Win a Keeper Menstrual Cup! CONTEST CLOSED
In April, I wrote about alternative menstrual products. From that post, I was in touch with the wonderful people at The Keeper, Inc., manufacturer (since 1987) of The Keeper reusable latex menstrual cup, and they have very generously offered to give a Keeper* to the winner of our Keeper Giveaway Contest! I am so excited to be able to give you a chance to win a menstrual cup!
So, if you would like to stop using those messy disposable menstrual products, such as tampons and pads; and if you’d like to do your part to help save the environment, please enter our contest to win a Keeper. For a graphic representation of the number of tampons and pads the average woman uses in 1 month, 1 year, 10 years, and during her menstruating lifetime, please check this out. You’ll be shocked by what you see!
So, please write and tell us WHY you want to try a Keeper; and convince us that you’re the woman who deserves to win our contest.
Submit your comment, up to 500 words, by July 31, 2009 on this post, or email me at ultimatemoneyblogATgmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you. If the contest goes well, we may offer a giveaway every other month!
*Some women may either be allergic to latex, or might just prefer silicone. If this is the case, write and tell us why you want to win a Moon Cup, which is The Keeper, Inc.’s companion product. The Moon Cup is exactly the same as The Keeper – same size, same dimensions, etc. The only difference is the material it is made from. To learn more about both products, go to The Keeper’s website. CONTEST CLOSED.
Winners announced here.
My Review of the Keeper Menstrual Cup | Save Green and Live Green! said,
June 30, 2009 @ 12:43 am
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billie said,
July 1, 2009 @ 4:27 pm
Why I should win? Hmm… I guess because I’ll actually use it and appreciate it if I win!
LN said,
July 1, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
Pads bother me — they’re bulky and irritate my sensitive skin. Tampons I have problems finding the right absorbency each time, as my periods don’t have a natural pattern since I am breastfeeding. I’ve been eyeing the moon cup for the past few months trying to figure out if it’s the answer to my problems. I wouldn’t have to change it so often which is a big plus with 3 kids under 4! Between The Keeper and The Moon Cup, I’m not sure which is the better option for me…
I also want to shorten my week long periods, which I hear can be lengthened due to the chemicals in pads and tampons, so this has been a major factor for me as well.
Kristie said,
July 1, 2009 @ 6:03 pm
I have just recently heard of these and think they are a great idea! I never knew they existed before and that my only options were disposable products. I would definitely use this to save both money and the environment!
Kacie said,
July 1, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
I appreciate your review, especially since you’ve tried the Diva.
I haven’t tried any reusable menstrual products yet, but I definitely want to. Seeing how much trash disposable products can produce — wow!
I like how a Keeper will save money over the long haul. Especially if I can score a freebie!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com said,
July 1, 2009 @ 11:26 pm
I’d love to try the Keeper Cup, because I actually own a Diva Cup .. but I am wondering if the material will be better since it’s inside me, if it was more natural and less.. plasticky?
I love my Diva Cup, but maybe I could love the Keeper Cup more!
And I’d do a super fab review on it, on my website: FabulouslyBroke.com of course.. 
Thanks for the opportunity!
Emily@remodelingthislife said,
July 2, 2009 @ 12:12 am
I would love to win b/c I keep meaning to try a reusable product out but just haven’t done it. I feel guilty every month as I throw all those disposable products away.
Glad to see your honest review!
Leah said,
July 2, 2009 @ 12:41 am
Well, I’ve tried the Diva Cup and I loved the “green” factor of helping both me and the environment, but most of the time I end up having to resort back to tampons and pads because of leaks. Me and the Diva Cup have a very hard time getting situated right, so I’m always uncomfortable and fearful of leaks, going to the bathroom constantly checking it and readjusting, etc. to the point that I just take it out and go back to what works before I go out in public. I would love, love to try another menstrual cup that might fit my body better and therefore help me reduce my “footprint” on this earth as well.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Tania Bugnet said,
July 2, 2009 @ 7:02 am
I would love to be able to try the Keeper menstrual cup. I guess I would like to try it firstly because I don’t know how many times I have cursed pads or tampons due to leaks, spills, or whatever. But secondly of course, through my menstruation I couldn’t help but notice the amount of wastage that is produced and is in no way recyclable. And then I thought back to what my mother had told me about when she was growing up with her two older sisters and her mom in the house; and that they would use cloths that were then rewashed for the next month. The products we use today are filling the pockets of the manufacturers but I doubt very much that they care anything about the environment. So ultimately, I guess i would like to win this to try it out and find out whether I could stick it to the man!
Fiona said,
July 2, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
I bought my Keeper about 9 years ago so it is time for me to think about getting a new one to replace it. I absolutely love it. It has saved me so much money over the years, not to mention I’m not having the terrible impact on the environment. It’s so easy to use – I love mine to bits, but it is time for me to replace it with a new one.
Melissa O. said,
July 2, 2009 @ 8:37 pm
I am so very interested in this product. I will have to admit at first the idea of dumping menstrual blood creeped me out, but just thinking about the ease and hassle free aspect appeals to me. Not only is it good for the environment but many women say that it is the cleanest and most comfortable way to go through a period. It would save me money and I wouldn’t have to worry about leaks (which I experience all to frequently). I have three kids and very little time for myself. Not only would this be an indulgence for myself but it would take the hassle out of my periods and the bulk of carrying earth-damaging products. I really hope to win this and would surely share my opinions openly on my thoughts and feelings about the cup. I would prefer silicone because I heard it is softer and better for your body. By the way, I like the picture on their site which shows the cup to scale and seems much less intimidating than your picture at the top of this post. lol.
