The Diva Cup is a feminine hygiene product that is worn internally and collects, rather than absorbs menstrual flow. These were used as long ago as the 1930s but didn't reach their height in popularity until much more recently. They are reusable, and so provide an eco-friendly alternative to sanitary towels and tampons. Diva means a famous female opera singer, or a prima donna. It canbe used more generically to mean any successful female entertainer,such as a singer. Some do let the fame and attention go to theirhead. So if there are many people to choose from, they may beselective about their friends and not want to be around mostpeople. In the wrestling world, WWE refers to their women wrestlers asDivas. Diva is a successful and glamorous female performer orpersonality. Once you have your menstrual cup - it's best to do a littleresearch to ensure you get the best brand to suit your body andneeds, also be sure to get the correct size - remember that forsome women it can take a little practice to learn to use amenstrual cup correctly so be paitent when first attempting toinsert your cup. Menstrual cups can be worn before menstruation, however at firstit's best to attempt to insert during menstruation as blood givesmore lubrication and your cervix will be in the position it will bein during menstruation. If worried about mess try inserting in theshower - it's best to try using cups in the bathroom where you haveprivacy and can clean-up. Make sure you know where your vaginal opening is located checkonline sites such as Scarleteen if unsure , it helps when insertingmenstrual cups for you to know your anatomy well and be comfortablewith vaginal penetration - this makes it easier and morecomfortable. It also helps to check your cervix, the opening toyour uterus located at the top of your vaginal canal that feelslike a firm ball, you need to position your cup under your cervix -if your cervix is too high up to feel then chances are your cervixposition won't be a problem. Wash your hands well before insertion, also wash your cup if thisis your first time using it - just use soap and water, but be sureto rinse well. Get yourself into a comfortable position and relax -if you're tense vaginal muscles will tense, this makes vaginalwalls clench together so it is more difficult to insert anythingvaginally. When ready fold your cup - there are different folding methods,your cups instructions should show you at least one way to foldyour cup but also look online for more folding techniques. Withyour other hand hold open your labia for easier access to thevaginal opening and when ready insert the cup while keeping itfolded. Insert the cup as far as possible aiming towards the smallof your back - once fully inserted allow it to pop open. Once open and in place check to make sure it is fully open byrunning a finger around the cup, or turn it to both check it's openand create a seal to prevent leaking. Once in place it can be wornfor up to 12 hours without any health risk or leaking, unless yourflow is very heavy. Divacup has a store locator on their web site, otherwise look inpharmacies, health stores, coops and farmers markets. It is best tobuy online so you can find a cheaper deal and shop around fordifferent menstrual cup brands - always be sure to do rsearch toensure that Divacup is the best brand for you there are 30+different brands. Compared to tampons or pads menstrual cups are far better. Reasons to use menstrual cups... Safer and more hygienic - no risk of TSS or infections. Can be worn for 12 hours with any flow and any time. Can reduce menstrual cramps and menstrual flow. No harmful rayon, chemicals, bleach or dioxin. Hold far more and don't leak like tampons or pads. Environmentally friendly reducing polution and waste. The cheapest sanitary product on the market. Companies are ethical and don't use taboos to sell. Helps you to learn more about your body. Generally make your periods FAR better. There are all sorts of benefits to using menstrual cups, it's muchbetter to be able to go all day without needing to change every fewhours, worry about absorbency, worry about health or worry aboutleaking. They're internal like tampons so more discreet and betterwhen active but can be worn even before your period or with lightflow, and can be worn overnight, and absolutely no need to use padsat all. Once you have your menstrual cup - it's best to do a littleresearch to ensure you get the best brand to suit your body andneeds, also be sure to get the correct size - remember that forsome women it can take a little practice to learn to use amenstrual cup correctly so be paitent when first attempting toinsert your cup. Menstrual cups can be worn before menstruation, however at firstit's best to attempt to insert during menstruation as blood givesmore lubrication and your cervix will be in the position it will bein during menstruation. If worried about mess try inserting in theshower - it's best to try using cups in the bathroom where you haveprivacy and can clean-up. Make sure you know where your vaginal opening is located checkonline sites such as Scarleteen if unsure , it helps when insertingmenstrual cups for you to know your anatomy well and be comfortablewith vaginal penetration - this makes it easier and morecomfortable. It also helps to check your cervix, the opening toyour uterus located at the top of your vaginal canal that feelslike a firm ball, you need to position your cup under your cervix -if your cervix is too high up to feel then chances are your cervixposition won't be a problem. Wash your hands well before insertion, also wash your cup if thisis your first time using it - just use soap and water, but be sureto rinse well. Get yourself into a comfortable position and relax -if you're tense vaginal muscles will tense, this makes vaginalwalls clench together so it is more difficult to insert anythingvaginally. When ready fold your cup - there are different folding methods,your cups instructions should show you at least one way to foldyour cup but also look online for more folding techniques. Withyour other hand hold open your labia for easier access to thevaginal opening and when ready insert the cup while keeping itfolded. Insert the cup as far as possible aiming towards the smallof your back - once fully inserted allow it to pop open. Once open and in place check to make sure it is fully open byrunning a finger around the cup, or turn it to both check it's openand create a seal to prevent leaking. Once in place it can be wornfor up to 12 hours without any health risk or leaking, unless yourflow is very heavy. Menstrual cups can be worn before menstruation, however at firstit's best to attempt to insert during menstruation as blood givesmore lubrication and your cervix will be in the position it will bein during menstruation. If worried about mess try inserting in theshower - it's best to try using cups in the bathroom where you haveprivacy and can clean-up. Make sure you know where your vaginal opening is located checkonline sites such as Scarleteen if unsure , it helps when insertingmenstrual cups for you to know your anatomy well and be comfortablewith vaginal penetration - this makes it easier and morecomfortable. It also helps to check your cervix, the opening toyour uterus located at the top of your vaginal canal that feelslike a firm ball, you need to position your cup under your cervix -if your cervix is too high up to feel then chances are your cervixposition won't be a problem. Wash your hands well before insertion, also wash your cup if thisis your first time using it - just use soap and water, but be sureto rinse well. Get yourself into a comfortable position and relax -if you're tense vaginal muscles will tense, this makes vaginalwalls clench together so it is more difficult to insert anythingvaginally. When ready fold your cup - there are different folding methods,your cups instructions should show you at least one way to foldyour cup but also look online for more folding techniques. Withyour other hand hold open your labia for easier access to thevaginal opening and when ready insert the cup while keeping itfolded. Insert the cup as far as possible aiming towards the smallof your back - once fully inserted allow it to pop open. Once open and in place check to make sure it is fully open byrunning a finger around the cup, or turn it to both check it's openand create a seal to prevent leaking. Once in place it can be wornfor up to 12 hours without any health risk or leaking, unless yourflow is very heavy. Menstrualcups can pay for themselves within a couple of months.
