I am new here so I hope this is okay.
I was first introduced to the idea of a mooncup on another forum I frequent about 2 years ago. At first the idea sounded bizarre, but I eventually convinced myself that it is a much more environmentally friendly way of dealing with ones cycle. As an eco person, the eco part of me won out so I embarrasingly went out and bought myself one.
It took me a few attempts to use it, but I am now at the stage where I haven't had to use a tampon for over six months - amazing. Think of all the toxins I haven't put in my body or down into the sewers.
It also made life much much easier whilst I was out on a conservation project. Not having to deal with a tampon change whilst taking a pitstop under a bush at lunchtime, is a serious plus point.
My second reason for sticking with the mooncup is that I am totally forgetful when it comes to changing a tampon. At least with the cup you can put it in in the morning and forget about it until you go to bed, bliss.
My query though, will only be relevant if anyone else uses one. So I was wondering how many others use one and find it as useful as I do.
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I have been thinking about getting one of these for a while now and just haven't managed to bite the bullet yet!
A lot of people have said its fabulous and I do really like the idea of it. I have quite light periods and hate using tampons - always end up taking them out half dry (sorry tmi!) and worrying about TSS!
Its the initial cost that's putting me off at the min. I know it will save me money in the long term, but I am feeling quite broke at the moment!
Do you ever have any problems getting it out?
What do you do when you are out and about and need to emtpy it and rinse it?
A lot of people have said its fabulous and I do really like the idea of it. I have quite light periods and hate using tampons - always end up taking them out half dry (sorry tmi!) and worrying about TSS!
Its the initial cost that's putting me off at the min. I know it will save me money in the long term, but I am feeling quite broke at the moment!
Do you ever have any problems getting it out?
What do you do when you are out and about and need to emtpy it and rinse it?
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Don't worry, I am exactly the same as you, very light periods and was forever pulling out dry tampons even after a maximum 8 hours using a lite size. there is virtually no risk of TSS which allows me to wear it for an entire day at a time, and is much more pleasant than using a towel too, which I hate the smell of after even just a few hours.
Do you ever have any problems getting it out?
I will admit the Mooncup took me a few attempts to get used to, but now I've got the hang of it, I wouldn't go back to tampons or towels. It is definately something that is easier to do when you are relaxed. I found when I was first using it, that I was nervous and so tensed up which made it harder. Start to use it on the last few days of your period when you are lighter, so that you're not in a panic mode.
In terms of removing it; the Mooncup naturally sits low in your vagina but can often slide up as you go about your day, so I always start with some gentle pushes to encourage it down. Once you can reach it, simply pinch it between your thumb and finger and I also add a slight twist to remove it. If you don't pinch it, you won't release the suction and you'll be fighting the air pressure barrier.
What do you do when you are out and about and need to emtpy it and rinse it?
Like me, you'll probably find you are light enough to not need to change it. I can easily go from 7am in the morning before work till when I get home at 6. Otherwise, if you do need to change it; pop it out, tip it out into the toilet, wipe it clean with some toilet paper and pop it back in.
I disinfect mine at the end of each cycle as well.
Sorry, that turned into a bit of an essay, hope it helps.
Do you ever have any problems getting it out?
I will admit the Mooncup took me a few attempts to get used to, but now I've got the hang of it, I wouldn't go back to tampons or towels. It is definately something that is easier to do when you are relaxed. I found when I was first using it, that I was nervous and so tensed up which made it harder. Start to use it on the last few days of your period when you are lighter, so that you're not in a panic mode.
In terms of removing it; the Mooncup naturally sits low in your vagina but can often slide up as you go about your day, so I always start with some gentle pushes to encourage it down. Once you can reach it, simply pinch it between your thumb and finger and I also add a slight twist to remove it. If you don't pinch it, you won't release the suction and you'll be fighting the air pressure barrier.
What do you do when you are out and about and need to emtpy it and rinse it?
Like me, you'll probably find you are light enough to not need to change it. I can easily go from 7am in the morning before work till when I get home at 6. Otherwise, if you do need to change it; pop it out, tip it out into the toilet, wipe it clean with some toilet paper and pop it back in.
I disinfect mine at the end of each cycle as well.
Sorry, that turned into a bit of an essay, hope it helps.
I've used it and will be getting the slightly bigger size once babes is born.
Same issues with dry irritable tampons etc. was much happier with my mooncup!
Same issues with dry irritable tampons etc. was much happier with my mooncup!
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I struggle with anything low down in my vagina or also too high up due to my endo, so a moon-cup would be a big no for me for that reason; if it slipped during the day it would send pain shooting through me, whereas tampons are fairly secure.
I can kind of see the appeal and they are 'safer' than atmpons (though only about 20 people die of TSS each year, (and that tends to be from leaving a tampon in too long or not using the correct size), so personally the TSS risk for me wouldn't outweigh the idea of having to clean it and change it.
Plus, on a natural period I soak through a super tampon and towel within an hour so I can't see many benefits.
Each to their own though, and they are getting more and more popular so they must be quite good!
I can kind of see the appeal and they are 'safer' than atmpons (though only about 20 people die of TSS each year, (and that tends to be from leaving a tampon in too long or not using the correct size), so personally the TSS risk for me wouldn't outweigh the idea of having to clean it and change it.
Plus, on a natural period I soak through a super tampon and towel within an hour so I can't see many benefits.
Each to their own though, and they are getting more and more popular so they must be quite good!
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