Your Period: Bleed Green! Part II, the DivaCup

[...] also want to check out Part II: the Diva Cup! [...]

Following you both on Twitter!

I heard about these a month or so ago and SO, SO, SOOOO want to try one! This is the 3rd giveaway i’ve entered for one, so hoping this ones a charm!

I AM ALL FOR WORKING WITH MY NATURAL RHYTHYMS OF MY BODY. This seems to be the right thing to try.

I’m a HUGE fan of the Diva Cup! But I can never go 12 hours. More like 3-4 hours. But lucky you! If I win, I’m gifting to my sister who is wanting to try it. (and I follow you on both twitter and facebook)

Okay, so here it is. Before I had kids I used & LOVED Insteads. Which, sounds about the same as the Diva Cup, but these were use once & destroy type cups. But as soon a I had my first baby the Instead wouldn’t work anymore. Not sure what happened but I couldn’t get a seal or whatever to happen & I leaked everytime.

I would LOVE to go back to a product like that. But since Instead didn’t work post-kid it would be nice to try the Diva Cup for free before comitting.

Oh & I follow you both on fb & twitter

Liking Diva Cup on FB and following on Twitter! I used “Instead” when that was being sold in stores (is it still? I haven’t even looked) and “liked” it in as so far as I liked that it wasn’t a cotton tampon, only had to change it once (maybe twice) a day, and was re-usable. However, the mess during changing was a bit much for me…trading a series of small messes all day long for one big Slasher Film Shower Scene seemed like a trade-off I wasn’t too keen on. I used it for about a year on and off—but did notice that since it fit similarly to a diaphragm (but hadn’t been measured to fit me) I would like to try the Diva Cup since it comes in two different sizes…and it has more of a “cup” design which is sure to cut down on messes. It has been almost 4 years since I have needed any kind of regular, monthly supplies for my cycle (thanks to back to back pregnancies and tandem nursing) but with so many options out there, it sure is nice to have a personal recommendation from someone I know would not put up with it being a POS or PITA

Love the Diva cup. I used one for about 4 years before I got pregnant with my son. I haven’t started menstruating again yet (still breastfeeding), but when I do, I plan to get the post-baby size a try.

Oh! I’ve actually tried Instead before. I had the same experience – it
was a horrible mess every time I took it out. Insertion on the Instead
was easier (less tricky), but removal just never improved for me
(whereas I saw improvements as I kept using the Diva Cup). So yes,
definitely give it a try! Model 2 for us, ahem, childbirth veterans.

Liked both pages on Facebook I have heard awesome things about the Diva cup, and most definitely want to try one (well, as soon as my period returns that is, I’m EBFing).

follow you on twitter and like you on facebook

seems like such a better option than tampons!

I like just west of crunchy and diva cup on facebook.

I am trying to cut all disposable goods out of our household and have made the switch to cloth pads but have been fretting a little over what I am going to do come swimsuit season. This would solve that problem. : )

I would love to not worry about chemicals in my body. Sounds like a great option!

I liked JWOC and Diva Cup on FB.

Both of my best friends are Diva Cup converts. I’m just about to take the plunge into lunapads for my postpartum experience, but I think I want to try the Diva Cup after my cycles are back to normal again (and things down there don’t feel like I just pushed a baby out!!). I’m all for the no waste option!!!

Following all four!

I get really bad cramps whenever I wear tampons. Some people say it could the the start of TSS. I don’t wear them. Plus, the pads I wear are itchy, uncomfortable, and very wasteful. I want to try a DivaCup with Lunapads!

following Diva on both platforms! I want to win so I’m better able to answer questions on the LJ site for cups.

Added to my Twitter feed!

We’re cloth diapering in order to avoid sending disposables to landfills, so the Diva Cup seems like a natural step for me in cutting down what I send to the landfills, too!

I liked JWOC and Diva Cup on FB, and I’m now following UndomesticAmy on Twitter.

I need to win this because I need a new one! I used to have one and then we moved to freaking Nebraska and it got all grody because it was in the “bathroom crap” box and something spilled and now I don’t have one and they don’t sell them at any stores within 2 hours of my house and I NEEEEED IT! Please!

Just one thing to point out: when you talk about not needing the cup because your flow is light… isn’t one of the greatest things about cups that you can wear them no matter how light it is (unlike tampons) and you just don’t feel it? That’s my fave thing about cups, anyway!

Had one, LOVED IT, somehow managed to lose it. I have also used the Keeper, but I like the Diva Cup better. The Keeper is less supple than the Diva Cup, and I found it to be uncomfortable if I didn’t have it just right.

Why not? I have a good stash of cloth pads, but this might be easier when I’m out of the house.

I need a new one! My old one is going on 8 years now and not working as well as it once did.

I “Like” Just West of Crunchy on Facebook
I “Like” Diva Cup on Facebook

I want to try the diva cup because I want to rid myself of chemicals in my body as I have fertility issues and want to find healthier options for me. And the idea that a tampon is leaving not only chemicals inside me, but also little fibers, just grosses me out!

Following you on facebook and twitter; I used to own one but then we got a puppy and my hubby left the door to the bathroom open, puppy got into cupboard under the sink, and the rest is history! So I’d love not to have to buy another one!

LOVE you on facebook!
I want to try the diva cup because I am ready to take one further step into my crunchy turning life
I was not granola before kids but am changing quickly every day!

I bought one last month and am looking forward to trying it. I am still EBF my LO so I haven’t had the chance as of yet. I was thinking, wouldn’t it be easier (clean up wise) to change it in the shower?

I ‘like’ JWOC, and I am ‘liking’ the Diva cup on facebook. I’ve heard so much about the diva cup… but have been afraid of trying it. But after doing the sponge and cloth pads I am ready to try something brave!

i really want a divacup because I’m sick and tired of using chemical filled disposable ‘crap’ near and around my vagina! Plus I cloth diaper my baby so why should I treat myself differently. I’m breastfeeding at the moment so don’t need this yet *yeah* but will at some point *boo*
Did all 4 – fb – kim mcintosh twitter @mcintoshkim

mcintosh dot kimberley at gmail dot com

I already “like” jwoc and already follow diva cup on facebook as well
i want to try the diva cup because i heard it can help with cramps and with shortening a period. i have a 7 day period plus i am soooooo sick and tired of PADS!

