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The listing, NWT Menstrual Cup - Ladies, look forward to your period! has ended.

TMI alert for boys!

I discovered the menstrual cup about two years ago and love, love, love it.

Have you ever wondered how much waste is associated with the use of tampons and pads? Pictures 2, 3 and 4 show how much waste is produced in one month, one year, and ten years - the dump truck is an illustration of a lifetime of garbage. We're talking almost 200 lbs of garbage over a lifetime, and upwards of $2000 for tampons and pads.

The winner of this auction, however, will received one brand new menstrual cup (Keeper or Diva Cup brand, your choice, $40 value with shipping) that will last 10 years + (the FDA says they last 10 years but really they can last a lifetime).

It's ultra easy to use and only needs to be emptied twice a day (morning and night), and to sterilize just boil it after each menstrual cycle. So. Easy. No risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome as there is with tampons, no dryness or abrasion, no leaks (although I recommend using pads for a cycle or two or until you get the hang of it), nothing to pack if you go on holidays, no waste (other than the packaging) - not a penny for you to spend on period stuff for AT LEAST TEN YEARS. Anyone can use this, and you can do anything you could with a tampon (swim, run, you name it!)

When this auction is done I will order a brand new Menstrual Cup online and have it sent to the winner. I am doing this because there are two sizes (pre- and post-childbirth). At the risk of sounding like a salesman, I am doing this (instead of listing giftcards which would get more credits) because I want to share this product with you. Even if you don't win this particular auction, I suggest you look into buying one for yourself. You will not regret it!

Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments; I will be happy to answer. Free shipping to the US and Canada.

Moderator edit: removed the outside link. those are not allowed on this site.

Questions & Comments

wont you get a mess all over your hands when you take it out, and put it back it? when you pull it out, because of the seal it makes, does it hurt when you pull it out? you know like its pulling at your in sides or something?

Oct 20th, 2011 at 6:00:53 AM PDT by

It shouldn't be very messy on your hands but yes you will have to wash them after. If, for some reason your hands get very messy, just wipe them with a bit of toilet paper so you can pull up your pants and stuff, and then wash your hands.
I hear you about the seal, the idea of it used to really gross me out. What I do is break the seal before pulling out the cup by pushing on one side of it. You will hear the seal break and then you can pull it out. However many women do not do this and do not have any problems.

Oct 20th, 2011 at 6:15:58 AM PDT by

WOW!!! didn't even have a clue their was 'anything' like this on the market. Mind blower...where have I been???LOL!

Oct 16th, 2011 at 9:17:42 PM PDT by

That's what I thought when I discovered it!

Oct 17th, 2011 at 5:28:43 AM PDT by

wow,ive used instead b4,have never heard of this will b watching:)but its kinda gross to boil it,ud have to have a "special" pot for it,lol;)

+12

Oct 16th, 2011 at 12:55:52 AM PDT by

Lol nah it's not so bad. You rinse it off in the tap first so it's pretty much clean when you boil it. Boiling is just to kill any residual bacteria, not to get the gunk off. Keeper and Diva also sell a cup cleanser if you'd rather use that than boil it.

Oct 16th, 2011 at 9:13:23 AM PDT by

can you feel this thing when you move? Will it stay in place well if your moving a lot. I do taekwondo and stretching & kick ect would be quite embarssing wearing a white uniform if this were to fail in front of the class

Oct 19th, 2011 at 10:57:41 AM PDT by

You may feel it a bit at first but you quickly get used to it. If it's in right, within a couple hours of your first time using it you should no longer feel it. Personally I have had some minor leaks because I didn't put it in right (I have since learned - when it doubt, re-insert) but never when I have put it in properly. I have boxed and swum with my cup with no issues. If you get one I would recommend using pads for your first few cycles while you get the hang of inserting it properly so it forms a seal, and also to help you gain confidence in the cup.

Oct 19th, 2011 at 11:13:29 AM PDT by

wow, i can't wear tampons because of endometriosis, and pads are so aggravating. I would definitely like to try this. ;)

Oct 18th, 2011 at 8:38:07 PM PDT by

I know eh, pads are gross! This would definitely be an excellent option for you.

Oct 19th, 2011 at 6:09:03 AM PDT by

Very interesting item you have here. Definitely watching this.

Oct 17th, 2011 at 2:13:52 PM PDT by

Ty. They call it a Keeper for a reason! ;)

Oct 17th, 2011 at 2:47:12 PM PDT by

different never heard of this -I must have been wherever dpatient was -fanned

Oct 18th, 2011 at 7:32:49 AM PDT by

:) Fanned you back!

