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These last days I have spent a lot of my time thinking about and praying for a young family in our parish who are in great difficulty and uncertainty. Two weeks ago the father of two young children was in an accident which has resulted in a coma that is expected to continue for some time. While many signs point to a good recovery, there is also uncertainty and suffering, especially for his wife as she stays with him, day after day, praying for his healing.
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The moral landscape for assisted suicide and euthanasia changed dramatically with the February 2015 Supreme Court of Canada decision which mandated Parliament to establish a law legalizing assisted suicide in Canada. Parliament has two basic choices: It can enact a law which establishes a process for assisted suicide or it could ignore the court ruling, thus allowing a free-for-all with no restrictions on assisted suicide.
When my health is in question I go to a doctor. Logical, right? Granted, I do put the appointment off until I have to go. But recently I started to try to be mindful of the gift of health, take care of my being so the medical visits have become once-a-year checkups. As well, every time I go to the grocery store, I buy a basket of berries. My Ontario childhood imbued love of these delicious sun-kissed morsels into my very being. Just writing those words makes me salivate.
Pentecost is an important and special time for me. I was raised in the Pentecostal Church, and my parents are both ordained Pentecostal ministers. On top of that, I received the sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. I remember being fascinated to discover that there were charismatic Catholics - people who prayed and worshipped the way that I was used to Evangelicals praying and worshipping, but who also loved Our Lady and the Eucharist.
'We believe that there is no 'just war.'" This pungent declaration jumped off the page of a statement issued by a three-day Vatican conference that set the stage for a possible intervention by Pope Francis ruling out the justification for war to resolve conflict. The Pontifical Council on Justice and Peace teamed up with Pax Christi International (a vibrant anti-war group) to bring 80 experts engaged in global nonviolent struggles to Rome to develop a new moral framework rejecting ethical justifications for war.
Both my father and uncle were Knights of Columbus. Unfortunately, they were also inveterate pranksters, so that when I asked them about becoming a knight the picture they painted for me of the process almost drove me into therapy. "The Knights?" my uncle said, raising his voice alarmingly, and then he melodramatically scanned the surroundings for spies and agitators. "You mean, the . . . Knights?" He looked at my father who inexplicably began to shake his head and mop his brow. Then began what can only be construed as a handshake performed by two men being electrocuted.
A couple of weeks ago I attended the annual Social Justice Institute (SJI) in Edmonton. The theme was Care for Our Common Home: A Faithful Response to Today's Ecological and Social Crisis. It was an extended ecumenical reflection on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'. The main speaker was Jennifer Henry, the executive director of the KAIROS national ecumenical justice coalition.
Christopher Lasch, the American historian who was the first to describe contemporary culture as narcissist, titled his book on the family, Haven in a Heartless World. Sometimes, however, the family is not even that. The human condition being what it is, even the best families introduce dysfunction as well as wholeness into their children's lives. In some instances, one's family can be even more heartless than "the heartless world." It is no small contributor to the despair, lost potential and dis-ease that affect young people. St. John Paul II once said, as the family goes, so goes the society. The pope was correct. Yet, the opposite is also true - as society goes, so goes the family. The family is not a cocoon immune to the hurricane forces blowing through society and, thanks to mass media, right into the home.
In the movie based upon Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense and Sensibility, there's a poignant scene where one of her young heroines, suffering from acute pneumonia, is lying in bed hovering between life and death. A young man, very much in love with her, paces back and forth, highly agitated and frustrated by his helplessness to do anything of use. Unable to contain his agitation any longer, he goes to the girl's mother and asks what he might do to be helpful.
The scriptures constantly point us to life's spiritual dimension. This week's Second Reading from Revelation says, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more for the first things have passed away. And the one who was seated on the throne said, 'See, I am making all things new.'"


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Represented Team USA at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene, Ore. ... Finished seventh in the triple jump at the World Junior Championships with a mark of 44-7.5/13.60m, which is the fifth-best mark all-time by an American junior ... Mark of 13.60m ties Michelle Vaughn's 2007 mark as the fourth-longest jump in program history ... Qualified for the NCAA East Preliminaries in the triple jump ... Placed 13th at the NCAA Prelims with a distance of 42-10.25/13.06m ... Set a personal record in her fourth place performance at the SEC Outdoor Championships with a clearance of 43-3.75/13.20m ... Runner-up at the Penn Relays in the triple jump with a mark of 43-0.25/13.11m ... Claimed the triple jump title at the Border Clash with a distance of 41-10.5/12.76m ... Runner-up at the War Eagle Invitational.
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I want to apply to other schools (York, UOIT, etc.) without submitting my UofT transcript. My GPA will be far too low to even be considered for a transfer, even though I will be in "good academic standing". The biggest mistake of my life was attending this school, and now I want to transfer out so that I can fix my GPA and be competitive for graduate school, but I won't even have a good enough GPA to transfer out. I feel like I am trapped here with very few options.
If this is not a good idea, what other options do I have to transfer out? Can I apply and submit a request to be placed on academic probation upon transfer? Are there schools that only look at high school marks and not those in university for a first year student?
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How do other universities find out if you have attended university before?
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If you're afraid that your 1st year marks will be a huge stain your undergraduate transcript, I think you're just going to have to get over it. Besides, most graduate type schools place all their emphasis on upper-year credentials. During my undergraduate orientation, the (full-time) professor (at UofT) that welcomed us told us how he flunked courses that he is now a professor for. There are numerous other professors I've met that have told me the horrible grades they've gotten along the way. Even a former TA I had told me he has gotten quite a few low marks, and he is now doing his PhD at Oxford.Reply With Quote LOG IN TO THANK No one has yet thanked PhilRelgStudent for this post.
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Why not just transfer programs in uft to some arts, and then get the gpa up to transfer out.
Nov 27th, 2011 03:15 AM #7
Again grad programs do not care about cgpa, they are more concerned with your best 2 or last 2 years. Only u of t looks at last/best 3 and you already can't go there anyways. The chances of getting caught are very high because there is a centralized automated application service called to ouac which you applied to university through and if you try to re-apply it will show up that you were accepted and confirmed and paid deposit to u of t. Also even if you change your name, know that it is an indictable offense to use your change name to commit fraud (Which it is in this case) so you could be looking at up to 5 years in prison and you will never get a good job as any decent employer does a background check. When the school you apply to sees that you were accepted and paid a deposit to UFT they will ask you for your transcript to be submitted to them, if you say you never took any courses and dropped out right away (it will be an instant redflag to an admissions officer and he will ask that you submit a letter from the school stating such and he will call their officer personally to follow up).
You're only in first year, basically you're argument is it is worth going to prison for 5 years, never being able to get a job, not being able to immigrate to any other country, be banned for academic misconduct from going to nay ontario university in order to have your first year grades that no one will ever look at for grad school. It is simply the most ******** argument I have ever heard. No grad school cares about 1st year grades, even the US grad schools which normally look at 4 year gpa are willing to ignore bad 1st year grades if the other 2-3 years show an upward trend. whatever, its your life, if you screw it up and go to jail, why do I care, remember son, don't drop the soap
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Nov 27th, 2011 03:50 AM #9
This isn't only true for York, I've also looked at past tests for physics courses at other universities such as Western, Ottawa, Mcmaster, and Queen's, and the tests are not at the same level at all when compared to UofT. The only school that comes close, from the past tests I've observed, is Waterloo.
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I don't think you have an option to apply just with your H.S. marks. Best to consult your academic councillor. Good luck!Reply With Quote LOG IN TO THANK No one has yet thanked UWO Engineer for this post.
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Metagame no offense but you sure do like to whine a lot and talk to lengths on things you know little to nothing about. Have you considered that maybe you just aren't ready for university yet, either because you weren't prepared academically enough by your secondary schooling or because your mentality hasn't matured enough?