I want to try one because I had no idea there was any alternative to the disposable stuff! Gallons can b so uncomfortable!

Like you both on FB! I am a cloth diapering, extended breastfeeding, organic growing/feeding mama. This just fits in with everything else in my life!

Like Just West of Crunchy and Diva Cup on FB. I would love the diva cup because i’m so tired of icky pads and tampons all over in the garbage can. It’s such a mess changing those out every 4-8 hours.

I’ve wanted to try it for a long time. I hate the bulkiness of pads and I hate the waste from both pads and tampons. I have a few reusable pads, but ever since I heard about the Diva Cup, it’s something I thought would just make things easier and be better for the environment.

I like you on FB and follow you and DivaCup on Twitter (@OurGoatRodeo).

I would love one of these I just started using insteads and i love them so i want to buy the diva cup

I did all 4. Followed and Liked

I love my Diva cup. I’m not a newbie but am in need of a replacement cup. I’m a nursing student and am required to wear an all white uniform while working in the hospital. I am never afraid of bleed throughs when using the Diva cup (unlike when using a tampon or pad).

I just liked you and Diva on Facebook.

I’m a long time user of the Diva Cup. I would gift this to my best friend who is interested in trying one.

I want to try the diva cup because I am tired of buying tampons!

Following both on Twitter.

I really would like to win the Diva Cup because I already use and love my Diva, but would like an extra one to carry with me at all times, just in case.
According to the Diva Cup people, we are supposed to replace them every year… my year is almost up so I’m wondering what the rest of you Diva users do – replace or keep using?

I first heard about the Diva Cup a little over a month ago and was skeptical (I think like most people) at first. But the more I hear about it the more I get excited to get my own! Since I’ve been a mother my periods have been a lot heavier and tampons just become a pain after a while, especially if I don’t change them as soon as it’s “full”. I love the fact that it’s a “natural” method for our bodies and were helping save the planet with less pads and tampons! I would love to be able to try the Diva Cup for myself and let everyone know my feedback on it! I don’t have Twitter but I’m following you on Facebook

What makes me want to try the Diva Cup is a few things, I have such a heavy flow for 7 days that I think would be able to get a good nights sleep without the worries, less pollution to put in the environment and from what I have heard the cup is comfortable. Wish they would have had this years ago!!

LOVE diva cup, I had #1 then #2. if I win, i’ll give it to my sister in law.

I already have one but I want to win so I can have one in my 72-hour emergency kit. I don’t want to have to try and remember to grab mine on the way out the door!

I like Just West of Crunchy and DivaCup on Facebook!

I would like a DivaCup for my best friend!

Rave reviews from my friends!

I want to try the diva because I would love to never have to buy another disposable product for my period again. I liked you and Diva Cup on FB!

I follow you both on twitter and facebook – (not luna pads yet – but i already have a set of liners) and when AF comes back VERY interested in trying this…

I follow diva cup on facebook and twitter
FB – Tannis W
@green_twiggy
I want to try the Diva Cup because I’m trying to switch to green products for my period. It sounds like it would be a lot friendlier to my ladybits and it’s convenient like a tampon! I want one real bad!
tannis_z at excite dot com

I follow you and the diva cup on facebook : )

I’m writing this entry in hopes to give the diva cup to my best friend she’s interested, but just not SOLD yet. We’re poor college students that don’t just have $40 laying around, if you know what I mean.

I however, LOVE LOVE LOVE the diva cup! I have a horrible heavy, and crampy period. I felt horrible being so wasteful every month. Thanks to the diva cup, I’m free again. Not to mention I have a little extra money to pay for things that are MORE important!

Since two months ago I’ve been telling any and every girl that will listen to me about the diva cup!

Like you I am trying to live a little better at a time! We cloth diaper…for us it’s a no brainer…SO much less waste. After reading your blog and checking out the Diva Cup’s website, this seems like a no brainer too!!! I would love to win one…it would bring me one step closer to green!

I’ve been wanting to buy a diva cup for a few months but just can’t quite put out any extra money on “non-essentials” but I would love to have one! My husband and I are planning traveling in 3rd world countries though out our lives and i just know this would be better than toting disposables.

I am absolutely NOT the crunchiest momma I know, but I like to think that I am pretty crunchy…The cloth menstrual pads are PERFECT for light days…I am really excited to try the Diva Cups! I “like” Diva Cup and Just West of Crunchy of facebook. These are now ON my shopping list!

I’m following you both on twitter. I currently like to win a divacup, and if I won I would give it to my friends who really wants to try a divacup. thx!

following DivaCup on twitter and facebook

Im all about saving the enviroment I cant wait to try this

Would love to give the Diva a try. I’ve heard great things about them.

i want to try it again because i’m in love with it!

Following you both on FB! I want to try the Diva Cup since I’ve heard such awesome praise for it and want to try it for myself!

I have done all four, and have crossed my fingers, I cant afford to buy a Diva cup, I would love to win one. I want to win the Diva cup because I have wanted one for the longest time and I have entered over 10 contests, I hope to win this time. Thank you for holding the contest.

So glad you did this! Great review. I love mine, too!

I wonder a bit about how young one can be to use it. I started using tampons very young due to dance classes; even the pre-gestation size might be a bit much for a young teen.

Overall, agreed on the raves!

I like both on fb.

I LOVE my DivaCup. I just got it and feel like I should make a commercial running through wild flowers (why do period product commercials do that anyway?). I want to share this product EVERYONE.

I “like” both on Facebook!
I’ve wanted to try this for a while now, for all the reasons you mentioned, but I learned something new from your review. I didn’t realize that you can go twelve hours without emptying it! That makes me want to try it even more!

