I have never even heard of the mooncup before, I obviously read the graffiti in public toilets and not the stickers! I stumbled upon the site whilst looking for a pattern to make some reusable sanitary towels from old cotton nappies. Since having my baby almost a year ago my periods are horrendously heavy, completely different from before, hence the need for a super absorbant home-made towel to couple with my industrial strength tampons. The thought of a reusable tampon is genius! I really don't like tampons, they either leak due to heavy periods or dry you up because you've got the wrong one in. I have not had any trouble using the mooncup - no leaks, absolute security and no uncomfortable cotton-wool-on-a-string feelings. It is a bit messy sure, but no more than removing a filled disposable tampon and certainly nowhere near as bad as having to turn your husband out of bed because you got a puddle of blood on the mattress during a 3am feed... I am upset my friends think I'm weird for using this, we live in a society of disposable things, most of which is unnecessary and expensive landfill. Perhaps I can't convert my peers to my way of thinking, (we don't talk about periods) but I am happy in the knowledge I will be raising an army of little eco-warriors whether they're my kids or not and they will all know the name "Mooncup"!

Connie - 13th November 2009

It is everything it's cracked up to be and better. Yes you need a little practice getting it in and out at first, but it is so vastly superior to pads and tampons in *every* way, including a few things I didn't really think about, that didn't really register, until I experienced it myself: #1, the convenience that comes of it NOT being disposable -- once your period starts, you *never* have to give a moment's thought to your "supplies", getting it to the bathroom discreetly, etc.; and #2, feeling so much cleaner externally - no smudgy smelly sticky anything. I have never felt so free in all my life. I also couldn't believe how quickly I came to trust that it is, truly, completely leakproof - I thought I'd take a few periods to really believe it. But when you're using it right, you immediately know, you can feel it, the seal and how secure it is. Amazing product, only regret not having it sooner.

Madeline - 14th November 2011

Mooncup has been an absolute god send for me. I suffer from vulval intra-epithelial neoplasia, it's a pre-cancerous condition of the vulva. One aspect of the condition that has affected me is extreme dryness of the vulva. I really struggled using towels and tampons during my period because both would literally suck the moisture from the vulval area. My periods were a nightmare, much more uncomfortable than they needed to be....then I found Mooncup. It looks a bit daunting and I admit I was nervous about insertion and removal because my skin is very easily irritated and torn, but after a few attempts I was fine. I don't get leakage, it's comfortable, no soggy cord, no more irritated skin and I get to feel good about myself for being eco-friendly.

Rach - 27th March 2011

I've been thinking about trying a Mooncup for a while now and finally bought one last month. I can honestly say I've just had the most comfortable period of my life! I usually get cramps and stomachache, but I have had hardly any pain, and because of this I have slept through the night. It seems that because the blood flows into the cup rather than into an outwards-expanding tampon it just does not hurt as much.I feel cleaner and so much happier that I am not contributing to yet more landfill!! No leaks, no mess, and I feel so much more comfortable. Best move I ever made!

Esther - 1st March 2011

I've been using my mooncup for the first time these past few days and it seems to be working really well. Everything everyone says about it on your site is true!

Jamie -

I love my Mooncup! I highly recommend it (and do to friends regularly). After getting used to it using other sanitary products become frustrating in comparison. I do find that in the first couple of days my flow is pretty heavy and so I do wear a liner or pad, but I think my periods are heavier than average. Give it a go!

Indy - 3rd October 2011

I'm 20 years old and have been using the mooncup for over 18 months now. Having always had heavy periods and constantly having to change tampons sometimes as regularly as every hour, my monthly cycle became uncomfortable and inconvienent. I saw an advert for the mooncup and decided to find out more. I was rather dubious at first but i ordered one to see whether it worked for me. The first month i found hard to adapt to the mooncup and rather uncomfortable, i was reluctant to try again but i did. WOW, since then the mooncup has been a comfort to my periods, i can neither feel the mooncup in place and there is less changing to do and no leakages. V satisfied!!!! Highly Recommended

Jodie -

It really works, it's cheap and environmental. I recommend the Mooncup. I think it shortens your period too.

Sarah -

I'm 26 and i've bin using it for 2 months and i LOVE it. i've always had dryness problems with tampons and i always forget to take them out and about with me but the mooncup is fabulous. i had my 2nd period using it on holiday - swimming in the sea and everything! i too can't believe more women don't know about this or think the idea is 'yucky'. i plan to 'spread the mooncup word' far and wide!! thank you so much for selling it.

Lucy -

I have been using a Moon Cup for four years. It was recommended to me by my gym trainer, as i expressed my long suffering periods (I could bleed for upwards of 20 days). I love my Moon Cup it is comfortable easy to insert and remove and i actually forget that i am wearing it at times.

