Instead of using pads or tampons, have you ever used a period cup? I don't know if that's the official name but it's a silicone cup that is placed in the vagina that catches all your menstrual blood.
Period cups
I have the Moon Cup. It's silicone (because of course I had to have silicone). It was a little tricky at first, but I really like it. This is my 4th cycle with it and here are some pros and cons I've found personally
Pros
-No more buying tampons or pads which saves tons of money.
-No irritation from chemicals.
-No waste.
-Foreplay and certain sexual activities are easier without strings hanging out.
-No need to carry tampons or pads with you.
-Easy to clean.
-Comfortable.
-Very little leakage or scent.
-Less cramping.
-Safer than chemical ridden pads or tampons.
Cons
-Can be a pain in the ass to fold to put in and remove.
-Mine got crazily stuck one time because there was too much suction and it was too high so I had to actually dig it out with clamps (because I trimmed the stem)
-Gets a little messy sometimes.
Pros
-No more buying tampons or pads which saves tons of money.
-No irritation from chemicals.
-No waste.
-Foreplay and certain sexual activities are easier without strings hanging out.
-No need to carry tampons or pads with you.
-Easy to clean.
-Comfortable.
-Very little leakage or scent.
-Less cramping.
-Safer than chemical ridden pads or tampons.
Cons
-Can be a pain in the ass to fold to put in and remove.
-Mine got crazily stuck one time because there was too much suction and it was too high so I had to actually dig it out with clamps (because I trimmed the stem)
-Gets a little messy sometimes.
05/02/2012
i have nerver heard of these. it sounds like there would be a mess trying to take it out. so lets see, a cone in your... and there it catches all blood. ?? really ??? i would think it would be painful or large. idk. i'll have to look into these. i hate having to use things that will be in the landfill when i'm dead and gone.
05/02/2012
I have a moon cup and Im so glad i mad the switch. its really not that messy, about the same as a tampon. just dont YANK it out and you want get it anywhere.
Im still new to it so I havent used it to sleep in yet. Im a really heavy bleeder so im afraid itll still leak over night. On my heavy day I have to check or change it every hour or 2. normally i can go a LOT longer without even worrying about it.
Im still new to it so I havent used it to sleep in yet. Im a really heavy bleeder so im afraid itll still leak over night. On my heavy day I have to check or change it every hour or 2. normally i can go a LOT longer without even worrying about it.
05/02/2012
Been using my DivaCup (also made of medical grade silicone) for a little while now and I absolutely LOVE it! I wish I had tried it a long time ago. I can actually forget I'm on my period when I use it.
If you want to read even more opinions and experiences with various menstrual cups, check out this link with a bunch of old discussions on the topic. Lots of good info there!
If you want to read even more opinions and experiences with various menstrual cups, check out this link with a bunch of old discussions on the topic. Lots of good info there!
05/02/2012
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They are medical grade silicone belled cups. You fold them and insert them like you would a tampon. And it collects all the blood. Every so often you take it out dump the blood in the toilet give it a good rinse or wipe and reinsert. You can get them from amazon or a number of other stores. There are many brands so if you look around you can see which one you think might work for you.
Originally posted by
hillys
wow I have never heard about these, can anyone tell me a bit how they work and where you get them?
05/02/2012
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i have the mooncup too. i freaking love it. had mine about 2 years. it's amazing.
Originally posted by
Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
I have the Moon Cup. It's silicone (because of course I had to have silicone). It was a little tricky at first, but I really like it. This is my 4th cycle with it and here are some pros and cons I've found personally
Pros
-No more ...
Pros
-No more ...
I have the Moon Cup. It's silicone (because of course I had to have silicone). It was a little tricky at first, but I really like it. This is my 4th cycle with it and here are some pros and cons I've found personally
Pros
-No more buying tampons or pads which saves tons of money.
-No irritation from chemicals.
-No waste.
-Foreplay and certain sexual activities are easier without strings hanging out.
-No need to carry tampons or pads with you.
-Easy to clean.
-Comfortable.
-Very little leakage or scent.
-Less cramping.
-Safer than chemical ridden pads or tampons.
Cons
-Can be a pain in the ass to fold to put in and remove.
-Mine got crazily stuck one time because there was too much suction and it was too high so I had to actually dig it out with clamps (because I trimmed the stem)
-Gets a little messy sometimes.
Pros
-No more buying tampons or pads which saves tons of money.
-No irritation from chemicals.
-No waste.
-Foreplay and certain sexual activities are easier without strings hanging out.
-No need to carry tampons or pads with you.
-Easy to clean.
-Comfortable.
-Very little leakage or scent.
-Less cramping.
-Safer than chemical ridden pads or tampons.
Cons
-Can be a pain in the ass to fold to put in and remove.
-Mine got crazily stuck one time because there was too much suction and it was too high so I had to actually dig it out with clamps (because I trimmed the stem)
-Gets a little messy sometimes.
05/03/2012
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Thanks for all your great comments and advice, I really appreciate it
Originally posted by
sweetpea12
Instead of using pads or tampons, have you ever used a period cup? I don't know if that's the official name but it's a silicone cup that is placed in the vagina that catches all your menstrual blood.
05/03/2012