Like JWC and follow @UA.
…nothing in my body that’s full of toxic chemicals. Also sounds convenient and less costly not having to purchase supplies. Love the chance of lighter cramping too.

I already follow you on Twitter and I follow West of Crunchy on Facebook. I want to try the Diva Cup because I’m sick of uncomfortable tampons!

I love trying new green things and this is something I’d never considered before!

I’d like to try the diva cup because it’s helping put less things in the landfills. I think the diva cup is really cool and everybody is very interested in it.

Following on facebook and twitter!

I liked Just West of Crunchy and The Diva Cup!

I have liked all around!

I use and LOVE the Diva Cup. I wanted to try it because I was so over using pads and tampons in between kids. Before my cycle returned after my last baby, I was determined to find a better solution. I discovered the Diva Cup and gave it go. I haven’t looked back since.

I do have to empty more than every 12hrs, especially at the start of my cycle. I am also looking for a solution for the public emptying. Right now, I have been carrying a small bottle of water with me to rinse it in the stall. A second cup would also help. I could just wipe out the used cup and store it in a plastic baggy in my purse and use the second cup.

I like the Diva Cup & Just West of Crunchy on FB.

The Diva cup would help me financially with managing my periods.
I am also very sensitive to tampons & have never much enjoyed pads, and the Diva Cup is something I have long dreamed of owning, using, loving, and spreading the word about!

I absolutely do not like “garbage” and do not want to contribute to it ANY LONGER with pads & tampon waste!

DIVA CUP WILL BE A BLESSING TO ME!

-Lindsey

I just bought the DivaCup about a week ago and started using it this week. My what an experience. I am still trying to get the hang of it. Today is the first time since my cycle started that I have worn for over 1/2 hour. Proper insertion was/is the key.
As I already have a DivaCup, I wanted to try it because of the pad rashes that I get, the smelly smell in the bathroom, the emptying of the trash every day (thus reducing landfill waste) and the fact that yeah, no one can tell. I don’t want to be self conscious about whether or not people can tell I have on a pad. Winning a second DivaCup is not bad at all. Always good to have a second one handy.

I bought a Diva Cup about 4 months ago, and I’m in LOVE with this thing! It is seriously the best invention ever! I empty mine every 12 hours. Easy to put in, don’t feel a thing all day long, no leaks, and it’s easy to remove and clean! What more could you ask for during that time of the month?! I’ve never had any problems taking it out, or emptying it… Kinda strange (to me) to see people complaining about a “mess” when emptying it… Just grab the stem, rock it back and forth untill you feel the ridges, then I pinch the ridges and pull it out… I do this while sitting on the toilet, never had any problems with that technique! I have taken it out in the shower too, either way works great for me! I LOVE YOU DIVA CUP!!!! <3

I have only had mine for 4 months, but that is an FDA guideline… On other sites from other countries they state that you can keeps cups for as long as 8 to 10 years! I thought that the Diva Cup booklet says to “use your own judgment” on when to replace it. I think as long as mine looks fine, and keeps getting the job done I’ll keep it for a few years Like I said I think that’s just and FDA thing… I say keep it

I’d like to try the Diva Cup to save money and get rid of the ickiness that comes along with pads. YUCK! SO wanting to try one!!

I would love to start using a Diva cup. I’m getting my IUD out so I can switch someday. Winning one would ROCK!!

Women on a forum I belong to swear by this. I want to try one. Plus – bonus – it’s good for the environment.

Honestly? I’m a bit scared to try the Diva Cup. I tried a similar product several years ago called The Keeper, and I just…couldn’t. I had a hard time putting it in and taking it out. But a good friend of mine swears by the Diva Cup, and I *love* my Lunapads, so I’d certainly be willing to try it! I’ve followed you and DivaCup on Twitter.

I’m liking both on facebook, I hope I’m putting this in the right place.

I’m really interested in trying the diva cup because all of my heavy duty pads that I wear for that time of the month leave me with painful raw areas of skin. I’d like to be able to have the freedom to wear a small liner or nothing at all.
Having it as a big money saver and being good for the environment is a big plus, because I’m always looking for little things I can do that make a big impact.

Followed both on Twitter (I’m not on FB otherwise I’d do that too!) I really, really, really want to try this. I’ve been researching this for months, but I’ve been too scared to splurge the initial money, because, well, what if it doesn’t work for me? I want to try it because I think it’d be so great to not have to lug supplies around with me wherever I went, which can get embarrassing.

Following both on FB

I’ve been reading about this for a few years actually. I just didn’t want to buy one and hardly use it while I was having kids. I don’t know when my period will return (nursing right now and don’t have it) but I want to be prepared in case Aunt Flo shows up unannounced.

I really want to try them b/c they seem to have so many advantages aside from the obvious being green. It seems like a natural step towards the greener lifestyle I’ve been aiming for as well. I’m following both on twitter.

I’m following both on twitter. I’d really like to try the Diva Cup b/c aside from there seem to be so many advantages as well as being green. It seems like a natural step towards the greener lifestyle I’ve been aiming for.

Oops, sorry about the double.

Oops sorry about the double

I love my Diva cup. I have to use a new fold for insertion since having my son, and I may need to upgrade to the bigger size (have to use a panty liner with it now), but it still impresses me (and the new fold ROCKS). I love having to only deal with my period twice a day, and when I first got the cup, I was sort of intrigued to actually see how much I bled in a day. Not nearly as much as I thought! As soon as I started using the cup, my yeast infections disappeared. I haven’t had one since. Yay!

I just added you on Twitter and Diva Cup on FB.

I really like the idea of just being able to “set it and forget it.” It’s like the crock-pot of sanitary supplies!

I liked JWOC and DivaCup on FB. I think this would be a great product to try with my extremely varying flow periods.

I like just west and divacup on fb. I want to try lunapads because after I began cloth diapering my baby girl I thought that if it is good enough for her why don’t I use cloth too and the Diva cup is an added piece to that! Plus it will save me money in the long run too which is always a bonus!

