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Ren
Has anyone here tried the Diva cup?
I saw some info. on this product and wondered how it really works...sounds cool.
It's a little cup that you insert (supposedly comfortable and easy to use) and when it gets full you just rinse and re-insert. Totally safe, non-toxic etc...
I'd love to not use tampons anymore, but I love the convenience.
Ren
"I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn."
Albert Einstein
I saw some info. on this product and wondered how it really works...sounds cool.
It's a little cup that you insert (supposedly comfortable and easy to use) and when it gets full you just rinse and re-insert. Totally safe, non-toxic etc...
I'd love to not use tampons anymore, but I love the convenience.
Ren
"I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn."
Albert Einstein
Dana Matt
I have a friend who uses one, because (I think?) they
are natural rubber instead of latex (?) and she's
allergic. She swears by them. I myself am pregnant
or nursing too much to have a period often, so I
haven't experimented with them yet. :)
Dana
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are natural rubber instead of latex (?) and she's
allergic. She swears by them. I myself am pregnant
or nursing too much to have a period often, so I
haven't experimented with them yet. :)
Dana
--- Ren <starsuncloud@...> wrote:
>__________________________________
> Has anyone here tried the Diva cup?
> I saw some info. on this product and wondered how it
> really works...sounds cool.
> It's a little cup that you insert (supposedly
> comfortable and easy to use) and when it gets full
> you just rinse and re-insert. Totally safe,
> non-toxic etc...
> I'd love to not use tampons anymore, but I love the
> convenience.
>
> Ren
>
>
> "I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide
> the conditions in which they can learn."
> Albert Einstein
>
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> Has anyone here tried the Diva cup?works...sounds cool.
> I saw some info. on this product and wondered how it really
> It's a little cup that you insert (supposedly comfortable and easy touse) and when it gets full you just rinse and re-insert. Totally safe,
non-toxic etc...
> I'd love to not use tampons anymore, but I love the convenience.I've tried the Keeper, similar idea. It didn't work for me but I LOVE Sea
>
> Ren
>
Pearls. They are tons easier and more comfortable than tampons. I would
use them even if they weren't healthier and more environmentally friendly.
I convert anyone who will listen:) I really can't say enough about how
much easier they are to use.
http://www.jadeandpearl.com/sea_pearls.shtml
Anna
Stephanie Elms
> Has anyone here tried the Diva cup?Nope but I do use the keeper and absolutely love it. Works great, no
> I saw some info. on this product and wondered how it really
> works...sounds cool.
> It's a little cup that you insert (supposedly comfortable and
> easy to use) and when it gets full you just rinse and
> re-insert. Totally safe, non-toxic etc...
> I'd love to not use tampons anymore, but I love the convenience.
leaking. It does take a bit of getting used to though...you actually
need to pull it out to create a seal rather then push it in and up like
a tampon.
Once it is in and settles I pretty much forget that it is in.
Stephanie E.
pmteet
-
Ok I have a question about this. Quite a few years ago several women
died of Toxic Shock Syndrom because the tampons "Worked TOO well"
The were VERY absorbant and caused TSS. Wouldn't you be putting
yourself at risk for the same thing? Amanda has asked about tampons
I am just not sure how healthy it i for young girls.
Michelle
-- In [email protected], Dana Matt <hoffmanwilson@y...>
wrote:
Ok I have a question about this. Quite a few years ago several women
died of Toxic Shock Syndrom because the tampons "Worked TOO well"
The were VERY absorbant and caused TSS. Wouldn't you be putting
yourself at risk for the same thing? Amanda has asked about tampons
I am just not sure how healthy it i for young girls.
Michelle
-- In [email protected], Dana Matt <hoffmanwilson@y...>
wrote:
> I have a friend who uses one, because (I think?) they
> are natural rubber instead of latex (?) and she's
> allergic. She swears by them. I myself am pregnant
> or nursing too much to have a period often, so I
> haven't experimented with them yet. :)
> Dana
> --- Ren <starsuncloud@n...> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone here tried the Diva cup?
> > I saw some info. on this product and wondered how it
> > really works...sounds cool.
> > It's a little cup that you insert (supposedly
> > comfortable and easy to use) and when it gets full
> > you just rinse and re-insert. Totally safe,
> > non-toxic etc...
> > I'd love to not use tampons anymore, but I love the
> > convenience.
> >
> > Ren
> >
> >
> > "I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide
> > the conditions in which they can learn."
