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nikkitheknitter 
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 3:40pm |
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OK, so it's not going to me an anonymous poll unfortunately! But it seems as though the number of those using mooncups/diva cups/keepers etc has increased dramatically.
Do you use one? What type?
Full time? Part time? (eg with another product)
If not, would you consider it? or NEVERRRR!!!?
I use a mooncup - full time! Love it!
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.Mel
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 3:46pm |
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No to all of the above, and I don't know anyone that does!
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 3:48pm |
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ditto Mel
(oh I lie, I know 2 people that use mooncups)
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 3:56pm |
but mel you know me and i will be getting one for when i get my periods back... so you will know someone...sorry if thats TMI 
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 3:57pm |
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I have a diva cup, I'm still getting use to using it. Usually if I'm around home I'll use it but otherwise if I know I'm going to be out for the day I'll use tampons. I don't like the idea of emptying it while I'm out.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:12pm |
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I'd never heard of them prior to OB, but I'm actually keen to try one when AF returns. I'd imagine that I'd be like Stacey though and use it around home.
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nikkitheknitter
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:17pm |
Ah, you'll be converted 
I don't ever empty it while out! Well... I think I have once when I wanted to check how heavy flow was, and that was at work so all good.
That's the thing I love about it - no need to empty every few hours (unless you are suuuuper heavy)
Right... this wasn't meant to be a conversion thread, just a poll. Sorry!!
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:22pm |
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Not using one yet - but Will hopefully be soon.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:23pm |
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Not at the moment I just use tampons, cannot stand pads, I would like to try a mooncup but as i'm trying to get pg I thought it can wait till later.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:24pm |
Nope don't use one, but I ain't getting a period after this one finishes so don't have the use for one.
However I do have cloth liners.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:25pm |
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I'm planning on using a mooncup once I've had baby and my periods come back. I have some cloth pads/liners already. TBH, after not using tampons in so long (pregnant then didn't get period for 9 months or so after having DD, then pregnant again after two cycles - sorry for the TMI) the thought of using them again really doesn't appeal at all.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:31pm |
 cuppatea wrote:
Not at the moment I just use tampons, cannot stand pads, I would like to try a mooncup but as i'm trying to get pg I thought it can wait till later. |
hehe... that's my problem. I would love my next two babies close together... and I'm TTC now. I don't want to wait 3 years after buying it to use it!
EDIT: Oh yes - I do already use cloth liners too.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:34pm |
Never for me too! (although they do say never say never )
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:40pm |
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I looked at them a few months back and i must the idea really appeals!
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:45pm |
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Can i ask what is a mooncup??? never heard of it !!
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 5:41pm |
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I wouldn't mind trying one but seeing as the periods I get at the moment are so light it just doesn't seem worth the investment.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 5:47pm |
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I have been thinking about it for months, but am about to take4 the plunge - is there a difference between diva and moon cups tho?
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 5:57pm |
I have been wanting to get one for awhile. SO yes I am a converted since finding out about them
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 6:04pm |
Redbedrock wrote:
I have been thinking about it for months, but am about to take4 the plunge - is there a difference between diva and moon cups tho? |
I don't think there is much of a difference. I think its more a "brand" thing.
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Posted: 13 February 2008 at 7:05pm |
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I'm waiting to buy some cloth pads (haven't had a proper cycle for 3 months so haven't bought them yet) and will eventually get around to getting a mooncup (little unsure about how it will go though as I've never been able to wear tampons due to a HEAVY flow).
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