I menstruate. Period.

See what I did there?!

Never a fan of conventional pads or tampons (check out the dangers of tampons in this post), I tentatively made the switch to The Diva Cup over 12 years ago and NEVER. LOOKED. BACK.

It was SO NICE not to feel like I was wearing a diaper to bed. I have also saved so much money over the years.

Then, a few years ago, I read Renegade Beauty and the author, Nadine Artemis, mentioned Thinx. Period underwear! The only downside (at the time of writing/printing the book) was that they did not have options in organic cotton (yet). Happily, when I checked out their site, they had introduced some organic options. Hurray!

I ordered the Bikini and Brief styles in black and I’m happy to report that I love them. I use them on their own (these particular styles can handle moderate flow though they do have other options that can work on heavy days). I also use them as back-up on heavy flow days when I also use The Diva Cup.

The Diva Cup changed my life over twelve years ago.

No more toxic tampons or pads and talk about a money - and planet - saver! There are two sizes - Model 1 (as shown) or Model 2.

Model 1 is recommended for women under age 30 or who have never given birth; however, in my personal experience, I purchased Model 2 after having given birth but felt that Model 1 was still a better fit for me so it’s going to come down to the individual. I am now over 30 and 7 years postpartum and continue to use Model 1.