A medical-grade
silicone,
latex-free, reusable
menstrual cup manufactured by Diva International, and an
economical and environmentally-friendly way to manage menstrual discharge.
The Diva Cup works the same way as a
Keeper: The menstruator folds, holds, and inserts the cup in the vagina, and then twists it slightly to ensure it remains in place. If inserted properly, leaks are unlikely, but users should be aware that
bowel movements and
orgasms may dislodge the cup slightly and cause leaks.
The
cup can hold up to an
ounce of
blood, and the menstruator can empty it at
hir convenience, at least every 12 hours. It can be worn during swimming, excercise, sex, or just about any form of
physical activity.
If you’re interested in using menstrual cups but you’re not sure you’ll like the Keeper, you should consider the Diva Cup. The Diva Cup is made of a very pliable, soft form of silicone, and for novice menstrual cup users it may be easier to insert than the Keeper.
The other cool thing about it is since it’s made of silicone, it can be boiled and sterilized completely. If you’re unsatisfied with your Diva Cup, you could always disinfect it and give it to your sister, your friend or significant other of the female sex, or anyone else you think of that might want a slightly used, but perfectly clean, menstrual cup :o)
More and more menstruators of the “
Menstruation is not just a bloody mess” persuasion are choosing to use menstrual cups as well as other alternative menstrual products such as
lunapads,
gladrags,
keepers, and
menstrual sponges for
health,
convenience,
cost,
environmental, and
feminist reasons.
For more information on the politics, biology, and taboos associated with menstruation, see
menstrual cups and
menstruation. The Tampaction website found at
http://www.seac.org/tampons/ also contains alot of interesting information about menstrual activism and alternative ways to celebrate “the
curse”.
I've gotten a few messages concerning my use of gender-neutral pronouns in this writeup. Just trying to be trans-friendly. For example, transgendered individuals with female bodies might find this node useful.