I really really want to try the Diva Cup because I’m sick and tired of buying disposable things! (Like Diva Cup on FB)

I really really want to try the Diva Cup because I’m sick and tired of buying disposable things! (Liked ‘Just West of Crunchy’ on FB)

I “Like” Just West of Crunchy on Facebook
I “Like” Diva Cup on Facebook

Chemical free, comfort, no reports of TSS, never run out, natural/national disaster preparedness, etc.

I really want to try this!
Follow Amy on twitter and like Just West of Crunchy on GB.

I want to try the Diva Cup because I love my vagina and I want to treat it right!

I’ve been thinking about using the Diva cup for years, but have been concerned about the cost and then having it not work well for me.

Like JWofC and Diva Cup/LunaPads on FB

the time is rapidly approaching when lactational amenorrhea is no longer going to stave off my bodies cycle i have been pregnant and/or breastfeeding of 3 years 2 months and 1 day and my youngest is 8 months old now so soon enough i will need to worry about my menstrual cycle again so to answer your questions

What makes you want to try the Diva Cup?: i have wanted one for years but it seemed silly to buy one while i was making babies

What makes you want to try Lunapads? well i made the switch to g-diapers so this seems like the next logical step

Following both on facebook
I would like to try one because I have had heavier (always been on the heavy side) periods since having my daughter in April 2009 and they last for at least 2 weeks. I’m getting tired of wearing pads, and Keep trying to do reusuable pads but they aren’t absorbent enough. Tampons bother me so I figured the Diva cup would work better since it could move around better then a tampon if needed.

Liked Diva Cup on Facebook and followed on Twitter.

I want to try the Diva cup because I am not a big fan on inserting toxic chemicals into my body multiple times a day every month.

I like both and follow both!

I only heard that there was ANY OTHER option than disposables a few months ago! I REALLY want to try the Diva Cup – I’ve heard and read great things about it. I’ve had major issues with dryness and (from what I read) I really think this will help!! Thanks!

I am curious if it will work for me – having given birth i have had to change my routine- following both on twitter and liked the fb pages too!

Like JWOC and DivaCup on FB! I MUST try the DivaCup! I am so tired of having to put things in my body and not really knowing what’s in them I am ready for a CHANGE

Liked both and following both on Twitter. I’ve heard about Diva Cup several years ago and never got up the nerve to try it. My daughter started her period a year ago and wants to be very green about it. I want to lead by example so want to try the Diva Cup and Lunapads.

Liked you both on FB. I love cloth pads but need something a little easier for travel!

I’ve liked both pages on Facebook! I want to win a Divacup because I hate the alternative! I’ve had the chance to try a lunapad and LOVE it… so really wanting to take the next step!

I first viewed your blog a few days ago ( LOVE IT). I had no idea that reusable pads and liners even existed now I WANT THEM! I HATE tampons! I HATE PADs and crappy papery pantiliners! I already have to soak my undies cause of spill overs( stupid pads!) and I reuse those…so DUH this makes sense and I’m a little upset that I never knew about any of this before..knowone ever told me, if they even knew. But know my eyes have been opened.. I want to try it all!

Heya!

Just liked both on Facebook! Fingers crossed! In the meantime, looking forward to some great natural living tips from yourselves!

Heya!

Just liked both on Facebook! Fingers crossed! In the meantime, looking forward to some great natural living tips from yourselves!

I follow Just West of Crunchy on FB and @undomesticamy on Twitter.

I would love to try the Diva Cup. I am allergic to latex and something in disposable tampons, so I am moving on to greener products. The silicon Diva Cup would be a perfect option for me! Thanks for this opportunity to win!

Like Diva Cup on FB and follow Diva Cup on twitter.

I’ve been a cloth pad user for over 6 years now – Diva Cup seems like a great add-in to the routine and I’d love to try it!

I want to try it because it is green and my body (like most of our bodies – doesn’t tolerate disposables at all. )

I saw your post when it was posted on Facebook by Lunapads. I have already liked them, and am on my way to your page in a few min.

What makes me want to try the diva cup. I have been using Lunapads for three years now and have been hesitant to try the diva cup since I HATE tampons, and I have a very light flow. But this year we are joining a swim club and I need something for while we are at the pool, which I plan on going to every day. My thinking was that it can’t be any worse than tampons, which is my only other option.

Heather

Ok I have to admit-I was all ‘eewwwww’ when I first heard about the Diva Cup. (But when you think about it, isn’t all the disposable stuff even more gross?) I would like to give it a try because it seems so much easier/cleaner than the disposable alternatives.

(I follow you on facebook too) Live The diva cup! Mine was recently involved in a terrible accident resulting with my wonderful diva cup being flushed down the toilet! So I’d love to win a new one, thanks for the chance!

Following both on facebook!

Liking both on Facebook – what makes me what to try it? Simple, I’m going to be leaving to teach English in the Marshall Islands and it would be the easiest way for me to deal with my period! Why not?

I already use Luna pads and want to try the Diva cup with the summer coming up and then nursing clinicals in the fall a Diva cup seems like it would be awesome.

I want to try it for those days I go to exercise class — or swimming at the lake — and don’t want my lovely Lunapads showing through my bike shorts or — having to use a tampon for swimming. Also? No smell is supremely appealing.

I want to try this!

I already like you both on Facebook and I already follow both of you guys on Twitter..cause I’m JUST that awesome anyway

Shhhhh…I was/am an OB user..and I think if I were ever gonna get off the white stick..the Diva Cup would be the reason

I like Just West of Crunchy and Diva Cup on facebook. I would love to try the diva cup as it is a better choice for my body and the environment!

