Weird but...
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Topic: Weird but...
Posted By: BessieBear
Subject: Weird but...
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 10:57am
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Have any of you seen this. http://www.foxybots.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=31_17 - Link ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel  07/08/2014
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date 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 -------------  Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: Genie
Date 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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Posted By: Redbedrock
Date 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 ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date 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. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Genie
Date 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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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:12pm
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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????!!!!   ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:19pm
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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? ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Paws
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:37pm
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kool, no leaks?? ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:41pm
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Not once you learn how to insert them properly. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:59pm
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Yep Ive seen those before, but cant says Im very keen on that I even HATE tampons. ------------- |
Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 2:04pm
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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 By: sweetpea
Date 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. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 2:32pm
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Well no one has got toxic shock from a mooncup!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mum2L
Date 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! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date 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.... ------------- |
Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 4:35pm
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[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
QUOTE] 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 ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 5:26pm
I did that at first too. Though honestly....I'd rather handle a mooncup over one of Miss M's rank nappies anyday!!!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 6:12pm
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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. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 7:52pm
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hmmm ok yeah ive seen winged tampon ad . THAT is wierd. dh said would it get cought on the way out. i think he was seeing it as a sharp arrowlike object. hmm the mooncup. im intrigued now. how big is it like bigger than a tampon. blood gives me the heavys i nearly passed out ofter giving birth all that blood ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 8:37pm
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Ah yes it is bigger that a tampon...it does look a little daunting to be honest...but you can't feel it when it's in properly. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 8:48pm
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OK so I got the diva cup and im sure most of you know how that ended. I have been looking at the moon cups and they have a longer plastic thingee to reach to pull out, so I have decided I might get one of those. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mum2L
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 8:51pm
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They are pretty easy to put in.... once it is in properly, you can't even feel at all. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 9:12pm
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I intend to get one once my period comes back this time around. I far prefer that to the idea of reusable pads. Not cos I think they are gross just cos I hate using pads of any sort.
I saw the winged tampon thing as well, very odd. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 11:09am
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where can i get one from that site is out of stock
------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: Mum2L
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 12:48pm
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sarahbetha - look on Trademe, as the people who sell them on there (Mooncups). ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 5:41pm
After all the conversation about these, guess what I got a free sample of in the mail today? Can't even remember filling out the form to get it. AF's visiting at the moment, so I'll let you know what I think! -------------   
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