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Comment on Diva Cup Review by Paula

Paula — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:58:11 +0000

Diva cup is a great concept,sustainable,comfortable and it does do the job , however it is extremely hard to remove , I used it several times because I thought I was doing something wrong but it took me at least 20 min each time to try to get it out. It should have a longer tail to pull from in order to break the seal/ vacuum. I finally threw it in the garbage it is definitely not worth a trip to emergency room to get it out !

Comment on Diva Cup Review by booking hotel

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Comment on Diva Cup Review by Javid Sinha

Javid Sinha — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:49:11 +0000

I feel your pain. I never had any luck whatsoever with this kind of thing, either.
So glad to know I am not alone!

Comment on Diva Cup Review by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:54:59 +0000

I have to say my experiences with the diva cup have not been all pleasant either all the time. Something that I have found that helps me out as I used to have troubles with it not opening and spilling etc. Is when you fold the dc to insert pinch just at the opening of the cup then fold so that the bottom of cup is somewhat open already then just holding it at the opening push it inside as far as you can then push it in the rest of the way. If it still doesn’t open then I’ll pull it out on an angle until it is almost out then push it back in which almost always works for me. Also, when pulling it out when it is full to help prevent making such a mess I will Pull the tip out some then reach in with my fingers to collapse the opening instead of collapsing the middle part which I find squeezes everything out. In public rest rooms, I do my best to only use one hand (the other hand stays fairly clean when it only has to help fold the dc) that way the other is free to open the stall door and get soap/turn water on. Or if you you are going out just put a panty liner or pad on to catch the leak. And lol I’ve been waddling over to the sink too for over 5 years! Sorry no suggestions for that one!

Comment on Diva Cup Review by Bri

Bri — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:22:40 +0000

I just wanted to say, for help with insertion try a water based lubericant while folding (I use the punch down method). Works like a charm.

Comment on Diva Cup Review by gloria

gloria — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:28:43 +0000

I also have an extremely heavy flow and no endometriosis or other issues like that; when I started using tampons a couple of years ago (I’m 44 and my daughter reintroduced them to me) I had to use the super plus tampons AND wear a pad. With the DC I still have to use a pad because I still have leakage. The pros to the cup, my cramps have lessened, my cycle seems shorter by a day or two and I don’t have to
change every one to two hours as with a
pad/tampon. Being in a dorm situation, I would recommend a second one to have on hand to make things a little easier on yourself. I hope this helps. Also, magnesium calcium zinc tablets help greatly with cramping.

Comment on Diva Cup Review by Freda Fung

Freda Fung — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:35:49 +0000

I’ve been using my DC for 5 months now, and only really got the hang of it after 3 cycles. My main problem was leakage at first but now that I can feel the pop sound and feel secure that the cup has fully opened I haven’t had any problems. My way of insertion is the punch down method. I start to rotate as I insert the cup halfway then again once it is inside until i can feel the cup open. I find that it helps to be quiet, even switching off the water tap helps, so i can focus on hearing the pop sensation. For me the best part of the DC is night time. I hate having to sleep straight; i usually look like i’m climbing a ladder when i sleep. I look forward to never having to wear pads again. My only regret is that i didn’t know about this wonderful product before.

Comment on Diva Cup Review by JR

JR — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:45:10 +0000

I am on day 2 with my new DC. I am under 30, never been pregnant, and am very small in every (yes EVERY) way! I was VERY nervous about using the DC because of my small parts but so far it’s not as bad as I imagined. I seem to have insertion down for the most part, just a bit hard to first get it started going in. I do find it hard to get a grip on the end to twist it into place as it’s hard to get my finger tips inside the tight space:/ I have only removed it one time and it was, well, scary. It took me about 15 minutes to get it out (half of that time was panicking that it wasn’t going to come out). I had a hard time getting a grip on the stem to try and pull it down enough to be able to pinch the base to release the suction. I ended up getting some rubber gloves to try and get a better grip and was still having trouble. After I calmed down a bit I just squatted down again and pushed like I was trying to give birth, it took a lot of pushing to get that sucker down far enough to get a grip on it. I couldn’t squeeze the base enough to get the suction to release so I just kept slowing pulling and trying to breathe. I know some say there isn’t supposed to be “suction” but there most certainly is, I heard it when it finally came out and it was not quiet. As the large part was coming out it did pinch but the relief of successfully getting it out took my mind off that right quick. I know it will take a couple more tries to get into the groove of it all so I’m not going to give up! I do feel the stem when it is inserted which is kind of painful sometimes but until I get better at removal I don’t want to cut it down for fear of having to have my husband break out the needle nose pliers to pull it out! (not really but the thought did flash through my head) I think once I get the kinks worked out this product will be amazing and I am very surprised it works as well as it does with my small size. I’ll update with any useful info I learn along the way.

Comment on Diva Cup Review by Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:39:49 +0000

I am 30, sahm and on my second day using my new diva cup. I love it. I heard about it 5 years ago and was grossed out by the thought of it. Now that I have used it, tampons seem so much more gross!! I actually think my cup is interesting and awesome. And kind of fun. I’ve just told all of my sisters about it and they are excited to get their own cups.

Comment on Diva Cup Review by Caitie

Caitie — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:17:58 +0000

I have been doing a lot of research on the Diva Cup and I am thinking that I am going to have to try it out. One of my problems (but also incentives) is that I am going into college as a freshman and will be sharing a bathroom. I think that it is going to be a lot easier and cheaper using a DC, but I’m a little worried about cleaning it in the dorm bathroom. Has anyone had this problem before?

Also, I have a really heavy period due to endometriosis, which has been tamed with the help of hormones, but I still have awful cramps and an interesting cycle that causes me to go through super plus tampons like crazy the first few days. I’m a little worried about it over-filling and leaking, but then I guess most people haven’t had a problem with that.

After having finally found a brand of tampon that doesn’t hurt like hell to insert and wear (thank you, U by Kotex), I am concerned about having to wear tampons at night (because pads are icky and smelly, and I don’t think the roomies would be happy with that). Plus, tampons are SUCH a HASSLE.

Help? Comments would be really appreciated, seeing as I can’t talk to my OBGYN since I am moving soon and still have yet to find a new one.