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You don't have to use one if it grosses you out.

Thought Mooncups was a kids TV show. Couldn't've been more wrong

Genuinely interested in why people would use them. They sound uncomfortable.

*pours Bloody Mary down the sink*

*pours away Bloody Mary*

in an effort to stop the one about the government's borrowing gaining traction.

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So, what the hell are Mooncups?

oook.

If I was a girl, I would definitely use them. Last for ages, discreet, probably feels a bit weird but you'd get used to it at the moment.

Saves tons of money, but more importantly saves on all that massive waste produced by tampons and sanitary towels. PO uses them I think, she's the girl to talk to about them.

There are two sizes, that confuses me because one of them says it's best to have if you're under 30 and haven't had kids but the next size is 30+ OR had kids. What worries me there is regardless of if you've had kids or not does your chuff suddenly expand one size up regardless when you hit 30?! JFC.

I myself don't see them as being useful, especially when you're out somewhere and are needing to rinse it out in a public bathroom.

Can we not temporarily ban her, please?

Advantages

Menstrual cups are more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly than tampons, as they are reusable (with the exception of the Softcup). Some cups have greater capacity than tampons which is beneficial to women with heavy flows. They also have a lower risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (see section on Rely tampons). Generally, menstrual cups do not significantly affect the population of vaginal flora, including the bacteria responsible for bacterial vaginosis (including yeast infections) or urinary tract infections.[13] Some women opt for a menstrual cup because it does not absorb natural vaginal secretions as a tampon or sponge would.[15]. Cups' maintenance every 12 hours is much more convenient for many than pads and tampons which may require changing every few hours. A woman need only wear the one cup and clean and empty it after a 12 hour day rather than carrying several replacement pads or tampons requiring several lavatory visits.

Disadvantages

Using menstrual cups can be more time-consuming for those just starting to use them. For some women, menstrual cups are more uncomfortable and difficult to insert and remove than tampons [16] and may also be messier.[16] It often takes a few cycles to learn how to efficiently insert and remove the cup, as they create a seal in the vaginal canal. If lubrication is necessary for insertion, it should be water-based, as some lubricant ingredients can be damaging to the silicone. [1] Further time must be spent cleansing: some manufacturers recommend washing the cup every 12 hours with a mild, unscented cleanser and potable water, [2] while other manufacturers recommend rinsing or wiping the cup when it is emptied and washing it with a mild soap at the end of the cycle. [3]

lost all innocence of my childhood all over again.

Or perhaps not scared, but freaked out a bit. Which is a shame.

especially not when getting something for your ten year old sister

for those who frequently express digust over this topic, genuine question: how is it fundamentally any more gross than tampons? (i really don't like tampons)

i never liked the idea of it, but the more i read, the more appealing it becomes. It might be a little tricky to get it right, it looks so weird too, im not too sure where it sits.

I think i might get one and try it out.

i wouldn't wish to speak for her, but she seems to use it with pretty much no hassle whatsoever.

think it took her ages to get used to it but now she loves it. i'd consider getting one.