Ah, a woman’s period delightful, beautiful, blissful, relaxing, and ….er WHAT!? Our period is in no way ANY of these so to the person who came up with the slogan “Have a happy period” what were you thinking? ….It must’ve been a man who came up with that slogan because I don’t know about you girls but my period is in no way any of those things whatsoever. First you deal with the cramps and you think “oh no! She’s on her way” then you deal with the bloating and have to pull out your “once a month clothes” because those are the only ones that will fit at this time. Third, your boobs start to hurt, you start getting acne and you get in the worst moods, where your husband doesn’t know whether to go run and get some chocolates or to hide until the week is over.
Now the worst part of our monthly ritual….the bleeding yes I said it, and they expect me to stick this white, cotton ball thing up my hoohaw!? Not only is it sooo completely uncomfortable, it dries everything up, they take up so much space in our bag and the purse gnomes often replace them with my wallet causing me to hand the cashier a wonderful plastic applicator with an ugly tail attached to it …..oops and did I forget to mention, I have to throw this “thing” in my trash can? Yes, I have to throw this disgusting thing in my trash can one by one day by day…….gross. But wait….there’s something news out there I hear!? A Diva cup!? Something that will solve all these problems with just one little cup!? Oh yes, there must be a menstrual god out there and she has answered my prayers!
I would love to try the Diva Cup, not only will it solve my problem with that dreaded tampon, it will also make my period a little more enjoyable and a lot more greener than it is now.

I liked Just west of Crunchy and Diva Cup on FB, now please like me and help me make my life just a little more greener

Already posted on your FB page about wanting to try a DivaCup – oops! Still want to try a Diva Cup

I “Like” Just West of Crunchy and Diva Cup on Facebook. I want to try Divacup because I want to care my body with no chemical and toxin in the tampons.

Liked both pages on FB.

In all honesty I have been using the Diva Cup for years, so if I won it wouldn’t be for myself. I want to win a Diva Cup so I can offer it to one of my friends, or my sister, who are hesitant and I know wouldn’t go out and by one on their own, but I am quite sure would love it. I just learned yesterday that my post on Facebook about Diva Cups awhile back inspired a different friend to try one out and she informed me it was the BEST PERIOD OF HER LIFE! I was so happy to hear that my little post had changed her life so much, and lessened the landfill fodder from one more person. I would love to be able to help another do that.

I’ve been wanting to try one for years! Tampons are so wasteful and I’m no fan of having bleached *anything* stuck up in ‘there’!
I like you and DC on fb! (April P)

I would love to win the DivaCup as I have never used one before and would love to try it out. It’s to much money for me to buy, if I don’t know if I will like the DivaCup. I love using the LunaPads they are great, just wash and go. I use the pads and pantyliners. I use tp’s but would like to try the DivaCup and see if I will switch over someday. Jenny

Liked both on FB!

I would love to try the DivaCup size 2, because I’ve been pregnant and/or BFing for about 30 months, and I’m not looking forward to my period coming back! I would love something to make me look forward to it.

Liked on facebook, following on Twitter Would love to try the Diva Cup as an alternative to tampons on those hot summer days when I still want to go swimming, or as a backup when I’m out to a t-ball game for a few hours and don’t have anywhere to change a pad. Even if it’s just a backup with my cloth pads, not leaking would be a huge plus for me! And as for tampons, I’ve only ever used them for swimming, and I HATE them, and have thought about sneaking in wearing pads if it weren’t for the fact that some pools have filters or I’m afraid some blood would be visible. So having an alternative would be AWESOME. And yeah, 4 hours is still better than 1-2 with a tampon.

following you both on facebook. Definately want to try a Diva! I heard that it holds the most flow and is the longest cup on the market, which, I think, would be a good fit for me. Fingers crossed.

I have one diva cup already, I’ve been using it for years now, and honestley will never go back to pads/tampons… it’s very liberating and I feel clean all month long instead of yucky/self conscious with AF.

Tiffany, you took the words out of my mouth. Glad I am not the only one who had handed a cashier a tampon by mistake! That made me giggle.

What makes me want to try the Diva Cup? I have sensitivities to just about everything. This means little protection and incredibly uncomfortable periods. And mine is the kind of family in which things of this nature just aren’t spoken of. I’m not financially independent enough to be able to do online ordering, I can’t drive (though I’m more than old enough) so I cannot make it to any stores. I just want to actually have a happy period but I know of no way to do it on my own yet with what’s affordable and available in supermarkets nearby. I’ve been looking into alternatives to disposable, uncomfortable, even damaging (or, well, infection friendly) products, and the Diva Cup sounds diva-vine, but there’s absolutely no other way I could get one for a while. A too long while (so says my vagina). That’s why. I would be just as happy to try lunapads, though I’m having trouble thinking up a dorm-friendly way to soak and clean them…

Absolutely love the idea of never having to purchase another product (or at least not monthly)…especially the cleanliness of it.

Absolutely love the idea of never having to purchase another product (or at least not monthly)…especially the cleanliness of it.

Following/Liked

I already have one but I would love to win one to give to a friend.

Hope I win! Heard about these years ago in college and never tried. Thanks for the chance, following both @UndomesticAmy and @DivaCup on Twitter.

Liked on FB. I would love to use a Diva cup for comfort, less waste and saving money.

“Like” both on facebook! Was already following JWOC. I would LOVE to try a Diva Cup. I actually had planned on buying one once the gigantic box of tampons I just bought ran out. But if I were to win, I promise I would just give the tampons away.

I haven’t had much of an AF since my first kiddo, I keep getting pregnant when they are 16 months so it hasn’t been and issue. But we’re done with number 4. I used the instead cups, and while they were better than tampons, I think this will be even better. I think since I got used to the other cup with my few in between periods this will be a quick learning time and a much better change for me and the environment! (You still get nosy dogs with the other cups in the trash!)

I like you on facebook and follow on twitter. I hate tampons but I’d love to give up my chemical filled pads!

liked JWOC and Diva Cup on facebook

I have been wanting to try a Diva Cup for over a year now. I only use disposables on my kids when I have to, so why should I use them on my self? I hate the drying effect of tampons and the idea of putting extra chemicals into such a sensitive part of my body. I’ve been scared to get one because no one I know IRL has one to give me feedback and advice!

