The DivaCup Model 1 Preview

39.99 CAD at Well.ca and other drug stores

From DivaCup.com:

The DivaCup is a reusable, bell-shaped menstrual cup that is worn internally and sits low in the vaginal canal, collecting rather than absorbing your menstrual flow. Menstrual cups have existed since the 1930s when women were searching for an alternative to the choices of the time. Yet, its breakthrough into the feminine hygiene industry is much more recent.

Many women feel uneasy about changing their menstrual care routine. Years of dealing with the sights and odors of disposable tampons and pads cause the familiar reaction: “ick!”. The DivaCup empowers women to connect with their bodies and menstrual cycles like never before. Perfect for all activities (on air, land or sea), its easy care and use make for a better period experience. Wear The DivaCup for up to 12 hours without leaks or worry.

The DivaCup features:

• 12 hour leak-free protection!
• Made from the highest quality healthcare grade silicone to assure comfort and durability
• Does not contain any of the following: latex, plastic, PVC, acrylic, acrylate, BPA, phthalate, elastomer, polyethylene, and free of colors and dyes
• Reusable and eco-friendly – no waste, no chemicals
• Features extra grip ridges for easier removal
• Cleared for marketing by the US FDA and the Australian TGA and the only reusable menstrual cup allowed to be sold in Canada by Health Canada
• Diva International Inc. is the only ISO 13485:2003 certified menstrual cup manufacturer and head office in the world!

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MONISTAT 3 - Dual Action System 3 Day Treatment Cream

19.69 CAD at Well.ca and other drug stores

I have a yeast infection! What are my treatment options?

There are two treatment options. You can either use a topical treatment that goes inside your vagina available over the counter or by prescription OR an oral treatment which is a pill you can take available only by prescription

Both treatment options are effective. In this blog post series I'll show you the MONISTAT 1: 1-Day 1-Dose Treatment, MONISTAT 3: 3-Dose Treatment, and MONISTAT 7: 7-Dose Treatment for vaginal yeast infections, all of which are available without prescription.  

Skip to the FAQ section to see which treatment option is right for you.

What is the MONISTAT 3 Treatment?

MONISTAT 3 is a great option for women who want a less concentrated treatment (200 mg of miconazole nitrate) than MONISTAT 1 but don't want to be bothered with taking a dose each day for a week with MONISTAT 7. MONISTAT 3 offers complete care options that provide both internal and external relief from symptoms in just three nightly doses.

While all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) yeast infection treatments take several days to achieve a full cure, MONISTAT is just as effective as the leading prescription treatment in curing a yeast infection and it is the #1 doctor recommended OTC brand.

MONISTAT 3 - Dual Action System 3 Day Treatment Cream includes 3 pre-filled applicators with cream treatment and an external itch relief cream.

Continue reading to see if Monistat is right for you.

The Period Blog Diaries: Thank goodness for hoodies!

Reader Submission Stories

 

Credit: Reddit

Yesterday we shared with you the one piece of clothing that can hide an accidental leak. That handy tip was inspired by two readers who sent in these stories.

It's nice to see girls using girl code and helping each other out in situations like these!

Ketchup Friends writes:

I was in high school and sitting at the lunch table with a group of friends, not expecting to start my period at all since I never kept track of it. After eating, the bell rang to dismiss us from lunch and I stood up, but instantly sat back down when I saw what had happened.

I started my period, and I had leaked a lot onto the bench that I was sitting on. I didn't even feel myself leaking so it came as a huge shock. Boy was I glad that I had some awesome friends. They all saw it and knew what it was, but they passed it off as ketchup. 

One friend let me borrow her hoodie to tie around my waist so that I could get through the rest of the day without being embarrassed about a huge period stain on my pants. 

I wiped it off the bench with a paper towel as soon as I had the hoodie, and then went to the bathroom to make a makeshift pad out of toilet paper because I didn't have anything on me and the nurses office only had tampons (which I wasn't able to use).

Lesson of the day: Track your period and always have pads on-hand because your period will totally take you by surprise.

Also, note to school nurses: KEEP PADS and don't assume that all female students use tampons, because they don't.

The one piece of clothing that can hide an accidental leak!

Period Tip: Keep a hoodie in your locker for period emergencies!

Stay prepared for unexpected leaks by keeping an extra hoodie in your locker.

 Do these celebrities know about this period tip?

Just tie the hoodie around your waist to hide the leak and make your way to the bathroom to clean up. Keep the hoodie tied around your waist and you can carry on with your day without anyone noticing the period stain.

Have you tried this before?

Here are stories from our readers that wrote in to share this tip:

The Period Blog Diaries: Thank Goodness for Hoodies!

Relevant Blog Posts:

• Period Tip: Beach ready with your swimsuit!
• Cramp Relief: Bananas
• How often should I change my pad?
• Why do girls experience cramps during their period?

Period Culture Shock in PARIS, France!

Thank you to our reader for sending in photos from Paris, France!

It's always interesting to see pads and other feminine hygiene products from other places!

Have you used any of these products?

If you have pictures to share from your city, send them to theperiodblog [at] gmail.com.  

Relevant Blog Posts:

• Period Culture Shock: USA
• Period Culture Shock: China (Harbin, Hailongjiang province)
• Period Culture Shock: Japan (Marugame City)

Playtex On the Go Personal Wipes Review

16ct individually wrapped feminine wipes
4.39 CAD available at Well.ca and other drug stores

Refreshing Clean Feel!
I reviewed this wipe previously in its tub refill packaging and these are one of my favorite wipes.  Unfortunately this on the go packaging is very tough to tear open. I had to tear it open with my teeth and I'm sure this isn't how it's meant to be opened! Aside from the packaging, it's a great wipe and does the job.

After exercise or a long day: This is perfect for freshening up especially when you don't have the opportunity to shower. It left a light scent on my skin but it doesn't last for long. The wipe isn't too wet so I don't feel the need to wipe myself dry after. It's very refreshing :).

During my period: The wipe performed best on light to normal flow days. On a heavy day, I recommend wiping away excess blood before using this wipe otherwise you are just smearing the blood around.

The wipe is thick enough so that I can use just one layer and not have the blood seep through onto my hands. I like to wipe once first using 1 layer and then I fold it over to wipe again and then repeat if necessary.

The wipe isn't wet enough to clean dried period from your pubic hairs but if you choose to use these wipes for that purpose, you'll definitely experience some tugging (ouch!). A wipe perfect for this job are the Summer's Eve Feminine Cleansing Cloths.

 The wipe measures 5.7" by 7.8" or 14.6cm by 19.8cm.

Recommended for:
- Everyday use to freshen up
- Before or after intimate occasions
- During periods

Not Recommended for:
- Dried period on pubic hair


Summary
Playtex Personal Cleansing Cloths are hypoallergenic to offer the most gentle cleanse with natural botanicals and no alcohol. They are the perfect thickness and wetness so you can wipe with one layer without folding over and still get the refreshing clean you want. I love the product but the packaging is too hard to tear open.

If you are looking for an even wetter wipe, try Summer's Eve Feminine Cleansing Cloths or Always Feminine Wipes To Go.

PROS	CONS
Alcohol free, hypoallergenic, and natural botanicals for a gentle cleanse Thick enough that you can wipe without folding it over Perfect amount of wetness for refreshing feeling Lightly scented but scent doesn't stick around long	Extremely hard to tear open packaging Not moist enough to remove dried period from pubic hairs

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