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It's normal for them to discolor over time, but as long as you're keeping it clean, it should be fine. I soaked mine in water with a small amount of rubbing alcohol from time to time, and that helped.
I've been looking into these for awhile. Do you guys find them convenient/comfortable?
I use the keeper, and it has also discolored a bit over time. I soak it in diluted white vinegar after each period, which helps a bit. Like cherrypie said, as long as it's clean, you are ok.
@lmariea i haven't used diva cup but I have used the keeper and I LOVE IT. if you want to try it out without buying one, you can buy Instead cups at most Rite-Aids and Walgreens. They're disposable cups.
The instruction booklet says that they should be replaced once a year for health and safety reasons. I don't know if they really HAVE to be, but that's the official word on it.
lmariea, it took me a full cycle to get used to mine but now it's very comfortable. I had to cut off a lot of the stem, though, because it was too long at first. I've never had any leaking problems, and overall I'm very satisfied with it. I really love that it's not wasteful, and that you usually only have to empty it twice a day.
I tried the "Instead" cups that amandopolis mentioned and I hated them. H.a.t.e.d. They are very flimsy and collapsible though (think a thick rubber ring with a flimsy plastic pouch attached to the bottom), whereas the diva and keeper both keep their shape. I think this is a key difference when it comes to accidents. As I discovered the hard way.
Thanks everyone! I'll have to try the vinegar, I had just been using dish soap, lol
@lmariea: I think its totally comfortable. It takes some getting used to putting in and taking out (NEVER yank it out cause those babies have suction! you have to release the air first or it is no fun believe me)... there are different ways to fold it to get it in, you just need to practice to find the right way for you. I have found I only need to empty it 2x a day for the first heavier days, and then 1x a day for the rest.
@chelseamorning i used Instead cups after my dog ate my keeper (seriously) like two days before my period. I did have some problems with spillage and they sat up SO HIGH I was convinced I was reaching into my uterus. But I thought they were a nice alternative to tampons, and reasonably similar, though definitely nowhere near as great as my keeper.
I got mine at Whole Foods. The website has a store locator, so you can see if anyplace close to you sells them, or find the online places that do. http://www.divacup.com/en/search/
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The divacup says you should replace it once a year. However other companies say as long as you take care of it it will last up to 10 years.
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Hi hive!
So this is totally unrelated to weddings, but I was wondering if any of you use the Diva Cup? I've had mine for ~ 2 years... and its starting to discolor. Is this normal? Should I buy a new one? How often do you all replace yours?
If any of you haven't heard of this I really recommend it! It's much better for the environment (no more disposable tampons, pads etc) and also good for your body (no bleach/other chemicals). thanks girls!