The media could not be loaded. I wanted to try this for a few reasons. 1st to save money and 2nd to help the environment. I have had it a few months now. It has truly been a life changer. Few tips. I'm a bigger girl, almost 40 and had 2 c-sections. Level 1 cup fits perfectly. Cut the little stem. It might be super uncomfortable if you dont. Put in boiling water to disinfectant after each cycle and before use. I boiled water then put into cup with diva for 10 mins. Dry out then place back in bag until next time. During period I would get in comfortable position, mine was one foot on bed and insert. Have a picture how I had cup to make easier and video. Use 2 hands to hold and push cup in. After the day I would sit on toilet and with my fingers up there to grab it, bare down like your pooping and it will come down enough for you to get it. Wiggle back and forth or twist to break suction and gently pop it out. I rinsed it out with hot water to clean and popped it back in. On super heavy days I changed it half day and it wasnt even half full. So I waited all day next time. Was full but not overflowing. On super light days I will clean out in the morning and not touch it until following morning. You will not get shock syndrome with this. Play around with it until you see what works with you. The very first time felt odd for a few seconds then after that I never knew it was there. Dead serious you cant feel it at all. Also sometimes when you poop it might try to come out. Just wash your hands and push it back up. No biggie at all. I made the mistake thinking it needed to be sanitized before going back up and washed with antibacterial hand soap. DO NOT DO THIS. You will get a yeast infection. Water will do just great. Believe me you vagina knows what to do and how to keep clean. Penises arnt sterilized before they go in. If your squeamish about blood or touching yourself, this isnt for you. Watch some YouTube videos for some more help too. You definitely wont be disappointed!!

I'll start off this review by stating that I am not a hippy. I am not an earth mother or a goddess or even a back-woods trekking girl. I'm a 25 year old ex programmer that sits on her ass a lot and doesn't really care about the environment. However, I, like any other sane female, hate my period and have dreamt of it becoming easier to deal with for as long as I've had it. I've heard whispers of how great the Diva cup is and how many problems it solves, so I grabbed one online. There are a lot of reviews talking about 'a learning curve' and how it's 'difficult to master'. I'm going to say that I did not have such difficulty. I found it easy to use simple to get started with. I've had no major leaks since the first insertion. Mine's still new though and out of mistrust, I wore a big pad for backup the first two days. I've now downgraded to a little pantyliner. If there are two big beginner tips I'd have to give right off the bat, it'd be: 1. Cut your friggen nails. I learned this the hard way, learn from my pain. 2. Everyone seems super confused about how far to shove the thing into their bajingo. It does not need to hug your cervix, it's not birth control. Just fold it over like all the pictures, shloop it in, give it a little push, and it's in the right spot when you have a second artificial and much less fun clitoris. Have that nub just shy of the curtains and you're golden. As for how it's been working for me, I have to say I'm pleased as punch. I hear girls who haven't tried it whining and crying about having to empty the cup and see their own goopy surprises, but you don't even have to look at it really. Just tip it over when you're still on the can, say goodbye to the scaries, then give it a rinse. It's really no more disgusting than pulling out a soaked cotton wad from a cotton rope that was hanging out of your crotch dangling around in your sweat, not to mention getting peed on every time you go and then flushing it and slowly destroying your house's pipes. In fact I'd say it's quite a lot better than that. I'm personally loving the feeling of nothing. I hated the closed off dampness of being stuffed with cotton and wearing a pad, keeping all my sweat on me and just ugh. It was like having to change my own diaper constantly ( I have a very heavy flow that needed both a super tampon and overnight pad every two to four hours ). Now I just clean my cup every six hours on my ultra heavy days and my life is practically normal and happy, if a little crampy. Also, I'm cheap and didn't buy the hippy vagina wash. I use regular hand soap and it's working fine. I mean it's silicone, it doesn't absorb anything so just rinse it off properly and make sure it's clean. I give it two fingers up.