Sally said,
July 2, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
I would like to try the Keeper. Re-useable menstrual products are great for the environment – I know my period generates a lot of waste. Also, as LN wrote above, I find traditional pads and tampons to be irritating. It’d be great to have an alternative, especially one that’s so convenient and inexpensive.
Christina L. said,
July 3, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
I just recently tried the Diva Cup and I love the concept but it was not comfortable. I would love to try the Keeper because I don’t want to use tampons anymore since I have read about not only how bad they are for the environment but our bodies also. I am attempting to “green” my life due to my struggle with infertility and this would be such a help for me.
Thanks for offering a giveaway!
socmama said,
July 6, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
I’m really bothered by unnecessary waste that our society produces. I’ve done some professional research on environmental attitudes and decided that I should take practical steps to live out what I write about. Our family just switched to cloth diapers–and this seems like it would also be a step in the right direction. It’s not something that I’ve thought about a lot, but I’m definitely willing to try! I think I’d prefer the silicone version.
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Mar said,
July 7, 2009 @ 2:28 am
Pads bother my skin, especially in hot weather or if I’m doing strenuous physical activity – quite the bother since I find that exercise helps my cramps! I’ve never been able to be comfortable with tampons, no matter how many time I’ve tried. They seem to just dry me up and not sit right.
The idea of reusable menstrual products – ones that don’t end up filling landfills and sewers with extraneous waste – is also appealing. I do my best to recycle, use renewable energy, and otherwise live green, so why should my menstrual products be any different?
Dina said,
July 7, 2009 @ 2:28 am
I would like to win this because I’m looking to try reusable menstrual products, but am intimidated by the upfront cost of a product that I’ve never tried. I cloth diaper my son, and I’d like to go reusable for myself as well.
Cristina said,
July 7, 2009 @ 2:45 am
I’m a proud IUD owner but unfortunately it has increased my flow by a lot. As an unemployed outdoor educator at the moment with severe health issues I spend most of my time at doctor’s appointments and formerly hiking in the woods. These situations make carrying pads and tampons impractical. Also, as an environmental science instructor at an outdoor school (I’m currently unemployed due to a back injury) I prefer to be as gentle on the environment as possible. I have been making my own pads for 5 years now and couldn’t be happier, and its great to reuse old t-shirts that would otherwise be trash! But, pads at the hospital and doctor and on ropes courses make me nervous because of leaks and I can’t use tampons because I don’t always know when I will be able to change it, whereas cups are safe to leave in for longer because they are medical grade. I would prefer silicone but have been admiring both cups for a long time now. Even when I am able to work I can’t afford a cup (what can I say, I am an environmental educator for the love of it, not the paychecks) and yet now it would be the nicest to have and would be one less thing to stress about. I’m not trying to play the injured card, it legitimately has affected my life in big ways and anything to minimize that stress would be appreciated.
Thank you for doing this, more people need to know about cups, and I would greatly appreciate the chance to have one of my own and to pass on the word.
Stefanie said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:07 am
I am making the switch to chemical free and natural products that won’t irritate my skin. It bothers me that there are so many chemicals in tampons and pads but I haven’t had the courage to buy a reusable menstrual product yet, mostly for a fear of going off the mainstream too much. Habits are so hard to break sometimes, you know! I plan on CDing my future children someday and I will switch to cloth pads at that point, but reusable pads aren’t feasible yet in an apartment. The upfront cost of a Menstrual Cup is daunting when you don’tknow for sure if it is something that you will actually like and it isn’t like you can rent one to test! If I win, I am hoping that the Keeper will be something that I will like and actually use on a monthly basis.
Michelle Dunphy said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:48 am
I’m going to keep this simple. I’m a new first time mom (like as in this month). There you go. That’s why. I used to use the Diva Cup, but my old one won’t fit once I start menstruating again. I’d love to try The Keeper as I’ve heard wonderful things and it’d so great to get a free one because right now my money is all going towards my little one.
So please, choose me?
Michelle said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:50 am
I have always wanted to try a cup. I like the idea of the reusable product, as it is always my goal to be more green. Both pads and tampons seem to irritate me and I would love to be done with them forever! At this point i am a student and don’t really have the extra cash to buy one, so I would appreciate it and use it.
Shayla said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:06 am
I’ve been using reusable menstrual products for 9 years now, but I have become sensitive to even organic cotton and bamboo pads and had to switch to something that would keep the menstrual fluid away from my skin.
I now have a Diva cup with the stem trimmed. I have a very high cervix and it can take me a long time to find the DC sometimes and it makes me nervous to use it, so having a Keeper with a longer stem sounds wonderful! I’d also like to try a different material than silicone.
Colleen said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:07 am
I’d like to win because I’m definitely interested in trying something happier for the environment than throwing away all those tampons and pads! Tampons feel so unnatural to me – cotton doesn’t belong up there inside of me!
Kym said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:10 am
I’ve used a Diva Cup for the last two and a half years, and also wear cloth pads. I am now eight months pregnant and expecting my first child, so I will no longer be able to use my Diva Cup.
I’d lost my job back in February and am hoping to stay at home with my son for as long as I can – so I have little funds to invest in a new cup.
I’d love to try The Keeper – and share my experiences with my cloth pad loving friends at livejournal.com.
And finally, pick me! Pick me!
