tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post5755519589400093089..comments2024-03-25T04:38:52.852-04:00Comments on Cutie Booty Cakes: The Diva CupAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634096295956313230noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-36881230423425829792009-07-22T10:50:28.981-04:002009-07-22T10:50:28.981-04:00I've heard of the Diva Cup but was skeptical. ...I've heard of the Diva Cup but was skeptical. I've had both my boys via c-section so I'm not sure how it would feel.Jennifer C. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577995017158917173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-82864675052344685052009-07-11T16:38:57.721-04:002009-07-11T16:38:57.721-04:00Ummm...ditto what Sheliza said. WOW! But I have to...Ummm...ditto what Sheliza said. WOW! But I have to say I am definitely curious!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529744688470910218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-10393468325560740232009-07-10T21:00:15.747-04:002009-07-10T21:00:15.747-04:00yeah, i've read so many good things about the ...yeah, i've read so many good things about the diva cup on nappturality.com, and after 15 yrs. of going through it all, started thinking about converting. i'm still on the fence about it, however your post certainly gets me one step closer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995683787366568554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-36508521356208617192009-07-09T15:40:38.840-04:002009-07-09T15:40:38.840-04:00OH, I don't know why these things make me gigg...OH, I don't know why these things make me giggle so much. I've heard about these, but I get the church giggles every time I consider it. Which would be difficult giggling and diva cup(ping) and wrangling a couple of kids in a public bathroom or home bathroom. <br /><br />Thank you for the wonderful review though. I'll consider it more. Because really how gross is changing tampons and pads every twenty minutes? (insert all the 8th grade tampon & pad jokes that apply)Mommyaulaitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-13636586108777010882009-07-08T15:14:53.898-04:002009-07-08T15:14:53.898-04:00I'll definitely check this out!! With me and t...I'll definitely check this out!! With me and two daughters those supplies get awfully expensive!!!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916264953926347992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-58598963206684002622009-07-08T14:22:54.676-04:002009-07-08T14:22:54.676-04:00I have never seen such a thing!!!! I will be looki...I have never seen such a thing!!!! I will be looking it up though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-32299026925942441892009-07-07T11:28:30.567-04:002009-07-07T11:28:30.567-04:00I have to say that I truly appreciated your candid...I have to say that I truly appreciated your candidness in this post. I have used something similar to this over 10 yrs ago, but was not convinced to use it for more than one cycle because it was so messy! However after reading your post, I am wanting to try it again. Obviously the concept of this type of product has greatly improved. And You definately got me interested in the reusable pantyliners again...The power of Mommy blogging!hicksgirl93https://www.blogger.com/profile/08458709989179468568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-76597462039158397112009-07-07T01:15:41.037-04:002009-07-07T01:15:41.037-04:00I have been using a Diva Cup for a year now and lo...I have been using a Diva Cup for a year now and love it. I seriously wish I had started using it a long time ago! I have had no problems inserting or removing it and its true, you don't feel it when its in. That wasn't always true for me with tampons. I HATED tampons, but used them because pads were worse (bulky and yucky). I wasn't aware of the year "expiration date" with the Diva Cup, but since it's made of silicone, I'm not worried about it expiring. I'll use my current Diva Cup for another year probably...depends on if it shows wear. lol...how would it show wear? <br /><br />Thanks for posting your review. I think the Diva Cup is a wonderful product. It's great that you are sharing your experience!I am Arizona; a person, not a place.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18162117959024394009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-85834734350387519212009-07-06T21:09:44.185-04:002009-07-06T21:09:44.185-04:00I have been using the "Keeper" (just lik...I have been using the "Keeper" (just like the Diva cup) for years now and it's true- I don't even think about it anymore! So much more convenient and safer for your body! I'm glad you liked it and are spreading the word!<br /><br />StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-73118089690178098302009-07-06T20:59:00.378-04:002009-07-06T20:59:00.378-04:00This is a great review. I've heard of reusable...This is a great review. I've heard of reusable pads, but I don't recall hearing about the Diva Cup. I don't even like using tampons so I'm not sure I would like this, but if I ever decide then I trust your word and will check this out. Reusable pantyliners, huh? Never thought of that. You're right about the contribution to the landfill. SIGH, now I'll feel guilty about that along with the styrofoam plates I throw away. No dishwasher and the teenager is away at college!Petulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246335892746223347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-75613640322756048232009-07-06T20:57:25.033-04:002009-07-06T20:57:25.033-04:00Interesting. I'm going to try it. I HATE spend...Interesting. I'm going to try it. I HATE spending $ on tampons!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-27801705821851369732009-07-06T20:52:01.215-04:002009-07-06T20:52:01.215-04:00Hey Renee, great review of the diva cup!! I have h...Hey Renee, great review of the diva cup!! I have had my cycle since 11 and it has been a thorn in my side. My flow is always heavy. So heavy that I use the heavy/ overnight pads everyday of my cycle. <br />My mom + those posters in the locker room about TSS scared me away from using tampons, so I've been an inconvenienced pad girl all my life.<br />I did try Instead and liked it, but found it extremely messy to remove. A little blood on the fingers is one thing, but it was EXTREMELY messy. I probably wasn't doing it right.