I never knew about the diva cup until I started planning week long, international backpacking trips in grizzly country a year in advance and I realized that I had no idea if my cycle would overlap or not (I'm regularly irregular). Sooooo, I started researching what to do when backpacking and menstruating and I discovered the world of menstrual cups! It seemed too good to be true, but after more reading and the shockingly high rating on Amazon, I gave it a go. And guess what? It is as good as it sounds! The diva cup really is an elegant solution to manage one's period. No leakage, no smell, comfortable, easy to use and clean, and stays put despite running after three kids (squatting, crawling, lifting, jumping, running, rolling) and hiking with a backpack! I haven't tried it on an overnight camping trip yet and will have to figure out a routine if/when that happens, but I can assure you it will be muuuuch easier than toting a box of tampons around and packing them out responsibility (ew!). I am so happy to have discovered diva cup and frustrated that I had never heard of it before as I have suffered (yes, suffered) decades dealing with the horror, messiness, smell, and discomfort of pads and tampons, not to mention the fact that I have a flow that the best surfers would get excited about. Can we step up the advertising guys?!? Seriously. I wish I had known about this product before and will be sure to make all of my friends uncomfortable talking about it lol!

Very easy to use. Used for one day and regretted why I hadn't tried earlier! I have two problems that when I go to bathroom, it tends to slip down so I have to push it back up. It could be my own problem as I never did kegel exercise after two childbirth. And I have very heavy flow first night and it couldn't hold all volume. I left it in 7pm to 7am, that maybe too long. So both problems seem to be my own issue, I definitely recommend people to try and you won't regret. I'm attaching an edited picture to show how much it holds in 6hours on my 1st day (9am-3pm).

I did a ton of research before deciding on the diva cup. I had never previously used a menstrual cup. I decided on the model 2 since I'm 35 although I've never given birth. My first time using it was pretty easy and I'm going to list some really helpful tips as I go. Before you use it, wash it with hot soapy water. The hot water kind of makes the material a bit softer and comfortable to insert. I kind of squat and fold the cup like a taco by making a U shape by pushing the sides toghether, then gently push it in towards your tailbone rather than straight up. It should be far enough up that the base isn't sticking out or visible. You shouldn't be able to feel it. The first few times I put It in I could feel it and I was worried I got the wrong size, but it just wasn't in right (it took a few tries until I couldn't feel it). After it's inserted I kind on wiggle the base around so that it pops open and creates a seal. You can also push it up a bit if it's too low by inserting a finger and pushing it a bit at the top. So for my first period using it I thought it seemed like a lot of work and stressful to put in and take out (looking back now It's the complete opposite). I got lazy and used tampons half the time. When you go to take it out, bear down (I like to do this in the shower or on the toilet) and push with your muscles down there until the base is sticking out, then pinch the base hard to break the seal. Pinch and wiggle it while gently pulling it out. Pour the contents into the toilet and wash with hot soapy water and repeat. While researching, I had come across horror stories about it getting stuck, but I've never had that issue. Just squat and push down if that ever happens. I also heard people say they couldn't move their bowels with it in, or that it was painful, but I don't have that issue. I can go to the bathroom just fine with it in. I'm so glad I stuck with it and didn't give up because after using it for a few periods it got easier every time and is second nature now. It takes seconds to put in and take out and now there's no mess, waste or leaks to worry about. I have an extremely heavy flow and have never had a leak whereas before I was bleeding through a super size tampon in less than an hour. The diva cup is comfortable to sleep in and work out it. Sometimes it slips down a bit when I'm working out, but I just go in the bathroom and push it back up or even kind of pull it back in by doing kegel exercises (weird but it works). The diva cup is a harder cup which is good because that is what causes it to pop open inside of you and prevents leaks, but if you prefer a softer cup this may be too hard for you. If you are unsure or have never used one, its a good one to start with. My tips are to run hot water over it (Don't dry it off) before insertion to help it slip in easier (you can use lube too) and so the cold material won't be uncomfortable. Squat down in the shower to remove it and wash it each time you shower. Bear down in a squatting or sitting position to remove. To insert, stand up, arc your back like you are getting ready to do a squat and put one foot up on a ledge, insert and aim it up and back towards your tailbone rather than straight up. And finally, DON'T GIVE UP! It gets so much easier each and every time you do it. By period #3 you will be a pro. It can be intimidating at first, but it's so satisfying once you master it. It's so worth it.