Melanie said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:14 am
I used a Diva Cup in the past and when it “wore out” I started using cloth pads. They drive me crazy! I miss my cup! Not to mention it’s summer in Virginia and man another layer isn’t fun.
So I was thinking about getting a new one and someone in a community I’m in linked this post! I figured why not try? 
(And what an incredible coincidence!)
I am allergic to latex, which is why I used the Diva Cup in the past.
I love love LOVE the cup. It takes up next to no room. It’s clean and tiny. Talk about inconspicuous: it’s already in place and i just dump it and use it again no having to carry something with me in a pocket or something!
No nasty strings hanging out! There’s no excess packaging. I’m not filling landfills and contaminating water supplies with hunks of cotton and paper. The most important part for me personally is that I’m not covering/filling myself with chemicals. In fact, it’s most of the same exact reasons my son was cloth diapered!
I will be buying one soon, again.
I think it’s awesome to spread the word and offer things like this. When my friend Erika first told me about her keeper cup I thought she was crazy. Now I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t use something similar. 
Melissa said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:15 am
I would like to try the Moon Cup because my ladybits love oil! I tend to be sensitive to all varieties of lube, detergent, and fragrance, and moisturize and lubricate with oil (which could break down latex) or glycerin-free lube. Tampons/pads create too dry or too wet of an environment, but a non-reactive Moon Cup would be like nothing at all! I also love the idea of reducing the demand for disposable products, particularly the plastic components which cause so much trouble.
Ryann said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:30 am
I have never been able to use tampons due to my body’s reaction to the materials used. I am also sensitive to the materials used for maxi pads. Both of the popular methods of keeping sanitary during my period have caused me many infections over the years. It’s not pleasant!
I’ve wanted to try a menstrual cup for awhile because I am very big on going green, and personally thing everyone should do it. I also am curious to see if a cup would solve a lot of my monthly troubles.
The only reason I have not yet tried a cup is the initial cost. I cannot justify dropping that kind of cash at this point in my life. For now, it’s cloth pads, which are still slightly irritating and very inconvenient for a woman on the go!
Jess Park said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:32 am
I would love to win the Keeper menstrual cup because it’s a product concept that I’ve been interested in for several years, but I’ve always been hesitant to spend the money on something that I’m not absolutely certain will “fit.” A big reason that I’d like to use the Keeper is, as you illustrated above, its environmental friendliness when compared to disposable alternatives.
I used to work as a marine conservation education instructor at a local aquarium, and a big part of my job involved teaching guests about ways they could lessen their impact on our environment, or at least make that impact a more positive one, whether that meant choosing sustainable seafood options at dinner or even something as simple as picking up and throwing away a plastic bag on the ground. I always did my best to “walk the walk” in my personal life in addition to “talking the talk” at work, and switching from tampons to a menstrual cup would be just one more way to help decrease the waste that I’m contributing to our planet.
While I wouldn’t exactly be able to praise the Keeper to the public in the same way as I used to educate people about environmental conservation, if I had a chance to use the Keeper myself and gain that personal experience, I would definitely spread the word to my friends and family… who would hopefully spread the word to their friends and family… and, with luck and some positive word of mouth, I’m hoping the movement toward reusable menstrual solutions would continue to grow. That’s why I think I deserve to win a Keeper — I hope you agree, and thanks for giving us this opportunity!
Lindsay Sweley said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:36 am
I would love to try a menstrual cup! I have been interested for a long time, but they seem a bit expensive (but so are pads and tampons!). I also *hate* making trash with the disposable stuff. I just recently saw a cup at a local co-op here in Wyoming, so I know we do have hope here in the middle of nowhere!
Angela said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:39 am
I would love to win because I am really trying to lessen my impact on the earth. I made the switch to cloth diapers, and I was thinking about switching to cloth pads, but I feel that a menstrual cup might be a little more manageable for me. I am trying to do whatever I can to make sure my children and their children have a beautiful earth to live on.
Kristen said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:11 am
I am trying to find ways of living green and after getting an IUD I realized how many pads and tampons I would be going through each period. Looking into alternative menstrual products I stumbled upon the menstrual cup and am quite intrigued! A cup that can last up to a year or more and saves money and spares the environment from toxins and waste that is difficult to decompose?! AMAZING! I’d love to do my part and contribute to a healthier earth by using a Keeper. Plus the thought of a cleaner period is rather tantalizing!
Leslie said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:16 am
I would like to win because I’ve been making a consorted effort to go “green”. This is one area of my life that I’d like to focus on because pads and tampons are so wasteful!
Thanks for having this.
Shannon said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:20 am
I’m hoping to win because tampons are not leak proof and because pads are hopelessly awkward. I am also giving Instead cups a try.
Michele said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:25 am
Hey! I would love to win this! I have heard of things like it, and always wanted to try them, but I can’t find them for sale nearby and I am a little wary of buying things online. I first became interested in cups as a way to save money, then I saw how they can help the environment as well, so I knew it was something I wanted to try. Even with the applicator free tampons, a lot of waste is created thanks to menstruating, and since it is a natural occurrence, why not make it painless for mother nature?
Carina said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:29 am
I would like to win a keeper moon cup because I am tired of using bulky pads that I have to change quite often, which is a burden at school. I like to swim also and I can’t go swimming when I have my period because I can’t use scratchy tampons because they are to uncomfortable and I end up being in to much pain to swim because I get bad cramps. If I had a moon cup I would be able to swim without worrying about my period and I wouldn’t have to go change pads at school at lunchtime and recess because cups can be left in for longer without leaking. Because I am a student also I don’t have much money and I can’t afford a menstrual cup. My mother usually buys my pads for me but I don’t like the idea of filling up landfills with pads and tampons.