Oops, forgot to add, I already have a Diva cup, but I’m trying to win one for a friend who wants to try one to 1. save money, and 2. clear up the nasty yeast infections she gets when she uses pads.

would really like to try one of these too. the eco friendly pads are awesome…the diva cup is probably divine

I’mfollowing both via Twitter @hollinsgirl7.
I need a Diva Cup. I keep having accidents! Not cool when you 31 and a boss.

I have a fleurcup and I would really like to try a divacup!
I am friend of yours on facebook!

Like you and diva cup
Katie Anderson Zuko
fairywinged@aol.com

I like on FB!! Both of you guys!
I would love to try the Diva Cup because I have only tried disposable cups, and while I like them they are still going into some landfill. This would be great for after my baby is born and things get back to “normal.”

I want to try the Diva Cup because I want to be fully educated on all things female so I will be prepared to answer questions, and give the best possible answers to my daughter when she enters puberty. That sounds kind of silly maybe, but my mother didn’t help me at all and I want my relationship with my daughter to be different.
Also, I just want to try it because it sounds much better than tampons, and that’s all I use.

I’ve liked you on fb.

Iwanted to try this for a couple reasons. Less waste, no chemicals into my body from tampons, and it sounds like a better way to handle a period. I was debating buying one, then got pregnant. Will definitely try once my period returns.

Lisa

I like Eco Kids and Just West of Crunchy on Facebook.

Been wanting to try this for a while and this might be what finally gets me to try one!

I like both you and Diva Cup on Facebook. I would love to try the Diva Cup to keep my underwear clean! And I wouldn’t be putting more junk into the landfill

So I did all four things… Am I entered in everything??? I ordered the DivaCup kit from Lunapads. I can’t wait to get it!!! I’m looking forward to saving money and not having so much waste!!!

I would soooo love to win a Divacup! Sounds absolutely amazing!

first two done! I would love one for my sister… who is interested but not quite convinced! I’m sure she’ll love it once she tries it

Liked you & Diva on FB
I am a cloth Diaperer totally eco friendly & all the positive thisng about that. then why???? am I still using disposable menstrual products?
I have heard about them and am quite anxious to green us my life in new areas. environmentaly & pocket book wise.

It just seems so much more convenient! I would love it!

O i like you on FB!

“Liked” you on Face Book. I want to try it because I’ve heard so much about it, and it’ll be a good thing to try if I can get the hang of it!

I want to try the Diva cup because i have spent so much energy keeping my son’s world and everything he uses free of toxins (cloth dipes, make my own cleaners, etc) but haven’t (until now) stopped to think about me and my body. its my turn now.

[...] have the Diva Cup added on facebook, because sometimes they send me the most wonderful blog links Your Period: Bleed Green! Part II, the Diva Cup lmao shit is soooo gross why do i feel like i have posted divacup links in here before dejavu [...]

i like just west of crunchy and already liked diva cup on facebook!
i really want to try a diva cup because once my cycles finally started back up after my first – he was almost 2! i found that i couldn’t use tampons – way too uncomfortable! and pads left me too dry and irritated!

I am a former divacup user, and I lost my last one, so I am definitely eager to get another!! and I followed on both facebook and twitter!

I took a landscaping class just for fun and believe it or not, I FELL IN LOVE WITH ALL THINGS GREEN! Why are the people of the world so late in understanding what nature’s been SHOWING us since she’s been here??? This is just another great way to lighten my carbon footprint! I’d love to win one!

I Love being a Diva! I have some friends that are very poor and I would like to give the mama a cup. Not only are they healthy for your body but they save you SO much money! I gave my friends all of my old supplies, I would rather give them something healthy and that will last in the money savings department!

I’ve heard so much about these but never been brave enough to try one or even enter a giveaway for one until now. I follow Just West of Crunchy and/or Diva Cup on Facebook and Follow @UndomesticAmy and/or @DivaCup on Twitter.

I want to try the Diva Cup because I have such an uncomfortable period! It’s heavy and messy and it makes me want to NOT move for days! The Diva Cup is slightly intimidating BUT I think it will be a great change!

I would so love love one of these!! If I would be able to win one, I would save the environment and a chunk in my purse. I have very heavy flows for 7 days a week.. yep 7 full days.. and with having to use pads and super tampons at same time its very costly and much garbage that could be saved if had the Diva Cup. I have always wanted to try this since heard of them from a friend on facebook but just havent been able to get one.

I’m going on 3 years with mine – I love it!

Following you both on Twitter and FB fan of yours and new fan of Diva Cup. Ok so my family lives completely green, but I never heard of these until a few months ago! I am so excited about this giveaway since I really want to try this!!! Thank you so much

I want to try the Diva Cup! I love the eco-friendliness of it and how much money it will save me on tampons! I ‘like’ both on FB.

Liked both on Facebook! I love my Diva cup, but would like to win one for a friend!

Following all four! These sound so much healthier for me, and a lot of ladies in my mommies group rave about them! A lot of skeptics were converted.

Liked on Facebook and following on Twitter.

I’ve been using the Diva Cup for two years this month and I would never, ever, ever go back. I switched to the Diva Cup because I found tampons painful and who likes wearing pads? Anyone? It’s literally the best year long investment you can make for not only the planet, but for your own health. I recommend it to everyone, though I’ve most people are pretty creeped out by the concept. They have no idea what they are missing!

What makes me want to try Divacup? Well, my kids are already green with the cloth diapering, so why not make mommy green and throw away those tampons?

Also, I liked both you and Divacup on Facebook!

I would love to try this so I don’t have to deal with changing a tampon every 45 minutes or more! (ok, so I have one and love it, but would love an extra or to give one to a friend). I’m a fan on FB of Diva Cup and Just West of Crunchy.

Same reason I cloth diaper–to put less in the landfill.

Facebook friends; ) I’ve been wanting to try it for years, and have just kept putting g it off. But ready to switch now!

