Goodbye sanitary pads - Hello Mooncup!

Hey everyone,

If you are male you will probably want to skip today's post.

Ok - for the ladies:

I was planning some summer vacations tonight with my boyfriend and we are thinking of going on a multiple day kayak and backpacking trip.  Of course my period would fall at the end of when we are planning our trip.  I feel like this always happens.

I am going to try and get another week off work but I thought it might be worth doing some research into products/ tricks I could use while camping. 

I did a search and it looks like many people recommend using a menstrual cup.  There are several brands out there.  I am hearing good things about the Mooncup.  The Mooncup is the newer silicone version of the original menstrual cup called the Keeper made of latex.  You should purchase a size A if you have given birth or size B if you have not or had a C-section.

I am thinking of purchasing one of these (I am thinking the Mooncup).  I definitely have some questions and concerns - I'm a little concerned that it will be too big and make my vagina bigger or not big enough and then there will be some leakage.  Yikes!

  This is a photo of the Mooncup.

READERS: I am hoping that those of you who may have experimented with menstrual cups can post (anonymously if you wish) your reviews.

This is definitely something that is very intriguing - it's like a tampon in that it is completed inserted inside you so you can use it for the beach etc.  Apparently if it is inserted properly you won't feel it.  Amazing!

And - there is no risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome since it is not made of absorptive material like tampons.

It looks like it will cost with tax about $45 and will only need to be replaced every 10 years.  Amazing!

I think this past cycle I spent almost $15 on pads.  Ridiculous!

Also - the cup only needs to be emptied every 8 to 12 hours.  Amazing!

Ok - I will definitely purchase one of these cups before my next period and test it out.  In the meantime I will conduct some more research to find out which type is best for me.  I'll let you know the results after my next cycle.

I think one of the major major benefits of using a menstrual cup is the amount of waste produced by other forms of protection.

This is something that I think you may want to consider for your own comfort and for mother earth.

Free yourself!