Menstrual Cups
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Topic: Menstrual Cups
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Menstrual Cups
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:24pm
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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 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 10:53pm
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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! http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32433&KW=mooncup - Mooncup 1 http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10819&KW=mooncup - Moon cup 2 http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8938&KW=mooncup - Moon cup 3 Green beans also sells them for $43 ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 11:31pm
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Check out http://menstrualcups.wordpress.com/category/comparisons/ - 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
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Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: JessDub
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 7:21am
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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. ------------- 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date 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! -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date 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 |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 8:41am
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! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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JessDub wrote:Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 10:47am
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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. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 9:21pm
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Awesome Tahnks guys,you are a wealth of valuable info .
Will buy one after i get AF back , hopefully not for aaagees |
Posted By: skp
Date Posted: 27 April 2010 at 7:01pm
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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 ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mumoftwins
Date Posted: 27 April 2010 at 7:31pm
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? |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 27 April 2010 at 9:44pm
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All the reading I've done say no to using for Lochia.
How on earth do you decide which cup to go with????? ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 27 May 2011 at 3:15pm
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Any new advice/opinions??? -------------  
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Posted By: mothermercury
Date Posted: 27 May 2011 at 9:28pm
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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 http://www.environmenstruals.co.nz/cup%20size%20charts.html - 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. |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 28 May 2011 at 1:14am
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" -------------  http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: mothermercury
Date 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. |
Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 28 May 2011 at 7:51pm
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. |