Mooncup Question...TMI.

saverholic

Thought I'd repost this here for those who don't always venture onto the grabbit board.


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Thanks to LILBERT for the original grabbit post


Its a good opportunity to try out menstrual cups without worrying about wasting loads of money if you don't like. They really are brilliant. My cramps disappeared overnight when I made the switch :T

thoughts_please

Back again! Just to say I used the mooncup last week and thought it was fine - easy to get in, could totally forget it was there.. However, when I came to take it out again I did find it quite difficult and was starting to panic that either my boyfriend would have to help or we'd have to go to A and E! Eventually I managed to do it but it did put me off a bit. I'll try again next month though having spent almost £20 on it!

building_with_lego

When you say you totally forgot it was there- you didn't leave it in all period, did you? :eek:

Once you get the hang of it's refreshingly simple- you'll be emptying it at least twice a day so practise will make perfect. Stick with it.

Jox

Had mine for 5 years, I feel very pleased that I don't have to buy tampons any more and add to the mountains of used sanitary products in the landfills!
What do you think about using them when flying? I was worried that I would be selected for a body scan when I had to travel recently (tho I would try to opt out if possible) and they would think I was smuggling something down there??

Katexx

Jox wrote: »

Had mine for 5 years, I feel very pleased that I don't have to buy tampons any more and add to the mountains of used sanitary products in the landfills!
What do you think about using them when flying? I was worried that I would be selected for a body scan when I had to travel recently (tho I would try to opt out if possible) and they would think I was smuggling something down there??

I've used mine on 2 flights before and I didn't even think about that! I'll be paranoid in future now They would be visible on a scan, but like tampons and sanitary pads I would hope that it would not cause concern...

Jox

Katexx wrote: »

I've used mine on 2 flights before and I didn't even think about that! I'll be paranoid in future now They would be visible on a scan, but like tampons and sanitary pads I would hope that it would not cause concern...

Sorry, wouldn't want you to be paranoid! I have a tendency to worry about things most normal people wouldn't even think about!

Wellyboots6

Eeek Jox, I hadn't thought of that!

I'm sure they would decline though if you offered to show them!!

Jox

I sing "mooncup.com" to the tune of "moonpig.com" to myself first day of each period....wish I'd known about them 15 years ago when I started!
I don't have any kids but if I did I would encourage my daughter to use them.
Next flight I go on if I have my period I will use my mooncup and to hell if I get questioned!! (Although I may have second thoughts depending on which country I'm flying from)

thoughts_please

Building with lego - no I didn't leave it in all period lol! Just meant that I could forget about it during the day I used it!

Wellyboots6

First day today and it is amazing!

Really comfortable and so far is working fine. The only issue I can see with it is the noise! Now maybe I am doing something very very wrong, but there is a bit of a loud suction noise on removal!!

I am just worried that if I am emptying in a public toilet people are really going to wonder what the hell I am doing in that cubical!!