If you're worried that your marks are low, stop worrying and obsessing over it. I see you posting on here every couple weeks complaining about your marks. For first year courses for large classes the marks are adjusted significantly. So you really don't know what your marks are going to be yet so you can shut up and stop fortune-telling to come up with some predicted GPA that you calculated that won't even be right anyway.
Some of your complaints about UofT are founded but others you are blowing way out of proportion. If you're having the worst time in your life and can't take it no more even though you put in a decent effort and are still faliing miserably you're probably not ready for university.
If you're worried about not getting a 4.0 GPA because you want to get into med school, maybe then it would be best to switch to another university. Maybe. Keep in mind first year and even sometimes second year marks are not even taken into consideration when applying to graduate school. Like I said, you're getting worked up over nothing. Sounds like a maturity thing.
Anyway I wouldn't suggest pretending that your UofT experience never happened. You're supposed to disclose all post-secondary marks when applying to universities as a transfer student (yes that's you). It's time you grew up and started accepting responsibility for your decisions and actions, you're not a high school student anymore you're in the real world now.
P.S I hope now you understand why they don't let you do double majors in electrical engineering and physics.Reply With Quote LOG IN TO THANK 1 person has thanked JK400 for this post.
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you can either take a light course load and boost your gpa or apply somewhere as undeclared or general science then switch to physicsReply With Quote LOG IN TO THANK No one has yet thanked kear7856 for this post.
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I know a couple friends that applied to another university without submitting their original. They both graduates and wokring full time now...
One graduated from UofT with distinction too, originally from Western...
University does not have access on their database but if they are suspicious they can check easily. It is a big risk, proceed with caution =O
But honestly, with 30000+ applicants its really hard to do a backgruond check for every person.
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Here is one of those rare and remarkable debuts that herald the appearance of a major new talent on the literary scene. Inspired by real events, Lay That Trumpet In Our Hands is a wise and luminous story about a northern family, a southern town, and the senseless murder that sparks an extraordinary act of courage.
To this day, my family is in disagreement as to precisely when the nightmare began. For me, it was the morning Daddy and Luther discovered Marvin, beaten, shot, and dying, in the Klan's stomping grounds off Round Lake Road. My brother Ren disagrees. He points to the small cluster of scars that begin just outside his left eye and trail horizontally across his temple to the top of his ear. Ren claims it started when the men in white robes took the unprecedented step of shooting at two white children. Others say it was when Mr. Thurgood Marshall of the NAACP and Mr. Hoover's FBI came to town. Mother and Daddy shake their heads. In their minds, the real beginning was much earlier....
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In Callahan's study, half of the participants were assigned to depression specialists. The rest received standard care without a specialist.
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Patients assigned to specialists were more likely to improve in overall physical functioning and typical tasks of daily life, says Callahan. Specifically, managing money and managing medications improved.
"Those two [tasks] primarily explain the difference," says Callahan. Handling money and medications takes a higher level of thought than chores such as using a phone or bathing, he notes.
The findings came from patients' answers to well-accepted surveys of physical function, quality of life, and tasks of daily living.
In terms of depression symptoms, about half of the group assigned to depression clinical specialists improved significantly. So did 20% of the participants who didn't have a depression clinical specialist.
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Slang term for Bolton, particularly used by fans of Monty Python who immortalised Bolton as a failed palindrome of Notlob.
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The palindrome of Bolton would be Notlob! It don't work! - Monty Python
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notlob.....derisary term for Bolton & it`s people. Bolton spelt backwards (as in Monty Python sketch)
notlob....or Notlobbers or piggies are Bolton Wanderers fans. No one hates Bolton, no-one can be bothered to hate them as they are a non-entity. They try to hate Man Utd, Man City, blackburn Rovers & buryin a futile attempt to get a rivalry with somebody...anybody....but no-one can be bothered to hate them back. They are a NOTHING club.
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Safe Alternatives to Toxic Feminine Hygiene ProductsGreen Living
Approximately 43 million women in the United States use tampons. Millions more use sanitary napkins. These feminine hygiene products are usually made of cotton or a blend of cotton and rayon for absorbency. Rayon is a cellulose fiber made from wood pulp.
Until the late 1990s, the cotton and/or rayon used to make the tampons were bleached with elemental chlorine gas which was known to leave dioxin residues. Dioxin is a pervasive environmental contaminant and a known human carcinogen. It accumulates in body fat over time with repeated exposure.
The use of these dioxin laced fibers in the manufacture of disposable feminine hygiene products caused millions of women and girls to unwittingly allow carcinogenic toxins to come into contact with the thin and delicate tissues of their female reproductive organs, month after month, year after year.
In response to fears of dioxin residues in feminine hygiene products, bleaching with elemental chlorine gas is no longer used. According to the FDA, sanitary products are now bleached via one of the following methods:
- Elemental chlorine-free bleaching: These methods include the use of chlorine dioxide gas as the bleaching agent as well as totally chlorine-free processes. Some elemental chlorine-free bleaching processes can still generate dioxins at extremely low levels. In practice, however, this method is considered to be dioxin free by the FDA.
- Totally chlorine-free bleaching. These methods are completely dioxin-free. Totally chlorine-free methods include, for example, use of hydrogen peroxide as the bleaching agent.
Is the dioxin really and truly gone with these new bleaching methods? The FDA reports that dioxin can "theoretically" be created with chlorine free bleaching. In practice, however, it appears dioxin is still very much present. A study sponsored by the FDA Office of Women's Health published in 2005, found "detectable levels of dioxin in seven brands of tampons," including at least one 100 percent cotton brand.
Dioxin Exposure Directly Correlated with Development of Endometriosis
Endometriosis was found to be directly correlated with dioxin exposure in a colony of rhesus monkeys chronically exposed to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD or dioxin) for a period of 4 years. Ten years after termination of dioxin treatment, the presence of endometriosis was documented by surgical laparoscopy.
With endometriosis rates soaring in young women, one has to wonder if chronic exposure to low levels of dioxin residues from sanitary products could partly be to blame?
Chlorine Dioxide is a Pesticide
Even if dioxin is mostly gone using these newer bleaching methods, another problem emerges in the manufacturing process for tampons and sanitary napkins.
While totally chlorine-free bleaching with oxygen or hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) appears safe, the use of chlorine dioxide is likely not. While chlorine dioxide smells somewhat like chlorine bleach, it should not be confused with elemental chlorine gas. They are two distinct chemicals that react differently and produce by-products that have little in common.
Chlorine dioxide is an antimicrobial pesticide that has been used for its disinfectant properties since the early 1900s. Microbes are killed by chlorine dioxide via disruption of nutrients across the cell wall.
Chlorine dioxide was one of the pesticides used as part of the federal decontamination response to the anthrax spore bioterrorism attacks of October 2001.
So, while dioxin residue may potentially no longer be a problem for sanitary products, pesticide residues are.
One problem replaced with another as is frequently the case with industrially manufactured products!
Is exposure to chlorine dioxide residue dangerous?
No one knows for sure. While chlorine dioxide itself is toxic, the effects of long term, low level exposure such as would occur for women and girls using conventional sanitary products several days each month for decades on end is unknown. According to a 2002 World Health Organization report on long term exposure to chlorine dioxide:
"There are no chronic inhalation or dermal studies available and no conventional carcinogenicity studies are available".
Cotton: The Most Highly Sprayed Crop of All
Besides the concern for chlorine dioxide residue, commercial sanitary products made with cotton or a cotton/rayon blend would contain other pesticide residues from the cultivation of the cotton itself.
According to the Pesticide Action Network:
"Conventionally grown cotton uses more insecticides than any other single crop. Nearly $2.6 billion worth of pesticides are sprayed on cotton fields each year – accounting for more than 10% of total pesticide use and nearly 25% of insecticides use worldwide."
