Comments on: This One’s For The Girls: Green Your Period http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period Save Money. Save the Environment. Be Happy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: siobhanhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-16301 siobhan Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:34:51 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-16301 i've been using diva cup 2 for 6 months now. love it. will never turn back! i’ve been using diva cup 2 for 6 months now. love it. will never turn back!

]]> By: siobhanhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-16300 siobhan Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:33:33 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-16300 i've been using diva cup 2 for 6 months now. love it!! will never turn back! i’ve been using diva cup 2 for 6 months now. love it!! will never turn back!

]]> By: GubgorGautthttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-15208 GubgorGautt Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:21:23 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-15208 пачт для gta 4, камеди семья тусовщиков 2, симов для симс 2 пачт для gta 4, камеди семья тусовщиков 2, симов для симс 2

]]> By: Alexia Gillhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-13956 Alexia Gill Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:51:03 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-13956 Thanks for posting your article and all the followups. I thought I would speak up since I didn't see any reviews for Luna Pads in the comments. I decided to go with Luna Pads because they were a little different than the other pads I looked at. Instead of the inserts going inside the base, Luna Pad inserts go on top. I've found them to be great. I've used them for 4-5 cycles. I have a crazy flow pattern so I bought a couple of all sizes, even 1 overnight ( or maternity) pad. They work well, hold a lot, and wash well. I snagged a wipe box that was empty and have used that to put the pads that need washed in. I've tried rinsing them before washing and not rinsing and really there is no difference. I just throw them in the washing machine with my other clothes and wash them in cold water. I have to say that the customer service at Luna Pads was great, and the quality of the pads matches the price. They seem expensive, but when you add up how much you would spend on pads for the next 5 yrs (Luna Pads website says pads should hold up that long) the cost for the Luna Pads is a steal. Thanks again for educating, keep it up! Thanks for posting your article and all the followups. I thought I would speak up since I didn’t see any reviews for Luna Pads in the comments. I decided to go with Luna Pads because they were a little different than the other pads I looked at. Instead of the inserts going inside the base, Luna Pad inserts go on top. I’ve found them to be great. I’ve used them for 4-5 cycles. I have a crazy flow pattern so I bought a couple of all sizes, even 1 overnight ( or maternity) pad. They work well, hold a lot, and wash well. I snagged a wipe box that was empty and have used that to put the pads that need washed in. I’ve tried rinsing them before washing and not rinsing and really there is no difference. I just throw them in the washing machine with my other clothes and wash them in cold water. I have to say that the customer service at Luna Pads was great, and the quality of the pads matches the price. They seem expensive, but when you add up how much you would spend on pads for the next 5 yrs (Luna Pads website says pads should hold up that long) the cost for the Luna Pads is a steal. Thanks again for educating, keep it up!

]]> By: Sarahhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-13811 Sarah Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:29:11 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-13811 I've been using glad rags for over ten years now....before the 'hip to be green' trend started. I would never go back to unsafe and uncomfortable stuff down in my business again. Around 5 years ago I ventured to try out the moon cup......WOW......can't describe how wonderful and comfortable this product is. I use both the MC and GR and set aside the bloating and cramps, some days it doesn't feel like I am having my period! When I told people about my new change they said it was gross.....I responded, you know what's grosser then that.....all those cooder pads in land fills!!! I added if you can't handle what your own body goes through....you may have a bit of a problem. So in the end I save money, the environment, upped my comfort levels, and get to education people on my 'different' lifestyle choice!! I’ve been using glad rags for over ten years now….before the ‘hip to be green’ trend started. I would never go back to unsafe and uncomfortable stuff down in my business again. Around 5 years ago I ventured to try out the moon cup……WOW……can’t describe how wonderful and comfortable this product is. I use both the MC and GR and set aside the bloating and cramps, some days it doesn’t feel like I am having my period! When I told people about my new change they said it was gross…..I responded, you know what’s grosser then that…..all those cooder pads in land fills!!! I added if you can’t handle what your own body goes through….you may have a bit of a problem. So in the end I save money, the environment, upped my comfort levels, and get to education people on my ‘different’ lifestyle choice!!

