The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 That bit made me chuckle too... Nice one Pengy I hope you get on OK with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I find it helps (where possible) to run it under the tap so it's wet before you try inserting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Well I've finally taken the plunge and ordered one! Crunch time came when Dan went rummaging in my bag for sweets and popped up again in front of the builders clutching 2 super plus lilets "What are these Mummy?" Well I had to be honest "plugs" I answered, while the poor builders sprayed their tea all over my new porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Well I've finally taken the plunge and ordered one! Crunch time came when Dan went rummaging in my bag for sweets and popped up again in front of the builders clutching 2 super plus lilets "What are these Mummy?" Well I had to be honest "plugs" I answered, while the poor builders sprayed their tea all over my new porch. Never a dull moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Go for it Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 LOL! Our regular staff toilets are tiny boxes where you can only shut the door by standing next to the toilet! I am still finding it OK if a little strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well mine arrived today but I have only just finished last week so have a few weeks to get to grips wit it before it gets used for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well just to add to all the praise here, I have had mine for a couple of months and it's just simply the best buy ever... I have tried the mooncup and the sea sponges both, and both are absolutlely perfect and I would never go back to disposable products. I just regret not knowing about these years and years ago... I have a little while before I need to think about these, but with four daughters in the house it does make me think... does anyone know when these are suitable from ? I don't remember reading any info about young girls just starting out... though to be honest I haven't read the whole of this post either, it is a little on the long side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChookieCaz Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 The place where I got my Lunapads from could advise you about the right age to start and any other advice you might need. The web address that I used is http://www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk/acatalog/For_Mum.html and there are pictures of both the Mooncup and Lunapads. I have found the ladies there to be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Well just to add to all the praise here...... I would never go back to disposable products. I just regret not knowing about these years and years ago.... Same here! Thanks to the many people who have posted on this topic, isn't it amazing the things you learn on a chicken forum? I only bought mine in time for the last couple of days, so next month will be the real test. But, as someone else said, it feels liberating, I'm very impressed. Thanks everyone, I'm off to spread the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'm a total convert now, I love it. I ended up cutting the stem right off as it wasn't any use anyway. By the end of my period I was comfortable with taking it in and out. Also throughout my whole period I didn't stain my undies at all. I'm quite light and at the end I usually stop and start quite a bit so I have to use panty liners. The mooncup was brilliant as I just left it in all day without a worry (the stopping and starting is more spotting than bleeding). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChookieCaz Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I hope that I never have to use the disposable products again because I think it was the lighter days when they were causing me the most trouble. Also, I begrudge the money it costs for a disposable pad if it isn't "used". However, with the washable products, it isn't a big deal if they are not actually needed after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I have to agree with you there Caz. People think I'm lucky with my light, short periods but its those that catch you out. No I don't bleed copiously for a week. But I find tampons uncomfortable because I'm too dry and I can't bear to keep a towel for longer than a few hours because even though it looks clean I think it's smelly - oh and uncomfortable. I feel very liberated now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 ditto - it's the 'has it finished or not' days, which as I get older I find more and more unpredictable! Like you I found I was constantly changing - thinking I didn't need to bother and then getting caught out - it's sooo much easier with a mooncup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChookieCaz Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Sometimes the beginning starts half-hearted as well, or when I've been sure I'm due but don't want to be caught out when going out for the day, washable products score again. I don't know if it is that I'm not so bothered about whether or not I'm starting that it also has sometimes reduced the pain just before I'm due! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Well just to add to all the praise here, I have had mine for a couple of months and it's just simply the best buy ever... I have tried the mooncup and the sea sponges both, and both are absolutlely perfect and I would never go back to disposable products. I just regret not knowing about these years and years ago... I have a little while before I need to think about these, but with four daughters in the house it does make me think... does anyone know when these are suitable from ? I don't remember reading any info about young girls just starting out... though to be honest I haven't read the whole of this post either, it is a little on the long side... have a look at the FAQ on the mooncup site, or email them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 OK girls, second day of trying my first mooncup It is much easier to insert it then I anticipated. Also it is great that I don't have to swap it as often as tampons and overall it feels like a cleaner option. Anyway, I think that I can constantly feel it inside, something like when you have a very soaked up tampon inside which slid a bit down. Does anybody have the same experience? Maybe I am just concentrating on it too much or should it go even higher? Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I think maybe it needs to go in a little further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Sounds like it's either too low or the stalk needs a bit cutting off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 hmm...thanks, I will try to push it further in and then will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well mine arrived Tuesday morning, and I was able to try it straight away. I also ended up cutting the stalk off almost completely as a couple of times I could 'feel' it. But it's much easier to remove by grabbing the base of the cup and squeezing it slightly to break the seal. I can't feel it at all now and it really is easy to use (If you've ever used a diaphragm, it's much easier to use than that!) Excellent! I'm delighted with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I can't feel it at all now and it really is easy to use (If you've ever used a diaphragm, it's much easier to use than that!)I agree wholeheartedly! I have memories of trying to fold the darn thing up, and it pinging across the bathroom! Forensica, I agree with the others - try it a bit higher up. The instructions say that it sits lower than a tampon, but I didn't understand that, as far as I'm concerned it goes in about the same place. I am totally converted, I just wish I'd discovered this years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well mine arrived Tuesday morning, and I was able to try it straight away. I also ended up cutting the stalk off almost completely as a couple of times I could 'feel' it. But it's much easier to remove by grabbing the base of the cup and squeezing it slightly to break the seal. I can't feel it at all now and it really is easy to use (If you've ever used a diaphragm, it's much easier to use than that!) Excellent! I'm delighted with it! Glad you're pleased with it. I am just about to put mine in my suitcase for my hols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Glad ot hear you're all delighted with them. i'm jealous and just wish that I'd got on better with the one i had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
