eco menstrual stuff

[Millymollymandy]

Thanks for the replies - that was my only query/concern about them. Now I think I need to get one for myself! I didn't think I'd bother to change (at my age!!!) but there are enough of you singing the mooncup's praises that I think I need to try it!

So where the hell do I order it from on the internet - Chadspad????

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http://www.mooncup.co.uk/

[Millymollymandy]

Thanks!

[chadspad]

OK I recd my Mooncup yesterday and read the instructions. It says if u are abroad to wash it using bottled water. I use water from a source (well) for washing, would I need to use bottled water in that case?

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i think if you are prepared to drink the water - then it would be ok to use it to wash the mooncup out... - tap water in countries is not hygenic.. is their point I believe.

[chadspad]

Yeh sorry, should have said, we dont drink the water altho we do use it to clean teeth. We just arent sure enuf about it to drink it without boiling it first.

[the.fee.fairy]

Nice to see the discussion still going! There was a bit of talk about it at the Ish meetup (but it stopped quite quickly, Martin and DH were there too and starting to look a bit green...).

I've used my cup in public toilets - i tend to take it out, empty it, and then wipe the rim with a bit of loo roll - just to get off any lingering bits. Then i wipe my hands, carry on and then wash them at the sink.

As has already been said, the inside of public toilet doors is already covered in bacteria!!

Sea sponges sound quite good - i was looking at some of them at BGG. I'm just not convinced that they'll hold as well - it might be because the cup is solid, and so i can see that it can't leak, whereas i'm worried the sponges might get squashed. please tell me more glenniedragon!!

[glenniedragon]

They're really comfy because they are so soft. You can trim it around to be more 'you' shaped its a rinsing and squeezing under the tap type affair, but I've headed to the disabled loo to make it easier, you can buy the RADAR keys you don't have to be disabled to use one, I think they cost around a fiver something like that, I'm gonna get one as its easier to use the larger loo with offspring in tow any way. You buy them in pairs with a little bag so you can carry a spare if needed, they last a fair while and I replace them when they start to breakdown and get a bit 'past it'. You can then chuck them into the compost bin. I've found I've really 'settled' using them- the usual 2x kids, overweight, heading 40 you get the picture- no longer the same hormonal picture as a teenager if you get my drift! but flow has been lighter, less painful with fewer complications and I'm sure its due to these babies as they are unbleached and non-drying of the mucosal walls just more comfy. (cheaper than a mooncup too)

I sing thir praises to anyone who'll listen!

kind thoughts
Deb

[baldowrie]

glenniedragon

but I've headed to the disabled loo to make it easier,

sorry but as a disabled person I find this statement appalling and feel the mods should strike it!

The disabled are campaigning for parking spaces and toilets to remain for the disabled whilst the able bodied use them because they want and NOT need to!

It's not funny certainly not clever to use disabled facilities, whether parking or lavatory, it's insensitive and thoughtless!

I myself use the normal public lavs where ever possible as I feel that there is someone worse than me that may NEED it

[Annpan]

Sorry but I must defend GD here.

The word 'disabled' does not need to be takenin the traditional sense of the word and, infact, the governments recent DDA guidlines state a long list of 'disabilities' that should be considered when making public places comply... these include
Pregnant women - girth and need of toilet facilities
Dyslexics - who might not be able to read signs etc.
People with pushchairs - access similar to weelchair users

It includes many people who are not traditionally 'disabled' but who are unable to carry out certain tasks as well as the majority. IMO it could also include menstating women - perhaps you need quick access to facilities, access to facilities where you need to wash your hands, rinse you mooncup or sea sponge. Those with young children also have more needs as it is unacceptable to leave them standing outside a smaller cubicle.

I am not talking about disabled parking spaces, that is another kettle of fish but loos in particular could be needed by a wide range of less abled individuals.

[baldowrie]

balderdash!

I had twins and manged without clogging up facilites for the disabled

I amnot going to get into an arguement but will say...there by the grace of god go you, try a day in a wheelchair, you will soon change your mind when you pee your pants because and abled bodied person decide the disabled loo is more comfotable!

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ur yes inclined to agree - whilst many disabilities are 'invisible' - having a period is not a disability.

re parking spaces - (and I realise no one here was saying disabled bays were a bad idea etc )..
I knew a group of parents of disabled children who made up stickers to put on cars without a blue badge parked in a disabled bay that read 'be careful what you wish for'

Sadly supermarkets and the like are obliged by law to have so many 'disabled' parking spaces.. but they are not obliged to enforce the proper use of them - and so often they dont.

(ha look - even managed to turn this thread around to 'nasty' ol supermarkets!)

[circlecross]

quite a lot of "disabled" toilets have baby changing facilities and while I know that being a mother isnot a disability, and a period is not I agree that different facilities are useful when changing/toileting children and babies. I think you are to be applauded for managing with twins anyway, but I think if the facilities are there they ahould be used or they may get taken away! I wouldn't queue jump (never did when pregnant) and if I can see someone with a greater need than me I would let them ahead, but if the facility has been provided (change table in a disabled loo) I am going to take it - it makes it quicker as well as more comfortable for all concerned.

[baldowrie]

circlecross I also don't like the fact that disabled toilets often have baby changing facilities in them, and that is slowly changing, but if that is the only place where they are there is no choice and have to be used. But that is not for comfort that is because there is no other option. As for abusing the radar key system.....http://www.radar.org.uk/radarwebsite/ta ... fault.aspx

My son is also disabled, not mobility, so have to use them for him for his own safety. Nevertheless he is still disabled.

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whilst many disabilities are 'invisible' - having a period is not a disability.

re parking spaces - (and I realise no one here was saying disabled bays were a bad idea etc )..
I knew a group of parents of disabled children who made up stickers to put on cars without a blue badge parked in a disabled bay that read 'be careful what you wish for'

good on them!

[chadspad]

Back to the Mooncup..... Ive just used mine for the first time. Its very comfortable when in but have to admit that I did start to panic when I couldnt get it out again! I also found that trying to get it in and out and hvaing to part certain bits, with long nails, is not a very pleasant experience and kept nipping myself When u take yours out, do u fold it up again to get out - as I found with it completely open it was a little uncomfortable?