Ok, this is a different type of post than I normally get into. I will warn you right off the bat it is a bit on the gross side - even for the ladies. As my title states this post is "Just for the ladies" -- Guys if you are reading this you can exit now.......
I have always been more on the "private side" when it comes to this subject so if I wasn't so concerned about the subject to help others I would just keep it to myself and my family.
Ok -- All guys should have left the room already -- if you are still here -- Scat!!!!! What is wrong with you -- you are not invited!!!!!
Isn't it funny how the brain works when someone tells you "you can't read something" all the sudden you want to stay for the entire thing even if you have normally only ready 2 lines of every other post on this blog because they are boring - LOL!!!
I was contacted a couple weeks ago from Tiger Elite to try their product The Diamond Cup. I was initially a bit turned off, but after doing some extensive research I decided to give it a try.
I guess I have long been aware of the chemicals that are in feminine products, but have never thought about them seeping into the pores of the skin and into our bodies and thus contaminating us with chemicals we would not want to have any part of.
I have family members that have had allergic reactions to pads for a long time. Because of their allergies to these products they have never even attempted tampons. Between that and the TSS issue I have never liked to use them, but have when necessary.
The product I was sent was a reusable menstrual cup. I had attempted one of these years and years ago and it was a no go!! I don't even remember the brand, but it is was extremely uncomfortable and annoying and I had to immediately remove it.
This cup after boiling and sanitizing was soft and I didn't even notice it after the initial insertion which I will admit has an extreme learning curve to it which I don't think I have mastered yet. They have 2 different sizes. One size is for women who have had children and one is for women who have not. They are made of medical grade German engineered silicone.
I used the C fold, but there are a couple other folds I have found out about since using it that I am going to attempt next time to see if it might be easier.
I was actually truly surprised using this. Once inserted (you do not insert these as far as you do a tampon) I didn't even feel it!! I experienced no leakage whatsoever which actually really surprised me.
Even through the night -- no leaks!! The first couple of days during the day I emptied way more often than I would have even had to - just because I was not familiar with them and was basing it on how often I normally had to change a tampon. So, that in itself made it more uncomfortable then it would have had to be since the worse part is the insertion - LOL!! Also want to mention that I usually had some leakage with my tampons and always had to use a liner with them as well and they (tampons) in my opinion are very very uncomfortable.
Here is a little info from the company
The Diamond Menstrual Cup is a safe, effective and economical alternative to traditional pads or tampons. Average woman will spend over $2400 on sanitary products and use over 11,000 tampons in their life. this product can be used for up to 15 years with proper care. made of medical grade German engineered silicone. Comes complete with a beautiful tiffany style box and bag for storage. Plus, our company donates and contributes to organizations who provide sanitary feminine hygiene for women in third world countries who are shamed or abused due to their period.
Back to me and my opinion
Once you get past the ooh gross part of having to rinse it out every few hours - it actually eliminates the grossness of having pads in the trash can.
They state that you can wear it for up to 12 hours. I have not gone this long yet, but did wear it about 8 hours overnight. Worked great and there was no odor when cleaning and rinsing the cup! I did find that for me it was easiest to insert it when I was in the shower. Of course this will not always be an option, but for the most part this works out good.
So, after doing research on this, tampons and disposable sanitary products it has got me on a new line of work producing my own washable sanitary napkins and panty liners as well which I will blog about once I get the pattern mastered that I like.
Anyway -- sorry if this subject grossed all you ladies out and if there are still men in the room -- well you are just a gluton for punishment and seriously need to think about your state of mind for reading through all this!!
I was sent The Diamond Cup free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion. I was impressed and feel like as I become more familiar with the best way of inserting I will like it even more!!
If this sounds like something you would be interested in trying you can check it out for yourself here
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