Unlike cotton clothing that can be washed before coming into contact with the skin, feminine hygiene products are used right out of the package, immediately coming in contact with delicate and thin tissues of the female reproductive system.
Between the bleaching process and pesticide laced cotton cultivation practices, disposable feminine hygiene products like sanitary pads and tampons are likely some of the most toxic personal care items women and girls use on a regular basis.
Rumor Control: Asbestos in Tampons?
Internet rumors in recent months have claimed that there is asbestos in commercial tampons. These claims suggest that asbestos is purposefully added to tampons by manufacturers to promote excess bleeding and hence, sell more product and increase profits.
You will be relieved to know that testing of commercial tampons has not indicated this to be true. According to a FDA report:
"Asbestos is not an ingredient in any U.S. brand of tampon, nor is it associated with the fibers used in making tampons. Moreover, tampon manufacturing sites are subject to inspection by FDA to assure that good manufacturing practices are being followed. Therefore, these inspections would likely identify any procedures that would expose tampons products to asbestos. If any tampon product was contaminated with asbestos, it would be as a result of tampering, which is a crime. Thus far, FDA has received no reports of tampering. Anyone having knowledge of tampon tampering is urged to notify FDA or a law enforcement officer."
Safe, Green Choices to Toxic Feminine Hygiene Products
The data is ominous regarding the health and safety of repeated use and exposure to commercially produced feminine hygiene products like tampons and sanitary napkins. Pesticide and dioxin residues are a very clear and present danger to the health of women of all ages and these products should be avoided if at all possible.
For women and mothers of newly pubescent girls who wish to choose a safer route, fortunately many options are available.
First of all, organic feminine hygiene products could be used. While these products may avoid the pesticide residues from commercially grown cotton and the chlorine dioxide gas used in bleaching, other problems emerge with disposal.
The book Flow: The Cultural History of Menstruation, estimates that the average woman throws away up to 300 pounds of feminine hygiene related products in a lifetime. While this may not be huge (.5% of personal landfill waste), considering the astronomical amount of garbage produced, it all ads up particularly when there are greener options available.
One option for safe and reusable sanitary items would be organic, cloth pads made with cotton, hemp or even bamboo. For heavier days or when water sports or other sports related activities are involved, however, pads just don't cut it.
For active women and girls, a reusable menstrual cup made with natural, nontoxic materials like gum rubber is an excellent choice. A good quality cup will set you back about $30 upfront, but you will likely never have to buy another one and will save hundreds in the coming years compared with purchasing disposable organic sanitary tampons.
Menstrual cups are easy to use and in most cases, you don't even need a pad when wearing one. The female scientists in the Biosphere 2 used menstrual cups as their sole form of feminine protection. Just be sure to get the correct size: one size for girls and women who have not given birth and one for women who have.
There is no doubt that ditching commercial feminine hygiene products is one of the smartest personal care changes a women can make to assure her current and ongoing reproductive health. Choosing organic disposable products or even better, a reusable, natural materials menstrual cup that is safe, convenient, effective, easy to use and good for the planet is a wise practice not just for ourselves but for our developmentally vulnerable young daughters as well.
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
Sources and More Information
Curing Endometriosis Naturally
World Health Organization, Chlorine Dioxide
Anthrax spore decontamination using chlorine dioxide
Tampons and Asbestos, Dioxin, & Toxic Shock Syndrome
Pesticide Action Network: Cotton
Endometriosis in rhesus monkeys following chronic exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
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Comments (135)
I used a menstrual cup for many years and loved it! Unfortunately, after my fourth baby and in my forties, it wouldn't stay in like it was supposed to and the end would slip out, making it very uncomfortable. I wound up switching to a large size sea sponge, and it's perfect! It expands to fit as needed and it never slips.
Gidget Blunt via Facebook
Could never get it positioned properly and would shift while running. On the heavy days it would fill completely up in an hour. Cloth pads are not nearly absorbent enough either. If I could find an alternative that actually works I would love it.
Elizaveta Borukhova via Facebook
the reusable diva cup, can distribute bacteria, better to use washable organic pads,
Tom Hovenden via Facebook
My sister died of toxic shock
Rebecca Flannery via Facebook
Thank you for sharing. More women need to know this.
Liliana Verd Rodriguez via Facebook
I wonder if those diva cups stretch you out.
John Alvarez via Facebook
What part was distasteful?
John Alvarez via Facebook
A roll of Bounty with a rope..that will work.
Desiree Lopez via Facebook
I love my Diva Cup!! It does have a rather steep learning curve but after the first couple cycles, it is super easy and convenient. I've had mine for 3 years and I'll NEVER go back to pads or tampons!
April O'Meara via Facebook
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Shanna Rangel via Facebook
I for some reason i never thought about this. Changing my ways
Sandra Archer via Facebook
How often should one clean it out?
Asti Hoppe via Facebook
Loooove mine!!
Kristina Campbell via Facebook
I love my divacup! It has been 8 years and it is still going strong.
Arianna Temple via Facebook
I love mine! I have 6! I'll never use anything disposable ever again.
Letitia Yoder via Facebook
This sounds interesting.
Rachel Joy Armstrong via Facebook
love using mine! I told my mom and sisters to switch too!
Kaylin VanderHart Brinckley via Facebook
Love love my diva!!! I will never go back. Give it a couple months trial before you give up on it though!
Kathryn Bernstein via Facebook
I worry about divacup causing backflow and endometriosis. It just doesn't seem natural to be letting the blood collect inside of you…
I did develop endometriosis from using the Diva cup. I have since gone back to pads.
Julius Anthony Hodges via Facebook
you forgot gladrags.com
Carolyn Bryant Schaub via Facebook
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CC Elms; Christian Alternative Living Info via Facebook
I just started using a cup. They are wonderful, but they take a while to learn how to use, but now I love it.
Susanna Martin via Facebook
Audrey Meldrum I don't think there is a 'best' one. Different women prefer different cups. My advice would be to google some reviews and see which one would work best for you. That being said, I have given birth vaginally twice and I love my Lunette size 2 cup. No leaking unless I wait rediculously long between emptying it.
Laura Pinckney Kasko via Facebook
I had a hard time at first using the cup, but once I got used to it, it was amazing! When I was flowing heavily (I am now done with periods, thank goodness!), I also used a cloth pad on my underwear. Just don't be too far from a restroom when it needs to be changed! In public I would empty it into the toilet, replace it, wipe my hands with toilet paper, and then leave the stall to wash my hands as usual. Very little fuss, and such a healthy, economical, and ecological alternative!
Audrey Meldrum via Facebook
So can someone please point out which one is the best?
Françoise de Rougemont via Facebook
My daughters love it,but for me it's not the right solution… I have enormous periods, and I have to change it every hour. Not very comfy. But I'm 52, maybe I will be menoposed soon?
Sarah Beckler Webb via Facebook
I love mine.
Beth Schultz via Facebook
I love mine never going back. I have a teen and I have tried to talk to her about it and she looks at me like I'm crazy. I would have too at her age. Any advice on switching a teen?
Molly Woodworth via Facebook
I will take cloth pads over the excruciating pain a cup gives me
Elsie Unrau via Facebook
Geertje van der Burgh via Facebook
I had a silicone one, but it kept getting messy. Blood all over the place, while wearing it and while removing it. Ended up throwing it out and going back to tampons. Did I do something wrong?
Belinda B. Popovich via Facebook
I use both Diva and Moon cup, both silicon and pretty flexible. Diva holds more then Moon and I learned that if my cervix is in the lower position (since it moves) I cut my Moon cup to have a shorter stem to fit right during those times. I love mine a lot and not as scary as I had originally thought. I'm 31 but I read somewhere to switch size at 30 so I did.
