I'm late to trying one always having thought that it would be a bit yucky. I've finally tried one and after a few attempts at different brands I've now found one that works for me......its revolutionary! Today on holiday I've barely had to think about my period. It's my heaviest day and we've been to the beach. I haven't needed to empty it once. With a tampon I would have needed to bring extras with me and would have worried about them leaking. I feel liberated (couldn't find a suitable forum to talk about this so dumped in aibu, sorry)!
Just wanted to say to anyone who either didn't know about them or thinking of trying, do it!
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To think a menstrual cup has changed my life, just an incy bit.
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I've been tempted to try a cup. But how do you clean out the cup in public toilets at work? Or has anyone ever accidentally pulled the cup out like a plunger and flicked themselves with blood? 
chocolate it might be too long, another brand might work better. You need to release suction before removal either by sticing your finger up the side of the cup or by squeezing the base.
thatwhite I change mine morning and night and it's fine. I did accidentally leave it in for a day once and that killed it - smelled like a dead thing and I couldn't get the smell out 
whatthe just tip into the toilet, wipe inside with tissue, put back in. It's fine. Doesn't need washing out every single time.
I'm on Amazon and there's some cracking reviews 
The first time you use a Mooncup (or any menstrual cup) can feel a) like you've been sucker-punched in the fanny and/or b) that a tiny, sharp-clawed alien has taken up residence in your hoochie. But - don't let this put you off! Come on - you've probably been through worse (gynae exams; cystitis; thrush; insensitive lovers; childbirth (for those using the larger size) - and, let's face it, nothing assaults your fandango quite like a baby punching its way out! So - go into this knowing YOU CAN DO IT. Or if you can't at least you gave it your best shot and it's a tale to tell your granddaughters some dark stormy night 20 years from now.
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Once I get it in, it's great, no leaks, don't know it's in etc. I'd love to use it every month.
BUT I can't wee properly with one in! It's the same with tampons, so I have to remove it every time I need a wee, or sit there with an infuriating, uncomfortable trickle until my bladder is empty. This is especially annoying if I want a quick wee in the middle of the night. Under those circs, using a Mooncup just leaves me feeling bloody sore because getting it in and out several times a day is quite a job. They're not cheap, either, so I'm not game to try different brands as I can't see the issue resolving since it's the same with tampons, which are a lot slimmer than any cup.
On another note...the first time getting it out. Did anyone else think they were going to have to present at A&E to request an embarrassing 'extraction'? By the Gods, that was a terrifying half hour. 
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