Emma - 9th January 2012

I am the kind of person that forget their own birthday. This is how organised I am. I use to hate periods just because I never had any tampons or hygienic towels in my bag (they break and become quite unusable). So that first day of the month, which I always forget to write down somewhere, I run around asking for anything that would help. I heard about the mooncup from an eco-friendly friend. I thought this is never going to work because I am not that eco-conscious. The thing with the mooncup is that, you save money, you do a bit for the environment, but also you can keep it with you and it's there when you need it. Also, it does keep longer that a towel or tampon, so you don't have to change so many times a day (and do the old get-up-and-take-your-bag-with-you or worst, get-up-and-slip-a-tampon-in-your-pocket). To be honest, the mooncup is not a life changer or anything, it's just that simple idea that makes life and periods a bit easier!

Catherine - 29th March 2010

I love my mooncup, i'm a new user and it is so comfortable. I have problems using tampons, they give me thrush but with the moon cup i no longer have that problem and it's so much cleaner than using towels.

Lucy -

I have just started using a mooncup today! I am so impressed at how easy and painless it was to use and take out. I am so pleased that I made the switch and would recommend it to all women.

Sarah - 1st June 2010

One of my friends told me about mooncups, i had never heard of them and was quite grossed out at first. A week later I myself was using one. They are a lifesaver since i have quite a heavy flow and still go to school. Thanks heaps!

Jo - 2nd January 2010

After 18 months of shall I shan't I, I took the plunge. It's great. No problems with insertion or leakage. Day two I had a moment where I thought it wouldn't come out accompanied by a fit of giggles on the bathroom floor as the cats looked on somewhat bemused - oh the indignity. Next day I just cracked how to use it and haven't looked back. Absolutely no worries about it at all. Roll on next month when I get to use it again, and yes, I've already raved about it to my friends, one of whom could be a convert.

Joy - 9th December 2009

Hi there, I am one of those women who saw a Mooncup sticker on the back of a loo door in a service station! I looked up the website as soon as I could and read all the info and testimonials - I was sold - I got my debit card out.....and the rest is history! I am in my mid forties and have had 3 children - now all grown up - and I still have years of menstruating left to go - sadly! I was so happy when my Mooncup arrived in the post (within 24 hrs)- and just in time to give it a go! After a bit of practice - I found it really easy to use. I've been using the mooncup for just over a year now and wished that I had heard about it sooner! I bought one for my daughter, and I have also told my friends, some of who have also converted. I travel alot, so I would be able to help spread the word far and wide - so please can you send me some leaflets and stickers? Many thanks

Kerri - 10th September 2009

I have been using the Mooncup with great success for approximately 2 years now. I suffer with both PCOS and endometriosis, which made my periods challenging in many different ways! My uterus is also slightly retroverted and my cervix differs substantially from most usual positions found. I struggled a little at first with insertion and especially removal(I do a great line in panicking!).I rang the helpline and quite easily removed it with a a little guidance from the helpful staff. I was a little reticent to use it when my next period came, but decided that £20 spent without at least one more try would be wasteful. This time was very successful and I am pleased to say that this is the most innovative product I have ever tried. If it is possible to look forward to Aunty Flo's visit, then this comes as close as it gets! No leaks, less pain and more convenience. Who needs to carry spares when it is already in your body doing it's job time after time? Real female staff answer the telephone after a couple of rings. There are no transferring to departments, none of the annoying "press 1 to hear this advice, press 2 to speak to an adviser" etc etc. I had stupidly lost my little protective case and asked where/whether I could buy another. No problems, no hassle, even though my cup is two years old-a replacement arrived very quickly without any fuss or complaint. Real, old-fashioned customer service from a company that really does seem to care about women and their product. A product that looks set to revolutionise women's lives forever and for the better. My friends consistently say "ewwwww" each time I try to convert them, but I'll give them a few years...I predict this product to become the norm. Now to get my 14 year old to try one. Now there's a real challenge!

Elaine - 8th April 2010

Best investment I've made this year!

Susan - 1st September 2010

Suffering from heavy periods and clotting I had several severe leaks with tampons, as they don't absorb clots. I have found the Mooncup much better, as it catches the flow rather than absorbing - so clots are no problem. No more having to carry tampons in my handbag or having the rather icky (not to mention environmentally dubious) disposal after use. Wish I'd known about the Mooncup years ago.

Ellie - 28th December 2009

I work in Outpatients and assist in gynaecology clinics where we have patients who could benefit from your product. After recently purchasing one of your cups, I honestly can say that it is the best thing I have ever bought that has changed my life immensely.

Amanda - 08 July 2009

I have been using a mooncup for 4 years and i wouldn't be without it. It does make periods so much less of a faff and mine are also shorter. I would recommend it to anyone- the only problem is bringing up the subject. Now I will refer people to this website!