> > Albert Einstein
> >
> >
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Fetteroll
on 1/19/04 11:51 PM, pmteet at pmteet@... wrote:
http://www.toxicshock.com/
(Most of the headers are pictures, so it's easier to read at the website)
=====
You may have heard about the illness toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from
magazines or from friends, but do you know why it is important to be aware
of this illness? Would you recognise the symptoms? TSS is an extremely rare
but potentially serious illness that can affect anyone. This website gives
you the essential facts about TSS, helping you to understand what TSS is and
how it is caused. Bookmark this site for easy reference in the future.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a type of blood poisoning that will make you
feel severely ill very quickly.
TSS is a rare but potentially serious illness that can develop quickly in
anyone men, women and children.
TSS is caused by the common bacteria Staphylococcus aureus which
normally live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose, armpit, groin or
vagina of one in every three people. In rare cases certain strains of these
bacteria can produce toxins (poisons) that cause TSS.
TSS is extremely rare and most doctors will never even see a case.
There are probably around 40 cases of TSS per year in the UK.
In extreme cases it may prove fatal and sadly out of the small number of
people who fall ill each year, 2-3 die from TSS1.
1Source: Public Health Laboratory Service, UK
Anyone can get TSS men, women and children. Half the reported cases of TSS
are associated with women using tampons; half result from localised
infections, for example following burns, boils, insect bites or surgery. The
risk of TSS is greater in younger people. This is because older people are
more likely to have the necessary antibodies to protect them from the toxin
that causes TSS.
Some of the symptoms of TSS are much like severe flu¹
and usually include some or all of the following:
a sudden high fever (temperature)
vomiting
a sunburn-like rash
diarrhoea
fainting or feeling faint
muscle aches
dizziness
confusion
Consult your doctor at once, if you or anyone you know, has some of
these symptoms and suspect TSS. If you are wearing a tampon remove it and
tell your doctor that you have been using tampons. Don¹t worry about being
alarmist it is important to rule out the possibility of having TSS and if
necessary your doctor will then be able to begin treatment early.
With early diagnosis TSS can be treated with antibiotics to kill the
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, and other medicines which help counteract
the symptoms.
The link between TSS and tampon use is unclear. Research suggests that for
cases which occur in women using tampons, tampon absorbency is a factor. For
this reason it is important that you:
always use a tampon with the lowest absorbancy suitable for your period flow
use a sanitary towel or panty liner from time to time during your period
Information about TSS is contained in the tampon manufacturers¹ instruction
leaflet. This information is often updated, so remember to read the leaflet
regularly.
When using tampons, it is also important to remember to:
wash your hands before and after inserting a tampon
change tampons regularly, as often as directed on
the pack
never insert more than one tampon at a time
when using at night, insert a fresh tampon before going to bed and remove it
on waking
remove a tampon at the end of a period
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare illness. From a UK population of around 58
million there are about 40 cases reported each year, half of which are
associated with women using tampons1.
Men, women and children can get toxic shock syndrome, for example following
burns, boils, insect bites or infections after surgery. About half of the
reported cases are linked to women who use tampons; the other half are not.
With early diagnosis toxic shock syndrome can be successfully treated.
Sadly, however, out of the small number of people who fall ill each year,
2-3 people die from TSS1. It is important to remember that if TSS is
diagnosed and treated early there is a good chance of recovery.
Most doctors will never see a case of toxic shock syndrome. TSS is so rare
that most doctors will not come across TSS during their medical careers.
1Source: Public Health Laboratory Service, UK
====
Joyce
> Ok I have a question about this. Quite a few years ago several womenHere's a FAQ page on TSS:
> died of Toxic Shock Syndrom because the tampons "Worked TOO well"
> The were VERY absorbant and caused TSS. Wouldn't you be putting
> yourself at risk for the same thing? Amanda has asked about tampons
> I am just not sure how healthy it i for young girls.
http://www.toxicshock.com/
(Most of the headers are pictures, so it's easier to read at the website)
=====
You may have heard about the illness toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from
magazines or from friends, but do you know why it is important to be aware
of this illness? Would you recognise the symptoms? TSS is an extremely rare
but potentially serious illness that can affect anyone. This website gives
you the essential facts about TSS, helping you to understand what TSS is and
how it is caused. Bookmark this site for easy reference in the future.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a type of blood poisoning that will make you
feel severely ill very quickly.
TSS is a rare but potentially serious illness that can develop quickly in
anyone men, women and children.
