuando vas a la playa o a la piscina desaparece con esto, no se ve para nada. No lo sientes, no tienes que estar pendiente de cambiarlo cada poco, puede aguantar todo el día hasta que llegas a casa. Es una maravilla, ha cambiado mi vida. Eso si, esto no es apto para las pusilánimes con su propia sangre.