Jamie Nestrick via Facebook
Sarah Gibbs, I have never given birth, but I switched to the larger cup when I turned 35.
Rachel Worthington via Facebook
And for those of us squeamish about a huge suction cup, there's the super-comfy, all-natural, customizable sponge! (Jade & Pearl makes one!)
Alyce Peet via Facebook
Sooooo glad I don't have to deal with THAT anymore !!! 😀
Debbie Jacko via Facebook
That looks like a torture device! How do you even use that thing?
Cheyenne Lachele Kelly via Facebook
I actually get the softcup and reuse it, even though it says not to. It's similar to a cervical cap, but it was a lot easier to use than the Keeper. I may be trying the Diva Cup next though, because it sounds less stiff than the Keeper.
Lindsey Swanstrom via Facebook
Sarah Gibbs, I think the rule of thumb is that if you're over 35 and haven't had a vaginal delivery you order the larger size. I have the diva cup, silicone version, and it's a bit if a learning curve but great to not have to use stinky pads and toxic tampons
Ashley Pollard via Facebook
Where can I get organic tampons in.the Tulsa area?
Judit Settel Sohr via Facebook
Could you address the difference between the silicon cups and the rubber one in this post. I read the silicone does not leach out. Just wondering. Thanks.
Sarah Gibbs via Facebook
i did not give birth vaginally, would I use the smaller or larger cup?
Michelle Calicchio via Facebook
Holy smokes! I totally thought that was a chocolate diva cup. Mine is clear! I've never seen a chocolate one – yum! LOL!
Before I switched to using menstrual cups and reusable pads, I always had issues with excess bacteria. I always had a horrible smell, discharge, the whole nine yards. My mom told me it was normal, doctors alway assumed it was an STD even though all the tests were negative. I just assumed that would be my life until menopause.
I can't remember who told me about reusables, but I gave it a shot. I am now 3 months in, and the excess bacteria issues haven't happened! I couldn't believe the difference, but after reading about the chemicals found in tampons, I am not surprised anymore
I have discovered that I do have a high cervix, so the Diva Cup was too short for me. I'm thinking of going to a moon cup next. Does anyone have a suggestion for a longer menstrual cup?
Kerry Denise Madewell Holloway via Facebook
make my own fem pads they are soft and absorbent eco friendly, since having surgery for cervical cancer I am careful to what goes near my personal garden!
Jennifer Duckett via Facebook
The rubber one doesn't look as comfortable as the silicone one. Why do you suggest this one instead? It is my belief that silicone is natural as well. I would be curious about your thoughts.
Samantha Harris via Facebook
I love using cloth pads. I have been doing so for over a year and cannot imagine going back. (I had also used sea sponges as a back-up; they were very comfortable, but I prefer not having to go the 'internal' route). It is amazing how much different your period can be (and how much more comfortable you can be) when you make the switch. I'll never go back!
Sarah Crandall via Facebook
I know it's better, but I'm still terrified to try it. Silly, I know. Working up the courage to try it over the summer when I'll have more time for a learning curve.
De la Luna via Facebook
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Cathi Foster via Facebook
I LOVE MY CUP!!!!!! I tried getting my daughters to use it but they are still uncomfortable with it (they are 16), I will keep trying.
Lyssa Hanson via Facebook
I've just started my reusable feminine product collection. Never looking back!! There is a very noticeable that makes me feel cleaner and healthier.
I know an organic sanitary napkin which doesn't cause a disposal problem,it has a lot of benefits for the body not only for girls but for others who are experiencing u.t.i.,dysmenorrhea,insomnia and prevents cervical and prostate cancer by detoxifying and regulating your blood flow. If you guys wanna get help,Contact me: 09066353244
I was wondering why you suggest the Keeper cup as opposed to the other menstrual cups made of silicone? I purchased a Keeper cup but am having trouble inserting it, and since it seems more stiff than the others I am considering trying a different one, but wanted to know your opinion on the silicone and if it would be better to try to stick with the Keeper cup?
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
I prefer natural materials like gum rubber to silicone.
Can you tell me more about why the gum rubber is preferential to silicone? Is using a silicone menstrual cup similar to using plastic? Any information you could give me on what about the silicone you dislike (particularly for this use)/why you prefer the gum rubber would be very appreciated!
I would be interested to know as well ?
I've had a silicone Ladycup for over a year and I would never go back !
Rachel Sketch
Please watch this! The hymen is not where you think it is apparently; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qFojO8WkpA
How is Chlorine dioxide a pesticide if it relieves my menstrual cramps 100% when I take it as MMS with no negative side effects?????? I have used it for many other things and it works extremely well with no ill health effects!!!
Oh!!! I've also used it on some really nasty spiders bites my cat had on her paws and it healed them up beautifully!!!!! She also stopped fighting me when I started using it. I think there's A LOT of underhanded business going on criminalizing what I believe is likely a real miracle!!! I've been using this stuff for months now and have not suffered ANY symptoms of dioxin poisoning or any other ill health effects! In fact I feel better when I take it!! I've been told I'm healthy & clean after having my blood and urine tested for toxins immediately after taking MMS and having used it for months!! I think the facts about chlorine dioxide aka mms are getting really twisted probably because it's extremely cheap and easy to make at home and can be used to treat just about anything!!!
Well, I guess you can call it a pesticide that only destroys foreign microbes, heavy metals and particles that have no place in a functioning system. This is what I believe.
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
Please link over to the sources for more information about chlorine dioxide.
Chlorine dioxide was used for anthrax spore decontamination .. it very effectively kills microorganisms and would not be a good idea to have in contact with the delicate tissues of a woman's reproductive system .. beneficial microbes which keep pathogens and yeasts in check could be negatively affected which would disrupt the ph balance of the tissues and potentially cause susceptibility to infections.
Yes, just like water, chlorine dioxide can stifle cells if you take too much of it at once but that doesn't mean that it will harm you or be helpless at more appropriate doses. I read of an incriminating study of chlorine dioxide done on rats and the doses given to them were equivalent to about a gallon to a human! The numbers used to describe doses were in complicated math. Chlorine dioxide takes the place of oxygen until it is used. A single dose of mms is about 1-3 drops for a human and in those studies those rats were given about the same amount and more to come up with their conclusions. 50 mg's is equivalent to 1 drop. Seems fishy to me!!!
Also, I have used mms on many parts of me and only one time I experienced a mild burning sensation at an infection site which I felt was pleasant and found the growth had lessened the next day with no other negative reactions or feelings. In my experience chlorine dioxide has proved immensely useful and valuable as long as I don't overdo it.
One can more info here:
Rachel Sketch
I think you might want to read this article again. Sarah has raised some questions and concern regarding the lack of testing regarding chlorine dioxide, and points out what it is effectively used for. She does not talk about ingesting it (and a cursory glance at the link you provided indicates that it is in a different structure to the pure, concentrated chlorine dioxide that sarah it talking about anyway) she is talking about putting it against a mucous membrane. You are comparing apples to oranges. Apple juice may be awesome to drink, but you wouldn't inject it into your blood!
Also, that wasn't even the main point of the article, or Sarah's main concern regarding commercial menstrual products!
Not everything you read is attacking you or the things you care about. It's ok.
Yea, I was only talking about Chlorine dioxide which is the same chlorine dioxide she's talking about. I was just pointing out that chlorine dioxide is being unfairly criminalized is all.
I've just turned 30 and have just started using a menstrual cup (Lunette brand.) I'm so grateful for the information, that had been posted by Paleo Parents, about the menstrual cup. I have had my Lunette for 4 cycles and will never ever go back to any tampon, PERIOD 😉 It is so easy, quick and I don't have "empty" the cup as often as I've had to "change" a tampon. I have always had heavy periods and I was concerned about leaking but I have no issues at all. Also, always had long periods (7-10 days!!) but wearing the cup shortens the time by 1-2 days. http://www.lunette.com/
Might a problem with recurring yeast infections be an issue with menstrual cups and sea sponges? If one had a YI when the flow started, for example. Does that make sense?
