Mooncup appreciation thread........

[Gingeme]

I'm suprised someone hasn't done this already!
I used a mooncup for the first time ever this month and I can't stop going on about it. Its better than anything I have tried. Its fanbloodytastic Never had such a hassle free period in my life I can tell ya.
(raises her cofee cup) Heres to the mooncup, long may she reign'.

i like mine

Brrrilliant!

Well I'm glad you got the wrong email address or you might have thought I was ignoring you! The part that was wrong was the-boozer. The hyphen is subtle, yet extremely important

I have discovered a new heavyweight of all tampons btw... Lilets Super Plus Extra. Wow. They are extremely absorbent and almost certainly will never drop out... (or even come out on lighter days )

Right, off to goggle at your link on silicone buckets....

Um.... I bought a mooncup recently cos I liked the idea, and tried it out for the first time. Got on OK at first - until it was time to remove it. But for some reason taking it out was REALLY painful! I've never heard of that before, anybody got any ideas what might be the reason? I have to admit I was put off trying it again, it was just soo uncomfortable trying to get it out, I used lots of bad words... but I don't want to give up on it either esp. after you all seem to be so happy with yours. Can anyone advise?

I REALLY WANTED TO LIKE THE MC. However with my very heavy periods I found I had to change it every half an hour and it leaked and when I took it out it was so full of blood that it spilt over my hands, clothes, toilet rim. What a mess! I'm envious of those of you who love it and don't have any problems using it. After my experiences I don't think I will use it again.
For those with very heavy periods I would not recommend it - far more hassle, worries, mess, leakage than with pads (don't wear tampons). For women with light to medium periods it could be great.

maluta2 - maybe consider using it on your less heavy days? (if you have any)

i absolutely adore mine.

It took about 3 months to be this loved up.

I had real issues with tampaxs falling out after having kids (so much for my pelvic floor exercises)

and I HATED that gritty dry tampax pull

I am amazed at how I didnt find it really nasty as I am squeemish normally.

I urge everyone to go buy one, reakon I am close to breaking even after only a few months!

Super Plus Extra... they are old news man. I've been using them for ages.

Can you go swimming with a mooncup in? Even on heavy days?

I'm just soooo behind the times...

It would think it would depend Tronkmanton.. would you normally leak within the length of time you would normally go swimming on heavy days? If not, should be fine. If so, just make sure there are no sharks in the pool

I love my mooncup and I am sure it has cut the length of my periods and made them less heavy. eg period came tuesday and finished by friday.

On heavy days (and mine are heavy) I also wear pad and change every two to three hours but so much better than tampons.

But from not being able to leave the house and enormous clots my periods are manageable now.

Some days I can't get down the stairs without my cup runnething over... hence me giving it up as a bad job... but will certainly be investing in one of the larger sized ones to see if it can cope (cheers for the link PW and look forward to the email)

AuntyVi - sounds like you tried to remove it without breaking the suction!

Either squeeze the bottom of the mooncup a little to break the suction, or put a finger up the side of it. Either works for me. If you try to just pull it out, it feels like you're pulling your insides out as well. Not good.

If you are having any problems with the Mooncup, there is a good FAQ section on this website. It's a bit lengthy but may have the info that you need.

'love' is a bit strong...but i def 'have a thing' about my mooncup

it is a minimalist buzz in my otherwise cluttered chaotic existence.

i too kept forgetting i was on my period because there were no tell tale signs.

i dont know how anyone with long nails would get on?

Yep I have longish nails, but its practice and after over a year I'm a pro.
I have used mine while clubbing and at a festival and I am still alive! Infact, yes, I love mine!!

TMI!
Well I just used my mooncup for the first time.......and it was a night mare!
I was working when things kicked off so I didnt use it straight away. That night I trimmed the end and popped it in. Blimey it seemed big. I could feel it a bit but since I was going to bed I did not fiddle about. Then I got a really sore back and kept waking up. Could just have been period type pain but wasn't fun. In the morning there was some leakage so nipped into the lo and extracted. Even with some mopping beforehand the gore was impressive and I ended up with a hand dripping with blood.
I havent used it since. I am scared.
Any advice?

Practice Pushchair.

Ypu may have squeezed a little enthusiastically on removal.

I have long clotty heavy ones and due to cysts and endo i use mine for 2-3 weeks a month for flow or gunk and it does take practice.

Ok. I will give another go tomorrow.

fab, fab, fab love mine

I remove and inspect empty mine whenever i visit the loo

Bought mine after reading this thread. Used first time today, no trouble getting in or out. So far, so good. Feel I want to share my success with everyone, but not sure everyone will be keen to hear!

The cheapest place I could find for a genuine mooncup was femininewear.co.uk mine was £18... :) They're on sale at the mo... :)