Jo - 29th March 2010

I highly recommend the Mooncup: comfortable, easy to use and once you start your period it's always with you (no more forgetting tampons!) I've used it now for 10 years and cannot understand why anyone would use anything else. Not to mention the 1000s I've saved by not buying disposable sanitary products! Just buy it!

Noreen - 18th May 2011

I was ready for some months of trial and error, but.... Just had my first Mooncup-period and I am amazed at how comfortable it was to use! I work in a hospital as an x-ray tech and I often forget to go to the toilet. Sometimes there are a lot of trauma patients to tend to or have to assist in a procedure. The Mooncup gave me immense freedom. I have experienced no leakages, just some clumsiness with tipping it in the toilet. But my technique improved each day. Thank you whoever stuck that Mooncup sticker in a ladies room! You have definitely improved my life!

Katja - 9th August 2010

Saves money! Never get caught without, when you forget to stock up on tampons/towels! Easy to use, comes with a cute little pouch, so you can keep in your bag when you go out. Doesn't leak like tampons did. I now have more space in my bathroom cabinet! Holds itself very well in place. Fab product! Wish I found it years ago! I don't think I will ever go back to the old way of having a period! May even buy a pair of white trousers! Thanks! xx

Angel -

6 months after purchasing my my mooncup- I'm astounded- its easy to use, not as messy as i anticipated, and i forget i'm even having my period! Two years after a horrendous birth of my beautiful baby (3rd degree tears - took 11 months to heal properly), ive suffered from constant rash, irritation, thrush, heavy periods using extra strength tampons and towels etc every single month, 3 months of using the mooncup- and absoloutely nothing !! i dont know why i didnt buy it sooner, top tip for use - RELAX and breathe deeply - I have practically no period pain and feel so much happier and relaxed within myself- no more looking for a public toilet every hour when i'm having my period, i cannot reccommend this product enough

Marie - 2nd July 2010

What a revolution for me.This has changed everything regarding my comfort during my period.Thankyou so much!!

Claire -

this is an amazing device. it makes the idea of stuffing cotton wool inside you or wearing pads seem completely ridiculous and medieval! it feels totally natural using a mooncup-my body feels cleaner, and i don't even think about my period for most of the time! there should be better advertising for this product in the media and at hospitals, surgeries, clinics, schools, etc... because it's not fair that so many women who's lives are restricted by heavy periods or get infections through using tampons are missing out on a more convenient, cleaner, greener and safer method of handling their periods, simply because they have not been informed about the benefits of this device.

clara - 12th July 2010

RE negative comment from Morgan, im sorry that you have not tried the mooncup, if you had you would be raving about it aswell. This is my second comment on this site and I can assure anybody out there that neither of my comments are fakes!. Mooncup is worth every penny an I have already recommended it to my sisters an friends and I can assure you that I am British.

Sheena - 24th November 2009

I was very happy when I picked up my first Mooncup, since I'd been thinking about the use of a cup instead of pads or tampons for a while, especially because my periods get very heavy. It was a little clumsy to use at first, but after about 2 or 3 cycles I had the entire process down pat. And I feel so much safer with the cup because I don't have to worry about waste or affecting the environment anymore with feminine product disposal. I feel much more free and able to move and do performance work thanks to the wonderful adaptability of the mooncup. I have recommended it to at least 5 or 6 of my friends, as well as promoted it to friends and communities online.

Sabrina - 26th February 2011

I have used the mooncup for 2 years now and I can not rave enough about this product. You save money, you can do anything and not worry about changing your tampon. In one year, I saved approximately 200 tampons from landfil and the energy used to produce them. It is brilliant!

Rachel - 18th August 2011

I first heard about an alternative to pads and tampons a few months ago and was sceptical but willing to give it a go. I have heavy periods and even when using the most absorbent night time pad during the first few days, I always have 'accidents', leading to me using a towel on the bed just in case. So I got my Mooncup last month just as my period was finishing and I used it for two or so days and thought I'd just wasted 20 quid on something that was basically useless. But thankfully I stuck with it, and this month was the first time I've had a period without using pads or tampons. I still wear pantyliners as I usually do, but I'm more confident about moving about and what clothes I wear. It's a bit fiddly and 'up close and personal' getting it in and out, but I think I'm mastering my technique, so thank you.