Shanonn H
What can you use when you have days you literally cannot leave the house and have to change every 30 minutes? The cups are GROSS for that!
This is off topic, but related to your post. In my 40s, my periods became more and more heavy, finally becoming so heavy I, literally, could not make it out of the bathroom before "flooding", even with double protection, and my periods started lasting a very long time. After 3/4 of a year of frustration, I had a 4 month, continuous heavy period. One conventional ob/gyn called it normal, another wanted to pretty much cut everything out. I finally contacted our more naturally oriented doctor (affiliated with WAPF) who immediately stated that I was estrogen dominant and called in a prescription for bio-identical Progesterone from the International Women's Pharmacy. Within 3 days of taking the capsules, my long and extremely heavy period stopped and I've never had one of that unusual length again. The very heavy flow was back to normal again the next month. I finally had my life back. I encourage you to talk with a truly educated doctor (not easy to find) and, possibly, to get your hormone levels checked.
I've been using the Diva cup, bought from http://www.iherb.com.
New customers can get USD10 off by using the coupon code HEN293. Feels comfy, doesn't leak at all but took me a while to get the hang of it.
I love my Diva Cup. I've had it for three years, and it's probably one of the best things to have happened to me. My period barely even registers on my list of concerns thanks to it. This can be a slight problem, as I've pretty much forgotten I've been on my period/wearing my cup more than once. This typically leads to me accidentally leaving it in for longer than 12 hours, however there are no ill effects. Try that with a tampon!
When you get your kit, there will be extensive instructions on how to use them. When I use mine, I insert the sponge just so the whole sponge is inside the vaginal opening (no sponge outside) Sorry for the graphics. No need to push it back any further as it will spread out and fill any extra space.
@ Jennifer, thank you for answering my question. Don't be "sorry for the graphics" , lol, you explained it perfectly, I know exactly what to do…well done I think I bought just the 3 sponges of various size from Amazon/Jade and Pearl. You have given wonderful advice all through this discussion thread and I super appreciate it.
Thank you for this post, and thanks to all you ladies for your informative comments! This has come at a perfect time for me, because I have been considering a switch from conventional sanitary products to natural, reusable products. I'm going over to Amazon to buy them right now!
To use the sea sponges, rinse them really well when you first get them. But for use during your cycle, just wet with warm water, squeeze all the water you can out, then while it is balled up, gently insert. It will expand to your body. I rarely use a pad underneath, but when I first started using the sponges I was unsure of how absorbent they would be. So, wear a light cloth pad until you understand how absorbent they are. When the sponge is full, you gently and slowly pull the sponge out, rinse it out (squeezing it out under water) and put it back in. At the end of the day, I let mine sit in warm water with a few drops of tea tree oil. You could also your hydrogen peroxide. Then I rinse, squeeze and let it dry over night.
@ Jennifer, How far into the vagina should the sponge be placed to keep from leaking?
I made some out of flennel when making baby diapers. use them some but not for heavey days. I was thinking that towel fabric that is 5 or more time asobnate would be good inside of the pull on bottom and flennel on top. have to find it tho to be able to make it.
Use old bath towels-I made them very cheaply by recycling our old towels and used flannel blankets.
I use cotton cloths as menstrual napkins, so problem solved for me.
My question is: what are in baby diapers? I bought many cloth diapers for my baby but they were only useful for 2 months or so… then, they started leaking. I try to use them every now and then and they leak. So, I have to use store bought baby diapers. Does anyone have a solution for this?
Most commercial baby diapers have polyester linings which, of course, do not actually absorb fluids, but rather trap them. Most of our babies were in cloth diapers which i either made from cotton flannel with terry lining made from old towels; or good quality cotton or hemp diapers which I purchased from sites such as Eco Baby or… gee, it's been 4 years since I've had one in diapers and now I don't remember where else! But there are a lot of resources online for very good quality diapering supplies. Most of ours were the fitted kind with either velcro or snap closures.
The liners I later used for my own personal needs, including for menstruation. They are rather handy to keep in my nightstand !-)
I have extremely heavy periods one day of my cycle (used to be for 10 days straight – things are getting WAY better with acupuncture) and the only way I survive is with my Diva cup, which I still empty every hour or two that day. I hated it at first, but found when I trimmed the stem off of it I had no problems. The base of the cup itself is enough for me to grab without needing the stem. If anyone has tried a cup and had issues, this may help? I've never had kids, but use the larger sized Diva cup…
Hannah B
This is also a great non-toxic option! http://mypeepods.com
I thought it was rather peculiar that Glad Rags the Keeper A and Moon cup size B reviews on Amazon are identical?!
I used tampons prior to child birth but have not been able to after childbirth, because the bloodflow leaks around the tampon. I am wondering if any of you have had the same experience but have had success with the Diva Cup or similar item. Also, my cervix is tilted – anyone know if this would be an issue. Also, I am germophobic and can't imagine emptying anywhere but home but guess I could skip the Diva Cup on those days. Is the cup much messier to change compared to a tampon? I don't like the thought of having messy hands.
You will notice that their texture will change (tougher) and that their absorbency will decline at around 6 months.
@ Jennifer, Thank you, that is good to know I placed my order today and as strange as it sounds, am actually looking forward to mother nature so I can try them out. That's weird, huh
You will be surprised at how large, large is. Just remember that they squeeze down very small for easy insertion after you wet them with warm water. I like to get the multi-size for different flow days. You can also use more than one for really heavy days. I always hated tampons because they hurt (insertion and extraction) but no such issues with my sponges despite the sponge size.
@ Jennifer, Great idea, I'll buy the multi-size! I love the idea that I can use more than one for crazy flow days. Once again, thank you, thank you
@ Jennifer, How do you know when it is time to replace the sea sponges with new ones? I see in advertisements that they can last up to 6 months. :)?
I don't mean to repeat questions but one of them is caught up in moderation…it's about the replacement….:)
Rebecca C
Jennifer, I have never heard of sea sponges for this. I'm assuming you squeeze them small and insert, and then… any leaking? do you have to wear a pad too?
I would not buy sea sponges from the art or hobby store. You will have no idea how those sponges were processed (were they bleached or soaked in some harmful chemicals to be cleaned? how would that be different from regular tampons?). I agree the price may be a shocker for some, but just be careful if you decide to buy "sea sponges" that are not sold specifically for your delicate private parts. Also, remember that you can use them for multiple months (you would spend more on regular tampons). The sea sponge tampons that I have used have all be super squishy and super soft (not scratchy in any way). Softer sponges are selected for this purpose. These sponges are actual sponges from salt water bodies not man-made, so no worries about petroleum.
@ Jennifer
Thank you, that was extremely helpful I guess perhaps size L would be best to start out with because it can be trimmed? I think I'll get some today
To be honest I find even tampons difficult to use and have only used them when desperate (swimming lesson when I was a teen for example) so I honestly think I'd massively struggle with enen a small cup (I have 3 kids but they were all C section babies). Instead I have been using cloth pads. I find them okay but they do tend to leak ( at least the ones I've got), but still they are a more environmentally friendly option than disposables (however if I was staying away I'd probably use disposables for convenience).
Are the sponges made of petroleum products?
Andrea Donsky
We just did a whole expose on this exact topic. We even lit sanitary pads on FIRE and caught it on video! We also started a petition to P&G asking them to disclose their ingredients. You can check it all out here: http://bit.ly/10HDeJM.
