In my sampling of the market, cups are available for about 37 dollars, regardless of brand. And while 40 dollars is a lot for a single purchase, you have to keep in mind how much money it saves in the long run. A box of 30 tampons (one period's worth, more or less) costs 5-8 dollars, depending on type. So, basically it should take about 5 months to make back the money spent on a cup. And they can last for up to 10 years!!
It DOES end up being a more cost-efficient purchase in the end (as do many green initiatives) but the initial investment can certainly be a struggle. Luckily, at least in my experience, DivaCup has been very responsive to customer questions. I wonder if they would also be responsive to subsidized costs for lower class women... I will investigate and get back to you!
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This is a great question.
In my sampling of the market, cups are available for about 37 dollars, regardless of brand. And while 40 dollars is a lot for a single purchase, you have to keep in mind how much money it saves in the long run. A box of 30 tampons (one period's worth, more or less) costs 5-8 dollars, depending on type. So, basically it should take about 5 months to make back the money spent on a cup. And they can last for up to 10 years!!
It DOES end up being a more cost-efficient purchase in the end (as do many green initiatives) but the initial investment can certainly be a struggle. Luckily, at least in my experience, DivaCup has been very responsive to customer questions. I wonder if they would also be responsive to subsidized costs for lower class women... I will investigate and get back to you!
September 18, 2010 - 8:50amThis Comment
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