tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post2717636003599230608..comments2023-03-26T03:30:44.409-04:00Comments on Going Green: Have A Moderately Tolerable PeriodUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-74638448453430573162008-08-28T21:05:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:05:00.000-04:00My husband is ardently opposed to my use of a Diva...My husband is ardently opposed to my use of a Diva cup :( but I love love my cloth feminine products!4in4https://www.blogger.com/profile/12630758650262706201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-58164308874765028172008-08-27T13:47:00.000-04:002008-08-27T13:47:00.000-04:00One piece of advice if you use a Diva cup: don't ...One piece of advice if you use a Diva cup: don't process jalapeno or yellow hot peppers without gloves. You really don't want to be <I>that hot</I>.Chilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406176434011890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-11511885605700385132008-08-24T23:35:00.000-04:002008-08-24T23:35:00.000-04:00honestly, what people wrote about all their issues...honestly, what people wrote about all their issues with the Diva cup caused a lot of trepidation. I researched and read about it for five months before finally taking the plunge and when I did, I was really impressed.<BR/><BR/>No problems whatsoever. <BR/><BR/>In fact, it makes my day cycle more tolerable by cutting it down from 2-3 days to about 1-1.5 days. Before you get jealous, let me note that my cycle is every 19-21 days. <BR/><BR/>Until reading blogs and forums on cups and such, I always thought that the "28 day cycle" described in junior high health classes was a myth made up by men. Ugh.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304420774638468362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-66531846078909994122008-08-24T16:47:00.000-04:002008-08-24T16:47:00.000-04:00I'd like to be entered in the drawing. I have swit...I'd like to be entered in the drawing. I have switched to the Divacup but still use pantiliners. I'd also be interested in your pattern. THanks burban mom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-10838203849093961762008-08-24T13:13:00.000-04:002008-08-24T13:13:00.000-04:00hey, i'd like to be entered in the draw. i have no...hey, i'd like to be entered in the draw. i have no skills with sewing, so this would be a great way for me to try it out. i switched to natracare about a year and a half ago. i like them a lot more, less cramps, no plastic... but it's not quite as green as i'd like...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-7431572456750551522008-08-24T05:25:00.000-04:002008-08-24T05:25:00.000-04:00Put me in the drawing!I plan on switching to the D...Put me in the drawing!<BR/><BR/>I plan on switching to the Diva cup very very soon! :)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014594296491881000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-9787488532146796052008-08-23T17:31:00.000-04:002008-08-23T17:31:00.000-04:00Please put me in for the drawing. I have been rese...Please put me in for the drawing. I have been researching pad patterns and store bought reusables. I havent made the leap yet but want to.tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129285323616725966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-82642574424181339942008-08-23T11:54:00.000-04:002008-08-23T11:54:00.000-04:00Sign me up, please! I bought cloth pads on ETSY, ...Sign me up, please! I bought cloth pads on ETSY, and I love them. Bought some for Cousin, she said "yuck" at first, now she uses them (so I need to get more for her). I'm going to buy them for all of my granola buddies. Can you imagine unwrapping cloth pads for Christmas, hee hee. It's time for me to give up the OB, and get a Diva Cup, for sure, at least for swimming! I'm sure the Diva would use less water than my cloth pads, I always worry about that, too? Thanks, LOVE you blog, dude....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-79905371295861783092008-08-23T09:30:00.000-04:002008-08-23T09:30:00.000-04:00Sign me up for the free pantyliners -- I would lov...Sign me up for the free pantyliners -- I would love to make the switch!<BR/><BR/>ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345172497054586060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-18554149929001111822008-08-22T21:06:00.000-04:002008-08-22T21:06:00.000-04:00Handy with silicone injection molds - too funny!I ...Handy with silicone injection molds - too funny!<BR/><BR/>I have switched to the Diva Cup and Luna pads, and quite like them. I don't use the Diva cup all the time (because when it overflows there is no advance warning) but do use it for 5 of 7 days of my cycle and all overnights. <BR/><BR/>Please do sign me up for the draw:)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908227916944431265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-20217623289862658892008-08-22T19:09:00.000-04:002008-08-22T19:09:00.000-04:00No need to sign me up, but I had to mention how mu...No need to sign me up, but I had to mention how much I love my Diva cup. It took me a month or so to get used to it. But, I really love it now.<BR/><BR/>Also, I actually like having my period. I use it as time for myself. And actually look forward to it.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882235346307802213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-86907784183642337762008-08-22T18:05:00.000-04:002008-08-22T18:05:00.000-04:00Thank you for excusing me and please dont sign me ...Thank you for excusing me and please dont sign me up!Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-14531043252853352272008-08-22T14:57:00.000-04:002008-08-22T14:57:00.000-04:00I've been wanting to try these but haven't taken t...I've been wanting to try these but haven't taken the next step. Sign me up!Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08632546869870977212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-23360499742266969052008-08-22T14:47:00.000-04:002008-08-22T14:47:00.000-04:00bobbi, My 17 year old talked me into getting the d...bobbi, <BR/><BR/>My 17 year old talked me into getting the divas. I love mine, she can't get hers inserted properly. When she inserts the cup it won't open back up. I think she has tried just about every way to get it to work short of standing on her head, spinning in circles and chanting verses. Happily, (for me) I found her doing a search one day for "can virgins wear diva cup"!