Update, 9/5/17: I am still as much of a fan of the Diva Cup now as I was when I first started using it. I've found that on my 2 heavy days, I sometimes have to empty a lot and I have potential for leaks. I bought some reusable period underwear and this suffices for my needs. Now that I've been doing it a while, inserting and taking out are rarely a problem. And I love that I now spend $0 and 0 landfill space on my sanitary needs. I just gave away all my pads, and it feels great! ---------- Original review: I am such a fan of the Diva Cup! I am 34, have delivered two kids vaginally, and just started getting my period back after having breastfed the second for a while. I got a size 2, and it is definitely the right size for me. I have been using this for only a little over 24 hours (so inserted 3 times and emptied twice) but I love this product so much I had to write about it already. The first couple of times you use this, I would advise to have plenty of time to work to get it inserted correctly. It definitely has a learning curve and feels awkward. There are some pretty good written directions included, but you really just kind of have to get in there and do it. It's quite a bit more ... intimate ... than putting in a tampon. Taking it out was a little scary at first. The key is to get the cup back down low enough to easily break the suction. Just bear down like you're pooping (or pushing to give birth to your Diva Cup baby ... helluva lot easier than a real baby!) and, at least for me, it easily comes down far enough so I can push the side in to break the seal. I've had no leaks, not even tiny ones, although I am admittedly not doing a great job with an exercise routine these days (unless you count chasing after a toddler as exercise). Again, I've also been using this for 24 hours, so I don't have a great length of time to review, but it's been the first day of my period which is usually my heaviest. The cup has gotten nowhere near full, I am actually surprised at how little there is. My one small negative in the experience is that I think it makes peeing feel a little bit like late pregnancy - no squatting over the public toilet, it really is necessary to sit down and it takes a little longer to fully empty my bladder. In my mind, it's a small minus that is easily overcome by all the wonderful attributes of using this product. I am definitely a Diva Cup convert!

It's like I don't have my period. No more awkward sitting positions. No more uncomfortable sleeps. I sleep on my back, I sleep on my side, doesn't matter. I can run with it, I can walk with it, I can squat and not worry that a pad will move where it shouldn't. This has revolutionized my period. I haven't done a long distance road trip while using the Diva Cup, and the idea that I wouldn't be able to easily wash it on the road bothers me. I know they sell wipes, but that's not ideal. I might bottle some saline solution and try that, if I have to do a trip over 8 hours that has no private bathrooms with a sink. The cup initially sat a little wierd which made me feel bad. I read up on it and how it could have been triggering a nerve and then I adjusted where it sat and haven't had an issue since. I've used it for two cycles and couldn't be happier. I dont dread my period anymore. I still wear a panty liner because I do find that there could be some residue after removing it and emptying it that I didn't get completely clean during the day and I dont want any on my underwear. The cost is worth trying it.

This is my second diva cup purchase and I love the new packaging. It's a bit of a learning curve if it's your first time using a cup. It can be frustrating but if you're determined to move away from tampons and pads, this might work for you. The biggest issue I found while first learning to use it was understanding when the cup was actually in place. If you "think" it is in place, it probably isn't. The base should be fully open and you should be able to give it a few turns once it's inserted. If you struggle with turning it and the base doesn't feel fully open, you'll need to maneuver it until it is. Otherwise you'll find yourself inserting and leaving to do whatever, only to find yourself back in the bathroom 10 minutes later having to readjust. You should not be able to feel the product. If you do, it's probably not in place and don't be afraid to push it up a little further if need be. Everyone's body is different. Practice in the shower if you can. I also find that my uterus needs to sit a bit lower when I first start my cycle for it to easily get into place. So while it's tempting to insert the cup at first blood, I now know to wait until I've got a decent first flow, then insert. Other than that, I love not having to carry around a bunch of "feminine products" where ever I go. I give my cup a good rinse in between blood offerings and reinsert. I also suggest not leaving the cup in for 12 hours if you don't absolutely have to. It's nice to rinse it out at least every 6 hours otherwise you might end up with the dreaded "old boiled broccoli" smell which is a pain to get rid of but it doable.