Michelle - 29th July 2010

Love the mooncup! Thought would take ages to get used to but was fine immediately (although I had to trim it a couple of times until it felt right). I have excessively heavy periods and it is just so much more manageable and less worrisome now. Only slight problem is that for the first couple of days, and particularly nights, my period is so heavy the mooncup leaks, but this generally only happens at night and so I use an ST as well the first couple of nights). Also (sorry to be graphic!) took a while to get used to extracting/emptying it without spillage, again as I am so heavy. But after a couple of months I was totally used to it. Now been using for around 3 years and it has honestly made what was a terrible experience every month (changing super tampons every HOUR, not good) to something so manageable and easy that I hardly notice I even have my period. And no nasty chemicals and no waste. And it saves money! Brilliant.

moo - 17th March 2010

I can't recommend mooncups highly enough. I've been using mine for about 5 years now and the thought of going back to tampons and disposable sanitary towels disgusts me. I've NEVER had a leak with my mooncup and have happily worn it on the heaviest days with white jeans without fear of staining. Once you get the hang of it, it's really easy to insert and remove and feels so much more hygienic.

Lara - 14th April 2010

I bought a mooncup because I had developed an allergy to pads and tampons, so out of desperation had to try something else! Thank goodness I did! I am really impressed, no more irritation, leaks or carrying loads of pads and tampons around. I found I could almost forget about my period, I had to empty my mooncup alot less often than I had to change a tampon. Not only is the mooncup good for me, it is helping the environment which is a real bonus. Thank you!

Cecilia -

I've had a mooncup for about 8 years now. I can honestly say it is the most liberating product ever made. Unfortunately my puppy has just taken it out of the dishwasher (best way to wash them between periods) and eaten it! Oh well, I've placed my order for a replacement as there is no way I could live without my mooncup! Thank you

Olivia - 27th December 2009

I've been using a Mooncup for 2.5 years and love it, love it, love it. So comfortable and easy to use, excellent on trips, and totally a money saver. I actually tried another menstrual cup prior to Mooncup and didn't like how stiff it was (uncomfortable and hard to get correctly situated inside). So then I got a Mooncup, because I had read that it was more "squishy" and it's perfect. I can't say enough nice things about it. Thanks for making such a high-quality, healthy product.

Emily - 5th April 2010

I bought my mooncup last month and I thought I would put it in the cupboard for a few months whilst I plucked up the courage to use it. I decided to give it a go a month later and I have to say I'm a fan! Despite being a bit worried about how it looked, fear of mess and how to use it, I am really impressed. Can't believe I didn't get one earlier. It's incredibly comfortable and a lot less messy than I thought it would be. I've even recommended it to some of my girlfriends.

Gail - 27th October 2009

I tried Mooncup after seeing an advert on a toilet door advertising space. It is without a doubt one of the best things I have ever done. At first I did have reservations, but decided to give it a go... the first day I used Mooncup, I went out for the day to a Go Ape centre (aerial obstacle courses, tree climbing, crawling around, zipwires etc). I had no problems whatsoever. No leakage, no discomfort at all - it was simply brilliant. I did wear a sanitary towel as well, to be safe, but it was completely dry and clean when I went to the bathroom several hours later! I've been using it ever since. I can't recommend this product enough - I don't understand why it isn't available more in supermarkets or advertised more. It's so clean, safe, environmentally friendly, comfortable and generally brilliant! I would recommend it to anyone. N.B. I would say you need to be comfortbable with your own body and willing to insert the Mooncup manually - maybe people who are virgins or slightly more reserved may not feel comfortable with this. But anyone who has had sex or is comfortable with their own body and willing to give it a go - I say go for it. Best. Decision. Ever.

Terri - 18th February 2010

Okay so to be honest when I first read about the mooncup I was hesitant. My issue is that I have very sporadic periods, sometimes twice a month and sometimes I won't have one for two months. It didn't sound like it was for me but I was so tired of hauling a box of tampons around everywhere I went. Plus, when I would have more than one a month they would be so light for 3 days no tampon worked, and I would end up all dried out. So I finally caved and just started my first period since I got it in. I couldn't be more satisfied. Works great when I play soccer, works great at night and lasts much longer than tampons WITHOUT drying me out. Amazing product. I never write "product reviews" but this one is well worth it!

Amanda - 15th August 2011

I saw a negative comment on here by Morgan, and I think she has clearly never used a mooncup. I'm American, and I bought mine back before all the shipping restrictions came about. I LOVE it!! Its the best thing I have ever spent money on, and I DON'T believe these are fake testemonies. I would encourage any woman who is comfortable with her body to get a Mooncup. I have never been more happy.

Missy -

I have been using my mooncup for 6 months now & I love it! It's environmentally friendly & I don't have to spend lots of money on tampons which I am now convinced contributed to me getting thrush a few times a year. I first heard about mooncups about 3 years ago but I thought they sounded a bit "ickey" and for hippy types, but I could not have been more wrong.

Heather - 7th July 2011

Fantastic! All that worry about leakage, that I had with tampons and towels, has gone. And it feels better too. Just what I needed.

