Feminine Hygiene Moneysaving Alternatives

Savvy_Sue

Marigold123 wrote:

Perhaps we should all shout 'MOONCUP!' very loudly in the middle of Tescos, about once a week,

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Marigold123 wrote:

Perhaps we should all shout 'MOONCUP!' very loudly in the middle of Tescos, about once a week, like !!!!!! and Dom in the BOGIES game. (Yes, you HAVE watched it, don't deny it! )

No, really, I haven't! but I expect my sons have ...

jellyhead

do they shout 'bogeys' in public places?

Rebob

Yes they sure do!

Macnab

Marigold123 wrote:

***MOONCUP!!!***

Sorry, couldn't resist it, especially as I have FINALLY been able to try it out, and I can categorically say, it works!

No leaks, fine overnight, putting it in and taking it out no problem. Hooray!

I did have to cut the entire stalk off right down to the base, (a bit too poky otherwise), but as anticipated, no problems with removal, even without the stalk.

For everyone who has been worried about the messiness, it isn't! I always get my fingers mucky with tampons, but so far, even on my heaviest time, this hasn't happened. In fact, I'm amazed how little flow there actually is once you see it in the bottom of the cup. (For the squeamish, I think actually that a bloody tampon looks much more alarming.)

It's been extremely easy to deal with, and it feels brilliant not flushing tampons down the loo, (or putting them in the rubbish, however you personally deal with them). It actually feels much more hygienic re-inserting a nicely rinsed little rubber cup than fiddling around with a cellophane-wrapped bunch of hairy cotton wool.

Also, (though I don't know whether this is because of the mooncup or not), I don't seem to be having any period pain this month.

I'm only into my second day, but so far I'm very happy with it. Thank you to all those offering encouragement and advice.

this could be the first time ever that I'm looking forward to my period! due on my 45th birthday! wonder how long I'll go on having periods wish they'd hurry up and stop for good.

bootman

I have sat most of today reading this thread. Checking websites and ebay pricing one up. I went to town to Boots, they charge £19.99 :eek: But do have them on 3 for 2, but I only want one.

I have ordered one from the mooncup website, so await it's arrival

Rebob

bootman wrote:

I have sat most of today reading this thread. Checking websites and ebay pricing one up. I went to town to Boots, they charge £19.99 :eek: But do have them on 3 for 2, but I only want one.

I have ordered one from the mooncup website, so await it's arrival

You could have formed a co op toget the 3 4 2 discount or sold the others on ebay.

bootman

I did think about it for a moment, but knowing my luck I would be stuck with all 3

Savvy_Sue

jellyhead wrote:

do they shout 'bogeys' in public places?

Not when I'm with them ... Mind you the eldest came to work with me today and received some good preparation for sharing a flat with 3 girls :eek: next year. One of my colleagues was trying to decide what size mooncup to order! :eek: (We don't normally have chaps in the office, son was helping with our mailing lists!)

black-saturn

I was in the cinema recently and someone shouted it

amazon_spice

Yukkkkkkkkk LOL!! :eek: