tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post6171689523175938364..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: DivaCup haikuUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-10663193375295196072008-08-20T18:06:00.000-07:002008-08-20T18:06:00.000-07:00I am thinking about getting a menstual cup but am ...I am thinking about getting a menstual cup but am not sure if the divacup, keeper, or mooncup would be best. Has anyone used more than one of these brands? Any advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-43952863167291401852008-07-08T14:13:00.000-07:002008-07-08T14:13:00.000-07:00Good haiku - I'll have to modify it for those of u...Good haiku - I'll have to modify it for those of us (I'm not the only one, right?) who cycle every 19-21 days. Yup. 3 weeks from first day to first day. Usually only lasts 3 days, so I guess that's better than some girls who have a 7 day period.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304420774638468362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-19420994643628160482007-07-01T08:14:00.000-07:002007-07-01T08:14:00.000-07:00So I'm sitting at my computer, looking up the Diva...So I'm sitting at my computer, looking up the Diva Cup, thinking I'm going to make the plunge, but I have a quick question for the board: Should I order the DC from the official website or should I take the risk and order it from a different website that won't take it back, but is $13 cheaper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-21756871986490529462007-06-29T14:48:00.000-07:002007-06-29T14:48:00.000-07:00I'm starting my second cycle now using the Diva Cu...I'm starting my second cycle now using the Diva Cup I won from generous Crunchy C in the Spring. I'm getting quite good at the whole insertion/removal thing and I am even wearing the 'monkey cup' to work these days! It is really nice not to have to worry if you've bought enough tampons or have enough left in your purse to get you through the day.<BR/><BR/>Oldnovice - the trick to not feeling itTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908227916944431265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14129461136337559262007-06-29T13:27:00.000-07:002007-06-29T13:27:00.000-07:00Okay, you've won me over (I saw a link to your sit...Okay, you've won me over (I saw a link to your site from a comment on No Impact Man). I'd heard of the cup about 5 years ago but, frankly, didn't have the nerve. Now my conscience has the better of me. I just ordered GladRags--which, incidentally, is the name of a used-clothing store in my hometown!!--and a Keeper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-18363009538156934402007-06-24T20:38:00.000-07:002007-06-24T20:38:00.000-07:00Sunny - if you have had kids or are very tall, the...Sunny - if you have had kids or are very tall, then you can go with version 2, otherwise you should probably stick with #1.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-31310627303097608332007-06-24T19:58:00.000-07:002007-06-24T19:58:00.000-07:00So, this may sound naive but do you really need to...So, this may sound naive but do you really need to wait until you're 30 for Version 2 or at 26 should I try Version 1?Fresh and Feistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05820234357609699762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-66402310124441523192007-06-15T18:17:00.000-07:002007-06-15T18:17:00.000-07:00She's gonna hate that I mentioned this (because so...She's gonna hate that I mentioned this (because someone she knows might click on your link in my blogroll and see it), but No. 1 daughter spared no details on her experiences with the Diva Cup I bought for her when she visited yesterday. <BR/><BR/>Her opinion is that it requires a little "getting used to" and that you could spend a whole day reinserting the thing until you "don't feel a thing inOldnovicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714134603537886606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-17623370169786599812007-06-15T07:18:00.000-07:002007-06-15T07:18:00.000-07:00I'm glad you're talking about the DivaCup on your ...I'm glad you're talking about the DivaCup on your blog. <BR/><BR/>This is something I've been thinking about for a few months now, but I haven't mustered the courage to make the switch. <BR/><BR/>Your post, however, has empowered me to try the DivaCup. So thanks again for talking so openly about this topic. I really do feel encouraged to try this product.<BR/><BR/>Also, as a sidenote: I <B>love</Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013969477950426381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-22582045404576042842007-06-14T10:55:00.000-07:002007-06-14T10:55:00.000-07:00Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate ...Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your blog and your suggestions! The Diva Cup isn't something I have started as of yet, but am contemplating. However I had just begun wondering about the pantiliner issue also! So thanks for putting in the research! :-) On the topic of female issues, something else I had thought of as late is birth control options. Example the IUD as a more Simply Authentichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149087342124493037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-58183838313188247392007-06-14T07:32:00.000-07:002007-06-14T07:32:00.000-07:00Yeah, I love my cup. The first line of your haiku ...Yeah, I love my cup. The first line of your haiku makes me want to rip off the Intel logo and make me an icon for that! :D<BR/><BR/>I like my cloth pads too - they are good for the first and last days when I'm really light. Plus you can have such fun fabrics!Skulleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381389578551133960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14788131272691249182007-06-14T05:35:00.000-07:002007-06-14T05:35:00.000-07:00I've been using cloth pads for the past few months...I've been using cloth pads for the past few months and LOVE them!! I think I am allergic to disposable pads because if I use them for to long I break out in a rash. (I know TMI!) Cloth is so much more comfortable then disposable pads. I am thinking about buying a Diva Cup, but we are trying to get pregnant so I might wait until after that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-11236269081906754132007-06-14T05:10:00.000-07:002007-06-14T05:10:00.000-07:00I have my Diva Cup - just waiting for the right ti...I have my Diva Cup - just waiting for the right time, you know?<BR/><BR/>Those Hag Rags are cracking me up! I love that there are alternatives that are fun and the best environmental choice.QThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544956727530046973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-63267365149340647892007-06-14T04:36:00.000-07:002007-06-14T04:36:00.000-07:00Yep--for those of us non-tampon folks like me, clo...Yep--for those of us non-tampon folks like me, cloth pads fit the bill. And if you're using liners with the Diva Cup or other times, the cloth sounds right. But honestly, it seems like the menstrual cup is really a preferable option environmentally!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543197858284977937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-83172345667592408242007-06-14T04:18:00.000-07:002007-06-14T04:18:00.000-07:00Something else you may be interested in, the Lunap...Something else you may be interested in, the Lunapanties thong!<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.lunapads.com/product.aspx?ProductID=54&deptid=21&PriceCat=2&Lang=EN-US<BR/><BR/>I've heard good reviews about the Lunapanties but don't have first hand experience yet. When my year of not buying new comes to an end, I'll probably purchase some.Malvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17731179919368005161noreply@blogger.com