mooncup (Merged Discussion Thread)

tiptoes · 11 May 2006 at 4:03PM

Has anyone tried these? They're an alternative to tampons and sanitary towels. I've been thinking about getting one but not sure how reliable they are.

http://www.mooncup.co.uk/

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Yategirl · 11 May 2006 at 4:18PM

Mooncups are brilliant!!!! I have had one for about 2 years now and wish I had known about them years ago! Very easy to use, comfortable - so comfortable that I can forget I am using one.. A green option as no yeuchy tampons are to be disposed of and a cheap option as you buy once and it will last you for many years.

wigginsmum · 11 May 2006 at 4:46PM

Yes they're great - I've used mine for about 10 years now.

aphrodite_2 · 11 May 2006 at 5:47PM

I agree, Mooncups are great! Had mine for over a year, it's really comfortable and 100% reliable (more than I can say for tampons!). One tip - they have a little "stick" on the bottom to help you pull it out, I would suggest cutting this short so that you don't feel it while wearing the cup.

Pink. · 11 May 2006 at 5:53PM

There are a couple of older threads on this topic that might interest you:

Feminine Hygiene Moneysaving Alternative

one for the ladies

Pink

honey · 11 May 2006 at 6:09PM

Hello, :wave:

I've been using a mooncup for just over a year now and I think it's fantastic and very reliable.

I'd also agree with the tip from aphrodite to cut off the stem.

Baileys_Babe · 11 May 2006 at 6:10PM

I have heard very good things about these, I'm planning to get one hopefully as a birthday present next month.

kgwc2005 · 11 May 2006 at 7:32PM

I can do nothing but rave about this! I wish I'd known about it years ago, I reckon it's more than paid for itself in the <2 yrs I've used it, and I love it's 'green' credentials

Must admit, a friend recommended it yonks ago, I went to the website, read about it, thought yeeuk no way and left it ... wasn't til I heard a bunch of converts on another website raving about it that I revisited the idea. Took me a bit of getting used to, but it's *much* more reliable than tampons, esp. good if you're heavy at the start of your cycle, and great to know I'm doing my bit for the environment. HTH - huge :T for the mooncup!

uberzoldat · 11 May 2006 at 7:57PM

It sounds good, but I would be concerned about toxic shock syndrome, I know it says a bit about it on the website, but it would still worry me. What to do?

jessanna · 11 May 2006 at 9:01PM

Yep, I'm another convert. I've been using it for about 2 years now and it's great - took me a cycle or two to get thoroughly used to it though - so persevere- you'll be glad you did.

CLARABEL · 11 May 2006 at 9:48PM

they're great.

took me a bit of time to get the knack, but now it's second nature.

so many advantages...less changes, less cost, no waste I could go on!

Go for it!

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