MOON CYCLES and the Diva within me - better than tampons, period.
by Tao Oliveto
The environmental question lurking behind that time of the month. Throw away or wash/reuse? Traditional tampons and pads are made with bleach and other toxic chemicals. Friendlier feminine products are now available and although better for your health, they don’t solve the problem of using resources and creating waste.
All of you green goddesses will be thrilled to hear there is another option, good for both you and the planet. The Diva Cup http://and The Keeper http:// are reusable menstrual cups made from silicone or latex rubber, respectively. They are convenient to use,waste-free and super-economical since they will last up to 10 years. I love my Keeper! In fact, these woman-friendly products are so freeing and comfy, that I really hope the word gets out in a big way, so pass it on!
While we’re at it, why don’t we embrace whole experience with awe instead of dread? As it turns out, in pagan times, when nature was revered and honored, the menstrual cycle was celebrated and acknowledged as a woman’s link to the cycles of the earth and the planets. Wow. It turns out that not only can I use this altered state to contact my inner goddess, but I can now buy and waste less in the process!
June 28th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
[...] somehow misses an important point. I like the tip about buying organic cotton tampons, but using a Diva Cup or Keeper would eliminate this type of waste [...]
May 20th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Hear, hear….I agree!
It’s time we women took back our power!
I now honour that time myself and use it to get in touch with myself whether by pampering myself or just internalising my energy at the time.
Since reading in the book Skinny Bitch about not taking pain killers but sucking it up and being brave as it is the body’s natural way of preparing us for childbirth I have not used them since! It’s tough but so am I!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
You said it, Cilla. If you consider our mind/body/earth connections, it’s a whole new world of opportunity and perspective. Thanks for your enthusiasm,
Tao