RE: PMS/tampon alternative

[Guest guest]

=== & gt; Do you make your own " rags " or do you use a product like " wemoon " ? I

gave up tampons years ago but am still using pads and interested to get off

those too onto a more natural and environmentally friendly product/method. Can

you describe a bit more for us? Hi, I have been using something called the

" keeper " for about six months now. it is a washable cup that is very comfortable

and easy to use once you get used to it. saves me tons of money! i think they

since changed the name to " diva cup " . this is from the website www.divacup.com:

The DivaCup™ is very sanitary, comfortable, reliable and convenient. It holds

one full ounce (30 ml). The entire cycle is an average of 3-4 ounces (90-120

ml). The vagina is continually self-cleansing, washing away dead cells and

bacteria. Unlike tampons, The DivaCup™ is non-absorbent. Since it simply

collects the menstrual flow, it does not disturb the natural moisture level in

the vagina. Depending on your flow empty 2-3 times per 24 hour day, wash and

reinsert. It can be worn up to 12 hours, even overnight. The DivaCup™ is ideal

for all activities including swimming, camping, backpacking, and travelling.

It is suitable for all menstruating women of all ages. Since The DivaCup™ is

reusable, it is very economical. As well, you can feel confident that you are

doing your part in environmental conservation. Landfill and pollution problems

are on the rise and continue to be a worldwide concern. In 1998, 7 billion

tampons and 13 billion sanitary pads and their packaging made their way into

landfills and sewage systems in the USA alone! [Non-text portions of this

message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

I just made a pattern similar to " glad rags " for flannel cover and

liners. If anyone would like a pattern copy send me an email w/your

address. And Lynn I would be interested in one of the " keeper " cups

from your store. I live near Portland so let me know details.

thanks,

>

> === & gt; Do you make your own " rags " or do you use a product

like " wemoon " ? I gave up tampons years ago but am still using pads

and interested to get off those too onto a more natural and

environmentally friendly product/method. Can you describe a bit more

for us? Hi, I have been using something called the " keeper " for about

six months now. it is a washable cup that is very comfortable and

easy to use once you get used to it. saves me tons of money! i think

they since changed the name to " diva cup " . this is from the website

www.divacup.com:

> The DivaCup™ is very sanitary, comfortable, reliable and

convenient. It holds one full ounce (30 ml). The entire cycle is an

average of 3-4 ounces (90-120 ml). The vagina is continually self-

cleansing, washing away dead cells and bacteria. Unlike tampons, The

DivaCup™ is non-absorbent. Since it simply collects the menstrual

flow, it does not disturb the natural moisture level in the vagina.

Depending on your flow empty 2-3 times per 24 hour day, wash and

reinsert. It can be worn up to 12 hours, even overnight. The

DivaCup™ is ideal for all activities including swimming, camping,

backpacking, and travelling. It is suitable for all menstruating

women of all ages. Since The DivaCup™ is reusable, it is very

economical. As well, you can feel confident that you are doing your

part in environmental conservation. Landfill and pollution problems

are on the rise and continue to be a worldwide concern. In 1998, 7

billion tampons and 13 billion sanitary pads and their packaging made

their way into landfills and sewage systems in the USA alone!

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

I'd be delighted to have your pattern for the " glad rags. "

My address is:

Fern Horst

672 Mayland Road

Broadway, VA 22815

Thanks so much!

Fern

Re: PMS/tampon alternative

I just made a pattern similar to " glad rags " for flannel cover and

liners. If anyone would like a pattern copy send me an email w/your

address. And Lynn I would be interested in one of the " keeper " cups

from your store. I live near Portland so let me know details.

thanks,

[Guest guest]

Just in case someone tries the Keeper and it doesn't work for them I thought

I'd offer my experience. I tried the Keeper and had a lot of leaking but

then found the Instead menstrual cup product (I could get it at the grocery

store)--this is not advertised as reusable (use it once and throw it away)

but I didn't follow this advise and reuse mine over and over washing it in

between-I'm not dead yet. I rarely have leaks and use a flannel pad just in

case especially when I'm exercising. The design is different than the

keeper, here's a web page that shows comparison photos

http://www.mum.org/KeeperInsteadpic.htm

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Re: PMS/tampon alternative

=== & gt;

Do you make your own " rags " or do you use a product like " wemoon " ? I gave

up tampons years ago but am still using pads and interested to get off those

too onto a more natural and environmentally friendly product/method. Can

you describe a bit more for us? Hi, I have been using something called the

" keeper " for about six months now. it is a washable cup that is very

comfortable and easy to use once you get used to it. saves me tons of

money! i think they since changed the name to " diva cup " . this is from the

website www.divacup.com: The DivaCup™ is very sanitary, comfortable,

reliable and convenient. It holds one full ounce (30 ml). The entire cycle

is an average of 3-4 ounces (90-120 ml). The vagina is continually

self-cleansing, washing away dead cells and bacteria. Unlike tampons, The

DivaCup™ is non-absorbent. Since it simply collects the menstrual flow, it

does not disturb the natural moisture level in the vagina. Depending on

your flow empty 2-3 times per 24 hour day, wash and reinsert. It can be worn

up to 12 hours, even overnight. The DivaCup™ is ideal for all activities

including swimming, camping, backpacking, and travelling. It is suitable

for all menstruating women of all ages. Since The DivaCup™ is reusable, it

is very economical. As well, you can feel confident that you are doing your

part in environmental conservation. Landfill and pollution problems are on

the rise and continue to be a worldwide concern. In 1998, 7 billion tampons

and 13 billion sanitary pads and their packaging made their way into

landfills and sewage systems in the USA alone! [Non-text portions of

this message have been removed]