Comments on: Part 1, Tampax Tampons: Toxic Sticks of Death

By: Tiny draw-string bag for a menstrual cup « a stitch in lime

Tiny draw-string bag for a menstrual cup « a stitch in lime — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:02:56 +0000

[...] GREAT! I bought it about three or four years ago based on concerns about tampons and their toxicity for my body, their high cost, and their environmental impact, and I’ve never looked back [...]

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:34:33 +0000

After reading this, I found a nutrition store that carries the Diva Cup and bought one. That first day, I was so nervous that I’d put it in wrong, or that it might slip and I’d have an oops moment during dinner with my sis. But by the end of the night, it had earned my trust, and I was hooked. By the end of the week, I felt a shift in my mindset similar to what others have described. I became at peace with my cycle and started to view it as a beautiful, natural part of being a woman, rather than an icky monthly pain-in-the-arse that contaminated my body for 5-6 days and had to be disposed of like toxic waste. It was surprising to say the least. Not to mention I am actually spending way less on this than I was on tampons. It kinda helps balance out the extra money I spend on recycled products and organic/local food! Thanks again for the insight and advice.

By: Count Von JJ « a sparkle a day

Count Von JJ « a sparkle a day — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:03:13 +0000

[...] Speaking of that time of month…anyone catch Meghan’s articles Toxic Sticks of Death? [...]

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:31:14 +0000

I have wanted to try one of these but never willing to pay the money in case I hated it.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:17:45 +0000

i’d love a diva cup haha!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:43:16 +0000

Yay! I have been meaning to get one of these for months now and would love to win one. I am glad to see all the positive comments. A couple years ago I switched to the less toxic kind of tampons from the whole foods store and cloth pads instead of disposables (PIMPs) but have been intending to move towards a Diva, Moon Cup or similar. Anybody tried the sea sponges?

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:25:40 +0000

Hey Meghan

once again you’ve got my content mind all a twitter.

I read your articles last week and just about went into my own toxic shock!

I downloaded your entire paper on it too and have been just absorbing…haha all the information.

I would love to win a diva cup. I can’t even for the life of me fathom using one more tampon. (of course I have a full box)

I have never seen them here in the States..and I wonder why though!

Thanks again for so much more to think about!

By: Lady-Comp

Lady-Comp — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:28:21 +0000

I can’t totally explain the technicalities of the device for you other than what you have probably read about already but all I can say from a user’s perspective is THANK GOODNESS I’ve found this device! I know it cost us a fortune but with almost half a decade of experience with it already, I can tell you it’s worth every penny.

Anyway, I still want my DIVA CUP so 1 entry for me here Meghan!

By: Stacious

Stacious — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:34:31 +0000

I would love to win one too. I was recently looking at the LadyCup. Anyone know which is better?

By: kim

kim — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:08:01 +0000

Would love to win a divacup. I have been hearing about this for a little while now and was wanting to pick one up. it would be great to win one.