Mooncup

All I can say is: where have you been all my (menstruating) life?

I feel annoyed that until now I had no idea alternatives to disposables existed, I have been duped, and I am so glad I now know.

Just successfully used the Mooncup for a whole period and found it (if you haven’t guessed) a revelation. Comfortable (much more comfy than tampons), convenient, and best of all the cost – in a few months it will have paid for itself, and I’m glad to be no longer adding to landfill, at least in this aspect! (I bought mine from the UK – for £18.99 (AU$40), which includes postage and handling.)

All the stuff I’ve read online suggests that it will take two or three periods to get completely accustomed to it. I had no trouble inserting or removing it, although I sometimes had to try a couple of times to get it right. My technique will probably get better with practice. (I’m actually looking forward to my next period!)

Poor M had to put up with my extremely pleased exclamations over how good it was. I won’t gush (no pun intended) but will leave you with this quote:

It’s more positive and powerful to not be beholden to some enormous faceless sanitary product company that sells you ideas of discretion and being dragged around in white on rollerblades by a pack of poodles while you’re bleeding, too.

(Quote’s from this site.)