The Keeper - A Tightwad Gazette Idea

[Cassandra]

Originally Posted by wincrasher

Well, I'm sorry, but this is right up there with the thread about re-useable toilet paper.

You're right that I can't advise you on it, since if I were to use it, I wouldn't get the same results. I'm sure I'd find it just as comfortable though.

I don't think any man is going to compliment you on your cool menstral cup. Sounds like some of you ladies do.

Perhaps with all the money you'll be saving with this thing, you can......hmmm......buy a cup of coffee?....a newspaper....?

I don't use a cup to impress anyone. I use it because after researching it (and other reusable menstrual products), I decided this was a good choice for me. I also use cloth pads. My fiance could care less what I use while on my period.

The reason I talk about it is to inform others (mostly women) about other options they have. Reusable menstrual products aren't talked about. No one told me about them when I got my period. A lot of people assume that reusable products are unclean without ever doing research on it. And there are health benefits to using reusable products.

This forum is about how to save money- even if it is just a couple dollars a month. I've heard people here say they reuse plastic sandwich bags to save money or they use cloth napkins or they dry their laundry in the sun. Menstrual cups are just another way to save money (and help the environment).

[zakity]

You can also use sea sponges. I have heard they are messy though.

[Cassandra]

Originally Posted by zakity

You can also use sea sponges. I have heard they are messy though.

I've heard that too. They also have to be replaced more frequently (I think every 6 months is what is recommended). I haven't tried sea sponges though so I don't know for sure.

[FrugalTexan75]

I've been a DivaCup fan for about a year now. It took me several years to take the plunge and try it. I will never go back. It is just SO much better than tampons or pads. No more having to run to the store for supplies and getting a male cashier. ;D Traveling is SO much easier too - only have to bring one small bag.

For me it's more about the convenience and making less impact on the environment than saving money. Although the saving money part is nice too.

[cantretire]

I've heard that female soldiers like these as well. They don't have to worry about hygiene while out on patrol or out in the desert. And if they do, it's an easy clean with a paper towel, which they bury.