LUV UR BODY MENSTRUAL CUPS - "BE THE FIRST ON EARTH" GIVEAWAY

*Would you like to BE THE FIRST ON EARTH TO SEE, TOUCH, USE, REVIEW our new small sized Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups on your YouTube Channel?
* Are you a Menstrual Cup YouTube Vlogger?
*Do you have at least 500 subscribers to your YouTube Channel?
*Have you used a menstrual Cup before?
* Have at least 2 of your menstrual cup YouTube videos gotten over 1000 hits?!
*Can you commit to making an honest sincere informative YouTube video review of our small cup within 40 days on receiving your cup or by your next period?
*Do you cross your heart & promise us YOU WILL NOT in this review video COMPARE our cup with ANY OTHER Menstrual cup or show or mention other menstrual cup brands into this review video. Are you honest? Can you be professional & abide by & be sensitive to this simple request?
*Are you between the ages of 15-22?

IF YOU FIT THE BILL, THEN FULFILL THESE ENTRY CONDITIONS & YOUR IN!! -


1) Like Us on Facebook & Follow us on Instagram (both, not just one). Leave a comment to this post on our FB page so that we know you stopped by!


2) Share this Giveaway post and at least 2 other posts on our Facebook page on your Facebook page  (the more you & your friends share our posts the greater your chances). So gets help from friends! :D
3) From our Instagram page, on any of our Instagram posts, TAG 5 close friend or 5 followers that you know have never heard of menstrual cups.(http://instagram.com/LuvUrBodyMenstrualCups)


4) Via a comment to this post on FB, Fill in the blanks & complete this math equation-         
L_B S_AL_  CU_S = V_J C_N_Y


5) Via a comment to this post on FB, tell us what month and year Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups first went on sale globally?


HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ENTRY -
Let us know you have entered and meet all conditions by simply sending us a private message on Facebook.

WINNERS - Winners will be picked at random at our discretion. You'll know you won when Winners are announced on our Facebook page within 2wks from Giveaway start date & we will notify you via a return private FB message if you sent us one as per Entry Registration condition above.

DISCLAIMERS-
You must be btw 15-22yrs old to qualify ( so don't make us ask you for ID :D ).

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL CONDITIONS OR YOUR SOLE AIM IS TO MAKE A MENSTRUAL CUP COMPARISON VIDEO WITH OUR MENSTRUAL CUP & OTHER BRANDS. Or if you have no intention of following through and actually making the review video within 40 days.

After you receive the cup, please do not tell us you have been too busy, think you are pregnant & thus can't do the review video. So if you've never used a menstrual cup, or suspect you are pregnant. Or if you are planning to get a free menstrual cup from us so you can sell it, PLEASE DO NOT enter. PLEASE don't deprive others of a great opportunity. We are talking from experience....so our disclaimers are not intended to be derogatory.

We will not be giving away any FREE SAMPLES of these small cups. All free samples will be via this Giveaway. THANK YOU for your understanding.

What Is Your Period Called in Other Countries?

There are so many ways a woman can say she is on her period, without ever uttering the word, period. Some of these sayings are just downright silly, but gave us a laugh anyways. And we all know that we could use humor when it comes to the stuffy subject, of gasp....periods!

Thanks to WomensHealthZone.com for tackling the topic of "what your period is called in other countries." We may have to borrow a few of these as they really are original! I bet it took a few women all on the same cycle to come up with some of these. After all, women on the same menstrual cycle should be considered gang members, that's how dangerous they are! #CupUp Ladies!

• Communists Have Invaded
• I've Got the Painters In
• I've Got the Flags Out
• English Are Coming
• River of Blood 

 

• Bitchy Witchy Week
• Floodgates Open Up
• A Little Ketchup with my Steak
• Attracting the Lesbian Vampires
• A Snatch Box Decorated with Red Roses
• Aunt Flo Sent Someone Else in Her Place
• Rebooting the Ovarian Operating System
• The Banks of the Nile Are Overflowing and Running Red

• Indians are Visiting

 

•  There Are Communists in the Funhouse
• There will be Painted in the Hall
• I have the Men's Frustration
• I Cook Strawberry

•  The Cranberry Woman is Coming
• You're Homemade 

•  Monthly Statement
• I'm Seducing Vampires
• The Soviets are Coming
• Tears of a Disappointed Uterus 
• Aunt Flo From Red River was Visiting

