I used the keeper for over a decade and then bought a diva cup when it was time to replace it. While they are very similar, I prefer the keeper.

The keeper has a long stem at the base. You can cut the stem to the length that you like. I recommend cutting a little bit off, testing out that length, cutting a little more if it is still too long, until you reach a length that is comfortable.

The stem on the Diva Cup is VERY short. This can make removal difficult. And those experiences alone, make me hesitant to use it again.

I would definitely recommend against using the diva cup if you’re still a virgin. I wasn’t a virgin the first time I ever used it and it accidentally opened too early (I let go too early) and it was a rather painful experience. I’m pretty sure that it would be much more difficult to insert, possibly requiring some lubrication.

As for it “swishing around” I haven’t experienced this at all. Once I’ve put it in I am able to move around and sleep comfortably. I NEVER notice my flow once it’s in. I cannot even feel it like I can with pads and tampons.

I will say that it can be messy to empty at times. Mostly you have to make sure that when you pull it out that you don’t tip it over right away so that you don’t get the outside of it (and you) dirty. You will of course have some leaking while you empty and clean it (I luckily can reach my sink from a sitting position on the toilet) and so you need to clean up a bit before/after you reinsert it.

Yesterday was day two of my period (the heaviest day), and the Diva Cup allowed for me to wake at 4am and not have to check the cup until 2 in the afternoon! It wasn’t even half full at that point! After that, the Diva Cup allowed for me to go from 2pm ’til 11pm without a removal! Considering past periods, I would of had to stop and change my tampon every hour on the hour. What a day!

I was able to actually go to a hockey game and not have to go to the bathroom and stand in line with the other 5 thousand woman having to take care of their periods at each break.

I am 30, and I have always considered my period the ultimate hassel. Though, I was looking for the Instead Cup that was previously put on the market (which allowed for intercourse), but I think I prefer the Diva Cup.

It is simple. no mess.

I have a couple of questions though.

1.I’m 16 years old and a virgin. Can I still use it?

2.What about at night time? Does it “go back inside?” Can you feel it swishing around?

3.Doesn’t it go everywhere when you take it out? It sounds messy.

Thank you.

I’ve had mine for about a year and a half, and it was starting to discolour. I tried boiling water, baking soda, soap, etc, but nothing worked. Then I discovered that either hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol makes the discolouration rub right off and it looks good as new. The DC website says not to do this as it could “damage the silicone”, but it doesn’t seem to be doing so, and even if it does I can always get a new one. The benefits are worth the risks (purely $$ risks) in my view. Thought I’d share that with anyone else who was having the same problem.

If I empty and replace it and then have a shower, it is completely leak free. Otherwise whatever passed it in the process of emptying it can rub off a bit. Regardless, significantly cleaner than tampons.

To anyone who is wondering if they should try this product or not, by all means go for it, there’s nothing I would recommend more highly than the DC. As a virgin who is rather small and slight, I find it quite comfortable and easy to put in and take out. I haven’t had any problems that I haven’t been able to fix with the minimum of effort.