*On the sponges*-please not that you do not have to pay $28+/- to buy sponges. These are exactly the same as the sponges I use for my artwork, and can be purchased at an arts and crafts store for about $3 for a pack of 3, or $5 for a larger pack. Don't fall for the scam of them being "special". As long as you rinse them well, they will be fine.
Lea, you may need a smaller size. Also, if you are eating right and staying away from coffee and chocolate, your cramps should be minimal to non-existant. It is exceedingly rare for my daughters or I to have cramps, but when we do it is without fail traceable to drinking coffee frequently in the days or weeks before.
I have been recommending it to my older daughters, one of whom was married and the other who had, on occasion, used tampons.
Menstrual cups are worn lower than tampons, so they pose even less risk to the hymen. Tampons are worn up near the cervix and hymen, while menstrual cups are worn just inside the vagina. I was already married when I discovered the menstrual cup, but my younger sister (18, not sexually active) just ordered one for herself.
Rachel Sketch
The hymen is not inside the vagina! It is nowhere NEAR the cervix! Ladies, please learn your anatomy. It is really important.
I recommend watching something like this;
I bought a Diva cup as well as natural panty liners and they just arrived in the mail last week so I haven't tried the Diva but did try the panty liners. I don't think I'll ever like the "Nutracare" natural liners as much as I like "Always" conventional liners but I don't like the idea of cancer either, so, there it is I just never really gave much thought to tampons, pads and liners. It's just been the last few years that it occurred to me that we really live in a toxic environment. Changing over to safer (non-toxic) methods for sanitary needs is another steps towards cleaning up my personal environment (preceded by change in diet household and personal care products). I think I was dragging my feet on this change because I'm 53 and thinking menopause is just around the corner for me. Even so, I've decided that I've had enough chemicals and late is better than never (and the potential consequences). Anyway, as weird as I've heard Menopause symptoms can be, the CUP might ease this transition.
I couldn't agree more! Been using the Lunette menstrual cup for almost 5 years now and love it! Every month, I think about all of the tampons and pads that I would be throwing in a landfill without this device. As well as the freedom from toxins by using a medical grade silicone product!
I love my Diva cup. I got it almost a year ago. I have to watch to make sure I empty it on my heaviest days as I have clots and sometimes they overflow the cup. Otherwise, it's great! When I'm at work, I usually just empty it and re-insert but sometimes I do wash it out in the restroom (just make sure noone is there). It's very comfortable – I often forget I have it in! I have not noticed any difference in my cramps whether I had tampons, pads or the cup.
lesley whittle
Before menopause I used a mooncup and got on well with it. But – if you ever get cystitis the cup may become infected and boiling it will not sterilise it (I got re-infected because of this). I fear I don't know what would sterilise it – but do be careful if you do have a urinary tract infection. I eventually cured the infection with large amounts of D-Mannose (expensive but safe and effective) but then hit menopause, so I never got round to finding out what would have killed that bug.
I use Glad Rags while home. They pay for themselves in about 4 cycles.
I tried the Diva cup and no matter what I did it would work itself out to the point I'd
Have to remove it. I tried over and over to no avail. To bad it did not work for me.
Glad to see the post. I was thinking of trying it because I am tired of the money thrown away on pads and tampons. Also I had no idea of the health risks, so thats just another nudge to make the switch. I am concerned because I tend to have cramps with tampons and I'm wondering if I will have the same problem with the diva or k cup. Anyone with experience have any suggestions?
MK, see my reply to Lea.
Love it!! Especially if your a back packer!!! I have used one for over 15 years and already bought one for my daughter when her season comes. Incidentally I have never replaced my original rubber cup. My tricks are PRACTICE, you'll be able to feel when you have just the right suction to seal and catch. Also always break the seal before removing, kind of like when your nurser falls asleep and you need to detach, don't just pull it out, release the seal by pressing in on the side and then it will come out easily and comfortably. I also use some organic washable pads at night in case I over sleep. Give it a try I have never looked back.
Sarah @ Politically Incorrect Health
Thanks Sarah! I switched to natural organic ones last year. I can't believe I didn't switch sooner!
I have a question for anyone with experience with theses cups. How would this work in an office setting or in a public bathroom? I can see this working at home in a private bathroom since you have to empty it several times a day. But in a public bathroom? How would you get around people seeing you washing it out?
I tried the Softcup a couple years ago when I still had heavy bleeding and it actually leaked a couple times! Also, it was painful to remove. Does anyone have experience with the rubber one Sarah shared? Thanks for the help!
I have a pretty average flow, so I only empty in the morning and evening. On my heaviest day, I might add another 1-2 empties. There is no risk of TSS, and the cup catches much more than you might think. If you find that you must empty it more often, try to find a handicap stall (with sink inside). I have heard of people taking a water bottle into the stall to rinse also, but I like to wash my hands before and after inserting the cup.
Sarah @ Politically Incorrect Health
That is a good idea! And that is good to know you don't have to empty it as often. I would love to give this a try!
Ashley L.
I have the Diva cup and, generally, don't have to empty mine but once in the morning and once at night (you can leave it in for 12 hours). I have emptied it in a public restroom. You just empty it in the toilet, wipe it out with toilet paper, and re-insert it. It's recommended you wash it once a day not necessarily every time you take it out. I had a roommate that used the Softcup. To me those seemed a little more involved because of where you have to place them. I LOVE love love my Diva cup. I have been using it for a little over a year and wouldn't go back to using tampons at all. =)
Sarah @ Politically Incorrect Health
It has been a while since I have tried it. It seems like more people like the Diva cup, so it's worth a shot. And the nice thing about the rubber one in the link is you only have to buy one!
Yeah, the wiping with toilet paper didn't work so well with me. I love my Diva but have to be in a handicapped stall to empty mine.
For public bathroom use, you can just wipe it off with toilet paper and reinsert.
I LOVE the sea sponge above every other product I have ever used, I am forty years old.
You can buy the sponges online. They are called Sea Pearls and cost about $25 for three. They last for month and all you have to do is rinse them with water during and soak them in tee tree oil, colloidal silver or hydrogen peroxide when you are done. I started buying the whole sponge from a reputable source so I can cut it to my size. I love using the sponges, because they are natural and rumor has it that they were even used by Cleopatra.
I must say that I have never gone swimming with them, therefore I can not comment on that. Reviewers say though that the sponges can be used for watersport too.
Where do you buy the whole sponge from? I could save even more money going that route. Thanks so much.
Please take note-these sponges being sold for this purpose are a racket!!! Go to the local Hobby Lobby or Michaels and buy *exactly* the same thing, for about $3. You can even buy a larger pack for less!
Jennifer, another question How does one know when the sponges need replaced?
I bought the Lunette cup just a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, I can't get it to work. I am a 44 yr old virgin and it seems too wide to insert as directed. It seems a waste not to be able to use it. I am chemical sensitive and working to green up my entire life, including making my own toxin free products. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?
I had a similar problem with mine when I first started. But I was just not putting it in right. I was not giving up though. I kept trying, give up, try again, give up. My cycles are only 3-4 days so I didn't have a lot of time to really focus on making it work. Finally one cycle I was determined for it to work. Spent a lot of time changing angles and distance in and finally found the sweet spot. I would never go back!
Thanks Sarah!
I personally have used sea sponges for the last two years and I prefer them above all other options. I made myself cloth pads for a night, but during the day…I rely on my "sea pearls". They are super soft and easy to clean. You can also get different size sponges for different flow days. You can use them up to 6 months if you clean and store them properly. I love them. I included a link for the started kit.
I've bought sea sponges way back for makeup application &/or art work and they were really scratchy. I see you wrote "super soft" as in squishy ? Are they scratchy though? I would like to try these just incase I don't like the Diva cup I bought or for lighter days perhaps. I love all these suggested alternatives…I've always hated peeing on that tampon string, lol another benefit of loosing the tampons
This info is so important these days!