Lynn -

Dear team, I just have to post some feedback to you.. I have been using the Mooncup for over 6 years now and wouldn't even dream of using anything else! I use it through my career as a professional dancer and teacher,I do pilates and yoga with it and even surf with it too! I also have stage 4 endometriosis,which can be really debilitating on times,particularly the awful fatigue and the crippling pain. However I am still able to use the Mooncup with this condition and want to encourage woman with the disease to buy one. Knowing how easy it is to use and not putting harmful chemicals (The cotton in Tampons is bleached etc) or nasty fibres into my body reassures me every month. I want to shout about it to the female population! Buy a Mooncup girls..it's total freedom,environmentally ethical,safe and practical.. Long may the Mooncup prosper! Love a satisfied happy customer.

Anon - 14th October 2010

All i can say is this is very empowering. To be in touch with my biological process and to have control over the products I use in my body. Its soo easy to use and cuts down alot of costs.

Claire -

I've used my mooncup now for around 7 years - and nothing else. I love it - I just empty it every morning in the shower during my period. A small tip - to make insertion and leak-prevention perfect, I've cut off the entire 'stem' and angle the folded cup more back than upwards when inserting it. After my period has ended, I give it a good wash with anti-bacterial handsoap. I find soaking it in a solution with one of those tablets for false teeth removes some of the natural discolouration that occurs. Of course I rinse it well before next using it. I agree with the previous reviewer who said every girl should be given one of these when they start menstruating.

Emily - 24th December 2010

As people say there is a new start for every thing... and for me it was a new country (!LOVE UK!) and - Mooncup! I've used it for only a month now but am totally in love with it and will never-ever now be on tampons or pads again, and it is such a relief, a liberation of a very intimate and pleasant sort. I've known about menstrual cups for some time now but in my home country LATVIA they are hard to get, expencive and as funny as it may be, portraited as "dangerous" by some people:) But from the time I've moved to UK now I could find them in Boots with no problem at all! Yes 22£ is a lot but think about the nature and about your health - isn't it worth it? I am so happy, no words can express it!!!

Anastasija - 11th August 2010

Well I have had mine for about 6 months now and can honestly say it has changed my life. The first month was pretty challenging and bruising at times but by the second month I had got the hang of it and really haven't looked back. Totally liberating. No more towels, tampons, leaks, mess or waste. I can head off in to the wilds without a care in the world and recently went snowholing in the Cairngorms on my heaviest days- normally I would have had to carry out a huge bundle of sanitary waste. Just one word of advice- don't use snow to rinse it out!!!! (Yikes that was cold). :o/

Lucy - 23rd March 2010

After reading about the mooncup, on some of my friends blogs. Exactly 3 years ago today (didn't know that until I checked my blog)I bought my first mooncup. It took a few periods to figure out how to get it in place and how to get it out easily, but after that. I don't use anything else. Somehow, a few months ago I lost it, and today, I finally got my new one. I had so many problems before I started using it, with feeling dry, getting jeast infections and so on. Now, I don't have any problems at all. (Exept for the fact that PMS still sucks) II would recommend the mooncup any day.

Jo, in Sweden - 3rd May 2011

After having children my periods were unbelievably heavy, to the point that I was quite worried about leaving the house on a couple of the days. Super plus tampons and heavy duty pads were not enough to stop leaks, and I was even nervous about my soft furnishings- no joke! Having read about the mooncup I was sceptical as I couldn't believe that it would cope with my heaviest days. So after experiencing yet another shopping trip which ended with a dash home for a complete change of clothing(!) I bought a mooncup, thinking what have I got to lose? Like so many other women on this site, I was converted from day one. No leaks at all, and on my second month of use I was even relaxed enough not to be popping to the loo every half hour to check that all was clear below! Public loos are not the challenge you may expect, as the mooncup cleans up really well with a quick wipe with toilet paper, and of course it is so discreet,as there are no more tell tale rustling wrappers (if you are coy about these things). The freedom I experience in using my mooncup is amazing, I don't have to pack my handbag like a kids nappy bag any more (pads, tampons, wipes, spare pants)and I am reassured that my mooncup is all I need for guarranteed protection from leaks through out my period. Of course the best thing about mooncups is the impact on the environment- none! (apart from the manufacturing processes about which I know nothing!) If you are still undecided, take the step and buy yourself a mooncup, you won't regret it and after one day using it you will be kicking yourself for being so sceptical.