I have been wanting a Diva Cup for months but haven’t been able to justify spending the $ to get one.
I am following both DivaCup & Just West of Crunchy on Facebook.

i like both on FB and i like both on twitter!

i just started cloth diapering my son about 4 months ago and LOVE it – even though i thought i would hate it. during my last period i realized – i worry about what goes on his booty but i don’t worry about what goes on me? so i started looking into diva cup and luna pads. stilll haven’t bit the bullet and bought any though – would LOVE to win one!

I like you both on facebook.

I wanna try diva cup because I truly hate tampons, but want something less work than mama cloth.

Nicola

Liked JWOC and Diva Cup on FB!

I want to try the Diva Cup because I’ve heard great things about it, I’m tired of running out of tampons, and I hate dumping bio-hazardous waste in landfills!

I follow Diva Cup on fb and twitter!

Why do I want the Diva Cup? Simple its healthy… for both me and mother nature! Win – Win situation! Duh!

Let’s “do my vag a favor”! I’ve developed a sensitivity to tampons & many pads, so this sounds like a good alternative. (I have followed you & Diva on FB)

Following both on facebook.

I’ve been using a ladycup for the past year, but have had issues with it leaking. I am interested in trying out the DivaCup, since that may work better for me. I am extremely skeptical of the safety of commercially produced tampons, considering all the chemicals used in their processing. Switching to alternative products makes sense to me, from an environmental and health standpoint.

Okay, I so want to try the Diva Cup because of the “green factor”, but mainly because since having children I have had a very heavy flow, more than an ultra tampon can hold over-night (your giveaway said don’t be shy about why you are interested!) I am hopeful the DivaCup could be my answer to a restful night.

Liked both on Facebook. I NEED a Divacup because I have been pregnant or breastfeeding since 2005, with so few periods I can’t remember what it’s like. I started again this January, and I’m already tired of the monthly visitor. I’m looking to minimize the maintanance if I must endure it.

stayathomelibrarian at gmail dot com.

I want to try the diva cup because I want to be as clean as possible with my period. I want to make a smaller waste impact and be green

I like Divacup on facebook and i’m following it on twitter.
I want to try the Divacup because:
1)i’m tired of leaky tampons
2)TSS freaks me out
3)i’m tired of funky odors during school, because apparently needing go to the bathroom every 3-4 hours is labeled as a “distraction” that can “compromise your education”
4)i would like to save the $200 i spend every year on pads/tampons/liners and use it to buy more important things like college text books.
5)i would like to be able to sleep during my period without worrying about leaking from the front, back, or sides.

No more bloody bedsheets.

Because everything about it sounds great!

I’ve tried a similar product and wasn’t impressed. I’d like to try this one since I’ve heard so many good things.

My cervix is a little off-center, so I hope it works! I’m excited to try it, even though we’re “trying” right now. Haha.

I was all iffy about it and thought it would be messy, but I found it was incredibly freeing. Even when doing hot yoga. Loved to not have to worry about showering, changing a pad or even thinking about my period My lips are rejoicing!!!

Oh and I dig both Diva Cup & Luna Pads and follow all

I can’t use pads and tampons seem to leak all the time. Also, I’ve heard that wearing tampons can actually cause more problems with cramping and heavier periods. Who wants that? Plus I love to save money and be green at the same time!

I’m following you and Diva Cup on facebook and twitter

I like you and diva cup on fb!! Marina Ourryebread.

Oh and I dig both Diva Cup & Luna Pads and follow all

I follow you both on fb! I want to try the diva cup because I want to save money & the planet!

following on twitter and liked on facebook! No more mess and garbage with tampons…HURRAY!

Liked both on Facebook.

I like the idea of no toxic chemicals!

Like both on Facebook!

I want to win one because it’s so much cheaper than buying tampons every month! And way less wasteful!

I work at a camp during the summer time, we are constantly outdoors hiking, playing and swimming. It would be great to have something that I didn’t have to worry about changing or counting the hours til when I last changed a tampon!

Fabulous explanation of this – thank you! There was info on these given out at BlogHer last year and it just kind of freaked me out – but reading your explanation makes it not as bad.

I want to try the diva cup because I feel so bad every time I use another cotton tampon just to throw it away! I’m also into the whole leak-prevention thing. Hook me up!

I like Diva Cup and Just west of Crunchy on FB, and follow Diva Cup on twitter. I want to try the Diva Cup because I’ve heard so many good things about it. And I’ve been curious for quite some time. I’m getting curious to the point that I may just buy it if I don’t win one soon.

I had the same issue with Instead post kids. No matter what I did, it still leaked. Blessing in disguise because that started my search looking for something else and I found the Diva Cup. Can only go about 3 hours on heavy days before needing to change, but not having to buy any type of disposable (including Insteads) has been well worth it.

Following UndomesticAmy and divacup on Twitter. Liked Just West of Crunchy and The DivaCup on Facebook.

I would love to try the DivaCup again. I had been using the DivaCup size for pre-childbirth but had issues with leaks even with trying all the different suggestions for proper seal/proper use. I would love to try the post-childbirth size to see if it was just the wrong size that caused the leaking issues. My sister has been using the DivaCup successfully for years now and I wish I could say the same. I love my DivaCup but it just isn’t all that practical when I have to wear a pad too (by the way, I love the Lunapads also). The whole reason I wanted the DivaCup in the first place was so that I could get away with not worrying about pads. I would love to find out if it could actually work for me.

I want to try the diva cup because all of my girlfriends use it and cant say enough good things!

“Like” both of you on Facebook.

I’m all for ignoring my period for 12 hours at a time!

What makes me want to try the Diva Cup? I have a size one and need to size up since I both turned 30 and had a baby. Pick me please.

I follow you both on Twitter.

I’ve been using disposable menstrual cups; which defeats part of the purpose. :-/ Would live to win one to remedy that issue!

I want to try it because all of my friends RAVE about it! And I want to cut down on my consumership as well!

Liked both you and Diva Cup on Facebook. Disposable stuff makes me itch (allergic to some chemical in there I presume), so I’m all for trying any alternatives I can get my hands on!