I made the switch over to 100% organic cotton tampons and re-usable pads and period panties several years ago. It's saved us so much money and spared me so many more nasty chemicals. It's absolutely APPALLING to think about how many nasties have been absorbed through my vaginal walls. And I shutter to think about the women I know who continue to allow this to happen in their own bodies.
Thanks for the info! Is this better or safer than the moon cup or diva cup?
I know an organic sanitary napkin which doesn't cause a disposal problem,it has a lot of benefits for the body not only for girls but for others who are experiencing u.t.i.,dysmenorrhea,insomnia and prevents cervical and prostate cancer by detoxifying and regulating your blood flow. If you guys wanna get help,Contact me: 09066353244
I was given the Diva Cup by someone who loves me, and even at my "advanced" stage (in menopause now", I will not be without it until I am done, and have recommended it to my daughters and anyone with whom I can (tactfully) have the conversation. It is soooo comfortable and easy!!! It does not leak, does not cause discomfort, and is relatively un-messy to use. I love that I can have my period without being totally messy every time, and this is more important than ever when at this point in time a period can last for 10 days or more!
Ladies, don't just think about getting one, buy the cup and give it a try!
One silly, embarrassing warning, don't insert the cup too far inside or you will find yourself lying on your back with your husband helping you to retrieve it !-))
One thing I might add: the cup which Sarah links to has a longer pull tab, which would be a plus over the Diva.
I got the Diva cup too and find it uncomfortable. It seems to press on my bladder. Anyone else have this problem? I got the one for use after giving birth but maybe I need a smaller size? Anyone use a sponge, if so how do you like it?
There are lots of different brands and options. The Diva cup is one of the longer cups on the market, so if you have a lower cervix, it will not fit comfortably. I purchased a Fleurcup and love it. It does take some practice and there are definitely some tips that can be helpful. http://menstrual-cups.livejournal.com is the best place for more information. Hope that helps.
I would try the next smaller size. Or perhaps you are inserting it too low?
I used the diva cup for some time until I developed Endometriosis from using it. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/27320.php
I bought my Diva 2 months ago- the bigger size as I gave birth twice. Both times I tried it, it leaked. I thought it might be full, but it was less than a half empty!
Could it be due to my weakened pelvic muscles? I suffer from incontinence since I gave births.
Thank you.


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Joy Just Isn't Cool
Joy just isn't Cool.
Have you ever met somebody who was not afraid to show pure joy, without inhibition? It is a rare thing. Why is it that we seem less ashamed of our negative attitudes and behavior, than in expressing our delight? I've come to the conclusion that joy just isn't cool. In our need to characterize, we attribute these human expressions as being exclusive to children, the mentally disabled and perhaps the elderly. They are looked at as feeble, unintelligent, or naïve. Children are the very best example of that and the most accessible resource we have for remembering a kinder, happier view of the world. They offer us an awesome opportunity to relive the crazy excitement and easy fun we use to have. We lose that silliness and sense of wonderment as we become more and more jaded by the 'real' world. It digs its commercial claws into the meat of our belief system, and then we go about debunking the idea that a watermelon lollipop could ever bring that much joy to a rational, worldly wise being. We unconsciously say to ourselves, "Oh, they're just a kid, they don't know any better." Perhaps they know better than we think.
Somehow we believe that it is foolish or irreverent even, to go along believing that life is truly good. Especially in this economy, or in that situation, or with all the world's problems, and the struggling to survive…how could anyone be happy? Well, as far as I can tell, this is when unadulterated expressions of joy SHOULD be resorted to more than ever. To believe that we are deserved of feelings of happiness even when we've fucked up our lives, or not met that goal, or violated some moral code, is foreign to most of us. We spend our lives attempting to culminate the perfect Petri dish full of material success and achievements. As we keep our eye on the prize, we lose sight of the moments that slip under the door we keep knocking on. The people that fill those moments can slip under that door too if we're not careful and most especially, our children.
What if I told you that we have had it backwards all these years - within the walls of our hardened hearts? We consider the consistently cheerful or positive people we encounter to be ill informed or equipped to make rational sense of the world, and in their simplicity, are deluded about what entitles us to feel happiness. Truth is, why do we feel on some unconscious level that we need a reason? Happiness is not this state of existence that we finally reach, or are deserved of; but the cumulative moments of quiet or raucous (and often times fleeting) experience, which satiates the soul.
As a former human service professional, working in a direct care and managerial capacity for ten years, I've had the opportunity to witness this phenomenon myself on numerous occasion. What stands out most is the public's reaction to these folks. I guess you could say it was a fascinating period of human study.
I especially enjoyed taking them to church every Sunday, if only to expose the hypocrisy I found within those holy walls. One client in particular was partially deaf and completely uninhibited. When it was time for the hymns; faces turned and people looked and moved away. I learned a tremendous amount about human nature and how strong it's inclination towards fear is during those times. It seems most that I've shared my field experiences with express the feeling that they couldn't work with that population. The thing is; a person that is able to get THAT excited about pizza night, or a new radio – has something to teach. Whatever or however one might feel the need to label; whether a child, or an elder or someone mentally challenged, they illustrate how to live life raw.
The unfortunate thing is that children don't stay children. As they grow and are exposed to the ways of the world, they slowly lose that quality too. The world gets a hold of them and they are taught to squelch that raw emotion. They are programmed to contain their joy and excitement about life. Whether it's due to the school systems and its need to keep our kids 'in line' or it comes directly from parents and their own attitudes, they quickly come to understand the world is not a happy place. So how do we help our kids hold on to the best defense they have in their lives?
Well, as parents I think it begins by making an effort to reclaim this sense of awe and wonder we abandoned in puberty. To do that, it's simply a matter of practicing the art of gratitude. It begins with us. When we stop and take the time to evaluate our lives, outside of our personal circumstances and individual problems, it's easy to recognize the many things we have to smile about. Our health, our children's health, the job we have, food on the tables, a roof over our head, the ability to share our talents with the world – whatever it is, there is something to be grateful for; always. This is such a powerful way to stay connected to our kids, and also, to attract more and more things to be grateful for.
Their lives depend on it. While their hearts are still open, we need to show them what it is to be grateful and in the moment. Talk to your child about how funny the cash register girl was, or how nice the man was for opening the door, or how much you're enjoying them, or the food you're eating, or the new sweater you're wearing. Whatever you can do to shine the light on your own process of appreciation for them, is key. It might feel strange at first, but this is absolutely the best way to show your children the art of being grateful. The great part about stepping into that role as a teacher is that you become the student as well and begin to deepen your own understanding of the world. You will begin to feel a shift in your own life, and the results will be exponential! I promise you.
The truth is; it's not in a dinner prayer, or with an obligatory prescription to say please and thank you that kids can really grasp this concept. We really have to be the ones to provide an example. It's THE most important tool we can fill our kid's toolboxes with. When we show them the ability to be grateful in the face of scarcity, or the courage to rise above the bullshit days and smile and be joyful in spite of them, we equip them with the ability to overcome all odds. Every life situation is an opportunity to teach, whether it be a difficult one or not. The alternative is that they too will grow to believe that - "Joy just isn't cool."