Vikki -

I would like to pay a huge compliment to the customer care offered with this product… The first time I used it I had a bit of a trouble getting the Mooncup out as I had cut the stem too short (although now with correct use I realise this doesn’t even matter) and couldn’t get a grip on anything. It wasn’t so pleasant thinking it was stuck and after a quite a while of mis-guided trying I had definitely got myself into a panic. So I sent a bit of an alarmed email and received a reply almost immediately. I wasn’t at the computer again for a while but because I hadn’t replied to say it was ok there had been 3 emails sent to check I was alright and a personal number given to call at any time for help. This is a very impressive approach to customer care, so refreshing to find non- automated, first hand advice, it was approached in a very caring way which is also maybe reflected in the nature of the product which I think is a wonderfully liberating as well as conscientious one to use. And the advice was exactly correct; by first of all relaxing then bearing down and pushing 2/3 times the suction was loosened and I had no problems getting it out in fact now I find it easy but without this advice and a bit of experimenting I would have definitely had trouble. (Maybe it might be worth it in future adding a bit more information on this case into the leaflet, as it doesn't really cover it) I also feel the need to sing from the mountain tops about how great it is and agree with the comment about how beautiful my blood seems to me as I now have the chance to see it making beautiful patterns as it mixes with the water in the bowl…I have a new relationship with menstruations and AT LAST IT’S A GOOD ONE. Thanks again from a very happy customer

Chloe -

OH MY GOD! where has this been all my life, i've used my mooncup for the first time this month, and for the first time this month, no stained panties and no leaks. this is the first product that hasn't leaked me. i couldn't underestimate how it feels to be able to wear a white skirt and pants for work on my period. i thought i would have to wait for the menopause. but thank you so much i will spred the word as much as i can!!!!!!!!!!

Helen -

About three months ago a family friend sent my husband an email about the mooncup.The next day he took me shopping for one and even paid for it too. The look on the checkout girl's face was a picture.I am so glad that email was sent as the mooncup has been a godsend.I no longer get cramps and general discomfort that have plagued me for years and it is so simple to use.Every month is so much easier to get through now that I have the mooncup and I recommend it to everyone who wants an easier life.

Julia -

After putting off buying one for two years due to fears over the size I can safely say this is one of the best things I have ever discovered- and it's only my second day of using it! After a couple of initial difficulties with insertion and removal [I imagine as I practise this will get better and better] I used it over night and it was amazing- not a drop spilt, comfortable, wonderful! Feel so much cleaner, wearing nice underwear and hardly period-y at all. It's even given me the confidence to stay over my boyfriend's something I'd never usually do when on my period over my paranoia of gross tampon strings and messing his bathroom up- but now, I feel totally secure! Thank you so much for this brilliant addition to my life.

Abi - 20th February 2011

After years of being on my own I decided to move in with my partner.......all my thoughts were positive until I thought about ' the time of the month'. The thought of embarrassing leakage, especially at night, filled me with dread and not to mention having to set my alarm for 3am so that I could change myself. I went online to see any alternatives to tampons and the irritating towels. This is when I came across mooncup.......and went straight into town that day to buy one. I have been using it for three months now and am amazed at the benefits!.........No more leakage, no more natural odour I used to get, no more irritation, no more wasting money, no more adding harm to the environment and above all, I can sleep happily throughout the night on my heaviest of days, knowing that I will have no leaks and be as fresh as I was when I went to bed. I had absolutely no problem learning how to use it, just take the time to read the instructions and relax! I personally find it cleaner to remove than a tampon and less painful.

Susie - 8th March 2011

After using the mooncup for almost a year now, I love it! After 2 children, tampons seemed to be more irritating and drying & so I braved the mooncup. At first I was disappointed as it seemed uncomfortable - I could constantly feel it & felt I was 'hanging on' to it. After three cycles, it's so quick and easy & I cannot feel it. I feel happier, cleaner and thrilled that I'm using something safe & environmentally friendly. I'd even go so far to say I'm quiet pleased when my period comes around - there's something very empowering about wearing a mooncup. I found it does take time - new users do not be disheartened - it really does become second nature.

Ali - 30th October 2010

I am very impressed with the mooncup, after years of heavy periods and struggling with tampons and sanitary towel, I am very active and love to swim and I could never swim at the time of the month. The mooncup is easy, discreet and has saved me so much money! It is comfortable and fits nicely in my handbag, also I find if I am at work on a long shift then I can pop the cup in a few hours before I know my period is going to start so that I am never caught out! I have recommended the cup to lots of my friends who have all brought it and have had similar sucess!!!

Hanna - 18th February 2010

After several months of testing, I want to confirm that the Mooncup works very well! At first, I had to get used to it a little bit, but after a few days, it's routine. It even passed the music-festival-sleeping-in-tents - test. Saves a lot of cotton, energy, rubbish and money. The only thing that's wrong with it is that I have not used it the last 15 years..! I have just found out about it on utopia.de Thank you for this product and for such a positive and environmentally friendly working philosophy. Greetings from Germany!