Jen said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:56 am
I have been using Insteads for the past two years. I enjoy the freedom that I have during my cycle. I have still had to use tampons and pads as a back up method because I live in a rural community. The only place within 100 miles of where I live that I can find Insteads to purchase is Wal Mart. The last three months, for some unknown reason they haven’t been carrying them. Being a very shy person, I haven’t asked. I will have to ask this month because I am almost out and I must refill my stock. I enjoy the freedom that Insteads has given me. I haven’t gone completely reusable because I am a single mom, and I am a bit scared of the costs. I want to go completely reusable because of added up costs and because I am not sure how much linger I will be able to find my current choice of products. Thank you
Chelsea said,
July 7, 2009 @ 6:01 am
I think I should win because, well.. Tampons and pads.. they’re just a waste. I was one day browsing the internet and stumbled upon the wonderful world of menstrual cups. I’ve had so many problems with tampons it’s not even funny. I forget to put them in my purse, they tend to leak, A LOT. I travel so much so having them with me is so hard because I don’t always have time to stop for tampons. I refuse to use pads, I think they’re a complete waste. They feel gross, smell gross, and are just all around lame. I’m working full time and soon to start college so something that’s easy, and reusable would be absolutely perfect. Everything I do, is “green” except when it comes to menstruation. So please help me be completely green, and help me get through that one week every month with a huge smile on my face. Thank you :]
Jasmine said,
July 7, 2009 @ 6:18 am
I have known about the existence of menstrual cups for years, but up until recently, I thought that the whole thing sounded gross. But lately, I have been embracing the green lifestyle more and more, and have been recognizing how much bringing reusable bags to the store, recycling, composting, and reducing what I use and waste has become a part of my life. It feels a little absurd to me now that I use and throw away tampons every month, when I try hard to reduce what I use and waste in so many other parts of my life.
sabine said,
July 7, 2009 @ 6:27 am
I first decided to get a menstrual cup after I moved to the country where I haul my own garbage. That was the first time I had a visual of exactly how much garbage I am contributing to landfills. I got a DivaCup and it was MUCH better than pads or tampons, or even the Instead disposable menstrual cups. I couldn’t believe that more people in the states, including myself, hadn’t heard of them.
After some research I discovered that there are several different brands of menstrual cups and I decided to try out the LadyCup. I received the LadyCup in the mail, but discovered I was pregnant before I had a chance to use it. Now that I have had the baby, I will need to order a new size of menstrual cup. I would love to try out a different brand menstrual cup, especially one made in the US. I have a latex sensitivity so the Moon Cup would be a good match for me.
Elizabby said,
July 7, 2009 @ 6:46 am
I don’t need to win a Keeper – I have two cups already, but I’m a huge fan of cups and I’m glad to see you promoting them and giving someone the opportunity to try a cup! Great idea and I hope your competition goes well!
Jaye said,
July 7, 2009 @ 9:29 am
I’ve been looking into trying the Keeper or another kind of menstrual cup, mainly because during the past 11 years of me getting my period, I was never able to use tampons and I always hated the feeling of wearing a pad (it feels like a diaper to me) The idea of using less waste products 12 times a year is just thrilling to me, as well. We’ve been thinking about “going green”, so this would be a big step in the right direction.
I would be more then happy to go buy one (a menstrual cup), however there is always the risk of a certain brand not working for me, and with no refunds and this economy, I can’t afford the risk.
Karly said,
July 7, 2009 @ 10:13 am
Hi! I would like to try the rubber Keeper menstrual cup because I have a DivaCup, and I’m not too crazy about it. Firstly, it’s silicone, and as you said, it isn’t all that “green”. Secondly, it’s not the best fir for me. I’m hoping that if I got the chance to try the Keeper, maybe I’ll have a better rate of success than I do with the DivaCup. Thank you!
Elana said,
July 7, 2009 @ 10:53 am
I have a Diva, and love it. I’ve turned friends onto menstrual cups as well, which is great. But my lovely niece still needs one! I don’t want her to have to deal with the grotty pads and annoying (and unsafe!) tampons, I want her to start with the best possible. Why should she have to use the bad stuff? I don’t have a daughter, and she’s my only niece. I think she should be treated like the queen she is, from the beginning! She’s sporty, active, and oh so worth it. So please, let me have the Keeper to turn on a 13 year old (and hopefully her friends) to the cup revolution!
Amy J. said,
July 7, 2009 @ 11:21 am
I’d like to win a Keeper because I’ve already tried another reusable menstrual cup and found that it’s not the right “fit” for me, but disposable menstrual products are unsuitable for a number of complicated and unsavory reasons probably best not discussed in public (in addition, of course, to being bad for the planet!).
We use cloth napkins and rags for cleaning up spills, and recycle everything we possibly can, so this is one more step in the right direction as far as I’m concerned.
Thank you!
Katie said,
July 7, 2009 @ 11:37 am
I would like to win the Keeper because I have always wanted to try reusable products, but I don’t have a spare hunk of change to set down for the experiment. I already try keep how much trash my tampons use down to a minimum (I use OB’s, so I don’t have applicator trash) but want to do more within my means.
Kelly S. said,
July 7, 2009 @ 11:37 am
This is awesome! I love the minimal packaging as well.
