Poll for menstrual products
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Topic: Poll for menstrual products
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Subject: Poll for menstrual products
Date 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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Posted By: .Mel
Date 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! ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date 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 By: Bizzy
Date 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  ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 3:57pm
| 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. |
Posted By: EmDee
Date 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. ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date 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!! |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date 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 By: cuppatea
Date 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 By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:24pm
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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. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date 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. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:31pm
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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cuppatea wrote:Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:34pm
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Never for me too! (although they do say never say never ) ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: almostthere
Date 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! ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2128f6"> 
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2128f6 - chart |
Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 4:45pm
| Can i ask what is a mooncup??? never heard of it !! |
Posted By: caraMel
Date 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. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Redbedrock
Date 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? ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 5:57pm
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I have been wanting to get one for awhile. SO yes I am a converted since finding out about them ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 6:04pm
I don't think there is much of a difference. I think its more a "brand" thing. |
Posted By: LuluBelle85
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 7:05pm
| 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). |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 7:29pm
Never, never, never! Cloth nappies I can do, reusable menstrual products no way, I just can't get my head around them at all. I do know lots of people who use them, I'm just never going to be one of them! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: hooper
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 7:31pm
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Never herd of them. ------------- Desiree 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 7:33pm
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Am planning on getting one for when my period comes back. Have some cloth pads and I like the idea in theory, but not so keen on them in practice. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 8:18pm
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Yeah I'm the same Emma, I think I'll always be a tampon girl... ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 8:35pm
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I have thought about it but thats about as far as it has gone. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 8:51pm
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I've got as far as using organic non-bleached cotton tampons- I think I will progress to the moon cup eventually, just haven't quite got there yet! ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 9:34pm
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ugh know too many of you use them after that thread last year now....
and NO i still wont use them....the mere thought of that gross' me out big time!!! tampons are bad enough... |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 10:29pm
I think the Diva Cup is a smaller diameter but longer. http://community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/473758.html - Comparison of all the cups http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~obsidian/clothpads/TheCups.html - Info about each type |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 10:30pm
hehe sorry for grossing you out BS!
Just want to say that I read on the Mooncup website something about how it increases your confidence in your own body and you find the whole deal much less gross and much more natural - more 'in tune' if you will... definitely true for me! |
Posted By: clare00
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 8:57am
I loooooove my mooncup-used it before getting pg and will go back to using it when my periods start again (note to the inexperienced-DO NOT leave your mooncup within reach of a new puppy  )
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 9:18am
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I've bit the bullet and just bought one- and one for my Mum too! ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 10:34am
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Go Jennz mum! That's one openminded grandma! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 10:38am
Shes only 44 so not the average Grandma  Still a few years off the big change for her. She doesn't actually know I've got it for her yet! Might not tell her, then she'll just get it in the post and be like 'What the..???'  ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 11:08am
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Teehee, might take her a while to figure out what it is lol!
My mum hasn't had AF in 20 years, she had a hysterectomy at 36, I know the hysterectomy is a big deal but I can't help but think "lucky tart" that she hasn't had to put up with years of AF ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 11:21am
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Are you going to call me one too Emma after I am all recovered from mine??? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 11:53am
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Hell yes! And even more so if they do it laproscopically and you don't even have a scar! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 12:59pm
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I just took the plunge and ordered some as well.
thanks nikki for all the info and comparison sites they were really useful claire ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com">
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 10:02pm
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I planned on using one and even convinced my sis to get one but now I have a mirena and don't even get periods so its not really worth it.
Eww I hate pads wayyyy more they revolt me a lot. |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 10:05pm
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I'll be having mine done the old fashion way with the big "c-section" scar as he needs to take everything out. He told me that and i'm going to be lucky and have a week long stay in hospital as well - thank god its in a private hospital. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 14 February 2008 at 10:16pm
I can't get my head around mooncups and mama cloth, sorry. Its good old rolled up cotton with a bit o' twine here. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 15 February 2008 at 8:03am
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LOL @ Annie
Nope here too. No mooncups for me ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 15 February 2008 at 8:25am
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I didnt even know they existed! But after reading through the info, I think Ill just stick to good old tampons. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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