Time of the month pain

snipzychick

Paparika wrote: »

So you would recommend the mooncup?

I definitely would. I've been using one since the end of last year and they are great. my period pains are very minimal now using tampons i used to be in agony. And of course it is better for the environment, and better on your pocket

Once you get used to how to use them properly, they're a doddle and you'll never go back.

There is a thread about them somewhere.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=196357&highlight=mooncup

flutterbyuk25

How does the Mooncup reduce period pain? Sorry if that's a dull question! I know what the mooncup is but can't work out how it helps with period pain.

x

Paparika

flutterbyuk25 wrote: »

How does the Mooncup reduce period pain? Sorry if that's a dull question! I know what the mooncup is but can't work out how it helps with period pain.

x

Interesting to find this out

Paparika

The Mooncup can safely be used with painful periods and many women report that using the Mooncup reduces their pain. One reason for this could be that the Mooncup is worn lower down in the vagina than a tampon and allows your menstrual blood to flow more naturally. The Mooncup is also hypoallergenic and does not react with your body. The chemicals contained in tampons may react with the body causing pain.


http://www.mooncup.co.uk/menstrual_cup_faq.html#Publictoilets

cazac71

Stephb1986 wrote: »

i use memafamic acid theres another one but i cant remember the name

there is also these magnetic things you get from superdrug i think its £20 and you put them in your knickers i think im not sure



HTH

Steph xx

Are you sure you got these from Superdrug, and not thru the post in a brown unmarked envelope;):p

specsappeal

personally i take evening primrose oil and vitamin b the week before im due. but as i have got older (am 35 now) i have found the pain has gotten worse and worse. the first 2 days i am usually found on the sofa in bloody agony (excuse the pun), crying at anything and everything on the tv swiftly followed by the 'dont even look at me or ill rip you head off' phase. this is then replaced by the hormonal 'god i feel horny' day and then im back to myself (usually not as horny as i was much to DH disappointment lol). then the fun starts all over again a few weeks later. then again it might just be me....

Psykicpup

I found exercise to be the best remedy - I used to go horse riding & that really helps but sex if you can face it works too honest!

Paparika

specsappeal wrote: »

personally i take evening primrose oil and vitamin b the week before im due. but as i have got older (am 35 now) i have found the pain has gotten worse and worse. the first 2 days i am usually found on the sofa in bloody agony (excuse the pun), crying at anything and everything on the tv swiftly followed by the 'dont even look at me or ill rip you head off' phase. this is then replaced by the hormonal 'god i feel horny' day and then im back to myself (usually not as horny as i was much to DH disappointment lol). then the fun starts all over again a few weeks later. then again it might just be me....

I feel for you, it's day 2 for me and i had to take the day off work because of the pain (haven't needed to do that in years)

something_girl

specsappeal wrote: »

personally i take evening primrose oil and vitamin b the week before im due. but as i have got older (am 35 now) i have found the pain has gotten worse and worse. the first 2 days i am usually found on the sofa in bloody agony (excuse the pun), crying at anything and everything on the tv swiftly followed by the 'dont even look at me or ill rip you head off' phase. this is then replaced by the hormonal 'god i feel horny' day and then im back to myself (usually not as horny as i was much to DH disappointment lol). then the fun starts all over again a few weeks later. then again it might just be me....

hehe, it's not just you!

calleyw

I too have found that since I stopped using tampons my period pain has reduced a lot.

I use to need a hot water bottle but don't need to anymore.

Might look in to a mooncup.

Yours

Calley