<BR/><BR/>Burbs, <BR/><BR/>Wish you could have seen the looks of horror the kiddos gave me when I asked if they wanted me to enter them to win cloth pads:)ib mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592735453398273859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-8248095467169182452008-08-22T14:05:00.000-04:002008-08-22T14:05:00.000-04:00Thank the Lord, I don't have to worry about this p...Thank the Lord, I don't have to worry about this problem any more! However, I am interested in the DivaCup for my 16 yo. Is that too young to start using one?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334812243182354729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-88340762294600282462008-08-22T13:50:00.000-04:002008-08-22T13:50:00.000-04:00I just got the Diva cup and have used it one month...I just got the Diva cup and have used it one month. I think I will like it better after a little more practice with it. I am really hoping the no cramps part comes true for me too. <BR/>Please enter me for the drawing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-9799217635086556532008-08-22T12:11:00.000-04:002008-08-22T12:11:00.000-04:00Never thought I would switch from no applicator or...Never thought I would switch from no applicator organic cotton tampons, but 3 years ago, I bought reusable pads and have loved them. I had been a tampon user since age 11 (I am 42) and had never used pads. For whatever reason it just feels right. If ever it stops being right, I will use Diva, but, I am hoping the whole thing will simply be over soon. Geez, who knew anything could last so long!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-65609349599570221932008-08-22T12:03:00.000-04:002008-08-22T12:03:00.000-04:00I switched to cloth pads a couple of months ago an...I switched to cloth pads a couple of months ago and love them. I need to increase my stash though, so please enter me in the drawing for the panty liners.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039512138644513340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-74441919234885715192008-08-22T10:56:00.000-04:002008-08-22T10:56:00.000-04:00I went on the non-estrogen b/c because of another ...I went on the non-estrogen b/c because of another health problem and my period went away - including cramps.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I should be giving away my old Tampons and liners that I am likely never to use again. Better than throwing them out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-11524176712667039462008-08-22T10:45:00.000-04:002008-08-22T10:45:00.000-04:00Great post! I am (a little nervous admittedly) go...Great post! I am (a little nervous admittedly) going to be trying out the Diva Cup this month. I think I will buy a small box of the organic non-bleached tampons just in case, but I am going to have to get used to the Diva Cup. So many women swear by them, and it's hard to deny all the waste disposable tampons create.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760009169211682230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-66391552912055963842008-08-22T10:41:00.000-04:002008-08-22T10:41:00.000-04:00I'm a Diva and really really happy! Okay, not the...I'm a Diva and really really happy! Okay, not the latter part. That's what being 37 does to you - days of headaches every month. Such a joy. But I do love my Diva cup. I can go all day and forget I'm having my period - but for the pounding in my head.Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-37012432840442686062008-08-22T09:37:00.000-04:002008-08-22T09:37:00.000-04:00I had an oops baby and she is an absolute joy. My...I had an oops baby and she is an absolute joy. My first pregnancy was very hard and I would not have had her if it had not been an oops. <BR/><BR/>I switched from regular maxi pads to 7th Generation and an European brand whose name I always forget due to skin irritation due to the fragences, etc. in the regular ones. Think I'm almost ready to start making the switch to reusables. Switching to cloth diapers was super easy so how hard can this be.<BR/><BR/>Please enter me in the contest. Would you please post the instructions on your web site for those of us who are saving money to have our sewing machines fixed. The leaking roof is taking a lot of the funds that were earmarked for other things.<BR/><BR/>--Ave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-45030673867889711552008-08-22T08:30:00.000-04:002008-08-22T08:30:00.000-04:00I'd like to be entered to win the pantyliners. I d...I'd like to be entered to win the pantyliners. I don't do the period thing all that often (love love love my NuvaRing birth control!), but everynow and then my body tells me it's time to have a period and I'd love to have a green choice available.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and love your blog - thanks much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-77039216947765264682008-08-22T08:23:00.000-04:002008-08-22T08:23:00.000-04:00After reading your blog, Crunchy's blog and some o...After reading your blog, Crunchy's blog and some of Fake Plastic Fish I actually ordered a Diva yesterday. I'm a little nervous, but I think it'll be okay!<BR/><BR/>p.s. I'd love to also be entered to win :-)Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271538327787248813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6813652540538023883.post-54703538017619217072008-08-22T07:28:00.000-04:002008-08-22T07:28:00.000-04:00Green sheep -- I'd suggest washable pads if she do...Green sheep -- I'd suggest washable pads if she doesn't want to use a cup. They come in all sorts of entertaining patterns :-) There are also sea sponge tampons that are similarly washable and that might adapt better to a smaller person. You can usually find them in health food stores (and the internet, of course, has everything).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com