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Menstrual Cup - Alternative to o.b. Ultra tampons 1 year 22 weeks ago

O.b. Ultra absorbency tampons have been discontinued and for women with heavy monthly bleeding there are few alternatives on the market. This account tells of first experiences with the Diva cup, a reusable menstrual cup. The cup is comfortable to wear but the emptying is a bit challenging in a public restroom environs.

Mooncup and Other Menstrual Cups 1 year 11 weeks ago

Feminine hygiene products are big business. As women of child-bearing age are well aware, sanitary pads and tampons are an expensive monthly necessity. As more women are becoming concerned with the cost, environmental impact,and health dangers associated with tampons and sanitary pads, they are exploring alternative methods to dealing with menstruation, and the most popular is the menstrual cup.

Alternatives to o.b. Ultra Absorbency Tampons 1 year 23 weeks ago

Ever since Johnson and Johnson decided to take ob Ultra absorbency tampons off the market, there have been women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding left in a lurch. This article summarizes some suggestions of alternative products that have been recommended by women with the same heavy menses.

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Tampons are used world-wide now, it seems, and many American women choose to use them over the menstrual pads. This article covers some shocking information about tampons and their dangers, such as increasing the liklihood of cancer. If you've ever experienced a painful insertion or removal of a tampon then this article can shed some light on what has happened inside of your sensitive areas. Check it out and learn more about this harmful product we continue to use and see some good tampon alternatives to make the switch.

I Am Not a Paper Cup Reusable Eco-Friendly Coffee Mug 1 year 8 weeks ago

The "I Am Not a Paper Cup" is a 10-oz reusable and environmentally-friendly alternative to those wasteful coffeehouse paper coffee cups.
Featuring an insulating hollow cavity surrounded by two layers of porcelain, the "I Am Not a Paper Cup" coffee mug will keep your drink warmer much longer than a paper cup. Plus, its insulated exterior means you won't need those paper sleeves to protect your hand from a hot drink. The silicone sipping lid also helps to lock in heat and prevent spills.