I started using mine last month, Just curious how many other girls out there are using them? Ive looked everywhere for the diva cup cleanser soap, but I can't find it.. Ive just been using unscented soap, Is there any other ways of cleaning it" I'm like super prone to bladder infections, and it seems like no matter how many times I sanatize it I always get one shortly after.. Please share your experiences!
Update:Well Erika, I pay 800.00 mortage on my house a month, a 200 car payment, not including insurance cost, 300.00 electricity, 150.00 cable and internet, 60.00 phone bill. Unlike you probably, a young teen that likes to live off mom and dad and have them buy everything your little heart needs, Some people actually have to "step up".. Diva cups actually are better for the envorment, so why not? They are good for a few years, and would save me money! I hate going to peoples houses and see dirty pads in their trash! SO NASTY!
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Boleyn girl, I don't use a Divacup, but I do use a Ladycup, before that I used a Mooncup, and I'm about to buy a MeLuna - I've used cups for over 8 years.
You don't need the Divacup cleanser soap, it's no better or worse than using plain old soap - what you're using now is fine, as long as you rinse it off properly before reinserting cups won't cause bladder infections (in fact many doctors recommend them for avoiding bladder infections). Divacup have come out with specifics about cup cleaning to best keep up the life of the cup;
"Do not use vinegar, tea tree oil, scented soap, antibacterial soap, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, rubbing alcohol or harsh chemicals as these may damage the silicone and ruin the cup." Boiling at the end of a cycle is recommended, but not necessary in most cup users opinions, many cup users will soak in apple cider vinegar at the end of their cycles too, but again not necessary. The menstrual cup support community has a lot of information on cleaning, you can find this information under the general cleaning tag, here - http://community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/ta...
Erika - Women use them because they are safer and more hygienic than tampons - also cheaper, better for the environment, more convenient, more reliable and companies are ethical. Cups are less hassle as you change them less often, don't leak, don't need spares, and easier to use. FYI tampons are not flushable!!
Yuck those things sound disgusting. Why would people use them instead of tampons. Having to clean out the cup of blood is so much more hassle then just flushing the tampon.
Edit: Thanks for the list of your bills really unneeded. No actually am not supported by my parents! But I can pay for tampons they not that expensive they break the bank. On top of all the bills I have I also have tuition and books. So you're very wrong. I was saying it seems really gross having a cup full of blood you have to wash out.