mooncup (Merged Discussion Thread)

Lilith1980

Sorry, when I say running I do mean jogging - I'm hardly a sprinter :rotfl:


Thanks, think I will give it a go

raspabarbas

lilmiss wrote: »

Hi



I have never tried tampons, and was thinking of getting some, but im still not liking the idea of a big stick of cotton wool shoved up there for 3 hours :eek:

im 27. and.....still a virgin, please dont faint with shock

So, is this ok for me to use?. Where does it sit inside, does it go very deep or just at the entrance to the ...... :whistle:

im not much squeamish when it comes to periods. Oh and whats this thing about having to boil it, i cant imaine doing that, i dont live alone, i cant see me with a pan boiling away with this inside of it :eek:

Thanks x

You may have problems breaking through your hymen if you're still a virgin and never used tampons. Have you had a root around down there to find out how much is left? If you can get two fingers in comfortably you should be fine.

The leaflet says it sits at the lower part of the vagina but to be honest your V is actually quite short and the cup will find its own place. You don't need to stick it right up by your cervix (as you'd have to be a contortionist to get it out) but if it's really low down it might rub.

The boiling is to sterilise it. You can either boil, autoclave or use milton baby bottle steriliser. You need to sterilise it, whichever way you choose.

I love mine and will never go back to tampons/towels. Stay home with it on your first day and practise.

Hope that helps

RB

yogarocks

I just thought i'd pitch in (for what its worth) and let you know that i have been using a Mooncup for a few months now and i would never go back to the traditional tampax for a few reasons. I thought it was totally icky at first but a friend of mine who got TSS persuaded me to get one to try. I did and hey presto, it's all fine. I not only feel i'm doing my bit for the environment, i also dont need to worry whether i have enough tampons in the cupboard each month as my cup is always on hand!

I did come across some natural tampons by Natracare so if i did ever think about going back i would use them rather than the chemical ridden tampax.:)

LibbyR26

Hi there, I've used the mooncup for a year now and I've saved a fortune (and cupboard space) on the variety of different sizes of tampons, pads and liners I had to use each month.

I exercise with it in and have never had any problems. If in doubt just wear a liner too.

I found it to be ideal for travelling or staying with friends cos you don't have to worry about taking supplies with you or where you'll dispose of them.

At the end I just sterilise it in a basin of water with savelon in it.

Anyone thinking of trying it - give it a go.

greenbee

Lilith1980 wrote: »

Hi all, just wondering if anyone does running here and uses the Moon Cup?

I know on the website it says you can exercise whilst wearing it but I guess I wanted some first-hand opinions as I'd hate to be running along and it comes out! :eek:

Thanks x

I go to the gym, run and swim with mine, and have done for ages.
The only time I have problems with it is when I don't concentrate/take the time to make sure it is inserted properly and it doesn't form a proper seal.

I have problems with my periods, which mean I can bleed continuously for several weeks. I make sure I rinse in hot water when possible, scrub with soap when showering and wash on the top rack of the dishwasher or sterlise in milton fluid at other times. I don't have many opportunities for boiling it on the stove, and you do need to keep a non-food pan for it!

Miss_Yell_2

Love my moon cup too!Only used it for 3 cycles so far though, so still quite new to it! Just hate it if you have to use a public toilet! Got them at https://www.earthlets.co.uk Free delivery at the moment if you quote FRED510 at the checkout until 1st June. Think they are about the cheapest there too!

thistledome

bertiebots wrote: »

Unlike you I have had 3 kids and have very heavy periods so hopefully my new L Meluna (which I ordered yesterday ) will solve my issues. The smaller cups should be ideal for you

I use a large Meluna and I love it, comfortable and easy to insert and remove (bit more squishy than a Mooncup and thinner material), but I find on my heaviest days it doesn't hold enough and I have to use a Large Lunette, which is really capacious, though I find not quite so comfortable (though still not uncomfortable).

I wish more people would try other brands, there are lots of brands beside the Mooncup. Out of the brands I've tried (Mooncup, Meluna, Lunette, Diva), I found the Mooncup the least desirable. jmho

Anybody thinking of buying a menstrual cup for the first time should definitely read the Menstrual Cup Community pages at Live Journal, they are a mine of invaluable information.

chocdonuty

I Love my mooncup! So much easier than the usual monthly equipment!
Pre mooncup days I can remember having to calculate exactly how much stuff I have to take with me and when when i will have to change them, every single time I went out!
With mooncup, It's just so easy, no calculating required and no stuff to carry round with me:D
Plus if I change it in the shower theres virtualy no mess and I feel really clean:o:o

elise0130

I was introduced to the mooncup through a friend of mine a few months back and I love it. It's the best thing I've bought. It can be a little tricky at first, but is very simple to use once you get the hang of it. You can buy it at boots and get your advantage points:)

vl2588

Have read very nearly the entire topic but was taking ages, so please forigve me if this has been mentioned already.

Putting your blood into the river system (via the toilet or sink) doesn't seem all that environmentally friendly to me. Obviously landfill isn't great either...does anyone have an informed opinion on this?

I suppose it is still better than disposable rubbish though so perhaps I am over-thinking this.