text: LU|ZONE|UL Community: Electronic Theses of Laurentian University Electronic Theses of Laurentian University https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/477 2016-07-07T08:36:37Z 2016-07-07T08:36:37Z An exploration of accident/failure at attribution and the potential implications for future research in occupational health psychology with psychiatric nurses Desroches, Justin C. https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2589 2016-07-05T14:02:00Z 2016-05-24T00:00:00Z Title: An exploration of accident/failure at attribution and the potential implications for future research in occupational health psychology with psychiatric nurses Authors: Desroches, Justin C. Abstract: The current review of the literature provides an overview of Attribution Theory (AT) and the themes, trends and gaps that have emerged for this construct within the field of occupational health psychology. AT is a widely published area of research and has served as a theoretical framework to investigate how individuals interpret accidents and their causes. Within this framework, researchers have investigated cognitive biases such as the selfserving bias, the false consensus effect, the actorobserver bias, the fundamental attribution error, the ultimate attribution error, Fischoff's hindsight bias, the hedonic relevance bias, the optimism bias, and defensive attribution theory. Themes and trends of this review include subjective attribution tendencies, the types of attributions and their relation to safety behaviours, controversies regarding the assumptions of responsibility and the importance of accurate accident appraisals. Current gaps in the literature include somewhat dated research and only partial use of Weiner's AT model (1985; 2010). In addition, there seems to be a paucity of research on AT as it applies to occupations with a high prevalence of accidents such as psychiatric nursing. The review further describes the extent to which the theory may be useful for occupational health and safety, accident prevention and in psychiatric nursing where practitioners face not only the common risks inherent to the profession but also the significant and unique risks in mental health facilities such as patient aggression and violence. This paper concludes by suggesting avenues of possible research as it applies to this profession, methodological challenges and the implications for future studies. 2016-05-24T00:00:00Z Endocrinological manipulations and initial maternal behaviour in the Virgin rat (Rattus norvegicus) Lalonde, Christine Nancy https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2580 2016-07-05T14:02:13Z 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Title: Endocrinological manipulations and initial maternal behaviour in the Virgin rat (Rattus norvegicus) Authors: Lalonde, Christine Nancy Abstract: Steroidal hormones are known to mediate maternal behaviour by influencing specific neural structures that are responsible for initial onset and maintenance of this behaviour. Contrary to typical extirpation and replacement strategies, this study examined hormonally intact animals to evaluate the specific effects of hormonal enhancement in conjunction with endogenous fluctuations on maternal behaviour. Rats were given a regimen of estrogen and progesterone hormones via osmotic pumps and subcutaneous injections to mimic natural pregnancies. Maternal behaviours were recorded for a twenty-four hour observation period either immediately after parturition or after a sensitization period to foster pups. Neural tissue was removed from the medial preoptic area after the observation period and prepared for future analysis with electron microscopy. Behavioural results from this study revealed that initial behaviours are not influenced in exogenously enhanced virgins compared to virgin and pregnant controls. These results suggest the significance of neural moderation on the onset and magnitude of maternal behaviour. 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Cyberbullying: interpersonal competence, aggression, and school identification. Drummelsmith, Jennifer https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2579 2016-07-05T14:01:45Z 2016-04-29T00:00:00Z Title: Cyberbullying: interpersonal competence, aggression, and school identification. Authors: Drummelsmith, Jennifer Abstract: With the development of and increased access to information and communication technologies a new form of peer to peer aggression, cyberbullying, is on the rise. Research has only started to skim the surface of this new form of bullying but, research has shown that there are numerous negative outcomes associated with cyberbullying involvement whether it is as a cyberbully, a cybervictim, both, or a witness. The current study investigated differences in aggression style, interpersonal competence and school identification based on cyberbullying involvement as a cyberbully, cybervictim, both or witness. As well the current study looked at how gender, age, and grade related to cyberbullying involvement, and the impact of computer time, supervision, and access to technology and location of home computers. One hundred twenty four students in grades six through ten completed questionnaire packages, and there were significant differences found in aggression style; cyberbully-victims had higher reactive aggression than cybervictims, and interpersonal competence, specifically on asserting and conflict resolution subscales with cyberbully-victims having lower competence scores than cybervictims. Significant results were also found for access to technology. A correlational analysis was conducted to examine the relationships between interpersonal competence, aggression, and school identification; numerous significant results were found. As well an exploratory discriminant analysis was conducted to determine if cyberbullying involvement could be predicted based on interpersonal competence, aggression style, and school identification. Implications as they apply to research and prevention are discussed. 2016-04-29T00:00:00Z Nursing Processes Related to Unplanned Intensive Care Unit Admissions Martin, Jennifer https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/2578 2016-07-05T14:01:04Z 2015-11-12T00:00:00Z Title: Nursing Processes Related to Unplanned Intensive Care Unit Admissions Authors: Martin, Jennifer Abstract: Timeliness is an important factor in the care of critically ill patients on the general wards in order to prevent an unplanned intensive care unit admission. The recognition of patient deterioration can be influenced by many factors. This study looks specifically at how communication, documentation and the recognition of patient deterioration affect unplanned intensive care unit admissions. Unplanned intensive care unit admissions may result in higher rate of mortality, longer lengths of stay and a prolonged recovery post discharge. The goal of this retrospective quantitative research study is to explore how communication, documentation and recognition of patient deterioration are utilized by nurses in order to help prevent an unplanned intensive care admission. This study was guided by the Nursing Role Effectiveness Model which considers how structures and processes lead to outcomes and has been utilized in many quality improvement initiatives. Communication, documentation and recognition of patient deterioration are key components that nurses can use to improve upon patient care. The benefits to preventing patient deterioration are clearly documented. Strengthening communication, documentation and recognition of patient deterioration skills will improve patient outcomes and in turn help to prevent the need for unplanned intensive care unit admissions. 2015-11-12T00:00:00Z


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Because of their somewhat nasty side effects, many gout sufferers are turning away from drug-based medications, and, focusing on natural ways to eliminate their gout instead.
And a short search on the Internet will throw up tons of natural remedies that people are using to beat their gout.
The thing is which ones are effective and which ones not? And, of course, what might work for some people might not always work for others.
You're best to just try them and see which works best for you. It'll probably be a combination of two or more even.
The key is to bear in mind what brings about your gout attacks, and focus on dealing with that. For example, gout attacks and a condition known as 'hyperuricemia' are most often connected. This is a condition where you have high uric acid levels in your body.
These high levels then allow for the creation of uric acid crystals in your joints, tendons and surrounding tissue. These are needle-like when seen through a microscope. And you body's natural inflammatory reaction towards the joint causes your symptoms of gout; redness, swelling, stiffness, heat, inflammation, and, let's not forget, the agonizing pain!
So as a gout victim, you need to reduce inflammation, relieve the pain, and, lower your high uric acid levels. Then keep them there if possible. Maintaining lower uric acid levels is important in order to reduce the risk of recurring gout attacks which can eventually seriously damage your joints and even cause painful kidney stones.
You therefore need to find natural remedies that can do all three of the above. Here's one of my favorite natural home remedies that did the trick for me:-
Cherries to Eliminate Gout Naturally
Studies have shown that, because of their vitamin, nutrient, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, many fruits (and vegetables) can have quite dramatic affects on your health, including on your gout.
Cherries, in particular, are a well known home remedy for gout. They contain anthocyanins which have anti-inflammatory properties that more or less work as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) do, but without the drugs. Research has also shown that they can lower uric acid levels in the blood.
The amount you need to take to get full benefit depends on each individual. Reports of their effectiveness vary between taking as few as 6 cherries per day, up to as many as 40 cherries per day. Some research suggests that 20 cherries a day is the same as taking 1 NSAID per day.
During a gout attack you might want to try eating around 30 to 40 cherries every 4 hours for rapid relief. In between attacks, i.e. for maintenance, you could eat 30 to 40 each day.
And don't forget that recurring gout can cause permanent joint damage over time, so do all you can to prevent that happening.
You'll need to address a number of issues here; your weight, your diet, lifestyle, medications, underlying medical conditions, etc. These can all impact your chances of gout. And once having had a gout attack, your chances of getting more attacks increase dramatically.
You can get all the information you need in the Gout Remedy Report which I have used, and, which I have reviewed here: Gout Remedy Report Review.