The DivaCup is an internally worn reusable menstrual cup that is used to collect your menstrual flow. The Diva Cup is a reusable menstrual cup just like the Keeper or the Mooncup. The main difference between the DivaCup and the Keeper is that the DivaCup is made from soft medical grade silicone, which is 100% hypo-allergenic. The Keeper is made from natural latex rubber, which contains nitrosamine. Women who have allergies or sensitivities to any form of latex should not use The Keeper.

The DivaCup is different from tampons in a few important ways. For one it's reusable instead of disposable. Because you're not throwing it away, you don't have to buy a new one each month or after each use. This is great because it will save you tons of money, as well as dramatically reducing waste. Other important differences are what it's made of and how it works. The DivaCup is a menstrual cup made of 100% medical grade silicone and contains no dyes or chemicals.

You might feel the DivaCup a wee bit at first, but, like tampons, you quickly forget it's there. After you've used it a few times, you probably won't even notice it.

No. the DivaCup sits low near the vaginal opening. Sometimes it travels a bit deeper inside, but never out of reach. If you find it has moved up when you go to remove it, bear down with your pelvic/abdominal muscles to push the DivaCup downward. You can also pull the DivaCup down a bit by the stem before pinching it to release the seal.

The manufacturers of the DivaCup say that while it is safe to use both the DivaCup and an IUD, you should talk to your doctor about it first.

From a practical perspective, the Keeper and the DivaCup or MoonCup are identical – they do the same thing equally well and for the same amount of time. The main difference between them is the materials that they're made of: The Keeper is made from gum rubber, while the DivaCup and MoonCup are made from silicone.

Yes. But if you have strong feelings about keeping your hymen intact, you might wait until you've had intercourse. Using the DivaCup will not “take” your virginity.

We are unable to make any claims that the DivaCup will last for a specified amount of years as making such a claim is a violation of Medical Device License holders by The FDA and Health Canada. However, the silicone used in The DivaCup, which is 100% hypoallergenic, latex-free and odorless is the same material and grade used for permanent medical body parts such as heart valves, joint replacements, etc. The material is very durable, and with proper care, The DivaCup should last for many years.

a menstrual cup, the DivaCup is ideal for active women. Use it running, swimming, dancing, working out, climbing, hiking… any activity you can think of (well, one exception – see below)! It's great for trips because you don't have to pack pads or tampons, and you'll never run out of it. And there's no waste to deal with when you're out in the woods on a camping trip.

The DivaCup has not been linked at all to getting Toxic Shock Syndrome. Toxic Shock Syndrome results from a chemical imbalance in the vagina caused by the absorption of vaginal fluids that carry dead cells and other organisms away. Tampons absorb these fluids, disturbing your body's natural cleaning cycle, which is why they put you at risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome and bacterial infections (read the warnings on the side of your box of tampons for more info).

No. You can comfortably keep the DivaCup in when you urinate or have a bowel movement just as you can a tampon.

Some women are concerned that silicone is dangerous because of its association with breast implants. However, there is a major difference between the silicone in breast implants, and the silicone used in The DivaCup. The older breast implants that caused all the problems were made from a sac filled with silicone gel. In the past, problems occurred when the sacs were rupturing or improperly sealed valves were allowing the silicone gel to leak into the body.

Yes, this is true. Some women who suffer from severe menstrual pain find that they don't experience as much pain when using the DivaCup as they do using tampons.