Let me preface myself - I'm a person who isn't able to use tampons comfortably, always feel tampons and pushes out of place. Although I really like the premise of the Diva cup, I had difficulties. I'm sure it will take me a few periods of trial to decide if this is the best product for me to use. On my light days I was not able to insert the Diva cup. It kept opening up before it was inserted so it suctioned to the outer area (can't use the technical term). The next day I retried inserting and was able to get it in. I was able to feel it the whole time it was in. It did leak for me but I had extra protection, that I'd highly recommend anyone trying it out, although it was very slight leaking. Since I was at work, reinserting was a little difficult for me. For me the Diva had the same experience that I have with tampons; always adjusting into place and feeling uncomfortable. If you're a person who generally doesn't have problems with tampons and don't feel them I'd say try it out to see if it will work for you. It may not be for everyone but it's worth a try.

I was squeamish about the whole idea at first but was desperate to try something- anything!- because my heavy days were disruptive to say the least. I was running to the ladies room every 45-90 minutes because super+ tampons just weren't enough protection. After the first month's 'learning curve' adjustment the second month was much easier. Now, after the third month, I am comfortable with the process, figured out which insertion method works best for me (C-fold pointing toward the back and a bit of a tupperware-style 'burp' once it's in place to increase the suction and prevent it from slipping back down), and best of all...I can sit through a 3-hour block of classes on my heaviest days with NO worries! Unbelievable relief. Other bonuses: -No odor issues so save $ on feminine powder. -Only use 1 pantyliner per day instead of 3 or 4 so save money there, as well! -never bought generic feminine products so after 3 months the Diva Cup has paid for itself. -use MUCH less toilet tissue so the pennies saved add up. -Oh, and it's much better for our environment (although, that wasn't my #1 reason for using the Diva, it's still important!) The only problem I have is when in a public restroom the removal occasionally causes a suction sound that is odd and embarrassing. Found that a carefully timed 'courtesy flush' takes care of that little problem.

DO NOT waste your money. OK, it's not the easiest product to use, but I first tried it before my period, and you do get better with practice. So when my period came, I felt optimistic. It was SO inconvenient and MESSY. I would say it's totally impractical to use this product unless you have access to a private bathroom with a sink in arms reach (preferably on your dominant hand's side) EVERY time you need to change it. The description made me think that it holds more than a tampon does -- THIS IS NOT TRUE!! Even on the lightest day, it leaked. On the heaviest day, I still needed to empty it every hour just like I would have to do with a tampon. The only difference is the MESS. I'm embarrassed to describe the scene, but it was enough to cause anxiety when I was at someone else's house for fear that I would cause a mess on the floor, as had happened several times at home/work. The idea of doing this in a public bathroom is ridiculous. I started out open-minded and even excited for the chance to give up on pads and tampons, but I can say that it was a total waste of money, inconvenient, unsanitary, messy, and I will not be using it again.

It wasn't comfortable or effective if I didn't have it positioned correctly. That was easily fixed.

I wish I had discovered the Dive Cup sooner, it is the best purchase I have made in ages. It is comfortable and totally discrete and I can go all day from morning till I get home without having to empty it. After having my daughter I had trouble using tampons - they irritated me and I always hated having to use them when I was on the beach. The dread of the string dangling out of your suit? Kiss that goodbye - no one will ever know that you're using anything. It is also a wonderful green option - the amount of landfill created every year from tampons and pads is staggering and I'm happy to no longer contribute to that. I have recommended this to all of my friends. I feel comfortable and confident when I wear it, what more could you wish for? Buy yourself a Dive Cup!

I only recently discovered that menstrual cups even exist. After researching them a bit, I decided to get one and give it a shot. I couldn't be more pleased. I decided on the Diva Cup in the larger size because I read lots of reviews on it, and it had received mostly favorable reviews. I have to admit I was very apprehensive that the product would not work as well as I hoped. I have been a tampon user for ages, and I can honestly say that I will never go back to tampons or pads as long as I can still use my Diva. I found the instructions were clear and easy to understand, however I will admit that I did have to put it in several times to get the hang of the fold and positioning. But I think this is just because everyone's anatomy is a little different and it's really something you have to experiment with to find out which fold works best for you. I found that once I figured out the easiest fold and method for me, I got used to it fairly quickly. Some people have reported that they found the stem uncomfortable and cut it shorter than the way it comes, but I didn't need to do that. I don't even feel the cup at all when I have it inserted correctly. If I do feel it, that means I have messed up on the insertion somehow, which only happened maybe once or twice after I got it down to a science and it was easily corrected with just simple removal and reinsertion. It is easy to empty and clean. It may be more difficult if you have to clean it in a public restroom, but I found that I could go a whole workday, actually quite a bit longer than that, without having to remove it so I didn't have that issue. I did carry some personal cleansing wipes with me just in case I ran into that situation. I didn't have any leakage problems, except the very first day, but I think that it was just because I didn't put it in right away, my period had already started while I was sleeping, so I think it was some leakage that was already on its way out before insertion. I did wear a very thin pad just in case but didn't need it. I'm sure as I have more cycles with the cup and feel more confident about it I won't bother with the pad. The only thing that I found lacking in in the instructions was that there were only 2 ways to fold the Diva listed. I have since learned that there are a lot more ways to fold the cup. It would be nice if they could include a few more folds in there. So I am thrilled with my Diva Cup and have no desire to go back to tampons at all. Plus it will save me money that would ordinarily be spent on tampons. It is also more eco-friendly because you are not disposing of your protection every few hours. I only wish that I had discovered menstrual cups much sooner, I would definitely have switched!

I wish I would have learned about the Diva Cup sooner! I love this product! Pros: Saves money! The Diva Cup pays for itself in just a few cycles. No leaks! Easy to clean! Comfortable! No icky tampon string to deal with! No risk of TSS! Cons: Small adjustment period. It may take a few uses to "get it just right." A woman must be comfortable with her body and her cycle or she probably won't like using the Cup. Using public restrooms can be tricky, especially if a sink isn't located nearby or in a stall.

Using the Diva cup has made my period more comfortable and less messy than I ever thought possible! It does take a little practice to master the insertion/removal (both for speed and comfort). I bought this product entirely based on the reviews, and have not been disappointed! Very highly reccomended, I will NEVER use pads or tampons again!

Other protection ALWAYS leaks or moves - I have tried everything! This is the first product that protects completely with no leaking. I like to wear thong or boyshort - the Diva Cup makes this possible all month long. I recommend the Diva Cup for EVERYONE!

I bought this after reading all the great things people said about it. It leaks constantly. I've inserted, removed, twisted,changed angles of insertion, and nothing helps. I can go 2 - 3 hours between soaking a super tampon, but have to empty the cup every 30 minutes. Hate it.