• The Time of the Moon
• Strawberry Season

• Granny Came in a Red Ferrari
• Granny Stuck in Traffic
• Hammock Season

•  I'm with Chico

• Bleeding Like a Banshee 

•  Maintenance Day
• Mad Cow Disease
• Bad Moon Rising
• Dated Grumpy
• Oil Change

• Crow Has Touched Them

• Little Red Sister Has Come
• Have you seen Fred Yet?
• Mother's Eldest Sister

• Strawberry Process
• Monthly Event

•  My Uncle From the States has Arrived

• Inconvenient Visitor
• Strawberry Jam Time
• Red Sails in the Sunset 

• Little Miss Strawberry

• Give me two things: chocolate and space
• The Tomato Soup is Overcooked
• I'm Laying an Egg 

• My Aunt Parked her Red Porsche Outside
• Little Albert is Still a Terrible Myth
• Liverpool are Playing at Home
• I'm Flying the Japanese Flag
• She's Got the Painters In
• My Steak is Raw

• Red Sails in the Sunset
• Walk Like an Egyptian
• Did the Rooster Already Sing?  

• I'm On

Menstrual Myths Debunked

It's bad enough that we have to bleed every month, let alone hearing these random myths about actually having a period. I bet men came up with all of these to continue to scare women out of openly talking about having a period. Just a thought....

So when in doubt, it most likely is not true. But just in case you need something to reference, here are some menstrual myths debunked so you can go on living your life, with your period and know what is truth and what is simply just not true.

 

8 Foods You Should Definitely Be Eating During Menstruation

Cramps are the worst! Nobody likes dealing with cramps so bad that you can't even get out of bed during your period. Ugh, no thank you. Here are 8 foods that will surely give you a better period and help to ease your cramps. If you want an even better period with little to no cramps, you should try the Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup. Cups collect as opposed to absorb the blood, making your period so much more pretty! #CupUp Ladies!

Are Menstrual Cups Safe?

What? You may be thinking, how is it possible that a cup that goes inside my body not carry disease, infections, certainly TSS? But guess what ladies, the answer is none of the above. Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups carry zero disease, have no risk of infection and certainly will not cause TSS.

Because the menstrual cup captures fluid rather than absorbs it — there is no connection to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), disease, infections or cancer. 

There are a number of questions that women may have before purchasing Menstrual Cups.  At the top of most people’s mind will be safety. Is this product really safe? The answer is, YES absolutely! As mentioned, the Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup is made with quality medical grade silicone approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States and this material has already been introduced, accepted, and rated by medical professionals for decades.

There has never been a case of TSS linked to Menstrual Cups usage since 1932.  When you compare the menstrual cup to tampons not only do you eliminate the threat of TSS, but there is also a reduced concern about the product becoming lodged in the vaginal cavity due to over absorption causing infection.

Pads and tampons are made from strong industrial bleaches used to whiten the material. These bleaches contain cancer causing dioxins. 

The Luv Ur Body menstrual cup offers a number of advantages that are simply not available with any other menstrual product. Safe, comfortable, and reliable the menstrual cup is a terrific option for women today.

So Much LUV for Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cups

We have had several people test the Luv Ur Body menstrual cup. We can talk about ourselves all day, but you would probably rather hear from actual users of the cup. Without further ado, here are all of the reviews so far of the Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup. We will keep adding to this page as we receive more. Cup Up Ladies!!

Sisi Yemmie TV - REVIEW

Sisi Yemmie - Blog Review   

Aloe4Radiance - Review
 
Missy Menstrual - Review
 
CB W- Review

Clothaddictmama- Luv Ur Body Pre-Cycle Review
 
Clothaddictmama- Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup Review
 
Clothaddictmama- Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup- Live Unboxing!
 
justLaynee - Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup Review
 
justLaynee- Update on the Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup
 
Feminine Wear -  YouTube Review
 
Feminine Wear - Blog Review

Cupsss - Review

Shelby- Peace Abounding Blog - Review

Coppetta Menstrual - Review

Bella Najja - Say Goodbye to Pads & Tampons! Introducing the “Luv Ur Body” Menstrual Cups 

Organic by Melvee - INTRODUCING LUV-UR-BODY MENSTRUAL CUP

Maman Loups Den: My First Menstrual Cup: Not going back to tampons, period.

Naturally Cracked: Ditching the Disposable Pads and Tampons and Saying Hello to @LuvMenstrualCup
 
Juliiie87- Woohoo! FINALLY realistic instructions from a cup company!

