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BessieBear 
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 10:57am |
Have any of you seen this. Link
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aussiegirl
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 11:36am |
I have seen them before, not used them , but I know a few girls on here who are a fan of the diva cup 
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Genie
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 11:50am |
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hmmm yes I have seen a few different ones advertised..not too sure though lol Just can't imagine..
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Redbedrock
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 12:00pm |
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I love mine, using it for 9 months now and there are lots of us on here who are fans too. No weirder than using a tampon
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HippyMama
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 12:19pm |
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I use a Mooncup, same principle, and I wouldn't ever go back to a tampon again! I love it - and don't see why it is any grosser or wierder than other menstrual products.
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Genie
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 12:43pm |
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Ok..so how easy are they to use..maybe asking the obvious lol but do you just empty and rinse it or what?
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Paws
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:12pm |
I'm a mooncup girl too.....I love mine!!!
They do take some practice but once you are used to it they are easy as. And yes you just empty and rinse and reinsert. 
You want wierd....have you seen the new tampons with wings????!!!!  
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NeoshasMummy
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:19pm |
Tampons with wings???
So if you are using a public bathroom how do you get on? Like when you are out or at work how would you rinse it? How often do you have to empty it?
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Paws
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:20pm |
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Tampons with wings. I'm still giggling!
And public bathroom, I just use the disabled stall and rinse it in there. or take a bottle of water in with you and rinse it with that.
I normally empty once or twice a day. Depends on heavy you bleed but most women who switch to cloth pads and/or mooncup find their periods become lighter and easier. Was true for me.
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NeoshasMummy
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:37pm |
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kool, no leaks??
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:41pm |
Not once you learn how to insert them properly.
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Shezamumof3
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:59pm |
Yep Ive seen those before, but cant says Im very keen on that I even HATE tampons.
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BugTeeny
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 2:04pm |
Yeah, tampons with wings - I just don't understand.
Not ONCE have I thought to myself "hrmm...I wish my tampons had wings..."
The wings would just get squashed flat when they get shoved in, right?
Anyway. I've heard good things about the Diva/Moon cups.
I'm just no good with blood, so the less I have to deal with it, the better 
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 2:31pm |
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yeah i've seen them too not sure on how hygenic they are but i guess when you think about it they are worse than tampons or pads.
I have seen the add for those winged tampons too i see you can get a free sample might be worth a look. Gotta love anything thats free. Interestingly does anyone else loathe the applicator tampon i used them once never again i just don't like them.
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 2:32pm |
Well no one has got toxic shock from a mooncup!!!
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 2:37pm |
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I'm a Mooncup girl.... at least I don't have to buy a new one when I have my baby, as I am having an elective c-section!
I've had my Mooncup for over 3 years now, and I have worked out I have saved myself over $700 in sanitary products (before I had to buy a packet of regular tampons, a packet of super tampons, a packet of pads for overnight use, and a packet of pantyliners all on a monthly basis).
I've never had any leaks with it, so have never had to buy reusable pads. I also make sure I have a bottle of water in my bag at all times when I use my Mooncup.
I had to order mine from the UK when I got it, but many health shops and organic supermarkets stock Mooncups.
So much better for the environment, and also a good indicator of how much flow you have as well.
The only bad thing I have heard about the Diva cup is that it can form a very high suction, so can be a bit harder to remove, if you are in a hurry!
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Shezamumof3
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 4:14pm |
Yeah Im with you Charly, I am not very good with blood, I think i would actually gag at having to tip out a cup of AF blood-Im assuming thats what you have to do? lol 
Tampons with wings? Weird LOL, what is the point in that....
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Redbedrock
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 4:35pm |
[QUOTE=Sheza] Yeah Im with you Charly, I am not very good with blood, I think i would actually gag at having to tip out a cup of AF blood-Im assuming thats what you have to do? lol
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I don't look at mine i tip it down the loo between my legs IYGWIM, give it a shake then rinse the last tiny bit in the sink, smae as i don't look at a tampon
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Paws
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 5:26pm |
I don't look at mine i tip it down the loo between my legs IYGWIM, give it a shake then rinse the last tiny bit in the sink, smae as i don't look at a tampon |
I did that at first too. Though honestly....I'd rather handle a mooncup over one of Miss M's rank nappies anyday!!!! 
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 05 November 2008 at 6:12pm |
I have thought of getting one, but as I am going to be AF free is 3 years I am not going to get one.
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I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
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