]]> By: Emilyhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-13318 Emily Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:30:29 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-13318 I was so surprised not to see Party In My Pants on this site! http://partypantspads.com/ I bought my first cloth pads from them and I love them. I got the organic flannel and it is so comfy. My only critique is that, as an everyday cyclist, I have a problem with the little metal snap on the bottom. Usually I bike to work without it and then put it on when I get to work. I also had a similar problem with my Keeper, as the tail of the cup was too long and poked out. I trimmed it and now I have no issues. AND I also started using the NuvaRing, and I haven't attempted using my Keeper since then. I have a very light flow on BC, so I've just switched to my cloth pads. Happy cycling! :) I was so surprised not to see Party In My Pants on this site! http://partypantspads.com/ I bought my first cloth pads from them and I love them. I got the organic flannel and it is so comfy. My only critique is that, as an everyday cyclist, I have a problem with the little metal snap on the bottom. Usually I bike to work without it and then put it on when I get to work. I also had a similar problem with my Keeper, as the tail of the cup was too long and poked out. I trimmed it and now I have no issues. AND I also started using the NuvaRing, and I haven’t attempted using my Keeper since then. I have a very light flow on BC, so I’ve just switched to my cloth pads. Happy cycling! :)

]]> By: The Ultimate Simple Living Guide: 95 Rockin’ Postshttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-12776 The Ultimate Simple Living Guide: 95 Rockin’ Posts Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:07:58 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-12776 [...] 5 Frugal Personal Care Tips86. Baking Soda: So Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic87. This One’s For The Girls: Green Your Period88. Shampoo and Deodorant 89. Help. I need to [...] [...] 5 Frugal Personal Care Tips86. Baking Soda: So Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic87. This One’s For The Girls: Green Your Period88. Shampoo and Deodorant 89. Help. I need to [...]

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-11941 heather Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:02:44 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-11941 @Jacquie, Thanks so much for writing in with your story! I would definitely keep trying. It's definitely important to be relaxed. I hope you've had better luck by now! Please let us know if you finally got it to work. The forum on Community Live Journal is also a great place to ask questions and get support. Thanks so much for reading! @Jacquie,

Thanks so much for writing in with your story! I would definitely keep trying. It’s definitely important to be relaxed. I hope you’ve had better luck by now! Please let us know if you finally got it to work. The forum on Community Live Journal is also a great place to ask questions and get support. Thanks so much for reading!

]]> By: Jacquiehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-11911 Jacquie Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:43:34 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-11911 Hi all! I just thought i should add my 2 cents.. Growing up, my mom was really into "all-natural" and "organic" and things of that nature. She never used disposable diapers with her babies - always cloth. And she only used all natural remedies when we were sick. Not until i was in High School did i actually realize why she was such a "hippie" as my sisters and i all called her growing up. I began to gain a new awareness of my impact on the environment and even on my own body. Before then, i never really stopped to think that the things i was putting in my body could affect everything from my sleep quality to how shiny my hair was. I am proud to say that have since joined my mother in the "hippie club". Just about a month ago, i was going through a coupon book i picked up at the local health food store, and i came across a coupon for "The Diva Cup". It had no description of what it was and the picture was really small, so i knew nothing about what it was. But i was so curious! With all the time i spent thinking of ways i could choose healthier alternatives for everything, why didn't this product ring a bell? My curiosity led me to my computer where i googled "The Diva Cup". 2 hours later, my eyes burned from reading all about The Diva Cup really intently. I was amazed! I am pretty sure that i read every single word from every single link on that website. Haha. I wanted to know what this Diva Cup was all about. After those 2 hours, i was convinced that i should give The Diva Cup a try. But i wanted to sleep on it. So i did. The next day, all i could think about was The Diva Cup (Haha, i know, like Heather, I think I'm in love..). So i decided to finally to just go back to that health food store and buy one already! I was a little nervous though.. I stood in the aisle where The Diva Cups (DC from now on..) were. One left in my size. I paced back and forth just staring at it.. It was pretty intimidating, i'm not going to lie. So, i decided to call up my older sister, who is just as much - if not more - of a health freak as my mom, for advice. I told her about how i had read about it. She told me she had heard about it too and always wanted to try it. After standing in that aisle and talking to her about it for like 10 minutes, i finally picked up the DC and walked to the check-out line with pride :). Now that i had some good references backing me up, i felt comfortable enough to buy it - although it was a little pricey for a college-student's budget (Hopefully it'll be worth it!). I couldn't wait to call my mom and tell her about my new investment! She was really excited about it and thoroughly supported me in my decision. She told me she couldn't wait for me to give it a try and call her and tell her all about it. Fast forward 2 weeks to the present. ------- Now, on my 3rd day of this month's cycle, i finally decided to give it a try (The past couple days have been too light to need anything). I was pretty excited, actually - which is saying a lot, because usually i dread my period. Anyway, i read and re-read the instructions and finally decided to "take the plunge". Unfortunately, after about 10 minutes of trying to get it in, even after several approaches and angles, i could NOT get the little guy in there. So i temporarily gave up with hope for "better luck next time". Perhaps i was not relaxed enough - which they say it is very important to be relaxed. Although i have not gone back in for a second try, i still have high hopes and look forward to a tampon-free future (I've always hated those things - especially the fact that you never can be too sure exactly what's going in your body with them. Ugh). I am determined to be a Diva Cup user - No matter how many tries it takes! I will try again tomorrow, and hopefully it goes well!! Oh, and let me say sorry for two things: 1. That this was so long... Didn't mean for it to be! :/ 2. That the ending isn't as triumphant as you probably would have hoped.. So, after my failure today, i wanted to read up a little more - and that's what brought me to this sight. So i just want to say THANK YOU, Heather (and everyone else) for not letting me lose confidence in The Diva Cup! And thanks for all the other sources and products mentioned. I'm so glad to know that there really are other real people out there who are trying to make the world a better place by being more concious of what they're putting in their bodies and in their garbages. :) Hi all!
I just thought i should add my 2 cents..
Growing up, my mom was really into “all-natural” and “organic” and things of that nature. She never used disposable diapers with her babies – always cloth. And she only used all natural remedies when we were sick. Not until i was in High School did i actually realize why she was such a “hippie” as my sisters and i all called her growing up. I began to gain a new awareness of my impact on the environment and even on my own body. Before then, i never really stopped to think that the things i was putting in my body could affect everything from my sleep quality to how shiny my hair was. I am proud to say that have since joined my mother in the “hippie club”.
Just about a month ago, i was going through a coupon book i picked up at the local health food store, and i came across a coupon for “The Diva Cup”. It had no description of what it was and the picture was really small, so i knew nothing about what it was. But i was so curious! With all the time i spent thinking of ways i could choose healthier alternatives for everything, why didn’t this product ring a bell? My curiosity led me to my computer where i googled “The Diva Cup”.
2 hours later, my eyes burned from reading all about The Diva Cup really intently. I was amazed! I am pretty sure that i read every single word from every single link on that website. Haha. I wanted to know what this Diva Cup was all about. After those 2 hours, i was convinced that i should give The Diva Cup a try. But i wanted to sleep on it. So i did.
The next day, all i could think about was The Diva Cup (Haha, i know, like Heather, I think I’m in love..). So i decided to finally to just go back to that health food store and buy one already! I was a little nervous though..
I stood in the aisle where The Diva Cups (DC from now on..) were. One left in my size. I paced back and forth just staring at it.. It was pretty intimidating, i’m not going to lie. So, i decided to call up my older sister, who is just as much – if not more – of a health freak as my mom, for advice. I told her about how i had read about it. She told me she had heard about it too and always wanted to try it. After standing in that aisle and talking to her about it for like 10 minutes, i finally picked up the DC and walked to the check-out line with pride :) . Now that i had some good references backing me up, i felt comfortable enough to buy it – although it was a little pricey for a college-student’s budget (Hopefully it’ll be worth it!).
I couldn’t wait to call my mom and tell her about my new investment! She was really excited about it and thoroughly supported me in my decision. She told me she couldn’t wait for me to give it a try and call her and tell her all about it.