Mixed Bag Mama - Alicia Owen - Review

Piace e lo Condivido  

Sweet Sparrow Design 

According To Carolyn - 5 Reasons to Switch to a Menstrual Cup 

Newly Crunchy Mama of 3 - Brandy Nelson  

How to Get a Better Seal For Leak Proof Suction

A menstrual cup may not be sealed properly if its slightly dented or not fully ballooned open on insertion. You can check to see if its fully opened by inserting a forefinger into the vaginal canal & reaching up towards the rim of the Cup & gently feeling around to see if its dented or still folded.

If there are signs of spotting after insertion, follow these simple steps to create a "leak proof suction" & to ensure the menstrual cup is properly ballooned & "sealed" after insertion. 

For the cup not to leak, its important to ensure the cervix is INSIDE the cup. The cervix feels like the pointed tip of your nose or thumb & forefinger pressed together with that dent in between them.

It is located at a 45 degrees angle towards the base of the spine (your tail bone). So the cup should be pushed towards the base of the spine & not straight up towards one's head because straight up is not the normal direction of any woman's vaginal canal. It may help to first insert your forefinger & locate the exact position of your cervix so that in your mind's eye you know exactly where it is & which direction you should be pushing the cup towards.



1) The cup needs to be gently turned clockwise or counter-clockwise inside the vaginal canal or moved around gently by grabbing hold of the base or mid section of cup. It could also be slightly pulled out & re-inserted such that it can suck in air & fully balloon open.

2) Another helpful tip is to insert the thumb & forefinger in on either side of the cup & push back gently against the vaginal walls to create space/air that the cup can suck up & fully open. The push back should be high up near the rim & possible.

3) Try to swirl your finger around the cup to remove any excess blood left in the vagina from spotting & wipe or preferably rinse off blood left on the labia after the steps above to accurately ascertain if the cup is still not sealed & causing the leaks.

Forget you are on your Period, period!

One of the exciting perks of switching to the menstrual cup is that it allows you to forget that you are on your period entirely. The menstrual cup can safely be worn for up to 12 hours, which means you can go through an entire day without worrying about changing your pad or trying to calculate how many hours you’ve worn your tampon.

Pads should be changed every 4-5 hours or every 2-3 hours if the flow is extremely heavy, and if you do not change it frequently enough you can get a yeast infection. Tampons can safely be worn for 8 hours, but if you plan to sleep for longer than that, tampons can become dangerous. Toxic Shock Syndrome is not a myth! Toxic Shock Syndrome is caused by excessive tampon use and can result in fever, vomiting, fainting, and even death.  In addition to being safe to wear for longer durations than pads or tampons, the menstrual cup has a much higher capacity than even the most super absorbent tampon out there! A super absorbency tampon can hold 12- 15 ml and can only be worn for 8 hours, while the menstrual cup holds 18+ ml and can be worn for 12 hours safely. The menstrual cup is the obvious winner if you want to stop worrying about bleeding through your clothes and constantly changing your tampon. 

 

Be the change your body (and the environment) needs today! Cup Up!

Sources:

FDA; Labeling for Menstrual Tampons; http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/04-19488.htm

http://www.onhealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/article.htm

http://prepared-housewives.com/still-using-pads-tampons-meet-menstrual-cup/

 

Unique Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup Features

There are several ways that the Luv Ur Body Cups stand out from the competition. Here are some for your review.

Cup Capacity
The Luv Ur Body Cup has the largest volume on the market to guarantee up to 12 hours of protection. There is no need to frequently empty your cup during the day. This makes it ideal for traveling, long car rides or plane trips as opposed to smaller volume brands which you'd most likely have to empty more often.

 V Shape
The unique "V" shaped air vents in the Rim of the Luv Ur Body Menstrual Cup aid suction release during removal so that one doesn't feel like they have to tug at the cup during removal.

The Soft Swell
The part of the cup that bulges out just under the Rim is called the "soft swell." This design feature helps to add a bit more capacity to the Cup and helps achieve the goal of larger capacity for our cups. It also helps the cup to glide out easily.

Flower Design
The Luv Ur Body cup has flower designs all over the body, not just for aesthetics but to create "slip resistance" with the vaginal RUGAE or bumpy inner wall to prevent the Cup from slipping out when the user "bears down". Most other brands are smooth on the outside, thus when a woman sneezes, laughs, squats or bears down to poo, the cup starts to slip out of the vaginal canal. A lot of women experience this so much that if they don't hold onto the cup while bearing down to poo, their cup could fall into the toilet. No one likes holding her cup in place while pooing! The smaller flowers at the base, also provide grip for removal.

