Comments on: Of Sea Pearls and Diva Cups: an Honest Review of Eco Feminine Hygiene Products

By: Green My Cycle

Green My Cycle — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:09:35 +0000

[...] Shaped like a bell with a stem for for pulling it out, the DivaCup forms a seal with your vaginal wall which allows the cup to catch your flow. The new ones are made from medical-grade silicone. The sides fold and the cup is flexible, allowing you to bend it when you insert it. They hold about one ounce of blood and should be emptied carefully every 6 to 12 hours. The cups cost between $30 and $40 and can last for up to 10 years with proper care. Kim wasn’t such a fan of the DivaCup, however – read her review. [...]

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:40:26 +0000

Hi “s” – thanks for sharing your own views about the alternatives we can choose from. As for your criticism, I encourage feedback on posts, but kindly ask that you think through your criticism and consider sharing your disappointment in a way that is positive rather than negative. Constructive comments, rather than negative ones that make assumptions about the writer, are much more helpful in contributing to a meaningful conversation. I know we’ll all look forward to your positive criticism in the future!

By: s

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:05 +0000

i wouldn’t give up on menstrual cups so easily.. personally, i find mine way less disgusting than pads, and definitely less than so tampons. there’s something freeing about just rinsing it out rather than being left staring at a bloodsoaked lump of bleached cotton.. i don’t understand what is inconvenient about a cup, really. i’m pretty evangelical about mine, it’s true, but this review is seriously lacking in.. well.. review. (especially considering the self-congratulatory ‘we at ecosalon aren’t afraid to speak frankly’ paragraph that it opens with.) why bother to review something if you’re too squeamish to say more than ‘not for me’?

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:03:33 +0000

OMG! 26 yrs. ago I inadvertently began using my rubber diaphragm (old school birth control) as what is now called a Diva Cup…I could have sex while menstruating without the mess. Amazing how if you live long enough everything comes around again.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:32:18 +0000

What’s with the American squeamishness? I personally refuse to subscribe to women’s magazines because they insist on referring to our body parts with insulting euphemisms like “down there”. “5 Signs There’s Trouble Down There!”

By: Sarah I

Sarah I — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:29:27 +0000

Sara: A box of donuts!?! That’s hilarious.

Yeah my first experience with tampons was quite confusing. I was at a friend’s house and had to finally go ask her mom to explain to me how it actually worked. She handed me a mirror with a sweet chuckle and gave me some very concise, intelligent instructions so I could go back and try again. She was European and not at all squeamish, so it was nice to have her support in that awkward moment!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:42:46 +0000

Ohhhh, the horror of my first period. I remember it so clearly: a hot Friday in 8th grade, and Bob Zurinsky’s (yes, you, Bob Zurinsky!) endless teasing. For some reason he had decided to pester me all day long – and naturally, we were on a school field trip and the talent show was that very night. Fabulous day all around for one very confused, grumpy, uncomfortable girl. I couldn’t figure out why I felt so out of it!

Later, boy, did I ever find out. I finally worked up the courage to tell Mom and she was thrilled, which only furthered my irritation. While she enthusiastically whipped out the box of non-dyed cotton tampons to explain it all, I kept saying “Nooooo! I don’t want it! Put it back!” And I wasn’t talking about the tampons.

My sense of outrage only worsened when dear old Dad awkwardly patted me on the back and handed me a box of donuts. Huh?

By: Sarah I

Sarah I — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:44:02 +0000

Ok, I’ll be the first to step up and say I love my Diva Cup, I’ve had it for about 3 years now, and it’s made my menstrual life infinitely tidier and easier. Let’s just say I’m not squeamish about my beautiful body and the natural fluids that come from it. Also, I have been using washable cloth pads for about 7 years, and they’ve worked well for me too. I use organic cotton tampons and unbleached cotton liners when I’m traveling and the Diva Cup and cloth pads just aren’t convenient. Anyway, I think the big lesson is, don’t be grossed out by your body! It’s a pretty amazing, beautiful thing!