Cups Ain’t Just For Drinking August 12, 2008

After my disappointing encounter with the Instead Soft Cup, I’ve moved on to the Diva Cup. And I must say, halle-freakin-luyah! The Diva Cup is seriously the answer to all of my periodic problems.

After using it for just one cycle, I know I will never go back. Though the insertion and removal does take a bit of getting used to, and may cause some discomfort, once it’s in, it stays in and feels like nothing (this lack of feeling may be achieved by cutting off the little nub at the base of the cup that sticks out- don’t worry, the cup won’t get lost inside you!) If inserted correctly, you’ll stay leak-free (even when there was leakage, it was very little). I was surprised by how much cleaner you feel when using this product. You just pull it out, and all the blood is inside the cup, while the outside is all clean. This is a huge improvement compared to the leaky, messiness of pads and tampons- uh uh, never again, my friends. I have been converted!

Think this is a little strange? Well, there are whole cunt-loving communities devoted to this stuff! You just have to know where to look. And once you’ve been exposed, you realize that there’s a whole ‘nother world of this! I knew about Instead, the Keeper, the Divacup, the Mooncup, but who knew there was so much more than that? The Lunette, Miacup, Femmecup, Ladycup?

What!?!?

Snoop around, and maybe even, *gasp*, purchase one! With so many options and variations out there, there’s gotta be one that’s just right for you!

instead July 28, 2008

Now that I’ve done a little intro to Alternative Goods for Your Goodies, I’ll let y’all into my personal experiences with some of these lovely products.

Since being more conscious about what my money is supporting, I can’t help but be extremely guilty and disgusted when my period comes around- not about my period itself, but about the products I’ve been using. I can’t stand pads and tampons anymore for the discomfort they cause me and the idea of what they’re doing to the environment everytime I throw another one in the trash barrel.

My experience so far with lunapads have been very satisfactory and vindicating, though, as a college-bound woman with an unstable job, I’ve still been unable to muster the nerve to purchase anything beyond some pantiliners.

Anyhow, during my last cycle, I was perusing the feminine care isle of a CVS, whereupon I found a box of Instead Softcups. Having heard about menstrual cups before, I was very excited to try a possibly more comfortable and hassle-free alternative to tampons/pads. Unfortunately, after going home and unsuccessfully testing about half the box of 14 softcups, I was disappointed. Though I still very much like the idea of these disposable cups, and they fit into place pretty easily, these one-size-fits-most cups did not fit me. They fell out of place very easily, causing leakage.

Since my experience, I have contacted them in hopes of them producing a slightly smaller sized cup. We women aren’t all built the same! (Since then, I’ve purchased a DivaCup, which I’ll report back on once my next cycle comes. Wee!)

Anyhow, aside from my own experiences, I have heard of many women who swear by this product. So I encourage all of you out there to try it. Take it from fellow goddess: Angela Shelton!

Alternative Goods for Your Goodies! July 12, 2008

For quite a while now, I’ve been working on being a smart shopper- that is, making sure my money goes to people who deserve it and people who care about the community, their customers, and the environment, rather than major cock-sucking cunt-hating corporations.

Thus, I now present to you: the wonderful world of alternative menstrual products!

What’s wrong with regular ol’ pads and tampons?

1. They’re brought to you by man-owned coorporations, who know jackshit about you, your cunt, and your comfort.
2. Disposables are awful for the environment, getting flushed down the toilet, or taking up space in landfills.
3. $$$
4. Toxic Shock Syndrome, bleach, chemicals = directly exposed to your vagina. eek!

Soo…what are the alternatives?

Behold!

1. Lunapads, Gladrags
   
2. Instead Softcups
3. DivaCup, the Keeper, the Mooncup

What’s so great about these alternative products?

1. Support women and lesser known corporations that love your body.
2. Most of these options are reusable, lasting for up to years and years, saving you mucho money and reducing your environmental footprint.
3. Safe and healthy! No scary cunt-destroying chemicals!
4. Comfort, comfort, comfort!

So there you have it. Check it out. And start taking control of your body.

Have a truly happy period!