I follow both Just West of Crunchy and Diva Cup on Facebook

I already use cloth pads, but prior to that I was a tampon kind of gal. Now that the Florida heat is kicking up – even cloth pads aren’t as comfy to wear; especially as active as I am (in the gym at least 4 days a week plus chasing 3 kids all day). So I’d LOVE to get to try out the Diva Cup as an alternative.

Liked both on Facebook!

I would love to try the Diva Cup because I am NOTORIOUS for forgetting to change my tampon throughout the day. I know that’s terrible for my body, but it’s just so hard to remember! The Diva Cup would definitely be more convenient!

@HereIsMySpout

I follow Diva Cup on FB and Twitter.

I wanna try Diva Cup because I don’t care for pads nor tampons. I used to use a product called Instead which was a cup that you inserted and disposed of but it is no longer available. I loved using it and when I heard about the Diva Cup I was anxious to try.

I am sick of bleeding through both an over night tampon and pad at least 2 days out of the month. I want to try it! Also, I *like* both pages on Facebook already

“Liking” you both on Facebook.
Love the idea of being able to have less mess.

I liked both pages on facebook.

I really want to try the DivaCup because I am sick of tampons. I’ve been making switches in my life to be more green and this seems like a great product that I’d love to try.

I would love to try one because I am tired of using pads, filling trash, and buying more the next month.

I follow you on Facebook, and there is nothing I want more that a Diva cup! I am so dissatisfied with my feminine hygiene options so far!

Following you and Diva Cup on FB!

I’d love to try a DC for more than one reason.
#1 – the environmental benefits for the planet
#2 – the physical benefit for me!

The diva cup is fantastic. Just the concept. I’ve been using one for years and would never ever use anything else. I have issues with flooding among other things and with the cup life is bearable. If I win I’m going to give it to my daughter who should be coming of age soon.

Heard so much about the product. Did some research and I can’t wait to try it. Great reviews. Wish me luck in the contest. Good Luck!!

Already a DivaCup devotee … LOVE IT! I’d like to win one because I’m about ready for a replacement. I seem to have disappeared on your facebook page. Thanks for the re-direct.

I’d love to try a divacup in order to reduce waste. I like jwoc and divacup on fb.

I am a fan of both on FB.

When I read about the Diva Cup at first it sounded disgusting & yet at the same time I was instantly intrigued. I wanted to find all the information I could, nobody knew a thing about it & was instantly disgusted when I told them. I collected all the info I came across & took into to my OBGYN & started asking her a million questions. She was as intrigued as I was & told me she uses one similar called Instead. I just had my 4th baby, I have changed a lot if things in our lives (CD, reusable baby wipes, recycling, repurposing, line drying) to be Eco friendly & have been teaching my kids to do the same. Because I have been so intrigued I would love to
try the Diva Cup. Whomever wins is one lucky lady.

Have already liked Diva Cup and saw the info for your page and am glad I did. Would love to win a new Diva Cup for myself or to give to someone

I like you on facebook and follow you on Twitter!

I’ve been meaning to research reusable items for my period, and lo and behold, you did the work for me. I’d love to try it!

I’ve used mine for 7+ years now. I love it!! I have two teenage daughters and I’d LOVE to get them one! Right now they’re using organic pads/tampons, but I’d love for them to eventually just use the Diva

I’m a fan of both on Facebook. I would love to try this out (once my period returns)!

Want to try one and report to all my fellow nurses!

I have always used pads because the idea of using a tampon (putting something into my body to absorb and let sit what my body is trying to get ride of – and then ultimately ends up in a landfill) doesn’t appeal to me. However, using something that catches what is being shed and that I can empty and REUSE – sounds glorious.

I would love a DivaCup because of my health issues. I have Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis and using tampons/pads causes major distress in my nether regions. I have been looking for an eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative that will help myself and the environment in many ways and the DC provides all of those things for me, and more!

I liked Crunchy and Diva cup on FB (I don’t use Twitter)
I want to try a diva cup because I am a daily liner user and I usually use pads (tampons only occasionally). I admit this is incredibly wasteful and getting to try the diva cup for free would certainly help my conscience and the earth. It would also be great not to have to deal with yucky smelly pads or dry, bloated tampons. I never knew this product existed before today!

I would love a DivaCup! I have used Luna Pads for a while and love them and the lack of chemicals/landfill add ons and the overall feel. I have a few friends who rave about DivaCup. It seems like a wonderful option! Thank you!

Love my Diva Cup!!! Too bad it is such a well kept secret… Women should have “uncomfortable conversations” more often.

I like Just West of Crunchy on Facebook & I follow @UndomesticAmy & @DivaCup on Twitter. I really want to try the Diva cup so I don’t have to buy tampons anymore–saving money & doing what I can for the environment sounds awesome to me.
alysiajuanita@gmail.com

I followed you on Twitter and “liked” you on Facebook!

I want to try the DivaCup because I’m tired of running to the store every other month or so for supplies! I also want to lessen my environmental impact

I follow JWoC on FB. Vanessa Thompson Vazquez
I want to try it out for sheer curiosity. I’m still not entirely sure how it works and still a little skeptical but everything I’ve read said once you try it, you’ll love it!

I used something like these years ago, only disposable. These sound WAY better!

ok, I think I got this right finally!!
I want to try the divacup because I suffer from debilitating cramps month after month and if there’s something that could make them even a little bit better it would be worth it! Plus who doesn’t want to help the environment!

How do we know if we won?

I am following on fb and twitter! I’d LOVE to win!

Hey Amy,

Sorry, this giveaway closed a while ago…but subscribe via email, I’m
giving a DivaCup away once a month to a random email subscriber. Thanks!

[...] by Amy on May 10, 2011 Ladies, good news!  Remember when we talked about how you could ditch the tampons and go green for your period? [...]

[...] DivaCup No discount on this one, but it’s worth every penny and then some. Once you go Diva, you’ll never go back! You can enter to win one F-R-E-E, FREE just by subscribing to JWOC via [...]