Autumn said,
July 7, 2009 @ 11:57 am
I’d love to win the Moon cup as I am allergic to latex. I’d love to stop wasting money on disposable products and help the earth too!
Nancy N said,
July 7, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
I’m new to menstrual cups. I didn’t even know there was an alternative like this. Now, I’ve been looking around trying to decide which is better than the other. All I know is that I believe I’m going to love this little thing over anything else I’ve ever used. The Keeper would get the word-of-mouth advantage from me to my friends.
Nicole said,
July 7, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
I’d love to try it. I have several friends that use it and have been thinking about it for a long time, but never seem to be able to find them around town. I like the idea of a reusable product that is also sanitary and easy to use, and doesn’t mean I’m continuing to give money to companies that really, I have no idea what they put in their products.
Kathryn Shanahan said,
July 7, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
As someone who is trying to ‘go green’ and has very very heavy periods, I know that the tampons and pads I use aren’t exactly good for the environment. Not to mention the products are expensive and wasteful. I’d also like to find a product that didn’t leak. That’s always fun.
Right now, my mother is out of work so money’s a tad tight and we’re trying to take care of my 90 year old grandmother with dementia. I’d love to just be able to not worry about a leaky tampon when I sit on her hand carved feather stuffed 100+ year old sofa. That would definitely take a lot off my mind while I’m trying to do the care necessary for her comfort and well being.
I always said if men had periods, the supplies would be free, they’d be having contests to see how many tampons they filled and have team jackets to celebrate getting that time of the month!
Brandi said,
July 7, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
I switched to Instead because Pads irritate my skin and caused me open sores. Tampons tended to fall apart inside me, leaving cottony residue. And if I wore them, I’d have to wear both a super absorbent tampon and pad at the same time and change them every 20 min to avoid leaking.
Instead is not reusable, and recommends being changed every 12 hours. In the name of reusability and cost, I don’t change mine for an entire cycle. I will take it out, rinse and repeat. Not sure this is very healthy, but I don’t like the idea of tossing the rubbers out every 12 hours for a week or more.
I would love the chance to continue to use something similar to what I have been using for at least 10 years or whenever Instead came out. Being completed reusable without causing rubber trash 2 a days….BONUS!!
Thanks for making this offer possible!
Kristie said,
July 7, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
I’m interested in the Moon Cup, not for any allergy to latex, but I just prefer the look and feel of silicone. As for why I should win, I’m trying to be more environmentally responsible. Recycling what I can, cutting back what I can, replacing all my light bulbs with cfl’s, etc. I think the idea of a reusable menstrual cup fits in perfectly with that.
ann said,
July 7, 2009 @ 2:36 pm
i have been using tampons for years, even though i hate them. it always seemed like the alternative to pads, which felt like soggy, uncomfortable diapers. tampons are awful because it’s hard to find the right absorbency, and if i buy a box of the wrong kind, i’m stuck with it for a month or two. i have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and i’ve just recently treated it with birth control. this whole monthly period thing is strange enough for me to begin with, but now i have to deal with these uncomfortable tampons.
i’ve thought about cloth pads, but it seems like they’ll offer the same soggy diaper feeling as synthetic pads. i also live in a house full of men, so smuggling those into my laundry would be tough.
i’ve been eyeing the diva cup for a while (they sell it at my local nature’s market), but it’s way to expensive. i am a poor college student who’s been buffeted around by the lousy job market, and i often find myself out of work. i almost couldn’t even afford tampons this month.
i would like to try the keeper cup because i find it hard to believe that menstruating has to be this much of a hassle!
Amy McRobert said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
Alot of other people have discribed how pads bother their skin. I also have siilimilar problems, as well as the fear of TSS from just using tampons. I always wonder what happens when I put something inside myself that is white cotton. Just the products required to make that product that white bothers me.
There’s something not right about tampons, and the opportunity to try a product that would save me from using tampons for the rest of my life would be awesome.
Beth said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
I would love to win one of these for my mom. I have been using a mooncup (I am sensitive to some latex and adhesives and didn’t want to take any risks) for 2 years and I love it. My mom is in nursing school and has to wear white pants everyday so she really needs to ditch the leaky/bulky pads! If I could get a cup for her I think she would try it, but she’ll never get around to ordering one for herself . . . and after buying pads for herself and three daughters for years, she could use the financial break!
Katie said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
I would like to win because I am trying to do my part in making this world a better place for myself in the future. Being only 16, I have many years to come and many years of pollution, waste, and environmental issues ahead of me. With a reusable cup, I have one more way to continue being green and not contributing to the helpless piles of waste sitting in landfills for forever to come. This, along with all of my other green ‘ways’, I am doing my part in helping to keep our planet beautiful!
Kim said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
I am already a menstrual cup user. Have been for years and during those years I have made it my goal to convert as many women as possible. My current cup is a size small and is retired for now as I am pregnant. Winning a post-pregnancy size Keeper cup would be fantastic! Once the baby is born, I’m sure any spare spending money I have will go towards the baby. This cup would be like a little gift from above, just for me! So please pick me and I’ll continue to spread the word of cup-love!
Yuya said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
I would love to start using a menstrual cup. I have long ago stopped using tampons (they were my preferred method because they were cleaner for me) due to the health risk and I could never find quite the right fit. I use SO MANY PADS per month! I think I go through about 50! I use the ultra thins because anything thicker is impossible to wear and get super messy. Now, as I’m getting older, the thickness of my menstruation is increasing and is so difficult to deal with. At least twice every month I make a big mess of my clothes if not also my sheets or the bathroom floor! It’s so embarrassing! (Even though no one knows, I still hate making a mess so often!)
