© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Instead_Feminine_Protection_Cup Recent reviews written about Instead Feminine Protection Cup en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_445251882628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author atilghman - Busy, active single Mom and I Love the product and the length of time it is usable. I have switched... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445251882628 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:31:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445251882628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441396137604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rednecklady17 - Personally, I love them. After a few times, you get the hang of inserting and removing the cup. I've been using Instead cups for AT LEAST 4 years. Probably a lot longer, but I can't remember when I first started buying them. They are very easy,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441396137604 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:01:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441396137604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428307943044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author daisy0413 - I just bought the Instead soft cups this morning...my boyfriend and i have a romantic weekend planned, and wouldn't you know it, i got my period. So...i recently read about Instead and was eager to try it out. The problem...i can totally feel the rim of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428307943044 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:12:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428307943044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420234366596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lgallo - I saw this product at the store while looking for my usual tampons (which I always thought were ineffective and smelly) and I immediately thought, "if these things work as promised this will be the best thing that ever happened to women!" And it's true... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420234366596 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:26:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420234366596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418141605508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jen_fleck - I love, love, love these cups. Think Elaine in the Seinfeld episode with the Today sponge. I would definitely stockpile these if there was any possibility of discontinuation. I have rarely experienced leaks while wearing Instead. As long as I've... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418141605508 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:39:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418141605508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406973550212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author michellejo1 - I've only been using instead for 3 cycles but I have to say that I doubt I'll ever go back. I'm extremely heavy on certain days and can now go approx 6-8 hours on those heavy days with zero leakage. On lighter days I can go all 12 hours. Removal was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406973550212 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:19:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406973550212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406281752196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Freak369 - PREFACE This is a review of a feminine product. It is not for the squeamish, sensitive or those who are offended by female body functions. This review contains frank and sensitive information about the Instead SoftCap Feminine Protection... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406281752196 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:55:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406281752196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406258552452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lafdred - Years ago, when Instead used to advertise on late night commercials, I ordered and used Instead. It worked like a charm and I loved it. But, for some reason I stopped using them. Recently, I'd say in the last year or two, my cycles have been grossly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406258552452 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:34:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406258552452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_364500848260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lady81 - I had come across this product thru the internet. After some time I decided to go to a regular store and purchase it from there. Not all drug stores carry this product. I was very excited to try this out and watched the video on their website... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~364500848260 Sun, 20 May 2007 11:26:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_364500848260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_327245663876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author daisygirl321 - Instead is better than I thought. This is one of my last options dealing with a heavy period. I always have leaks with tampons. I go through them very quickly on heavy days. If I place the cup in correctly no leaks occur but I am not willing to go with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~327245663876 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 22:05:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_327245663876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_321172246148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nycteacher - I had heard about reusable menstrual cups before from friends who lived in countries with undeveloped waste management. The idea has intrigued me for a couple of years now, so when I saw Instead disposable cups at Rite Aid I was excited to try something... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~321172246148 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:51:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_321172246148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_245803880068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sadcyndi - I gave this product a try for three full cycles. i never got used to it, it was uncomfortable (to big) and didn't fit correctly at would come out or leek. and if your are dry its very hard to get in . try diva cup its reusable and comes in 2 sizes i love... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~245803880068 Wed, 2 Aug 2006 03:31:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_245803880068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_241176055428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gerwa - I'm almost embarrassed to admit this, but the only reason I even bought this product was because I heard it allowed you to have sex on your period without the mess. I bought it at the store, and was completely skeptical as to how this thing even went in!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~241176055428 Sun, 9 Jul 2006 21:20:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_241176055428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185921146500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author artsyfaux - I've been using Instead cups for, gosh, almost 10 years now, and up until a year or two ago they were absolute miracles. For the first 8 years or so, the Instead cups were made of a thick soft rubbery material, which ensured up to 12 hours of leak-free... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185921146500 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 01:28:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185921146500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185349869188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author j_law1973 - I am so happy that I have friends that had used Instead. There I was all excited about the first date with my husband since I conceived our second child (he's 3 months old now). Dinner, a movie, dessert, sex and no kids for an entire night and BOOM!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185349869188 Mon, 6 Jun 2005 12:30:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185349869188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_152118333060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nikkit723 - I have been using Insteads for probably five years and I can't imagine life without them. I think they are truly one of the best things to happen for women. I only have to change them once in the morning and once at night - even on heavy days. It's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~152118333060 Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:41:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_152118333060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_125580971652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author beadme2it - I had reviewed this b4 because I think this product is FANTASTIC!!! I just read a review from someone with a tipped uterus who can't use it. I'm very surprised - I also have a tipped uterus and have NO PROBLEM whatsoever. Everyone is built... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~125580971652 Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:39:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_125580971652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_118788558468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jljwj - I was so excited about this product for all the wonderful reasons listed in the previous reviews. But, I have a tipped uterus, a condition listed on their web site that means Instead won't work for me. I tried it anyway, and of course it didn't work for m... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~118788558468 Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:02:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_118788558468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_116213976708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author krystlerb - I'm one of those skeptics who took forever just to change over to tampons, so when I heard 'menstrual cup', I was a little cynical.... I have been pleasantly surprised. For the most part, you can't feel the cup at all. I did, however, start to feel a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~116213976708 Wed, 22 Oct 2003 00:17:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_116213976708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_113216556676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amcwoods - Instead is truly the best thing to be introduced for feminine protection. It has made my period something I rarely think about, instead of something I dread and fear every time I awaken or stand after a long meeting. I feel clean and never worry about wha... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~113216556676 Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:15:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_113216556676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_98430389892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kimberly_yau - This is a seriously great product. Instead is exactly what it says it is and I would most highly recommend this product to any female, whether satisfied or not with pads or tampons. It can be a little messy upon emptying, but that is easily remedied by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~98430389892 Wed, 7 May 2003 01:52:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_98430389892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_58446679684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mongon - I've been using this product for about 2 years, on the recommendation of my mother. It took some getting used to when I first started using it but, after a short time, I was happy that I could wear it for longer and there wasn't any odor. (Ladies, I'm... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~58446679684 Sun, 10 Mar 2002 16:03:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_58446679684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-review-298F-EC5B741-38EE6BF6-prod4?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluelucia - A couple of months ago, I was perusing the "Feminine Hygiene" aisle of my local drug store when I happened upon an unfamiliar item. As I read the packaging of the Instead Feminine Protection Cup, I knew I had to try it. Ultrafem, the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~849069 Fri, 7 Apr 2000 21:23:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-review-298F-EC5B741-38EE6BF6-prod4?linkin_id=8003929