tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post6621098743281053626..comments2023-12-06T00:39:46.462-08:00Comments on Surviving and thriving on pennies: Green up your periodSurviving and thriving on pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549443211123230264noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-31832235998051442012010-12-14T07:23:22.511-08:002010-12-14T07:23:22.511-08:00Thanks for the support of Natracare! We're wor...Thanks for the support of Natracare! We're working hard to get it right for women so appreciate the kind words. If ever you do want to get in touch we're on Facebook, Twitter and of course the good old telephone and email! All details on our website.<br /><br />Following the discussion about painful periods, we received a comment today from a lady called Christy Wood in New Orleans that some of you may relate to:<br />"I began using your product, natracare organic cotton tampons, about four months ago. Immediately I noticed a difference with my menstrual periods - they were not painful anymore. No severe abdominal cramps and my blood flow was so much less. For 20 years I had been using Playtex and had no idea they were the reason my periods were so intense and painful. For four months straight now, my life has continued to improve because of this product."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-31391163320887885122010-12-12T11:14:50.114-08:002010-12-12T11:14:50.114-08:00Love, love, love my Diva...so glad I switched abou...Love, love, love my Diva...so glad I switched about a year ago! I was a tampon girl, and honestly for me starting use was a bit of a learning curve. You will quickly learn if it is "in correct" because you will have leakage as previously mentioned. And you will also learn, depending on your cycle and flow, how often to empty, as again, you will leak. I empty twice a day usually and either do so over the toilet or in the shower, which is much easier for cleaning. And you totally can't even tell it's in, it's even better than tampons.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-19151763367260278402010-12-11T21:47:59.249-08:002010-12-11T21:47:59.249-08:00I've been using a DivaCup and my home-made clo...I've been using a DivaCup and my home-made cloth pads for several years (it's been a long time - I think it was 2006 or 2007 when I bought mine??). I wouldn't go back to disposables ;).<br /><br />In answer to your questions: <br /><br />I take it out over the toilet or in the shower, otherwise it would be a big mess ;). My flow is heavy for a day or two in the middle, and I have to empty it every eight to twelve hours. It's usually not a problem.<br /><br />There is a "wrong" way, but only in that if it doesn't open fully, the cup will leak, which is bothersome. As long as it fully opens, it's make a complete seal and everything is fine. I can't explain how you'll know if it's fully open. It's really something you'll have to discover for yourself ;).<br /><br />Most of the time I don't even realize it's there. Once it's in and fully open, I don't feel it. I had a really hard time with tampons and never used them, because I tend to cramp a lot, but the DivaCup doesn't bother me, as much. That's not to say that I don't ever cramp, because I still do, occasionally. Those days, I either use a cloth napkin, or a take an aspirin.<br /><br />I have not changed mine. I know that DivaCup recommends that the cup be changed after a time. Initially, the company wasn't making that recommendation, which is why I bought one. I clean mine thoroughly after each cycle, and after I've used soap and water, I also clean it using a q-tip and tea tree oil to kill any potential bacteria. So, far, so good ;).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642417312794814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-45516699974641167222010-12-10T14:54:08.884-08:002010-12-10T14:54:08.884-08:00I've had reduced cramping since I switched awa...I've had reduced cramping since I switched away from dispoasables, but I'm not sure if that's due to the cup or not- I've also really improved my diet, and I think that might have more to do with it. <br /><br />I have read from others who had cramps with tampons that the cup didn't give them the same cramps, but I can't vouch for it myself.Anna Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392881021927019092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-24430189830279589422010-12-10T10:05:37.268-08:002010-12-10T10:05:37.268-08:00I ran out of pads in the middle of a cycle a few m...I ran out of pads in the middle of a cycle a few months ago, so I folded an old ankle sock in half and safety pinned it in place. That's all I've used since then. I leave a pantiliner underneath for extra protection, and I stay at home which makes it easy to get to the bathroom often. When the sock is soaked through I rinse it and hang it to dry. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it's good enough for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-88930529189931794292010-12-09T15:58:52.432-08:002010-12-09T15:58:52.432-08:00Anna-Thanks for all the info!
One other question...Anna-Thanks for all the info! <br /><br />One other question. If you cramp ever, does this help out with it? The reason I ask is because I use Tampons currently when I am not at home and I always get cramps when I use them. I have the most irregular periods with cramps. My period has been nothing but a hassle since I was 16. It's a "you never know when" kinda situation. <br /><br />Just trying to make it regular and as comfortable as possible.Surviving and thriving on pennieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549443211123230264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-1960583420778887852010-12-09T11:46:39.136-08:002010-12-09T11:46:39.136-08:00I really like Natracare. Currently using Seventh G...I really like Natracare. Currently using Seventh Generation because I found some on clearance a while back and stocked up on them. <br /><br />I would love to switch to a Diva Cup but have to wait till next months paycheck. I tried one back in high school but it totally freaked me out and I gave up. Urr! <br /><br />One question: How do you take it out? Over the toilet? Is there a wrong way to put it in? Is it really that comfortable? How often do you change it? <br /><br />I know their website tells you answers but would love to get your perspective on it because you actually use it. <br /><br />Thanks everyone! <br />p.s. And if I forgot to mention another option share with all of us!Surviving and thriving on pennieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549443211123230264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-90262611189473110092010-12-09T11:30:06.464-08:002010-12-09T11:30:06.464-08:00Love my Diva cup! Its only drawback is that it is...Love my Diva cup! Its only drawback is that it is so comfortable you do need to remind yourself that it is there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889118790999321961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1156719194860099075.post-14456770651216182212010-12-09T10:59:36.901-08:002010-12-09T10:59:36.901-08:00I use Natracare tampons and LunaPads. :)I use Natracare tampons and LunaPads. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.com