I’ve also long been concerned with pads, their plastic wrappers, etc. and their lifespan in landfills, the pollution caused by the bleaching of cotton products like pads, tampons, toilet paper, napkins and paper towels. I would love to be able to try a few menstrual cups, but my financial situation is so tight! I know I’d save so much money, especially the longer I use a menstrual cup, but I can’t seem to get up the funds all at once! There’s always something else.
I do love that these are made out of gum rubber and don’t require so much fabrication as silicone. Since these are reusable items that don’t decimate our earth’s resources, I am particularly interested in advocating this one.
Thanks!
kimberly said,
July 7, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
my auntie uses a cup and my mom thinks it gross. i really want one of my own but my mom won’t allow me to order one online (they’re not in stores around here) with her credit card & her money, but i dont have a credit card. i am 17 years old. i HATE pads. they are gross and bulky. i HATE tampons… although that’s my best option for now. i HATE carrying a purse to the bathroom and i dont like asking my mom for money so i can go buy more tampons. she isn’t against me using a menstrual cup, she just doesn’t want anything to do with the purchase of it. winning this contest would finally put an end to all my period frustrations and arguing about it with my mom!
Anna said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
I’ve seen these products before and am very curious! I’ve been trying to live a little more green lately, and I’ve always had concerns about messy paper products. I tend to be very narrow, so I have to use a lot of the smaller insertables. How flexible is the cup? I can generally feel anything larger than a “normal” absorbency tampon; do you think I will be able to feel this? I’d love to win so I could find out for myself if the product is comfortable for us sensitive types.
Jessica Pacheco said,
July 7, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
This product sounds wonderful! As someone who just plain can’t use tampons [they dry me out, even if I only use them for an hour to two] and sees pads as a disturbing waste of resources, I would love to use this product. It would help with my very sudden, and often very heavy periods, which force me to change pads 4-5x a day, while also making me very paranoid about leaking! It would also make me feel less guilty about the products I use.
I ride horses for a living, so comfort and protection are #1 for me! [there's nothing more embarrassing than going over a fence and everyone seeing your outline, or something worse, like a stain!] I believe in preserving the earth and all its resources that sustain us. I’m very happy with the fact that humans are finally realizing their impact on the environment and are striving to become more eco-friendly.
This company sounds like they know the meaning of preserving the earth! I would love to have one of these! Gum Rubber, who would have thought! Brilliant!
Amber said,
July 7, 2009 @ 7:18 pm
I would love to win a Keeper because I spent quite enough money on the Divacup and it does NOT work for me! What’s the point of using a menstrual product if it’s just going to leak on you? So now am I not only out the money and cannot return or sell it (ew!), but I’m back to using yucky ol’ tampons again.
I’ve heard the Keeper is great and I’d love to have something that actually does what it’s supposed to!
Thousand said,
July 7, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
I want to try a Keeper because
1) I’ve tried the Diva Cup and
a. while it >>> pads, it could >>>>>>> more (not leak).
b. I’ll probably misplace it someday.
c. I’ve heard rave reviews from my buddy.
2) I find periods more or less a curse, not in the sense that women should be burned at the stake for having them, but in the sense that they bring a high level of misery quite often with 0-to-little reward. Thus, I support and covet any cup or other technology that makes the whole experience better. Science has failed us, except with cups (and painkillers).
I should be the winner because
1) I really want it!
2) You enjoyed my enter-key-heavy outline response.
Heather D. said,
July 8, 2009 @ 12:39 am
I’m trying my best to live greener. Ask my roommate and he’ll tell you all about my yelling at him about putting anything recyclable in the trash.
I’m tired of using tampons and pads, they are such a big mess and wow, that’s a lot of waste we produce! Lately, I’ve also noticed things feeling weird and I’m almost positive that I’m allergic to the bleach/dyes/fragrance that gets used in those products.
So, having a natural product like The Keeper would definitely help me in living a green lifestyle and keep me from being irritated for a week out of every month.
Brandie said,
July 8, 2009 @ 1:13 am
I am interested in getting a silicone cup for my daughter, who just turned 15 this year. I really like the Diva but many cups to choose from and she needs one.
She is nervous about trying a menstrual cup:). I have told her all about my Diva and she knows how great and “CLEAN” using a cup would be, not to mention earth friendly. Just wanted to enter the contest to try and win her a the Moon cup by Keeper!
Sherry said,
July 8, 2009 @ 4:23 am
I’ve always heard such great things about the Keeper, and would love to try one. Like many others have said, pads irritate my skin, and I don’t like tampons much since I’m always paranoid I’ll get toxic shock syndrome. All these things are terrible for the environment, too. I mean, I know how my waste basket looks during the week. I can’t imagine it joining everyone else’s trash.
Bella said,
July 8, 2009 @ 8:43 am
I’m tired of using tampons. Unfortunately, flushing tampons at our house makes the toilet back up and sometimes when money is extra tight and I’m out of tampons, I have to make do with a makeshift pad (ew!)
I’d love to win this! (I’m actually buying my first cup tomorrow as I’m out of tampons and keep vowing not to buy more!) I don’t think this brand is available near me so if it’s the best, I want to try it so I can order a few more (for my purse, car, etc.)
Sarah said,
July 8, 2009 @ 4:51 pm
What a great idea for a giveaway!
