re: The Diva Cup FAQ

Quoting &hearts my boys!:" When I was changing it every 3 hours it was almost full. I had a really weird period this cycle. That ... [snip!] ... so when you fill it you have to dump it. I have 1 super heavy day, then the other 3 are super light. I am weird, I know. lol"

oh i see

i wish i had one super heavy and the rest light like you do.....
but mine is kinda evened out i guess..........my first two days are heavy (not like your heavy though lol)....then three is medium, four is light, and five is barely there lol

Quoting elastic vagina:" oh i see i wish i had one super heavy and the rest light like you do..... but mine is kinda evened ... [snip!] ... first two days are heavy (not like your heavy though lol)....then three is medium, four is light, and five is barely there lol"

We are sooo weird aren't we?? Mine started this ever since I had my 1st LO. Before that I had 5 med days.
Not sure you would want my super heavy day though, it sucks pretty bad! When I was relying on tampons and pads, I couldn't really leave the house. The cup actually lasted longer than a tampon ever would!

I love my diva cup. I heard you should replace them annually. Well, I've had mine a long time but only used it a handful of times. Because I got pregnant and still don't cycle. I wonder if I need a new one?

Heather you are full of such amazing info I swear!!!

Ladies, I need help. I cannot get this thing in a position where I can't feel it. It will not go any further, I can't angle it differently, I've tried taking it out and reinserting it, I don't know what else to do. I mean, it works fine and doesn't leak or anything, but I can feel it and it's kind of annoying. Any tips?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Daffodils & Lunar Bugs:</b>" Ladies, I need help. I cannot get this thing in a position where I can't feel it. It will not go any ... [snip!] ... what else to do. I mean, it works fine and doesn't leak or anything, but I can feel it and it's kind of annoying. Any tips?"</blockquote>




Maybe The size is wrong?

Quoting tandem mama *OKGFB*:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Daffodils & Lunar Bugs:</b>" Ladies, I need help. I cannot get ... [snip!] ... leak or anything, but I can feel it and it's kind of annoying. Any tips?"</blockquote> Maybe The size is wrong?"

Maybe? I'm using a size 2, and I don't want to spend the money to get a size 1 unless I know that's most likely the problem!

anyone with tips on how to empty and insert the cup in the public washroom?

i've been trying to figure out what would be the best easiest way for me to do it, as on my heavy days i have to change it after about 8 hours, so if i have to do it in a public washroom, i'm thinking i would take it out, empty it, put a liner on the panties, get out of the stall, wash the cup, get back in, insert it

any tips? ideas?
how do you girls do it?

Quoting elastic vagina:" anyone with tips on how to empty and insert the cup in the public washroom? i've been trying to figure ... [snip!] ... a liner on the panties, get out of the stall, wash the cup, get back in, insert it any tips? ideas? how do you girls do it?"

You can just wipe it with dry tissue and reinsert it. At least, I'm pretty sure that's what the instructions say...

I just happened to stumble upon this & I'm soooo happy you posted this!
I really really think I want to try this out! It sounds so much easier & cleaner than tampons & pads, I hate both... ever since I had my daughter I have a hard time wearing tampons, they are very uncomfortable & kinda hurt but it's hard to explain... it's weird....

I think I'm going to run this past my husband!
So I'm going to go back to the op & if it's in there then don't bother answering! but I read most of it & then got excited & posted!  
But do you just buy one cup & re-use it? or does it come with a couple cups?

Quoting elastic vagina:" anyone with tips on how to empty and insert the cup in the public washroom? i've been trying to figure ... [snip!] ... a liner on the panties, get out of the stall, wash the cup, get back in, insert it any tips? ideas? how do you girls do it?"

I would use a tissue or a wipe.. idk if you could use a wipe if it has scents & stuff, but I don't see why not... idk.... I haven't used this thing, but I just think that's what I'd do!

Quoting amor♥:" Welcome   And in the packet, you get one cup and one bag - unless you buy the cleanser with it. Ive ... [snip!] ... in the toilet or burn it while boiling it or something else that might effect how sterile it is, youd need to get a new one "

oh okay! question answered!

So where is the cheapest place to buy these??
I"m looking around from the links posted & it seems like the cheapest is around $23 Amazon had it for cheaper but it was over $5 for shipping so you end up paying more!

I really think I'm going to buy this asap! I'm so excited about it!!

Sorry this may have been posted, I just read the OP & the first page.. the OP is great! It answers all my questions but one... how do you remove it? I understand just pull it out.. but is there a certain way to pull it? Like with a tampon you just tug on the string.. how do you pull this out without forcing the blood out of the top?

Quoting ♥Jessi +3♥:" So where is the cheapest place to buy these?? I"m looking around from the links posted & it seems ... [snip!] ... it was over $5 for shipping so you end up paying more! I really think I'm going to buy this asap! I'm so excited about it!!"

There are some sites in the OP...BUt shopping around is probably best to find the cheapest.