Another new product....TMI warning!!

Ok, so if you are easily grossed out, or a man, I'd say click away from this post now. It's going to get more graphic than some would like. And we're talking period talk. So that's the final warning with it. Continue reading if you dare.

Since you have been pre-warned, I'll continue.
I've always had issues with my periods. From the first time. Little did I know, it was PCOS causing these issues. Since I was doing the herbs, things have improved to more regular, less extreme bleeding. But in the recent year or so, I've started having issues with irritation and pain with pads and tampons. Tampons have pretty much become something that is not possible for me, and without them, I am housebound. And while on the subject, I've never been able to get away with just a tampon without the leakage and mess. The only thing tampons did for me was make me get more than an hour between changes. And not much more than an hour. Even at night, I'd be getting up 3 times or more to switch, for those first 3 days or so. Anyway, onto the pads. By the time things slow down, not only does the tampons make me feel like I've been ripped apart, but the pads have caused irritation and I'm raw in places I should not be.
So, I started researching more. I almost bought the organic, chlorine free stuff, but then discovered cloth pads. I bought 2 as trials (and they work nicely but feel HUGE), but then also discovered diva cup. I decided after spending at least a couple days reading reviews, looking for horror stories to convince me not to buy it, looking for more plus's, etc, that I'd buy it. So, it comes and I'm instantly terrified of the thing. It's a lot bigger than a tampon, and truly looks scary. The instructions are worse. I was freaking out mentally about it. Then, we move, I took a break from the herbs, and nothing shows up. I had spotting issues and tested out the pads. No issues at all, and I felt totally normal. Then, finally day one hits. I had a lot planned for the weekend so I decided to give the cup a try. What do I stand to lose?
I will say that the first few times of inserting and getting that whole art down, was very gross, and we won't go into anymore detail than that. But, I figured it out. And it is 100% comfortable and best of all....IT WORKS!!! Since that 2nd time of not having it in place totally, there has not been ANY leaking at all. And, unlike the tampons, I can go at least, and I do mean, at least! 6 hrs!! That was on the heaviest. Now that things are slowing down, I can get away with letting it go for the 12 hr max if I truly wanted. Last night 2 nights, I've made it all night long and still not full. I'm totally sold on it. And, even better, I was able to continue my plans this weekend, and not be strapped to the bathroom. And, the cramping was barely there. I did use a liner as just in case, but I feel pretty safe that I don't NEED that.
This was a late period, so it was bad. It held up awesomely, and I am totally sold on this product. Even the gross factor has passed. It takes about the same amount of time as a tampon at this point, and my body feels totally normal.
So, other than the first few times of placement, it's been super easy to use and my period no longer slows me down. And even if you are grossed out by all that, and placement is a little more involved than a tampon, I think it's something easy to overcome and so much easier over time.
Anyway, I just had to share my little review. Maybe it can help someone else out as well.
Oh and the herbs are back on and new set has been ordered. The 3 weeks I've been off of them has turned me into a raging hormonal crazy woman, and I NEED them. ha.