Go Green with the DivaCup!

Have you ever heard of the DivaCup? My college roommate used one of these back in the day, and had nothing but glowing reviews about it.

At the time, I wasn’t quite comfortable with even using tampons, so I felt like using a silicone cup would be way too huge of a leap, so I took some baby steps and have been using reusable cloth pads for the last 5 years.

Periods can appear at very inopportune times though, and being able to swim and hang out in the water without worrying about leakage and all that goodness would be wonderful, so I figured I’d finally take the plunge!

This post is sponsored by DivaCup and Her Campus Media. As always, all opinions are mine and mine alone.

The DivaCup is made of soft silicone that softens with body heat so that it forms to your body. It can be worn for 10-12 hours and should be emptied, washed + rinsed with the DivaWash or with mild fragrance and oil-free soap at least 2-3 times daily.

It comes in two sizes:

• Model 1 is for those who are under 30 and have never given birth vaginally or by c-section
• Model 2 is for those over 30 and/or have given birth vaginally or by c-section

If you’ve never used reusable feminine products, the “grossness” factor might initially deter you, but really, it’s not that bad. I will admit that I definitely had some initial issues with inserting this and it took until the second time around to kindasorta get the hang of it. (But also keep in mind that this is also coming from someone who’s only used a tampon maybe…5 times in her lifetime?)

I’d recommend choosing a day/evening where you’re not rushing to get somewhere to test it out and learn how to insert it. It makes for a less stressful environment. It was somewhat uncomfortable when it suctioned where it wasn’t supposed to, so you should check their instructional video out to minimize the chances of such things from happening.

Once you get used to it, this is actually pretty comfortable and also helps to cut down on the tons and tons of waste from feminine hygiene products that piles up in landfills, so I’m going to try to stick with it!

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The DivaCup is made from healthcare grade non-absorbent silicone and sits low in the vaginal canal away from the cervix, so it shouldn’t cause any irritation as long as you’re cleaning and caring for it properly. If you have any concerns over infections, or if you experience discomfort at any point, please talk to your doctor!

Remember that you should NOT be using this as a form of birth control or during intercourse. Also avoid using it if you have an infection or if you’re using any topical medications in/around that region.

Since it’s considered to be a personal hygiene medical device, it’s suggested that you replace it once a year, but ultimately, it’s up to you!

You can buy a DivaCup online or find a store near you!

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