https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:50:04 +0000 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:51:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33015 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335739&title=menstrual-cups#1335739 Author: newme
Subject: 33015
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 7:51pm

mumoftwins wrote: I have a question.....how would they be with lochia? I'm having a c-section in July and would rather not spend 6 wks using pads. I understand no tampons etc for 6 wks after birth.....but my understanding on this was because your cervix had opened you were vulnerable to infection....BUT I'm not going into labour! Anyone used one that soon after birth?

My midwife said no way! You aren't meant to put anything up there until the bleeding has stopped. I had a c-section and my midwife said that your cervix may well still open up in the days leading up to your due date, and it can stay open to let all the blood etc out.]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 19:51:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335739&title=menstrual-cups#1335739 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335472&title=menstrual-cups#1335472 Author: mothermercury
Subject: 33015
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 10:13am

It's probably a good idea to wear a liner for the first few times, just until you've got it completely sussed. But once you know you've got the fit right, once you know how long you can leave it in for before it gets full, etc, you probably don't need one.]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 10:13:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335472&title=menstrual-cups#1335472 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335408&title=menstrual-cups#1335408 Author: BriAndOlisMum
Subject: 33015
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 1:14am

caraMel wrote: Cons: The only slight one I can think of is that people sometimes think you're a bit of a gross hippy if it comes up in convos, but because I used to be one of those people too and am now a complete convert, it doesn't bother me in the least, so it isn't really a con.

How does what form of tampon/pads/other menstrating things come up in convos lol.

Do you still need to wear a panty liner with them like with tampons for "just in case"]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 01:14:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335408&title=menstrual-cups#1335408 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335317&title=menstrual-cups#1335317 Author: mothermercury
Subject: 33015
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 9:28pm

There's a moon cup thread going on in General Chat at the moment. I am so into my cup threads right now .

I would not recommend one brand over another, as they are all different sizes and shapes, and so may fit each woman differently. They all do the same thing, but it just depends on what fits best! I would encourage you to look at the size chart here and think about what may fit you best. I would err on the smaller side in terms of length if you're not sure.]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 21:28:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335317&title=menstrual-cups#1335317 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335027&title=menstrual-cups#1335027 Author: MamaT
Subject: 33015
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 3:15pm

Any new advice/opinions???]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 15:15:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1335027&title=menstrual-cups#1335027 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1009031&title=menstrual-cups#1009031 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 33015
Posted: 27 April 2010 at 9:44pm

All the reading I've done say no to using for Lochia.

How on earth do you decide which cup to go with?????]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:44:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1009031&title=menstrual-cups#1009031 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1008799&title=menstrual-cups#1008799 Author: mumoftwins
Subject: 33015
Posted: 27 April 2010 at 7:31pm

skp wrote: I have been looking at these too - can anyone tell me if you can cycle and run etc using it? I assume swimming is out? TIA

Absolutely!!! Just like you can with tampons. Fine for swimming too.

I have a question.....how would they be with lochia? I'm having a c-section in July and would rather not spend 6 wks using pads. I understand no tampons etc for 6 wks after birth.....but my understanding on this was because your cervix had opened you were vulnerable to infection....BUT I'm not going into labour!
Anyone used one that soon after birth?
]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:31:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1008799&title=menstrual-cups#1008799 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1008771&title=menstrual-cups#1008771 Author: skp
Subject: 33015
Posted: 27 April 2010 at 7:01pm

I have been looking at these too - can anyone tell me if you can cycle and run etc using it? I assume swimming is out?

TIA]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:01:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1008771&title=menstrual-cups#1008771 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1004079&title=menstrual-cups#1004079 Author: Guests
Subject: 33015
Posted: 22 April 2010 at 9:21pm

Awesome    Tahnks guys,you are a wealth of valuable info .

Will buy one after i get AF back , hopefully not for aaagees ]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:21:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1004079&title=menstrual-cups#1004079 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003454&title=menstrual-cups#1003454 Author: caraMel
Subject: 33015
Posted: 22 April 2010 at 10:47am

I use a Femmecup and absolutely love it.
I was finding pads and tampons irritated me and after my first period with the femmecup, I no longer had to use them.
The learning curve is very small. The tips and instructions that come with the cup are very helpful, and you can even do "dry run" practices if you want to get used to it before your period arrives.
Some people say their cycles even reduce using the cups, I didn't notice this but I did get less cramps.