The Ball and Stem
The cup has both a ball and leaf stem for grip and removal. Instead of cutting off the leaf stem, the cup could possibly be turned inside out, or if the leaf stem is cut off, one would still have the small ball. The ball is small enough not to be felt or to cause any discomfort. The leaf stem is short, soft and flexible and is hardly felt.

The Medium Cup
The medium Luv Ur Body cup is slightly slimmer and longer in length than the large size. This unique design is ideal for women who have a low cervix during menstruation that tends to add extra volume to the menstrual fluid in their cup thus causing the contents to rise, bubble or leak. This is similar to what happens when pebbles are added to a half glass of water, air bubbles/pockets will try to escape and fluid volume will rise and possibly overflow.  That is why when such women take out their cups to empty it, they find its only half full, yet its already leaking or bubbling up every few seconds when they move and the bubbling makes them uncomfortable and worried.  Through our brand design, we have tried to address these concern by making cups which are slimmer and taller to give the cervix more room in the cup so that each woman can have up to 12 hours irregardless of her light or heavy flow. The slightly longer design gives the cervix and the fluid more room in the cup to avoid leaks etc.

The Large Cup
The large size is ideal for women with heavy to very heavy flow especially the sort of heavy flow caused by uterine fibroids, Pelvic Inflammatory disease, polyps, cysts, hormonal imbalance and the more common endometriosis. This is also ideal for heavy flow caused by IUD's (contraceptive inter-uterine devices). Or women who are wider "down there" due to multiple births or episiotomies.

Rounded Cup Bottom
Another factor to bear in mind in designing a cup is POKING. Since we all know by now a menstrual cup may poke you down there if it's "funnel" shaped and has a pointed end with possibly short solid or hallow stem or solid tab. Because some new brands want to take the "safe" road and just look like a Diva Cup or Lunette Cup for quick market entry and acceptance, a lot of  brands have this same funnel shape that WILL poke due to its pointed end instead of "rounding out" their cup bottom to avoid poking from this sharp end and tab. Rounded bottoms, we feel, should be standard by now, especially so the pointed end doesn't break a virgin's hymen. This is why the "rounded bottom" as a safety measure, comes standard with our cups, like air bags in a car, so that our cups don't poke down there. There is no risk of it entangling the hymen or breaking it.

Warning: Toxic Chemicals in Pads and Tampons

Women on average have their period once a month for forty years of their life, and pick from a vast array of pad and tampon companies who market to women that their products will make them feel “fresh and clean” or “promote confidence.” The feminine hygiene industry promises these products will bring better health, but they do just the opposite.  The companies gloss over the safety of their products and are not forthcoming about the ingredient list of their products, and with good reason.

While many women use tampons and pads without giving it a second thought, most women would be extremely disturbed to learn the ingredient list. Upon investigation, pads and tampons contain ingredients such as chlorine dioxide, methyldibromo glutaronitrile, polyethylene, and other contaminants. These products come in contact with some of the thinnest skin of the human body and get absorbed directly into the blood stream, increasing risk for the toxic chemicals to accumulate in vital organs. According to research done by Women’s Voices, pads and tampons are full of harmful and toxic chemicals that have been linked to side effects such as hormone disruption, cancer, birth defects, and infertility, allergic reactions, and endocrine disruption. Many of the components of tampons and pads are dangerous for the body. The plastic applicator is made of phthalates, which is a plastic known to deregulate gene expression. The synthetics of the tampon material restrict airflow and can promote bacteria growth. The white color of the tampon is achieved by chlorine bleach, which can create toxic dioxin (EPA report).  This can lead to complications such as abnormal tissue and cell growth. In addition to being harmful for the body, pads and tampons are terrible for the environment, as most are made from crude oil plastic and each pad is the equivalent of four plastic bags.

With so many risks, women should start moving away from pad and tampon use and look to new and innovative feminine hygiene products, such as the menstrual cup. There are no health risks associated with the cup, and no harmful chemicals go into your body. Women need to be informed about what they are putting into their bodies and should be warned about the danger of pads and tampons. Be the change your body (and your wallet) wants. Cup Up!

Sources:

http://www.womensvoices.org/issues/detox-the-box/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/feminine-hygiene-products_b_3359581.html