Fast forward 2 weeks to the present. ——-

Now, on my 3rd day of this month’s cycle, i finally decided to give it a try (The past couple days have been too light to need anything). I was pretty excited, actually – which is saying a lot, because usually i dread my period. Anyway, i read and re-read the instructions and finally decided to “take the plunge”.
Unfortunately, after about 10 minutes of trying to get it in, even after several approaches and angles, i could NOT get the little guy in there. So i temporarily gave up with hope for “better luck next time”. Perhaps i was not relaxed enough – which they say it is very important to be relaxed.
Although i have not gone back in for a second try, i still have high hopes and look forward to a tampon-free future (I’ve always hated those things – especially the fact that you never can be too sure exactly what’s going in your body with them. Ugh). I am determined to be a Diva Cup user – No matter how many tries it takes! I will try again tomorrow, and hopefully it goes well!!

Oh, and let me say sorry for two things:
1. That this was so long… Didn’t mean for it to be! :/
2. That the ending isn’t as triumphant as you probably would have hoped..

So, after my failure today, i wanted to read up a little more – and that’s what brought me to this sight. So i just want to say THANK YOU, Heather (and everyone else) for not letting me lose confidence in The Diva Cup! And thanks for all the other sources and products mentioned. I’m so glad to know that there really are other real people out there who are trying to make the world a better place by being more concious of what they’re putting in their bodies and in their garbages. :)

]]> By: Carolahttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/02/this-ones-for-the-girls-green-your-period/#comment-10957 Carola Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:13:01 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808#comment-10957 Ditto all the cup info - I have never looked back after switching to a cup. Here is one other new addition to the cup market especially for those with silicon sensitivity or allergy: meluna.eu I was considering selling starter kits for girls getting their first period. I know there are some on the market, but none organic and totally reusable - that is my goal. What do you think? Ditto all the cup info – I have never looked back after switching to a cup. Here is one other new addition to the cup market especially for those with silicon sensitivity or allergy: meluna.eu
I was considering selling starter kits for girls getting their first period. I know there are some on the market, but none organic and totally reusable – that is my goal. What do you think?

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