Oct 18th, 2011 at 7:34:30 AM PDT by

Great idea-I'm all for going GREEN!

Oct 17th, 2011 at 3:09:46 AM PDT by

+ saving money, + ease... ;)

Oct 17th, 2011 at 5:29:46 AM PDT by

Wow! that's so innovative! thx for sharing with us!

Oct 19th, 2011 at 6:21:35 PM PDT by

My pleasure :)

Oct 19th, 2011 at 6:39:43 PM PDT by

I have one of these in the "post child birth" size, and I hate it. I have tried time and time again to get it inserted properly, and it is never comfortable. Even though I do have children, I think I may need the smaller one. C-section X 2, so everything is still where it should be down there, lol! Watching! :)

Oct 19th, 2011 at 10:16:03 PM PDT by

Oh yeah girl, you definitely need a regular size. All your bits are still the right shape, I can't imagine trying to fit a larger one up there if a baby hasn't paved the way first. Also, I highly recommend the "7" fold for insertion. If you google it I'm sure you'll find a pic :)

Oct 20th, 2011 at 5:27:11 AM PDT by

they cost about 23 bucks on Amazon.com...and they have both of the sizes mentioned

Oct 19th, 2011 at 10:21:29 PM PDT by

Ty for the link! Most merchants sell them for 25-30 + shipping and I will probably buy directly from Diva/Keeper to be safe. Winner's choice though!

Oct 20th, 2011 at 6:12:54 AM PDT by

Awsome i cannot wear tampons due to it hurts and if i have a pap done i was told by a Gyn to have the use small plastic one cause i was never built to have kids and i am so small , i had 1 daughter and that is it i woder if i can wear one

Oct 19th, 2011 at 10:46:24 PM PDT by

I don't know if you would be able to wear this... I guess it depends on why you can't wear tampons. A menstrual cup is wider at the mouth of the cup than a tampon, but it's not abrasive or drying. Worth a shot I suppose!

Oct 20th, 2011 at 6:13:56 AM PDT by

crazy awesome! but what if you have a heavier flow? will it catch everything? it won't overflow? lol

Oct 18th, 2011 at 2:32:27 AM PDT by

I don't think so. The cup is fairly big (golf ball sized, maybe) and can accommodate a fair amount of fluid. I've never had an overflow and I've definitely worn it for more than 12 hours on heavy days. If you're worried you could just empty it once during the day to check out the situation.

Oct 18th, 2011 at 5:30:39 AM PDT by

Absolutely Awesome Auction!!! I do not need it, but I am darn happy to see you offering it and educating us about! Already a fan. = )

(¯`'•.¸(¯`'•.¸ FreeSpirit1913 of the Legends.•'´¯)¸.•'´¯)

Oct 20th, 2011 at 9:19:04 PM PDT by

Thank you! I know it will make a big difference to someone, which is very motivating.

Oct 21st, 2011 at 5:23:37 AM PDT by

I love mine!!! I will never go back. Girls, you need to try one of these! Great auction :) Good luck!

Oct 20th, 2011 at 8:33:39 PM PDT by

I'm so happy to see another faithful cup user! :)

Oct 21st, 2011 at 5:23:02 AM PDT by

I've wanted this for a while! Watching & bidding

Oct 16th, 2011 at 2:46:14 PM PDT by

It's so awesome! Good luck :)

Oct 16th, 2011 at 3:47:16 PM PDT by

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Diva Cup! Unfortunately, my son just took scissors to mine and I had to order a new one! Boo! To bad this auction wasn't a week ago...

Oct 21st, 2011 at 8:23:43 AM PDT by

I've got a Diva cup too and love it. My husband makes fun of the name sometimes LOL.

Oct 21st, 2011 at 8:25:12 AM PDT by

I was just reading some of the comments and I wanted to address the "heavy flow" question... Many women discover their flows to lesson once they get away from the chemical filled pads & tampons! And as a woman with an "extremely heavy flow" even with a cup & cloth pads, I have never once had an overflow issue. You simply empty it when you use the bathroom, if you can't reach the tub/sink to rinse it, just wipe it off with some TP and put it back... Then you never need to worry about overflow!

Oct 21st, 2011 at 8:29:41 AM PDT by

Thanks for your input! I have moderate flow and have never come close to overflowing even when I wear it for more than 12 hours on a heavy day.

Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:11:25 AM PDT by

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=The+Menstral+Cup&x=11&y=16

Oct 19th, 2011 at 10:20:49 PM PDT by

very interesting?????

