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The DivaCup is more than just a choice - it's a product marvel. It offers more reliability, convenience and comfort than any other product on the market. Compared to other menstrual cups, the new design includes easy-grip ridges, volume measurements for flow monitoring and a soft, flexible stem for easy removal. The DivaCup is manufactured using the latest technology in moulding and materials. Constructed from medical grade silicone, the latex-free DivaCup is hypoallergenic and odourless.

Design
The innovative DivaCup design features easy-grip ridges, convenient flow measurements, soft, flexible stem for comfort and easy removal. Designed to hold one full ounce (30 ml), The DivaCup is capable of accommodating even the heaviest flows (an entire cycle is only an average of 3 to 4 ounces or 90 to 120 ml).

Material
The DivaCup is constructed of a durable, medical grade silicone. The silicone used in The DivaCup has been safely and extensively used in products for the health care industry for over 50 years, including medical tubing, internal valves, and baby products to name a few.

Easy-to-use
The DivaCup is quite simply the most convenient way to deal with your period. It only requires emptying 2 to 4 times a day depending on your flow and can be worn for your entire cycle up to 12 hours at a time, even overnight. To use, The DivaCup is folded and inserted into the vagina similar to inserting a tampon. The DivaCup is worn low at the base of vagina, which makes for a secure fit and easy removal. To remove, gently pull on the stem emptying the contents in the toilet and washing with hot soapy water before reinserting. It is not necessary to remove the DivaCup for urination or bowel movements.

Convenient
With nothing to buy and nothing to throw away, The DivaCup is convenient and worry-free. Enjoy swimming, running, cycling, backpacking, camping, traveling and forget about your period.

The Healthy Choice
The serious and sometimes fatal Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing strains of the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium and has been linked to high absorbency and prolonged use of tampons. The DivaCup does not interfere with your body's own defenses making it the healthy choice. Because The DivaCup is non-absorbent and does not dry out the vaginal walls, it has never been associated with TSS.

Health Safety Approved
The DivaCup is FDA (Food and Drug Administration in the USA) and Health Canada approved. Diva International Inc. is also ISO 13485 certified, which ensures the highest quality in production, packaging and distribution.

Eco-Friendly
With landfill and pollution problems on the rise, everything we can do to reduce our eco-footprint helps. In 1998, 7 billion tampons and 13 billion sanitary pads and their packaging were disposed into landfills and sewage systems in the U.S.

No more hassle
With The DivaCup, you don't need to spend your time searching for a bathroom, hiding tampons or pads in pockets, or constantly worrying about leakage or unpleasant odour. Because it's suitable for both your light days as well as your heavy days, there's no more guessing as to which kind of product you will need.

For more information, please visit http://www.divacup.com/

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