TSS is caused by the common bacteria Staphylococcus aureus which
normally live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose, armpit, groin or
vagina of one in every three people. In rare cases certain strains of these
bacteria can produce toxins (poisons) that cause TSS.
TSS is extremely rare and most doctors will never even see a case.
There are probably around 40 cases of TSS per year in the UK.
In extreme cases it may prove fatal and sadly out of the small number of
people who fall ill each year, 2-3 die from TSS1.
1Source: Public Health Laboratory Service, UK
Anyone can get TSS men, women and children. Half the reported cases of TSS
are associated with women using tampons; half result from localised
infections, for example following burns, boils, insect bites or surgery. The
risk of TSS is greater in younger people. This is because older people are
more likely to have the necessary antibodies to protect them from the toxin
that causes TSS.
Some of the symptoms of TSS are much like severe flu¹
and usually include some or all of the following:
a sudden high fever (temperature)
vomiting
a sunburn-like rash
diarrhoea
fainting or feeling faint
muscle aches
dizziness
confusion
Consult your doctor at once, if you or anyone you know, has some of
these symptoms and suspect TSS. If you are wearing a tampon remove it and
tell your doctor that you have been using tampons. Don¹t worry about being
alarmist it is important to rule out the possibility of having TSS and if
necessary your doctor will then be able to begin treatment early.
With early diagnosis TSS can be treated with antibiotics to kill the
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, and other medicines which help counteract
the symptoms.
The link between TSS and tampon use is unclear. Research suggests that for
cases which occur in women using tampons, tampon absorbency is a factor. For
this reason it is important that you:
always use a tampon with the lowest absorbancy suitable for your period flow
use a sanitary towel or panty liner from time to time during your period
Information about TSS is contained in the tampon manufacturers¹ instruction
leaflet. This information is often updated, so remember to read the leaflet
regularly.
When using tampons, it is also important to remember to:
wash your hands before and after inserting a tampon
change tampons regularly, as often as directed on
the pack
never insert more than one tampon at a time
when using at night, insert a fresh tampon before going to bed and remove it
on waking
remove a tampon at the end of a period
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare illness. From a UK population of around 58
million there are about 40 cases reported each year, half of which are
associated with women using tampons1.
Men, women and children can get toxic shock syndrome, for example following
burns, boils, insect bites or infections after surgery. About half of the
reported cases are linked to women who use tampons; the other half are not.
With early diagnosis toxic shock syndrome can be successfully treated.
Sadly, however, out of the small number of people who fall ill each year,
2-3 people die from TSS1. It is important to remember that if TSS is
diagnosed and treated early there is a good chance of recovery.
Most doctors will never see a case of toxic shock syndrome. TSS is so rare
that most doctors will not come across TSS during their medical careers.
1Source: Public Health Laboratory Service, UK
====
Joyce
Tia Leschke
>-It was the super absorbent ones that were causing the problem, and then
>Ok I have a question about this. Quite a few years ago several women
>died of Toxic Shock Syndrom because the tampons "Worked TOO well"
>The were VERY absorbant and caused TSS. Wouldn't you be putting
>yourself at risk for the same thing? Amanda has asked about tampons
>I am just not sure how healthy it i for young girls.
only if they weren't changed often enough.
Tia
pmteet
Thanks That is what I thought. I told my 12 yo old it is her body.
That is she wants to use one try it. BUT she must change it often.
IF they are uncomfortable she should take it out. She deciede maybe
she would try it at a later date.
Thanks
michelle
That is she wants to use one try it. BUT she must change it often.
IF they are uncomfortable she should take it out. She deciede maybe
she would try it at a later date.
Thanks
michelle
[email protected]
In a message dated 1/20/04 4:32:27 PM, leschke@... writes:
<< It was the super absorbent ones that were causing the problem, and then
only if they weren't changed often enough. >>
One case of infection I read about, the woman had left it in for a whole
month or more. You have to be ignoring a lot of things in your life to not notice
that. It wasn't the fault of the tampon. Any entry into your body can carry
germs. Catheter, feeding tube, string...
Sandra
<< It was the super absorbent ones that were causing the problem, and then
only if they weren't changed often enough. >>
One case of infection I read about, the woman had left it in for a whole
month or more. You have to be ignoring a lot of things in your life to not notice
that. It wasn't the fault of the tampon. Any entry into your body can carry
germs. Catheter, feeding tube, string...
Sandra