<br />Anywhoo, great review and I'll be sure to give it a whirl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-62470105611128012832009-07-06T20:38:28.399-04:002009-07-06T20:38:28.399-04:00I have never heard of this! Not sure what I think....I have never heard of this! Not sure what I think. I certainly like the idea of no more tampons and pads, but I'm a little nervous about this.CaraBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614627167922944626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-67511715631528076982009-07-06T16:46:33.195-04:002009-07-06T16:46:33.195-04:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzW4Tbj9_jw&fea...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzW4Tbj9_jw&feature=channel_pageSarahttp://www.lunapads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-84550081831693863862009-07-06T16:46:06.414-04:002009-07-06T16:46:06.414-04:00here's a great video about using The DivaCup i...here's a great video about using The DivaCup in public washrooms.Sarahttp://www.lunapads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-75425549196910587182009-07-06T16:04:16.886-04:002009-07-06T16:04:16.886-04:00Thanks for the full review Renee. All the women t...Thanks for the full review Renee. All the women that I know who use the cup seem to love it. It definitely sounds worth at least trying. I am going to think about it more now!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020031746525080078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-58249163491633040262009-07-06T16:03:45.790-04:002009-07-06T16:03:45.790-04:00*mouth hung wide open*
I am embarrassed that almo...*mouth hung wide open*<br /><br />I am embarrassed that almost all the commentors seemed to have had some knowledge about this type of thing but, me on the other hand---I am sitting here trying to pick my bottom lip up off the floor.African American Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714345656100416821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-61910173530430407802009-07-06T13:29:18.330-04:002009-07-06T13:29:18.330-04:00So glad you reviewed this, Renee! I've been s...So glad you reviewed this, Renee! I've been so curious about the Diva Cup and The Keeper but was too chicken to take the leap. I've been using reusable pads for the last year or so, but the Diva cup seems like even less hassle. Thanks for giving me that last little nudge to try it out. ;)African-American Brideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949914197114000898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-20767193149104299052009-07-06T13:01:31.103-04:002009-07-06T13:01:31.103-04:00I was surprised at how easy the Diva Cup was to us...I was surprised at how easy the Diva Cup was to use although I must admit that it's easier to use when you don't have kids who follow you into the bathroom constantly...Superdumb Supervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015415249404337863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-22946929749763209542009-07-06T12:31:02.756-04:002009-07-06T12:31:02.756-04:00@Michele, you keep it in much longer than tampons....@Michele, you keep it in much longer than tampons. Depending on your flow you can keep it in for up to 12 hours at a time. I was able to do this the first day but now empty it 3 times a day. Still much less often than with tampons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634096295956313230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-29008590488989821062009-07-06T12:27:34.707-04:002009-07-06T12:27:34.707-04:00Question: Is the frequency that you empty the Diva...Question: Is the frequency that you empty the Diva Cup similar to when you used/removed a tampon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-68116871215413998892009-07-06T12:23:15.252-04:002009-07-06T12:23:15.252-04:00Wow. This is the first I heard of diva cups and I ...Wow. This is the first I heard of diva cups and I am intrigued. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-21980747191094296282009-07-06T12:17:07.037-04:002009-07-06T12:17:07.037-04:00I'm not sure I'll use it as my flow is def...I'm not sure I'll use it as my flow is definitely not in the "normal" range but I'm glad to se this post, nonetheless. We talk about how disposable diapers are filling landfills all the time but, I guess, sensitivity about "women's issues" makes us loathe to think about the very similar products used for sanitary needs. This seems like it's a really eco-friendly alternative and I'm ALL for that! Thanks for this interesting and eco-friendly/eco-responsible recommendation. As a mommy, I sure do want a world left for my son that's not just one big garbage pile!Calindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-2043109785207895372009-07-06T12:07:32.950-04:002009-07-06T12:07:32.950-04:00Very interesting.. I have a friend who uses this a...Very interesting.. I have a friend who uses this and have thought of doing it to. Your post made it sound really nice.<br /><br />I'm also having my very first giveaway: A Personalized Mommy Blogger Tote. Visit my blog at <a href="http://www.stepfaniestimeout.com" rel="nofollow">www.stepfaniestimeout.com</a>Stepfaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15555999170709985666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368904647802764772.post-35354693390467638132009-07-06T11:30:49.956-04:002009-07-06T11:30:49.956-04:00Love my Diva Cup, which I've used since Januar...Love my Diva Cup, which I've used since January. (But I cut the whole stem off b/c it was uncomfortable. And no, I don't have any trouble removing it.)<br /><br />I've read on a green blogs that the Diva should last much longer than 1 year but that the company was compelled by government regulations to put the 1 yr. thing on their web site. Here is a post about it, if interested:<br /><br />http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2008/09/divacup-drops-environmental-ball.html<br /><br />And here is another post if any of your readers like the idea of the Diva but want to see all the options.<br /><br />http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/06/two-years-of-divacup.html<br /><br />Thanks so much for telling women about this wonderful product. My ob/gyn hadn't even heard of it when I asked her about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com