About 6 months ago, I did away with all my crappy old pads and tampons (in addition to the cost and waste, I’ve never really been able to use tampons anyway, and disposable pads give me a rather unsightly rash… but I digress). I bought a pack of cloth pads and a Diva Cup, and officially Went Green. The cloth pads are brilliant – comfortable and absorbent, and not harsh on my skin. They have proven to be a marked improvement over disposable pads… but. You knew there was going to be a but. They aren’t exactly practical for long-term use. I work out of my home, which means that when Aunt Flo comes to town, I have to change pads multiple times during the day. I can’t exactly do that discreetly with cloth pads, since my options come down to carrying a used pad around in my purse all day (no thank you) or doing a Walk Of Shame from the stall to the sink so I can rinse it out, which isn’t exactly quick and easy, or conducive to a promotion when my supervisor walks in to see me holding my cloth pad under the hand dryer. Yikes.
In addition, the water and soap used to wash them (I have to do laundry several times per cycle) doesn’t really help with the whole “environmentally friendly” thing.
On the other hand, the Diva Cup and I don’t really get along. Maybe I bought the wrong size, or it’s something about the shape, but it seems to make my cramps worse, and the short stem combined with moisture equals frustration when trying to get it out. I would love to try the Keeper as an alternative because really, periods are enough of a pain without our products working against us!
Amy said,
July 8, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
I would love to win this! I really want to try a reusable menstrual product, but I don’t have the money to buy one right now. I love the idea of not adding to the landfill every month, and of not putting extra chemicals on/in my body.
Christina said,
July 8, 2009 @ 7:02 pm
I would love to try the Keeper out. My Step-Mother has tried the MoonCup and liked it but I just haven’t broken down to buy one yet. I have a problem with pads irritating me and would love to stop using them. It would be great to cut down on what I add to the landfills. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kierra Emond- Galan said,
July 8, 2009 @ 7:36 pm
I have been doing research on disposable tampons and pads for a while now, looking for some relief to all my questions about the products. I learned that there are more than two thousand tons of disposable products being dumped each month in Canada and that all of our water treatment centers are experiencing a nightmare with what they call the “indistructable” tampon.
I’ve always worked hard to be eco-friendly in my home and community and feel that the keeper is exactly what I need! It’s a reusable, thoroughly studied product that many people trust.
I would like to try the product to help my body and to help my planet.
Gina said,
July 8, 2009 @ 11:31 pm
I would love to win a Keeper. I’m tired of disposable pads, which irritate my skin, shift uncomfortably throughout the day, fold over and get stuck to themselves as I wear them, and create waste, waste, waste. I’m tired of tampons, which are just as likely to stab me in the cervix as they are to perform their intended purpose. I’m tired of cloth pads, which are bulky and cost a lot for us sewing-impaired to buy a good supply of. I’m tired of the Instead cup, which refuses to sit nicely beneath my pubic bone and instead protrudes and leaks. I’m tired of the Diva Cup, which I bought in an attempt to go greener and capture that empowered feeling so many women seem to feel when they use it. Instead the Diva Cup, even with its stem removed, pokes out and scratches me no matter how deeply it’s in; while it performs its duty admirably, I can’t walk while wearing it unless I want my bits shredded. Removing it is no picnic, either; even when I break the seal I can’t get its wide mouth to fold small enough to not get stuck at the entrance. Sometimes it unfolds abruptly as I try to remove it and the effect is like getting punched in the labia. It sits in my drawer, a $30 tiny paperweight.
I’m rapidly becoming disillusioned by the options out there, though I’ve tried them all gamely. The Keeper I’ve heard has a slightly different size than the DivaCup and I know some women have found it more comfortable, since the latex rubber is more pliable than the stiff silicone of the Diva. I would love to give menstrual cups another shot, as I love the idea of creating less waste, only changing it two to three times a day, and not feeling the bulk of a pad or the dryness of a tampon. Help me finally end the battle of ‘What lackluster method should I use *this* period?’ and give me a Keeper!
ecky said,
July 9, 2009 @ 12:23 am
why me? i use cloth diapers and cloth wipes for my daughter for all the right reasons…the environmental impact of diapers, not wanting those chemicals and unknowns touching her skin, etc – but seem to not take the same care and concern for myself. actually – that’s not entirely true. I do somewhat try to lessen the environmental impact by wearing pads for way too long…ugh, not good i know. i have a friend who swears by the keeper – and i’ve looked into cloth pads – but i seem to always make excuses when it comes time to order them. winning a keeper would take away the excuses and allow me to take care of me.
Katie said,
July 9, 2009 @ 12:24 am
My family has always been frugal – who knew that meant we were also “green”? it’s finally acceptable, after years of being made fun of because we were “cheap” to some people — not flushing the toilet for tiny messes, cutting up junk mail to use as note paper, buying thrift store clothes rather than newly manufactured ones… the list goes on and on. And even though now it’s more trendy, i was still not supported in my effort to cloth diaper my baby girl (my diaper registry was almost completely ignored for my baby shower). But in spite of it all, I continue to try and lessen my impact on the world by doing these small things, and The Keeper would be a wonderful addition to my humble list of green efforts. I admit that when I first heard of these types of products, I was a little uneasy about the actual way you use them, but after having a baby, any shame is out the window! I’m very excited to try The Keeper and since we’re pinching pennies to save for our little girl’s future, winning one would be amazing! Thanks for the chance
Penelope said,
July 9, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
hmmm, let’s see
Viviane said,
July 9, 2009 @ 6:24 pm
I would love the chance to win a free Moon Cup! I have developed allergies to most feminine products, even the unscented ones. My sister-in-law told me about the Keeper a little while ago, right before you posted about it. How did I not know about it? My life revolves around trying to save both money and the environment. This is a win-win. My sister recommends the Moon Cup because she doesn’t like the smell of rubber, and I’m with her on that.
