Ladies - an alternative for 'those days'

[Babycakes]

I bought a mooncup today.
It is much more comfortable than I expected. It was a bit of a faff to use first time, but I think I juts need to practice. I keep forgetting its there so that must be a good sign. It is being backed up by my washable fairy hammocks though unitl I am more confident!!

[Babycakes]

The verdict is in
Mooncups are absolutely brilliant!!
Just wish I had tried it sooner

[ChooksAway!]

Hurrah, I feel the same way as you. I've had mine for four months and haven't used anything else at all in that time. I thought the first month I would be really cautious and use "back-ups" but there was no need and I even went swimming. Total convert and I want to tell everyone I know!

What has surprised me is that it's all so much less painful now too. I have no idea why that should be (some sort of counter-pressure going on???) but it certainly seems to be the way it is and it's fantastic!

Glad you're loving yours.

CA!

[Babycakes]

I told the girls in work, and one told me yesterday she bought a mooncup and loves it too
Saving the world one tampon at a time

[madmum]

guess where im going today then ,so i have time to practice first Do you think it would be suitable for my 12 yr old or to fiddly and "hands on"?

[ChooksAway!]

I'd have a go yourself and then see what you think re the 12 yr old, I guess they differ in what they're prepared to deal with??

But I do think the fact there's nothing to see and you can probably get through a whole school day without needing to change anything would be a big plus for a young un. Certainly I'm optimistic about it for my wee girl when the time comes (she's only 7 at present!!).

Babycakes - perhaps all those unused towels and tampons could be forwarded to Meanqueen to be turned into attractive handbags???

[Babycakes]

Babycakes - perhaps all those unused towels and tampons could be forwarded to Meanqueen to be turned into attractive handbags???

We could have "Challenge Ilona" next to the "Ask Dave" section

[bluebell]

Right, well if Ilona is going to be making things from tampons I'll just let you know in advance - I'm Ok for ear-rings at the moment!

[wendy]

Well that me giggle girls.....

[Effie]

Very funny! If slightly disturbing

Can you believe, I was actually getting impatient for that time to come round again?! I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon

I had also been thinking about introducing the idea to 'girls', I'm pretty sure it wasn't included in the 'talk' they had at school, I will have to ask my 10 year old. I can imagine it would be percieved as very way-out and alternative which might be instantly rejeted.

[firestorm]

I've joined the mooncup revolution now too. A bit awkward to start with and still need back up (a river in full flood!), but def a lot less messy, even at night. I would certainly recommend them.

[Effie]

Month 2 update:

The good - I really realised how much rubbish I would normally create
- No further expense
- I agree with ChooksAway, I didn't take any pain killers
- Got through a couple of days at work with no problems at all

The bad - I was let down one night but I think this is due to slight over confidence - but I would have expected to have had problems with anything that night. I think because I felt comfortable I ddin't expect to be so heavy, I took my eye off the ball .


The ugly - ever the mad scientist, I'm thinking of keeping a record of volumes, thanks to the little gague up the side

[Babycakes]

The ugly - ever the mad scientist, I'm thinking of keeping a record of volumes, thanks to the little gague up the side

Funnily enough, I remember being told at school you only lose an eggcup of blood max per month.
Must be an ostrich eggcup!!

[p.penn]

Yes, that can't be right!

[Sunny B]

)c( for the mirena coil, no need for anything much now after years of 2 weeks each month worried to leave the house

I'm on my third Mirena, no periods for 11 years - FABULOUS!!!!