Is the Diva Cup Bad for You?

Menstrual cups are safe to use, as long a person follows the safety guidelines. There is no evidence that they are any more dangerous than tampons. Rarely, menstrual cups can cause pain, urinary problems, or infection. If this occurs, it is important to stop using the product and speak to a doctor or gynecologist.

Can menstrual cup damage cervix?

Overtime pulling on the cervix with the cup may cause a prolapse, but it would need to be A LOT of resistance to get this to happen. Think about the amount of pressure placed on your pelvic floor during a vaginal delivery (if you had one).

Why the Diva cup is bad?

Because the device has to be inserted into the vagina, there has been a long-standing concern that menstrual cups cause toxic shock syndrome (TSS). The researchers found that in the study sample, there were only five reported cases of TSS, a potentially fatal condition caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.