Oh and it took me aaaaaages to come around to the idea of using them. I was quite grossed out and freaked out by the whole concept. Now I regret not doing it sooner!

Pros:
The financial savings
The environmental savings
Better and safer for you
Less cramps
No leaks or overnight floods

Cons:
The only slight one I can think of is that people sometimes think you're a bit of a gross hippy if it comes up in convos, but because I used to be one of those people too and am now a complete convert, it doesn't bother me in the least, so it isn't really a con.]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:47:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003454&title=menstrual-cups#1003454 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003305&title=menstrual-cups#1003305 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 33015
Posted: 22 April 2010 at 8:41am

JessDub wrote: . At the moment, because I like to rinse each time, I have to schlep to the bathroom and there has been a few occasions DH has barged in. Much to his horror LOL.

LOL thats my fear!

I have a Mooncup and love it too. It took me a while to get the hang of it - and to trust that it was working properly!

I love walking past the tampon aisle at the supermarket, i feel quite smug actually!

Oh and i got mine from Ecomoon and it came with a couple of free cloth liners too!

Edited by Bizzy]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:41:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003305&title=menstrual-cups#1003305 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003262&title=menstrual-cups#1003262 Author: kebakat
Subject: 33015
Posted: 22 April 2010 at 8:06am

Look at getting one from the states, its way cheaper given the exchange rate. betterlife.com is where I use to get my stock for divacups and they ship fast like I said, cheaper than anywhere in NZ]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:06:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003262&title=menstrual-cups#1003262 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003246&title=menstrual-cups#1003246 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 33015
Posted: 22 April 2010 at 7:37am

Yep I used to use a mooncup mainly as a political statement lol. I hate all the companies that manufacture tampons etc so aside from the waste they produce, I refuse to buy anything from said companies.  It's not hard at all to find alternatives. I found the mooncup good, easy to use, not messy at all. The only thing was I'm not a big fan of tampons or things like that up me in general lol so I prefer pads. And make my own! But yeah if you're a tampon kind of gal then Go the Mooncup! ]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:37:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003246&title=menstrual-cups#1003246 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003235&title=menstrual-cups#1003235 Author: JessDub
Subject: 33015
Posted: 22 April 2010 at 7:21am

I have a mooncup and it's way better than tampons - once you get the hang of inserting/withdrawing it and have trimmed the stem to the correct length (the length it comes with is too long IMO).

I have IUD periods which mean 1-2 days of heavy flow and I would be going through tampons like lightning! It's easy to rinse and re-use.

The one thing I'd like though is to have a tap and basin in our toilet. At the moment, because I like to rinse each time, I have to schlep to the bathroom and there has been a few occasions DH has barged in. Much to his horror LOL.

But it is so nice to go all day or overnight without changing it and worrying about TSS.]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:21:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003235&title=menstrual-cups#1003235 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003210&title=menstrual-cups#1003210 Author: weegee
Subject: 33015
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 11:31pm

Check out this blog for some very thorough comparisons and recommendations. I chose a LadyCup based on the ratings on that site and love it - only got to use it for two lots of AF before getting UTD but the phrase I used when I started was "life changing". Seriously.

Pros: cost savings. Not needing to surreptitiously lug tampons or pads to the bathroom with you in a workplace. Being able to go all of said workday without changing it. Polishing your environmentally friendly halo

Cons: I haven't found any yet!

Learning curve = low. One AF and you'll have it sussed

I suspect they're actually all much of a muchness really, I was swayed by the pretty purple colour and ease of cleaning

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:31:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003210&title=menstrual-cups#1003210 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003204&title=menstrual-cups#1003204 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 33015
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:53pm

I searched moon cups or mooncups and about three threads came up.

I too am looking into one but am concerned if I'll react to the silicon cause I've reacted to silicon in contact lenses. Nothing is every straight forward!

Mooncup 1
Moon cup 2
Moon cup 3

Green beans also sells them for $43]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:53:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003204&title=menstrual-cups#1003204 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33015&PID=1003190&title=menstrual-cups#1003190 Author: Guests
Subject: 33015
Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:24pm

I can't find any threads on this so...

What kind do you have?
Pros/cons?
How high is the learning curve ?
And any other info you can give me please


TIA

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