[imamumto3]

seen it mentioned here, sounds interesting, how does it work?

[Canberra chick]

it's a silicon cup - you put it in, it catches the blood. Every few hours or so (can be as long as half a day), you take the cup out and pour the blood down the loo and put the cup back in.

[imamumto3]

is it messy to use? I also have quite heavy periods, do you think it would be suitable?

[nano-tyrannus]

http://www.divacup.com/en/home/faqs/

You can also search youtube clips for homemade reviews

[Black Lion]

I have very heavy periods andused one up until a few years ago. I found it easierand worked better than tampons/pads(and no leakage).

After visiting the supermarket this mornign and spending $13 on feminie hygeine products I think I should invest in a new diva cup!

The only thing I would recommend- I cut off the stem as short as it could go, as i could feel it. And sometimes had to flush twice to get rid of the smear in the bottom of the toilet bowl.

[Cheryl_v]

Some women find that their periods are lighter and less crampy when using menstrual cups, I know mine don't last for as long as when I was using tampons and disposable pads. For the cost of them I think it's worth doing a 3 month trial and if you continue to use it after that it's already cost effective.

[cesca]

And sometimes had to flush twice to get rid of the smear in the bottom of the toilet bowl.

Put some toilet paper in first, it stops the smearing.

[AuntyC]

I was going to suggest the same thing - sort of empty it into the toilet paper and then it goes away with the paper when you flush. I had an embarrassing situation once with some that just would not go in a public toilet

[aprilrain]

I find it helps if you -tip, lift your bum, flush, so it is still suspended in the water. I do the toilet paper bit too. Probably not waterwise.

I have a De Luna, holds about 40ml against the super tampon that holds 14ml, so ideal for my heavy periods. way less cramping as it doesn't push up into my cervix when i sit down.

[Gloriosa]

BEST. IVENTION. EVER.

I have been using mine for about 6 months and was thinking I would start buying them as birthday presents. In fact, I am using mine right now.

I have made my money bck already. Never have to worry i will run out of pads or tampons. Wear it overnight with no fear.

I was getting red and itchy from pads and tampons. So bad. Now I forget I even have my period.
It took me about 2 periods to get it right. I was having leaks but now none. I didnt realise I wasn't letting the cup open after inserting. Haven't had a leak since and I used to always leak at night.