I remember when I first learned about menstrual cups – and it’s totally not a normal story. We were at Bible study and everyone knew I loved coffee – so they gifted me a coffee mug that says: Domestic Diva. For the record, I still love and use that mug regularly.
But then, the men started calling it my Diva Cup. And somehow, someone got on the internet and found out what a Diva Cup really was…and I was ABHORRED. No really.
What!?! No Way!
People do this?! They put a cup up in their hoo-ha?! What a bunch of tree-hugging weirdos!
And now, here we are. In the place where I always find myself…falling off my high horse and eating lots of crow.
Hear that? It’s the crows in my front yard.
Gradual is Good!
Through the years, we’ve gradually embraced a more natural lifestyle. Notice I said GRADUALLY, which was key for me to stick with it.
First the Berkey water filter. Then milling my wheat. And then more whole foods. Then cloth pads. And then essential oils. Then supplements. And now…this.
You guys, on a WHIM (it really was a whim), I told people on Instagram Stories that I was going to order and try a menstrual cup for a review. I was being silly.
I thought I would hate it. Think about it…it’s a silicone cup you shove up in your lady parts to catch blood during your period. No one REALLY does that, do they?
Well, I do now.
Expecting to hate it, I gave it a shot. And then another shot. And then another shot. Well…now? I am a FAN FOR LIFE!
My periods are so much better now anyway, because of my oils and supplements (more later on that) but this took everything to a whole new level, friends!
I used to always wake up, afraid I was going to have a huge mess and need to change sheets. No longer. No blood baths. I hardly even know I’m on my period!!!!
I use my Pixie Cup all the time (the brand I settled on) – even on trips. It’s easier to travel when you’re not worried about messes. Do I change it in public? Yup. Empty while using the bathroom, re-insert, and then wash your hands (you can wipe your hands down with TP if needed).
My periods are lighter too. Someone asked me: Where is the science behind this?!
Welllllllllllll, I don’t have it. I only have my experience.
I do wear a cloth pad as backup – because sometimes you might leak if it gets too full or you turn a funny way. And everyone needs a good backup singer. Right?
What does it feel like to use a menstrual cup?
If you feel it, you need to shove it up higher in there. LOL
In between each change, I just rinse with water in the sink and re-insert.
You’ll learn the ropes – everything you need to know comes in your order. DO follow the instructions. I use the c-cup fold and I boil mine to disinfect when my period is over 🙂
Give it at least 3 months. Trust me. 🙂
I settled on Pixie Cup for a few reasons:
- It’s softer than others so it’s easy to use.
- The tip is nice and easier to grab a hold of to remove.
- Every time you buy a Pixie, one is donated to a woman in need who doesn’t have access to feminine hygiene products. <3
If you’ve tried a menstrual cup, I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
I tried the Pixie Cup because of your review even after using another brand for over a year. You’re right, it’s great!! So glad I listened to you (as I have been every time I have!!!) Thanks for the review!!
I had used a Diva Cup for years, it’s a nonfactor now because I’ve been in menopause for a few years. I chose to do a cup because I had 2 teenage girls at the time who were needing pads and tampons and it got expensive! So I changed for frugality’s sake. Once I learned some tricks about putting it in correctly, I had absolutely no leakage. No matter how I moved. None. And I had heavy periods with some clotting too, I had endometriosis. I also noticed when I used it faithfully that i would have no back pain and no cramping. The science behind that is the chemicals that are put into our bodies with these tampons cause more cramping. I mean, they are put right up there into your nether regions. I loved it.
Yup – we’ve just been rubbing our lady bits with all sorts of toxic stuff. I’m so glad for the back-up affirmation! 🙂
I’ve been using a Diva Cup for 3 years now and really love it. I use thin pantiliners as back up and while those are disposable, it’s still WAY less trash and money–because organic tampons aren’t cheap. I have washed and boiled mine so many times that it’s probably time to replace it soon. I’ll look at the Pixie, thanks for the tip!
You might like trying a few cloth pantyliners! They are so soft and you just wash and re-use! 🙂
I am now at the age that it’s no longer a factor, but I used a Diva Cup the last couple years when I had a period. Like you, I thought it was weird and that I would hate it. But, after giving it a try I was totally sold. Very comfortable and definitely more cost effective. I recommend it!
Yup – I totally went in to it thinking I would hate it. LOL
My period is pretty heavy for a day or two and I found that I leaked. I put it in correctly. Then again, you said you also use a pad. Currently, I use both tampons and pads. Maybe cup and pad.
Read up a couple comments – when you get it in correctly, it really doesn’t leak. This Pixie also cut out my leakage by 100%.
I stumbled across cups when I was looking for a frugal alternative to tampons. I was spending $20-30 a month on supplies and haven’t spent a penny since my initial $40 investment. I’ve used the same cup for years and haven’t looked back!!! Less trash to empty too.
Woot! Reduce, reuse, recycle!
This is so timely! I had just told my husband yesterday that for frugality’s sake alone I want to try to switch to a menstrual cup. And what do you know, I wake up to this email in my inbox. 😀 There are so many other reasons to switch though, I know.
We are going through Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps! We are on Baby Step 2, and I am planning on going through your website/Facebook because I KNOW you and Barry have talked about it many times, but I haven’t really read them before because they “didn’t apply to me”. So Yay! Thank you for everything you do, Stacy.
You’ve got this!!!!!!!!!