i bleed once a month, and i use alternative products.

sometime around this time last year, i had lost my job and was eagerly anticipating my financial aid. i had also learned about menstrual cups (use that link so i don't need to explain). adam and i had set out to purchase the diva cup at a co-op at earlham college in richmond, indiana. everything has been fine and dandy, and i've also saved a ton of money. not to mention the fact that i'm saving a lot more toilet paper from not having to wrap my goods up to throw in the trash. the cost of my cup ran about $30. you can find them on various alternative menstrual sites via google.

i had never been a fan of pads, nor will i probably ever be. however, there is a coupon code on glad rags for a set of 1-day day pads for $7. They're normally between $10-$13-ish on any normal day. i decided to go ahead and buy 3 sets of colored organic cotton (as per jess). hopefully i'll get them in time for my next period to try out. i do love my cup, but sometimes it isn't very comfortable to wear while i'm asleep, and i had a spell of having habitual yeast infections that were later treated with yogurt.

happy tmi, from yours truely!