Oct 16th, 2011 at 10:03:21 PM PDT by

then again I guess I couldn't have used it....never mind!! lol (see, with loss of periods the brain cells start to dim at times!) ;}

Oct 21st, 2011 at 8:55:23 PM PDT by

LOL I think you'd be keeping more of your brain cells not having to deal with a period!

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 8:50:35 AM PDT by

ive used this before and it is awesome! definitely worth bidding on!

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 10:21:05 AM PDT by

Thanks :)

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 12:05:38 PM PDT by

Still not quite understanding how in the world it will not spill???

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 4:08:51 PM PDT by

The cup is made of a flexible latex-like material (some are latex-free) that creates a seal in your vaginal canal. No leaks! :)

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 4:12:10 PM PDT by

WOW!! Very interesting!! Fanned and watching!!

Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:33:04 PM PDT by

Ty :) Fannedy ou back!

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 8:50:18 AM PDT by

I've used the instead before as well, but after having my two children I had an IUD (Mirena) placed. Can this be used with that? Sorry if I'm asking after someone else... You have A LOT of comments on this!! lol. Don't have time nor the patience to read them all... :] Thanks!

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 12:35:20 AM PDT by

I'm sorry, I don't know if you can. I think you probably could because as far as I know the IUD is not in the vaginal canal. The cup sits very low, not even at the cervix, so I don't why an IUD would prevent your using a cup.

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 8:50:05 AM PDT by

Wow this sounds totally awesome>>i know bids will go way out of my credit range<cause i dnt have many credits lol>>but also i have never heard of this product..thanks for listing a website where we can purchase the item>>you rock!!! i do have one question tho.i have had 3kids natural and last one c-section.i have always had a med to light flow peroid..and have always wore a size small to med tampon..dr.made me get off tampons around 10yrs ago.cause it would make my papsmears abnormal.and they thought i was at risk for toxic shock sydrome..and i don't like using the pads.so this would be great for me..anyways what size do you think i should get?after having children i wore a size med tampon..and i have light to med flows always..could never wear the big or jumbo tampons they would kill me lol..thanks any input to this would be appreciated

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 9:15:03 AM PDT by

The size of the cup doesn't have anything to do with the size of the tampon :) For tampons you use the one that absorbs the right amount of fluid for your flow that day. The cup on the other hand can accommodate a high flow but you have to make sure it's the right for your vaginal canal. If it's too small it will not create a seal and if it's too big you will feel it. If you've had natural childbirth you should get the large size because your vaginal canal is wider :)

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 9:33:16 AM PDT by

Another Chicka who has never herd of such a thing! I greatly appreciate the thought to include us all in the invention you have found. Would love to try it too, but like a few others i can't wear tampons cause they feel funny and Paps hurt. I do use the Nuva ring and have had 2 children (small heads) with no problems (vaginal delivery). I think it would be worth a shot tho?!?!?!

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 2:45:13 PM PDT by

I hesitate to comment as I am not a doctor and have only my personal experience to go on... I guess it depends on why tampons feel funny and why your paps hurt? I found tampons painful sometimes because if I my flow wasn't heavy enough pulling the tampon out "dry" would be quite painful... lots of abrasion. I don't have that anymore at all with the cup. I have had painful paps when the doc is not careful with the scraping but the speculum part has never been painful. If inserting things "up there" is painful this might not be the best choice for you as do you feel it when you insert it. It doesn't hurt (not me, anyway) but if you are particularly sensitive it might. You might want to google "Menstrual Cup Experiences" or something like that to see what other women say :) I think it would be worth a shot but I wouldn't want you to waste your credits if it doesn't work out.

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 2:50:53 PM PDT by

Kinda scary, but i might just keep an eye on this...maybe with a bit more research i might bid Thanks.

Oct 23rd, 2011 at 5:57:22 PM PDT by

Hehe, it's not scary once you try it out. I also find that I'm far less grossed out by my period as when I was using tampons and pads so that's a plus. There's just something nasty about stark white cotton all dark red and swollen. Ick.

Oct 24th, 2011 at 8:03:53 AM PDT by

Wow. Never heard of this till now. Fanned and watching! :)

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 8:17:55 PM PDT by

Thanks! Fanned you back!

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 9:15:24 PM PDT by

Oh and for those of you contemplating on bidding I got really bad cramps with tampons, but get little to no cramping with the cup. I refuse to use pads. I only empty 2x a day and have never had leakage. Well worth giving it a try!

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 10:42:56 AM PDT by

Thanks for your input, and good luck if you bid! :)

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 12:05:53 PM PDT by

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