feedback about alternative period products

topic posted Sun, May 11, 2008 - 2:12 AM by  amelia
Like everyone else, Im trying to save the world. yay for saving the world!

I made a (not for profit, just for education) website about alternative feminine hygiene products. If you are so inclined (I hate plugs but I have to), check out saynotopads.googlepages.com
posted by:
amelia
Los Angeles
  • I've been wondering about the difference between the Diva Cup and the Keeper/Moon Cup. anyone seen or used both?

    btw, I just went to the Gyn today and asked her if she knew about any problems or issues using a menstrual cup. She said unfortunately she hasn't had any patients ask about them so she doesn't know. But on the upside that also means that she hasn't heard of any problems, complications, or infections from them. They seem safe to me, but I thought I'd ask.
  • Re: feedback about alternative period products

    Wed, June 18, 2008 - 9:31 AM
    Hey all! Hadnt checked this forum in a while. Thanks SO MUCH for the feedback! I would love to add some info about sponges, especially if I can get some first hand info from a user. The site is slowly getting put together (between two jobs and school) but feel free to message me any info youd like to include. Also, Im still working out the *kinks* with adsense. I tried to specify mooncup/keeper/divacup/lunapads/ etc. ads but it seems to do whatever it wants! It picks up key words (blood, maybe?) and puts on ads that seem applicable. For a while, there was an add about military gear with guns and stuff. I laughed, in fear. Ha.

    THANKS AGAIN!!!

    P.S. Theres a picture that shows the difference btwn the shape of all of the "cups" on the site. Check it out :)
    • Re: feedback about alternative period products

      Wed, June 18, 2008 - 9:12 PM
      Check out the "Menstrual Cup Mafia" tribe. I've posted some feedback there.
      In short I love my Diva Cup & wouldn't use anything else. :)
      • Re: feedback about alternative period products

        Fri, June 20, 2008 - 8:53 AM
        today is my FIRST day with the DIVA CUP!! Woo hoo!!
        • Re: feedback about alternative period products

          Fri, June 20, 2008 - 10:46 AM
          What an awesome forum! Thanks for this :)

          I love my keeper and sponges for heavy days when I'm forced out into the world. My most preferred method is being able to bleed onto something and if I'm able to be at home and not worrying about bleeding thru, I use some wash clothes that I cut out in the shape of winged pads. They're comfortable and easy to rinse out (then throw in the wash).

          I've had the recurring blessing of stepping onto the playa and starting my period (even out of cycle). The energy is so influencing out there! Anyone else have this experience? I used my keeper both years it happened and it was a bit traumatising reaching into my cunt inside a port-a-potty, I think I evolved to taking it out at camp and then proceeding to the potties. Messy, messy business.
          *..happy bleedin'..*
          • Re: feedback about alternative period products

            Mon, June 30, 2008 - 12:36 PM
            I was right there with you!

            ...except, I didnt find the port-a-potty emptying experience to be that bad. hmmm....I would bring extra water and wet wipes in to wash my hands and rinse the cup but I was experiencing a really light flow. The only downside for me was feeling completely drained the night of the Man burning. Grr. We'll see what happens this year!

            Thanks again for the tribe love!

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