A question for the sisters

I would be interested in seeing any evidence or reports of cervical cancer when using the keeper or diva cup. I know that tampons and sanatary napkins cause problems such as cancer, but I have never heard of the cups doing it. The suction wouldn't seem to cause it anymore than anything else in there (thrusting during sex etc). An IUD effects the cervix way more, and I haven't heard of it causing cancer. Keepers are not bleached or anything nasty. Anyways, I'm studying to be a midwife and women's health interests me and I would never recommend tampons or pads, but would recommend homemade cloth pads or a product such as the keeper. I tried to find evidence linking it to cervical cancer but all the links I could find was recommending it to prevent cervical cancer from dioxin in bleached "sanitary products". Thanks.

 

hmmm I was just basing my assumptions off of the that most sponges have small glass structures. I learned this in my bio class, but I could be wrong. I'm going to try this method. If I do my math right I will be out in CO while on the rag.

 

Sorry, had a computer fart I guess, it kept telling me I wasn't logged in.

There are lots of good sites on the Sea Pearls. You don't have to boil them, they come cleaned, but you can. Only it will make them not last as long.

These links should answer any questions you have:
http://www.lunapads.com/faq/sea_sponge_tampons.php
http://www.allnaturalmamas.com/sea_sponge_tampons.asp

I have heard no evidence that the diva cup causes cancer either. I know a couple sisters who use and love them!I really think that the cup or the natural sea sponges are probably the best bet for camping.

Here is info on the Diva cup:
http://www.happynursery.com/divacup_questions_answers.asp

Also I have heard sisters who make thier own washable pads, much cheaper than buying them. One sis said she made lots, then kept them in a baggie until she gt to camp, then soaked them in a plastic container with a lid. She says she had no problem washing them every day.

Here is a link to directions to make your own:
http://pacificcoast.net/~manymoons/howto.html

Tasare: Yes they may seem Funky, but its a good idea to think about these things before you find yourself in the woods with no idea what to do!

What I find even more funky, is to be walking through the woods and see tampon wrappers, applicators and tampons dug up and drug out by dogs. Yuck! If you must use conventional methods, please make sure you bury them deep enough! Or better yet, use the "baggie" method and carry them out to a trash can!

 

This is definitely a good thread. I've wanted to try something different for a while now but haven't taken the initiative. ?'s: If you have a diva cup/keeper and you're in the woods what do you do with the blood when you empty it? I realize its a very little amount, but would dogs get into it if you bury it? I heard several people say they burn their tampons-is there any harm in that?

 

I have an IUD and I use a keeper for a long time now too. I´ve never had any problems. As for where do I dump the blood, down the shitter silly. It is nice to bring a bottle of water so you can rinse it out before you re-insert it.

 

Nice info sisters )

(((((huggys)))))

 

So for a really light flow just take a piece of moss and place just outside the opening of the vagina...yep works for me...some folks reckon it wouldn't work if you're heavy... then just bury the moss and get a fresh a piece whenever you like...this sea sponge business sounds good though...

 

wow, i've never heard of that before. Interesting..

 

I read the box of one (not sure whether it was the Keeper or another brand) and it advised not to use with an IUD. I'm wondering whether it is simply due to suction when removing it and, if not careful on insertion, pulling on the thread. Can' t think of any other reason.

 

hmm I dunno....the keeper I have came in a lil cloth bag with a drawstring...no box, a pamphlet tho. I wasn't sure if I should use it either then some sister researched it on the net for me and told me it was fine, so I tried it and so far so so good.

 

http://www.happynursery.com/divacup_questions_answers.asp#Can_The_DivaCup™_be_worn_with_an_IUD_

It seems it can be worn with one!

 

Of course! I would never bury that sort of stuff. At least not with camps nearby!

Peace be with you,
Tasare