Product Description

If you are 30 years of age or older then use Model A Under 30 years of age If you are under 30 and have not given birth vaginally then use Model B If you are under 30 and have given birth vaginally then use Model A Have I had Children? Under 30 Over 30 No Model B Model A Yes, a vaginal birth Model A Model A Yes, by Caesarean Model B Model A More info The Mooncup menstrual cup contains no bleaches, deodorisers or absorbency gels. It does not interfere with your healthy vaginal environment, nor has it been associated with toxic shock syndrome. The smooth surface of the Mooncup allows the mucus membranes of your vaginal wall to continue their essential cleansing and protective functions. The Mooncup does not absorb your body's natural defence mechanisms and will not deposit fibres in your vaginal wall. For your safety the Mooncup is made from a special medical grade non-allergic silicone. Silicone is derived from silica which is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. It will not cause irritation and is suitable for women with sensitive skin, thrush, eczema or allergy. The Mooncup can be cleaned in the same way as baby equipment: with sterilising fluid, or by boiling for five minutes in an open pan of water. Unlike pads and tampons the Mooncup menstrual cup is reusable, eliminating the need to carry bulky spares. With proper care your Mooncup will last for several years. Imagine the towels and tampons that you will be disposing of in landfill sites during those years!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4527 in Health and Beauty

Features

• The Mooncup is a reusable menstrual cup around two inches long and made from soft silicone rubber.
• It is worn internally like a tampon but collects menstrual fluid rather than absorbing.
• Unlike tampons the Mooncup is not a disposable product, so you only need to buy one.
• The Moon cup will hold 30ml of fluid, which is roughly one third of the average total produced each period.
• A light seal is formed with your vaginal walls allowing your menstrual fluid to pass into the Mooncup without leakage or odour.

Customer Reviews

Goodbye tampons - and good riddance!
I wish I'd known that this product existed years ago. If you're fed up with leaky tampons then consider this product. When I saw an advert for the Mooncup, I thought 'what a fabulous idea' and bought one. I've never looked back and haven't bought a tampon since, so you'll soon get your money's worth.

Don't get me wrong, the Mooncup is NOT for everybody. It's really messy to insert and take out, because although there is a 'stem' (the long thin bit at the bottom), you will probably get a pair of scissors and cut it off as it's not comfortable. So, to insert the Mooncup, it takes a bit of practice - and there is a knack to it. You have 2 ways of folding it, then you have to keep it folded while inserting, then it springs into place and FORMS A SEAL. It won't leak unless it gets full and then it will leak and so I usually wear a pad on my heaviest days in case of leakage. To take the mooncup out, you have to squeeze the bottom of the cup to RELEASE THE SEAL, and then you can remove it and empty it, give it a rinse and re-insert. Don't just tug on it (as I did the first time) you MUST release the seal. You can see it will take a bit of getting used to and it is very messy. I know some women won't get on with this at all, but if you're 'au fait' with this area, go ahead and try it.

Advantages:
Financially better than tampons. It forms a seal, so you can have a bath or go swimming with it in and be reasonably confident about not leaking. It can stay in for up to 8 hours and there is NO chance of toxic shock, as this is only associated with tampons - caused by the remnants of fibres they leave inside. (The Mooncup is silicone and leaves no traces of anything inside). Don't forget - the environmental advantages!!! No flushing tampons down the loo.

Disadvantages:
You should sterilise it between uses (I just leave it in boiling water for a while). It IS really messy, so you need to be able to wash your hands before and after using it (ie, you need to have access to a toilet with a wash basin) - but don't you have to do this with tampons anyway?. Takes a bit of time to get used to inserting and taking it out - please persevere though. If full, it will still leak, so may have to wear a pad on heavier days.

Can I also just add, if you put the mooncup in too far, it will be a little uncomfortable. In the same way, if you don't put it in far enough it will be uncomfortable. It needs to sit just past the pubic bone, so the stem will definitely need to be cut off. Also, sometimes it doesn't spring into place properly and a few minutes later you can get a strange sensation of it pinging into place (forming the seal). All these things take getting used to and I hope they don't put women off. It all takes practice and I do hope you will persevere because I absolutely love this product and would never EVER go back to tampons...!

In conclusion, I love it. Great product.

Moon Cup
Does what it says on the tin and cost effective in the long run. Must be positioned properly to prevent leakage or discomfort on the perineum.