Amy said,
July 10, 2009 @ 5:50 pm
I can’t wait to try the revolutionary-sounding keeper cup!
ann said,
July 10, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
A chance to win a Moon Cup:
Recently I have become much more conscious of the negative impact many of my choices are having on the environment, my health and also on my wallet. I’ve always tried to find ways to reuse and recycle but it was only recently that I came across information about menstrual cups and reusable pads. I obtained a Diva Cup earlier this year and although I really like the concept I continue to struggle with my cup. It does feel comfortable but I don’t seem to be experiencing the success with it that other women report. Given the Diva Cup is a larger cup I have wondered if using a smaller cup might be a better ‘fit’ for me and this opportunity to try the Moon Cup couldn’t have come at a better time. I have preference for silicone products given sensitivities and allergies I have and given I work in a ‘latex-free’ environment (health care facility).
Using the Moon Cup would allow a healthier way of managing my cycle as well as reducing the waste created by disposing of all the packaging and soiled products.
Thanks for considering my entry and for having the Keeper Giveaway Contest!
Rachael said,
July 11, 2009 @ 6:34 am
I would love to win because it would be good for me and the environment. I tend to bleed very very heavily so I am using tampons and pads both simultaneously… Each month I go through almost a pack of each and it’s so wasteful – especially the plastic packaging that is not biodegradable. Even worse, I was on birth control that limited me to 4 periods a year and now that I’m unemployed, I’ve changed medication and now get one every month = way way more waste. Add to that the baby wipes that I need to use every time to clean myself off while changing everything…. that’s a lot of waste in the trash and sewer. I’ve wanted to try one of these for some time but simply do not have any money while I am unemployed. You see, with coupons I can actually get tampons and pads for free or nearly free so even while unemployed, they’re still much cheaper.
I am also trying to be more green. I hate that my city does not offer recycling at all and everything goes in the trash. before I moved here, my city had laws about recycling and everything had to be recycled. I loved it and now I am canceling magazine subscriptions just because I can’t bear the thought of throwing them in the trash. Trash is such a dirty word.
PS said,
July 13, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
The hassle free and the money savings and benfit to the environment has me thinkign the Moon Cup would be a great product to use. I would love to win this cup there doesn’t seem to be a negative side affect at all.
Danielle Conner said,
July 16, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
HI! I really want to win this and here is why:
I recently learned about all the harmful effects of BPA and converted my family to being green and healthy! I started my own blog to review products that I buy/win or are given to me that are green and healthy and natural. Reusable is better! I have been wanting to try a menstrual cup and have no clue where to start, there are various options. I also would love to try this product out and review it on my blog as well to get the word out to the public about menstrual cups and reusable options! This is the whole mission of my blog and really, of my life. I feel this is an important cause and I really hope you pick me to win this cup! Thank you so much for this contest and for the chance to win!
Diane said,
July 18, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
The keeper seems so right for me! I have the Diva cup but after my child was born, it doesn’t fit right. I was so very sad that I couldn’t use my beloved cup anymore.
I’ve been looking for a smaller cup, as apparently the Diva is the largest one out there. The keeper is so much smaller it might work for me.
I just dislike the thought of producing so much waste every month when I don’t have to. I’m using cloth pads right now and they work, but there’s times when it’s just not right (swimming is a great example).
Erica said,
July 22, 2009 @ 5:12 am
Well for starters I’ve been wanting to try one of these forever! As a mom of 4 I’m not squeamish about my body and am ready to give it a go. I hate the thought of putting the chemicals in tampons inside of me, don’t like the feel of pads and have a husband who highly objects to the idea of reusable pads. I’m already a cloth diapering, cloth napkin using momma. I like the idea of being frugal and helping the environment in the same stroke! Plus we are a family of 6 living on small income making it hard for me to purchase this myself. And to top it off my birthday is at the end of this month so it would make a fabulous birthday gift to me =)!
Thank you!
tara said,
July 23, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
i would love to win a keeper. I recently started using the diva cup and i’ve been mostly happy with it, but i would really like the chance to try this sup also.
Thanks
kim said,
July 27, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
i want one, silicone though..
i would love to stop using tampons for once!
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Anne said,
August 14, 2009 @ 3:02 am
Recently I switched to disposable cups (Insteads), well…instead of tampons!…then talked my parents into letting me buy a Lunette. I’m absolutely hooked. The reason why I would like a MoonCup (vs. the Keeper…silicone sounds better to me) is that I would like to try it versus my Lunette. If I can, I’d like to try as many as possible and find the one I like best to recommend the most.
I love that these kind of cups don’t leak, don’t feel icky, and are completely safe for my body. Tampons made me feel so dried-out, but these don’t, and I love it.
Basically, I would like to try a bunch so I’m able to share first-hand experience with each cup, to give the best advertisement.
Gene Favalora said,
January 31, 2010 @ 7:58 am
Strange this post is totaly unrelated to what I was searching google for, but it was listed on the first page. I guess your doing something right if Google likes you enough to put you on the first page of a non related search.