easiest task on my list
4 weeks ago
I have no idea why I haven’t done this ages ago. Now I have to wait until I get my period after baby.
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How to use a menstrual cup
It made me
 "Menstrual cups are better for the environment and your body, and they are more comfortable than tampons and pads too."
How I did it: I decided to do this after listening to my friend talk about her decision to use cloth diapers for her baby. It made me realize my monthly waste. I ended up getting the Diva Cup because it was the brand available at my local health food store. You have to get comfortable with your body, but it is easy and comfortable after a little practice. Lessons & tips: Most importantly, relax!
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free
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How I did it: I got a Mooncup from http://www.keeper.com/, and I don't know about comparisons to other brands but this one was relatively cheap with postage to Australia, and it works fine for me. There are many brands to choose from: Divacup, Femmecup, Instead, Keeper, Lady Cup, Lunette, Miacup, Mooncup (UK), Mooncup (Keeper).I decided to try a reusable menstrual cup for convenience and cost reasons (I don't need to buy pads or tampons for the next … Read how I did it…
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Kat is trying to better herself
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4 months ago
Placed an order with my local natural food store for a Moon Cup, and it should be here in about a week. I can’t wait to try it!
Sarah is overhauling her list
Attempt numero dos.
4 months ago
The first time in almost 8 years where I haven’t used a single pad. How about that!
Sarah is overhauling her list
Fin.
5 months ago
Lessons learnt:
- That sticky-out thing about 3 inches in that I can barely reach therefore have only just become aware of is called a cervix and doesn’t require a significant google search into all matter of lump-related diseases. No joke. I thought it was way up in there!
- It’s extremely important to make sure you break the suction or else it will most definately feel like you’re yanking out your insides.
- Trying to get some kind of C-fold going on when removing it is also key as pulling something that wide (the rim) out of an entrance so small can end up making it a bit irritated, sore and swollen = bad times.
I’ll definately give it another go next month, but I need to work on the removal bit (see bulletpoints two and three). Overall though, the last week has been the more bareable period I can remember having for a long time! If I manage to perfect the whole technique of getting it out, I’ll no longer be dreading that time of the month :)
Sarah is overhauling her list
Yesterday, last night, today, up to now...
5 months ago
No leaks! I’m actually falling in love with this thing. I still have to get the complete and utter hang of it but I’m very very happy and highly recommend them! I use to think I was heavy but when you can see the offending stuff, I can see I’m really not :) Happy.
Sarah is overhauling her list
It came
5 months ago
a few days before my last ‘time of the month’, but I was too nervous to use it. Seeing as I was taken by suprise two days early today, I thought I’d give it a go. It doesn’t hurt to put in although it’s a little bit uncomfortable to pull out. The only problem I’m having is with the seal – I don’t think I’m making the vacuum properly, but time will tell. Trial and error I suppose.
Sarah is overhauling her list
I just ordered a Mooncup.
6 months ago
I’ve been meaning to get one for ages to see what they were like, and stumbling across them being sold for £14.95 with free delivery was more than enough to make me buy one. The whole concept sounds great so I hope it lives up to the hype!
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14 months ago
Just not my time, I have more important priorities to focus on now. Maybe in a few years.
