FORENSICA Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) yep, higher is much better ...now it seems fine ..I didn't dare to take it with me for whole day as I can't really imagine to empty it at school, yet, but I am sure that it will grow on me Already ordered 2 more mooncups as a x-mass present for my sisters Edited October 26, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Already ordered 2 more mooncups as a x-mass present for my sisters They'll be sooooo pleased when you hang those from the Christmas Tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Already ordered 2 more mooncups as a x-mass present for my sisters They'll be sooooo pleased when you hang those from the Christmas Tree! I was picturing them opening them in front of the elderly maiden aunts or the giggling teenagers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I was picturing them opening them in front of the elderly maiden aunts or the giggling teenagers. ...or embarrassed 15 year old boys looking like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I mentioned mine in my blog, only under the QOTD of what you do for the environment. I just said "I just bought a mooncup". Well some of the kids I teach read the blog. I teach mostly boys as I teach optional ICT and its the boys who read it. 2 of them said they were totally grossed out cos they googled it! So every time I saw them I mentioned it and watched them blush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Oh my goodness! I'd have been so And I don't embarrass easily, but that would have done it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 - that's priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Our local radio has a competition to mention certain things in a conversation as many times as possible with out the other person noticing, perhaps you could do that too karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 That is funny I already spread the word about a mooncup abroad My friend is now thinking of starting it as little business, since almost "Ooops, word censored!"ody knows about it there! Question - Who has their mooncup the longest? I wonder if the alleged 10 years or more is a reasonable time for it to last or slightly far fetched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 That is funny I already spread the word about a mooncup abroad My friend is now thinking of starting it as little business, since almost "Ooops, word censored!"ody knows about it there! Question - Who has their mooncup the longest? I wonder if the alleged 10 years or more is a reasonable time for it to last or slightly far fetched? I'm hoping I won't have to find out - I'm hoping for eight years then I won't need it anymore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Don't be so sure Snowy By the time I'd heard about them, I thought I was too old to make it a worthwhile investment............ now I wish I'd bought one then .....and Egluntine is still commenting on its use - and she's just two months younger than me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I must have had mine for 6 years ish. The gaps between uses are getting longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 They must be worth getting even if you only have have a year left. Afterall very very roughly box tampax lasts .... two months say and they cost £3 ish. You can pick up a mooncup for £12 if lucky but go for say £18. Well the costs balance out plus you've saved 180 ish tampons from goin in landfill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Penguinmad you really do make me laugh! Teachers should be very matter of fact and refrain from getting embarrassed. A little off topic but I remember at school during sex education a byo asking if it was true that the 'you know what' was 45 degrees from the body when erect, The teacher reached into his drawer and gave him a protracter and said you tell us! the whole class was in hysterics and the boy was mortified! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I used to pull tampons out of my bag when looking for a pen or lip gloss - they're in a tiny purse now.. not that I need them much anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Egluntine - 6 years! that is impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Egluntine - 6 years! that is impressive Friends looked at me as if I had four heads when I first got one and waxed lyrical about it. It was a real shock for many to even consider such a thing. Now many have been converted too. I should charge commission! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Ok Ladies ( and any wierd men reading this) I have used mine for the 1st time over the last 24 hours. To be honset I was horrified at how big it was (In comparison to a tampon! ) Only too 2 attempts to make it feel ok and quite straight forward once you get the hang of it. can I just ask (WARNING not very nice question approaching:? with some exaggeration) what do you do in public toilets if you have a hand covered in blood and have to get to the sink outside the cubicle to wash up? I know I am very inexperienced with the mooncup but I did notice the messynes today. (maybe it will get easier???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Well done for giving it a try! I started using mine halfway through my last period and it took a few attempts to get it just right. I think it gets less messy as you get used to it. I did wonder about packing some baby wipes in my bag when I use it again, in case of accidents. Not all public loos are easy to manouvre in are they? It did seem that as I became more experienced with it, the whole process became smoother and tidier. Does that make sense? Must admit I'm a bit anxious about using it next time as I'm always really heavy for the first couple of days so not sure how it will cope with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Babywipes are a good idea. If you can sneak into a disabled loo.....there is usually a sink in there.....making sure that you are not making a disabled person wait. (I feel it is quite different to parking in a disabled bay....and only to be done in extreme emergencies.) Top tip..*Avert your eyes if you are of a nervous disposition.* Whatever you do.....don't drop a half full one on the floor....The Texas Chain Saw Massacre can't have made as much mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm still contemplating getting one but haven't been brave enough yet. Re the last point made, (avert eyes now if squeamish) I had to wonder if there someone at work might have one as there was a slight spatter effect in the ladies' and I couldn't think how else it could have happened . Needless to say, someone was waiting to go in when I came out - I couldn't exactly say "it wasnae me!" . Not the kind of thing you can ask people, is it? (Unless you're on this forum of course, where anything goes .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks guys And you are right Vicki I would never ask anyone else these questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Babywipes are a good idea. If you can sneak into a disabled loo.....there is usually a sink in there.....making sure that you are not making a disabled person wait. (I feel it is quite different to parking in a disabled bay....and only to be done in extreme emergencies.) Top tip..*Avert your eyes if you are of a nervous disposition.* Whatever you do.....don't drop a half full one on the floor....The Texas Chain Saw Massacre can't have made as much mess! I use disabled loos a lot when I have James with me as we can go in their together comfortably and in this day and age you don't want to be leaving your kid outside a locked cubicle. Also when there are queues the disabled doesn't usually have one and James bless him never lets you know in advance he needs to go - he starts jumping about saying I need the loo and really it can be a dash. Only once has someone said anything to me and on that occasion I also had a pushchair loaded with shopping and could not have gone into a regular loo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You'll find that you really don't need to empty it very often once you get used to it & how your body works. I used to empty mine loads at first ( bit of a novelty!) but now during the day after I have emptied it in the morning I empty it about twice max. You don't always have to rinse it, I wipe mine out with toilet roll if I am at work. Just give it a good rinse next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I agree, firstly as Jules says, you don't need to empty it as often as you'd change a tampon, and I often leave mine all day. We have a disabled cubicle at work, and no disabled people at all as far as I know - everyone uses it if it's available, as the others are so small! Provided there is not a queue of disabled people outside, I don't see anything wrong in using one of these, if the other loos are busy. Back on your point, Krysia - I actually find it is less messy than a tampon, if you've used it from the start then there isn't usually any blood on the bit that you get hold of. Wipe it out with a tissue and reinsert - I don't think I've ever had anything visible on my hand afterwards. Someone else on here suggested putting a bit of loo roll in the pan before you empty it, it does stop the contents, er. lingering around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
