There’s something like 10 different brands of these cups now, and they’re all subtly different. It’s worth doing some research to ensure one gets the best brand, though most women could use any of them. The Diva is the longest cup, so maybe not the best fit for some, though it is a terrific product!

I use a Lunette, myself, and get up to 10 hours of use from it on heavy days, whereas I’d have to change a tampon every 3 hours. You can’t beat that!

Getting the hang of a cup brings the same sense of freedom as getting used to tampons once brought, only with a cup, there’s no need to guess at how many you’ll need to carry.

Fleurcup, Ladycup, and Miacup comes in pretty colors, too.

I used my divacup for 6 years and recently switched to the ladycup, which I find better so far. I seriously wouldn’t know how to live without it, especially when traveling to countries where tampons are not sold.

That being said… not a big fan of lunapads/gladrags at all.

For those who are thinking about trying it out–give it a shot. Even if you’re near menopause, it can make the last few years easier to handle.

Or, as Nicki says, there are some new and better reusable pads as well. I know several women who like their pads, though I prefer the compactness of the cup.

@Rene, I also learned a great deal about my own body, how my cycle works, etc! It’s funny how what should be a simple hygiene product can teach us so much.

Once you arrive at that realization, you’ll really see how our patriarchal society has brainwashed women to turn against ourselves, and done a great job convincing us that our own bodily functions are gross and dirty. Even me, lifelong feminist that I am, didn’t really understand how I fell for that mindset, until I got comfortable with my menstrual cycle. All thanks to making a move to try a reusable cup!