Mela - 13th August 2010

In december I opted for the implant as my choice of contraceptive. This caused ongoing bleeding.. which after six months and numerous medication is still perisitant. I had ended up using tampons more than i would have liked, up until then i had never noticed what an effect tampons have on the internal balance of your body. Sex was horrendous as i felt dry and uncomfortable as the tampons seemed to absorb all of my fluids and natural lubrication. I bought the mooncup on a desperate whim, and oh my god, so easy, so comfortable and my body does what it's supposed to. Never going back to tampons, never ever. I'll tell anyone who listens about the mooncup

Shelley - 6th June 2011

As soon as I heard the mooncup I ordered one straight away, have always felt sooooo guilty about using tampons and the environment! Just trying it out for the first time now, dead comfy, no big deal at all. Only thing I am disappointed with is how I've gone 15 years of periods without ever having heard about the mooncup, that's half of my period life, such a waste, just wish I'd have known about it sooner!!! Shall be spreading the word... oh and keep up the ad campaign, it's working!! :)

Jo - 29th March 2010

I saw the advertising campaign for Mooncup on billboards on the tube in london, the clever graphics with different names people call their vaginas. I was intrigued went on the website and thought ooh whats that. It was only when talking to my friend about it that she said 'I use that, and my flatmates do too. We're obsessed with it, it's so good.' A few months passed and I'd just bought some cheap tampons that were really horrid and remembered the mooncup. So I went out and bought it, money well spent if you consider you spend around £2 for a pack of tampons every month. It is amazing, I can't feel it at all, I feel very liberated not having to carry around tampons (or hide them in purses to avoid embarassment) or worry I've forgotten them. It's me and my mooncup. It feels more personal, as if the mooncup cares about me! haha, although that sounds odd! Very easy to use after a few experiments. And also a bit of a novelty. I'm 21 and I'm glad I found this method early on in my adult life! Thank you!!

sarah - 3rd May 2011

A friend sent me a link to your site about a year ago, partly in jest. After looking and doing all the background research, though, I just had to give it a try. It was a little awkward at first - I cut the stem too short and had some weird moments getting it in and out. But after sticking with it for a cycle, it was so much better than anything else I've tried and I'm thoroughly pleased with it now. SO much easier, SO much less wasteful, and easy to clean. Makes having a period not nearly as miserable or messy. I can't believe I don't see these advertised more often!

Amy N. - 13th December 2012

Hi - Have been using the Mooncup for almost 9 or 10 years now, and have just bought a second one. It's been great, must have saved £££s over the years, travelling is easy, sports, swimming etc etc. All with the warm fuzzy feeling that you are not adding to landfill each month. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Helen - 16th November 2011

I had to stop using tampons for a medical procedure a few years ago, and after few months I realised it was the tampons that had caused thrush and other problems before, so clearly I could not continue to use them. They leaked at least once a month anyway, as I have v. heavy periods, even though I had to change them every 4 hours. I disliked pads too, because of the smell and that horrible damp feeling, and there is seriously nothing worse in the summer than raising the temperature of your crotch that few extra degrees! Yuck. So I tried Mooncup partly for convenience, partly because of environmental reasons, and I have to say, I am ecstatic! Not only I cannot feel it at all, there are no leaks whatsoever, I feel completely comfortable, and period stop being dreaded, I don't mind it now. Makes me feel in control, I am always prepared and know I won't run out of pads when out and about with no money or something! I will recommend it to everyone, and buy them for my mum and my sister. I regret I didn't discover it earlier. It's the most liberating thing.

Natalia - 29th April 2010

Fantastic. I went back to tampons temporarily to finish the last box (of my life) and was so shocked to realise how uncomfortable and leaky they were!

K - 20th August 2010

I've only just bought my moon cup but wanted to share how fantastic it is with other women as I wish I'd started using it sooner. I put it in for the first time really easily and went straight for a five mile run after, I didn't feel a thing and it was so comfortable. It's great when going to the toilet as well as no annoying string dangling down getting in the way. So economical and good for the environment too, if you're thinking about getting one just do it, it'll be one of the best decisions you make.

Rachel - 22nd July 2011

I am over the moon with my Mooncup. I suffer with very heavy period and cramps, I popped it in and no more cramps, no more mess and instead of 7 days on my period all done a dusted in 4 days. Thank you mooncup you have change my life.

Clare - 10th November 2010

I bought a Mooncup as I became more environmentally aware of wastage, and also because of continual disappointment from regular tampons. I would definitely recommend this product to my friends and I use it whilst I am travelling. Better for me, better for the environment, I think it is all in all a win win product.

amy - 27th May 2010

I have been using my Mooncup for about 18 months now. In fairness it probably took me at about three months to really feel at home with it, but I really think changing to using a Mooncup is one of the best things that I've ever done. I'm peri menopausal with periods that vary between virtual nothingness and wild floods! The Mooncup copes brilliant with all variations, and yes, no leaks, no smell (amazing!) and vaginal dryness has gone totally. I only wish I'd had this for all the years that I've been sending tampons to landfill. Go on Girls - spread the word, this really is great and worth persevering with for the first month or so xx"

