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Carry around an extra cup, empty current one into a toilet and place in a bag in your purse to wash later at home. The only time I know a woman is menstruating

Carry around an extra cup, empty current one into a toilet and place in a bag in your purse to wash later at home. The only time I know a woman is menstruating here in the US is when they tell me.

r00fus 11y ago
> The only time I know a woman is menstruating here in the US is when they tell me. You and me. I did know a few people who told me they can smell menstruating women... I simply didn't ask how that's possible.
goodJobWalrus 11y ago
Would you carry an extra cup of your own blood, mucus, tissue pieces, piss and bacteria in your purse, though?
chongli 11y ago
Emptying into a toilet is not easy to do when you live in a remote village and have to walk several miles to fetch the day's water from a well. Any product that's low on water use is going to be highly preferable for these women.
kidsthesedays 11y ago
Its not critical to clean the cup because you emptied it. http://divacup.com/how-it-works/care-and-cleaning/ http://divacup.com/how-it-works/care-and-cleaning/ "Remember to empty and wash your DivaCup at least twice a day, a minimum of every 12 hours. If you are unable to wash The DivaCup after removal (for instance when using a public restroom), wash your hands thoroughly before entering the stall, empty the contents in the toilet and simply use a dry or damp tissue to clean the cup. At the next convenient time, clean as per the above instructions." As far as how it would work in rural India, dunno, as long as you have regular access to soap and portable water.
tigroferoce 11y ago
Am I wrong or you are a western male that is speculating about issues of indian women? I think these problems are so far away from my (perhaps also yours?) understanding (gender + cultural gaps) that I could not suggest any solution. Especially after a couple of minutes thinking. This guy spent years into finding a solution, almost lost all he had and improved lives of many (both from sanitary and economics points of view). And he didn't this because he wanted to create the next unicorn. He deserves all our esteem and he certainly has mine.
- knicholes 10y ago
  I'm not trying to downplay his contributions and tenacity. His work is truly impressive. I am an American male speculating. I think both his and my solutions are better than plugging oneself up with sawdust and leaves. I wouldn't expect this man to know about these cups or women in rural India to have convenient access to not only the cups but also to plastic bags, clean water, and soap. For those who do, however, my solution is lasting, secretive, and feasible.

Carry around an extra cup, empty current one into a toilet and place in a bag in your purse to wash later at home. The only time I know a woman is menstruating here in the US is when they tell me.

r00fus 11y ago

> The only time I know a woman is menstruating here in the US is when they tell me. You and me. I did know a few people who told me they can smell menstruating women... I simply didn't ask how that's possible.

goodJobWalrus 11y ago

Would you carry an extra cup of your own blood, mucus, tissue pieces, piss and bacteria in your purse, though?

chongli 11y ago

Emptying into a toilet is not easy to do when you live in a remote village and have to walk several miles to fetch the day's water from a well. Any product that's low on water use is going to be highly preferable for these women.

kidsthesedays 11y ago

Its not critical to clean the cup because you emptied it. http://divacup.com/how-it-works/care-and-cleaning/ http://divacup.com/how-it-works/care-and-cleaning/ "Remember to empty and wash your DivaCup at least twice a day, a minimum of every 12 hours. If you are unable to wash The DivaCup after removal (for instance when using a public restroom), wash your hands thoroughly before entering the stall, empty the contents in the toilet and simply use a dry or damp tissue to clean the cup. At the next convenient time, clean as per the above instructions." As far as how it would work in rural India, dunno, as long as you have regular access to soap and portable water.

tigroferoce 11y ago

Am I wrong or you are a western male that is speculating about issues of indian women? I think these problems are so far away from my (perhaps also yours?) understanding (gender + cultural gaps) that I could not suggest any solution. Especially after a couple of minutes thinking. This guy spent years into finding a solution, almost lost all he had and improved lives of many (both from sanitary and economics points of view). And he didn't this because he wanted to create the next unicorn. He deserves all our esteem and he certainly has mine.

knicholes 10y ago
I'm not trying to downplay his contributions and tenacity. His work is truly impressive. I am an American male speculating. I think both his and my solutions are better than plugging oneself up with sawdust and leaves. I wouldn't expect this man to know about these cups or women in rural India to have convenient access to not only the cups but also to plastic bags, clean water, and soap. For those who do, however, my solution is lasting, secretive, and feasible.