Diva Cup

I first heard about Diva Cups more than two years, and was intrigued by the idea, but never acted on getting one for myself. Finally a few weeks ago I ordered one! ....which was exciting, but not that exciting, because I couldn't use it immediately since I wasn't on my period. UNTIL FRIDAY! It was SUPER EXCITING. I didn't even anticipate being as excited as I was. But oh was I.

Firstly, it's super awesome that I will basically never have to buy tampons again. It's great for the environment, and for my bank account! And it's also just convenient. No matter how big a box I think I buy it always seems like I'm out of tampons again. Not anymore!

Secondly, insertion is just...fun :P You fold it in half twice (it's rubbery and silly), and stick it in part of the way. Then you twist it around a full 360 degrees to ensure that it unfolds completely, and then you push it all the way in! I'm still getting used to how it's supposed to feel, but most of the time it's super easy and comfortable. It's a much more intimate placement experience than the push/slip-inside action of tampons.

Lastly, removal. Who knew menstrual blood could be so beautiful?! I feel like I've been wasting it all this time by allowing it to get soaked up by tampons and pads. There's something incredibly satisfying about seeing it all pooled in its little cup and being able to say, "I made that!" Watching it diffuse into the toilet water is also very beautiful and interesting.

Diva cups. Fuck yes.