mooncup (Merged Discussion Thread)

purplelotus

jorichste wrote: »

Holey moley, just bought myself a moon cup and these things are huge!!!!Just waiting for that time to come so I can try it out. Not sure if its going to get in there though!!!Wish me luck

Good luck! Although I'm sure you'll be fine. Persevere with it (do you remember how difficult tampons were to start with?) it'll become second nature in less time than you'd think.

I would say though, get it wet (rinse under a tap) and try when you're not on. That way there's no pressure to get it right first time. Work out how to get it in and out and get used to how it feels while there's no blood to contend with!

As for how it feels, I do remember it being a very odd feeling to start with, but now I regularly panic I might have left it in the sink when actually I'm wearing it because I cannot feel it at all.

ETA: Have a look further up this thread and try out some of the different folds, I (still?!) haven't had a chance to try any in practice (should I be worried? hehe) but I have folded my mooncup like that to see how much difference it makes and it definitely makes it look slimmer, I think it was called the punch down fold.

essexgal

purplelotus wrote: »

now I regularly panic I might have left it in the sink when actually I'm wearing it because I cannot feel it at all.

:rotfl: :rotfl: Funnily enough so do I.

Am pleased to report that second usage even easier than first - no leaks, no odours, lot less cramping, not really 'aware' of wearing it at all.

Sooo wish I'd found out about this sooner. (DD slightly alarmed that Father Christmas will bring her one......:D ).

essexgal

Tittch

essexgal wrote: »

:rotfl: :rotfl: Funnily enough so do I.

Am pleased to report that second usage even easier than first - no leaks, no odours, lot less cramping, not really 'aware' of wearing it at all.

Sooo wish I'd found out about this sooner. (DD slightly alarmed that Father Christmas will bring her one......:D ).

essexgal

I'm so pleased to hear that!! I'm still badgering Mooncup to make smaller ones. LOL.

Tittch

Swishy_bell wrote: »

the link looks great, lots of helpful tips. A lot of people keep mentioning a chart about which size different cups are suitable for different people but I can't find it anywhere! I know I'm probably being dim but if anyone knows where it is and could post a link that would be great.

Hi Swishy_bell

As a stockist myself, I would advise you to go for the smaller B size. Like you I'm very small with a very good pelvic floor. I'm a 41 year old mother and I can still get away with a B. If you are light as well, all the better.:beer:

jorichste

the fateful day has arrived!! I managed to get the mooncup where its supposed to be with less difficulty than expected, will let you know how it goes!

Tittch

jorichste wrote: »

the fateful day has arrived!! I managed to get the mooncup where its supposed to be with less difficulty than expected, will let you know how it goes!

Fabulous! It's one of those things - it can take some persevering, but once you've got it, you've got it.

jorichste

well, thats the first couple of days done. tbh the first day was almost enough to make me give up, I do get quite heavy sometimes so maybe it was just one of those days, I had to empty the mooncup every hour!!Now things down there have settled a bit and its a bit more manageable. I seem to be a bit leaky at times but maybe i just need to get used to putting it in right. I will definitely stick with it for a while longer before giving up, its a great idea.

Tittch

jorichste wrote: »

well, thats the first couple of days done. tbh the first day was almost enough to make me give up, I do get quite heavy sometimes so maybe it was just one of those days, I had to empty the mooncup every hour!!Now things down there have settled a bit and its a bit more manageable. I seem to be a bit leaky at times but maybe i just need to get used to putting it in right. I will definitely stick with it for a while longer before giving up, its a great idea.

It really is worth persevering with. If you were emptying your cup that regularly, you probably would've been changing your other protection every 30 mins! If you are getting leaks, you need to check that the cup is fully opened and doesn't have a dimple or fold in it and that it's not sitting too high up in your vaginal passageway. Good luck!!

msjj_2

Another vote for just the best thing ever! Took a little getting used to, but so good not to be aware of it at all and not having to buy tampons every month!

Tittch

msjj wrote: »

Another vote for just the best thing ever! Took a little getting used to, but so good not to be aware of it at all and not having to buy tampons every month!

Like all good things - a little practice makes perfect! :j