menstrual cups

[aliaswho.livejournal.com]

I've got some questions I haven't found in the memories/FAQs of livejournal communities or the menstrual cup sites.

When first getting a cup, should you wash it before first inserting it?
If you clean it with rubbing alcohol, should you rinse/wash it before inserting it?

I'm interested specifically in the DivaCup and Mooncup. I really liked the sound of DivaCup but I have yet to hear a bad review of the Mooncup.

Is the Mooncup less expensive? I looked at the site (www.mooncup.co.uk) which says 18.99 euros outisde of the UK, or about $23 US, plus shipping I would assume. The DivaCup comes to $35.75 US, though it's more if you order more of them (www.divacup.com).

Also: will anyone share their experiences with the shipping of these products? For instance, does a site say it will ship in 3-5 business days but didn't show up for over a week, etc.

I hope this isn't too redundant, but I've not come across what I'm looking for in the few Diva vs. Moon cup reviews I've seen. Thanks a lot for any input.


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Comments

[sioneva.livejournal.com]

When I bought my Mooncup it recommended boiling it for five minutes before the first use - just put it in a saucepan with plenty of water so that the cup can float, then boil for five minutes. The instructions that come with the cup, be it Moon or Diva, should tell you how to sterilize it before using.

I bought the Mooncup because I live in the UK and could buy it at the pharmacy so I'm afraid I have no info on shipping!