The Dogmother Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 You're not the only ones Caz and Sarah - I gave up on mine; apparently my pelvic floor muscles are too strong and I just couldn't get it in properly, let alone out again Not that my 'monthlies' amount to much these days anyway, after having most of my 'baby tackle' yanked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I've been using a mooncup for just over a year. It's fab, if only I'd known about them years ago. I shall introduce my daughter to one when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 It's just about too late for me to invest, I wish I'd known about them a while ago - and my daughter doesn't want to know I'll keep working on her though, I'd like to convert her before my granddaughter reaches the age where she will need to use sanitary products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymama Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 And another thing. LOTS of people on another forum (INEBG) have tried this too, and LOTS report the same strange difference to other sanitary protection: Less or NO period pains. I certainly haven't had any since I started using my mooncup, and I don't get my usual sciatica, either, for some odd reason. I sterilise mine at the end only in a bit of milton in a pyrex jug on the kitchen windowsill, and then put it away till next time. I only rinse it each time I change it at home, when out, I don't bother. Don't forget to put a bit of loo roll into the loo before you empty yours out, cos the contents sink like stone and don't flush too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I love my mooncup Wouldn't be without it. I will certainly introduce one to my girls when they come of age. I wish I'd had one years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 When my daughters the right age I don't think I'll even be mentioning alternatives until shes tried the mooncup. I love mine. I'm one of the people who found it lessened my period pain. Now its like mid labour instead of full blown and much easier to cope with. Its also great cos you can go out and not worry about anything. Having kids means I always carry wipes with me so if needed I can get away with just using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I love my mooncup and have had it for about 3 years. I've tried to convert friends and work collegues to using one but they all think it's a bit gross! I think the money saved by not buying sanitary products every month and the reduction in waste produced certainly out weighs any possibility of grossness! They don't know what they're missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have a mooncup, and I really like it. unfortunately sometimes I cant use it as I have the most amazing period pains and I am sometimes a bit to sore to use it. (was that too much information ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I have never ever heard of them, is there a site that i can look at to find out more information?, x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I love mine, I have had it for about 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I have never ever heard of them, is there a site that i can look at to find out more information?, x I think Kaz posed the link at the very start of this thread.. mooncup.co.uk I've got an unused one at home, I bought it - then fell pregnant and now I'm still breastfeeding so no need for it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I chucked mine out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Wow, i am impressed, i will ahve to try one, but the only problem is without going tooooo much into details is that i am really heavy for quite a while with bad pains, Do they hold up to the statements made on the ad?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 You might need a pad as well on really heavy days...it just depends really.......one persons perception of heavy might be quite different to anothers. It's best to view your first few uses as trial periods () and see how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I shall be going into Boots on wed b4 i go into work so will give it a try and buy one. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine. Even on my worst days (and believe me, they're bad) it's totally protecting. Deals with heavy or light days without problems, and so much nicer and cleaner and cheaper. Also, you can throw it in your suitcase whenever you go away for those unexpected periods (happened to me this summer) without it taking too much space up. It also deals well with the horrid times when what comes out is more like liver than blood, although I have to empty it more. It's made my life so much easier, I would use it even if it weren't saving me money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I am very keen on this idea, and I tried it for the first time last night. The booklet says it sits lower than a tampon, but when I put it in it definitely didn't seem right, as I could feel it. I decided to go to bed anyway, hoping it was ok - this morning it had sort of moved in the night and was much higher up. This was much more comfortable, but I had a hell of a job removing it! I had to abandon the experiment today as I couldn't afford to spend 15 mins in the loo struggling with it ... but I really want to try again. How high up does it go, does it tuck behind the pubic bone like a tampon? Does anyone else have trouble reaching it? I'd be really grateful for any advice. Can I add a HUGE and thank you to everyone on here for being so frank about how you use these and the problems/successes you've had, it's really inspired me to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Yes, it should go behind the pubic bone like a tampon Olly. But I couldn't get on with mine and ended up giving it to a friend who sterilised it and it works fine for her. My pelvic muscles were too strong... oh well, at least there's no danger of me wetting myself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 If you bear down a bit while removing it you should have no problem. Don't panic! Look on the web site for more helpful info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I tried that and it wouldn't budge - problems inserting and removing, made me very sore, so I gave up. Not much longer left for periods anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 thanks, I've managed it a bit more easily, I think it's going to take some practice but I am persevering. Back in the days, I used to have a good old-fashioned diaphragm (does anyone use those any more?) and it's not much more difficult than that really, just a slightly different approach. thanks for the advice, I will keep trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 If you still have problems sometimes a little lubricant helps you get it in postition better, especially if you have a strong pelvic floor. Also because of your anatomy it will be more difficult to remove when your bladder is full as the bladder pushes the cervix up towards the body. Sorry if that was a bit graphic I spend all day scanning 'lady bits' so I forget how used to it I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Well - I've finally got to use mine. Bought it right at the beginning of this thread and then fell pregnant! I think it's marvelous and wish I'd known about it sooner. I had similar problems to you Olly - but now I bear down lots before even trying to retrieve it and that has made a big difference. Great invention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Is it really that easy to use,?, I am unable to use Tampons as they make me sore, ( sorry) so am a bit wary of trying the cup, yet want to if you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 It made me sore trying to insert it too Tracey - I tried all different approaches and gave up in the end. I asked my GP about it when I went in for something else and she said that it was partly because my pelvic floor muscles are so toned and also to do with size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