You know those offensively unrealistic tampon commercials? You know, where the woman is prancing around in a field of flowers wearing white shorts? Well, that's how I feel about the Diva Cup. Why? Let me tell you: 1. Tampon strings are the worst. THE. WORST. Day at the beach? Hope it stays tucked in! Going to the bathroom? Well, plan to have a urine-soaked string in your undies for the next several hours! Like to walk around your house naked with your significant other? Here's a little reminder that your vagina is occupied with a roll of cotton! And don't even get me started on pads. Ugh. With the Diva Cup, you don't have to worry about any of that. When wearing the Diva Cup, it's practically invisible. Nothing hangs out, and it stays nicely tucked away. Nice! 2. Tampons leak, and that's why we all need to wear our gross, horrid, gruesomely stained underwear when we're on our periods. You know what DOESN'T leak? The Diva Cup. (If you put it in properly, that is.) 3. You're supposed to change tampons every few hours. Ain't nobody got time for that! But with the Diva Cup,you're supposed to change it once every 12 hours. That's just twice a day. (I consider myself someone with a light-to-medium flow, and even on my heaviest days, I've never come close to filling the cup completely.) It's a total life-saver if your schedule doesn't really allow for frequent emergency bathroom breaks. 4. If a tampon isn't saturated, it's pretty uncomfortable to take out. It's basically sandpaper on your delicate lady-parts. Empty, full...it doesn't matter with the Diva Cup. It's all easy removal. 5. It's reusable. That makes it economical! And green! And it makes me feel better than thinking of a massive pile of menstruation-soaked cotton in a landfill somewhere. 6. And finally, it's comfortable. Other than the usual symptoms associated with my period, I don't even notice it's there. I would say the ONE downside to it is that it's a little less convenient to change in a multi-occupancy public restroom. Without access to a sink, you can't rinse it before reinsertion. However, you can just dump it in the toilet, rinse it with some bottled water, then reinsert. It's not ideal, but it's a small price to pay for all the other advantages. Long story short...you should REALLY buy this product.

God I’m in love!! Girls, if you are looking for a alternative, try it! I was really skeptical about it, even afraid to not be able to use, to be uncomfortable or even a mess to remove. Well... I’m surprised. I bough the size 1 and the 2, why? Because I have a intense flow and this makes me insecure about ever product. I also had some difficult to understand how to insert, which was my fold and how far I should push it inside. • 1- They come with a manual, that has some folds to try, how to clean, how to remove ... I did a lot of searching before buy it, but the manual helped me a lot. • 2 - The size 1, helped me most of time, but I’m insecure, so to sleep or to go out I used the size 2. • 3 - The size 2 is obviously more difficult to inset than the size 1, but it’s not the end of the word! If you already used tampon you will adapt yourself really quick. • 4- It says you can stay with it for UP TO 12 hours, that’s the part I don’t agree. I don’t know if it’s because a have intense flow, but with 8 hours I was felling like leaking, It didn’t, but I took off and cleaned. • 5- comfort: I leaned with my search that you shouldn’t feel uncontrollable. Well... here is the thing, in the first time you will feel. I was moving my self around and shanking my humps to see what was going on. After going back to the restroom and “explore” a little, I found out that I wasn’t pushing inside enough. 😐 Yes girl... you really have to push it. • 6- Taking out: When I pushed it inside enough to not feel uncomfortable I thought: “I’m screwed, I’ll never be able to take it out”, but I did! I it wasn't difficult at all. I the beginning, like the 3 firsts times, I did it in the shower (to avoid the mess), but after ... I got the way and everything went smooth. My tip is: Try to pull out, you will not the able to expel it, but it will come down and you will be able to touch it and take it out. • 7- It doesn’t have bad smell, it is easy to clean, it is easy to caring around (because it comes with a bag storage), but it starts to get darker with some time of use. To make it clean again, I used hydrogen peroxide 20V, with warm water, resting for 1 hour. To end I said, it’s much better than tampons, it doesn’t put lots and lots of trash in the world, I happy because I don’t have to buy a tampon box every month, it’s comfortable once you get the way and makes me more comfortable to go out and swim during my period.