Claire -

I bought my mooncup about a month ago. I was using microgynon and having a period every 9 weeks by choice. However I decided to get the implanon and it can make periods irregular, and I hate having to worry about not knowing how heavy/light I'm going to be, and whether I'm going to leak or not, what underwear to put on, whether pads will be uncomfortable in certain pants - it's really limiting! I actually heard about mooncup on youtube from a video saying how gross it sounds - so naturally I read up about it and decided to buy one. It arrived quickly and I read the instructions and had a practice. It took me a few tries to get it in right, I couldn't get it up far enough without it pinging open and it hurt! But I got used to putting it in, washed it and put it away. I came on yesterday (at the most inconvenient of times, naturally) and grabbed my little mooncup pouch and went to the bathroom. I'd already boiled it that morning as I knew I was due on in the next day or so. I just popped it right in and went back to bed with my boyfriend. It was great, didn't leak at all. I'm on my second day and used it overnight and can safely say that I will NEVER use any other form of sanitary product again. I just have to make sure that the suction is right, otherwise it pings open 5 minutes later and gives me a nasty shock, but I've figured out how to do that now. I love my mooncup!

Rach, 19 - 9th May 2010

My experience with Mooncup spans 12 years - extremely happy ones too! As an active sports person and one who understands Anatomy and Physiology (Sport Science background), I know my body well and how it needs to perform at all times. I actively seek out anything natural, organic or in Mooncup's case - just plain obviously sensible! I bought one on sight, used it immediately, experienced nothing but admiration for something so simple yet so effective, that I haven't used anything else since; again I say, 12 years. I 'wax lyrical' to friends and am astounded at how few women know about or use Mooncup. Even my guy admires this product and I successfully have 'orgasms' whilst using Mooncup during my period. What more is there to say other than 'Thank you Mooncup' :-).

Rachel - 22nd October 2010

I've had my Mooncup since 2003 and I wouldn't be without it. Not only can you carry it around more discreetly than tampons or towels, not only is it better for the environment, not only is it even better for your purse, but it stops thrush in its tracks. I love it, and have recommended it to countless friends. And yes, ladies, once you get the hang of it, it's not even messy. Trust me on this one.

Moon Mummy - 6th July 2011

THIS IS TO MORGAN!!! I purchased one of these and it is actually amazing the only problem I have is that I think the B size is still a little too big for me cos when i take it out it hurts the lower area of my vagina because mine has quite a small entrance. Hope thats proof that these aren't fake.

Rosie - 27th October 2009

I bought my Mooncup from Boots about a year and a half ago. It takes a bit of getting used to and I've had three kids so that makes it a bit easier (if you know what I mean!). What's great is that you never run out of tampons at the wrong time and have to borrow or find a chemist that's open. I've even knitted a Mooncup cosy for mine! If you care about yourself and the environment, use a Mooncup.

Jane - 21st March 2010

I bought my mooncup last month and its brilliant. I'm on the combined pill which gives me light periods and also the flow constantly stops and starts all week, with no predictability so this obviously made tampons a complete nightmare for drying me out and very uncomfortable. Needless to say I hate towels. My periods always used to stress me out, sitting down feeling the tampon thinking great i've stopped again and then randomly starting later the same day runining my undies. I've recently had a baby too so keeping track of time isnt easy, mooncup only needs emptying when I get up and just before bed it makes my life so much easier not worrying during the day when i might need a toilet. I can go anywhere without packing a whole range of tampons, towels and pantyliners, I've got enough to pack for my baby! It interesting to see how much you do bleed and it isnt a lot, it really isnt a messy as I imagined and no smell. When i first inserted it out of habbit I tried to put it in as a far as a tampon but you dont need to, it sits very low down and honestly you cant feel it. Mooncup has eliminated my worry of TSS, before I was constantly worrying about how long my tampon had been in. Tampons and Towels seem silly now and no way will I go back to them. Now trying to convert my friends. Even if you have heavy periods you dont need to change anywhere near as often as before and you wont leak. Once you get used to Mooncup I bet you dont go back. Thanks for such a great product, just wish I knew about it years ago.

Cheryl - 10th December 2010

I first read about the Mooncup and thought yuck! Within thirty minutes of reading through the testimonials and watching the video, my Mooncup was on the way. The great thing I found was that because it doesn't have to be avoided between periods like tampons do, I could practice inserting and removing for a few weeks before the "real test". I had to remove the stem completely, but being able to do this before I needed it helped immensely. As my periods start irregularly, I was also able to insert it over night the evening before I thought I may start, and clean and reinsert as needed. Now I am on my first Real day of using it, I am already so comfortable with it I do not feel it's presence, and instead of irritation and dread, I am bouncing about telling all my female friends about it. I am never going back :)

Ruth - 5th May 2011

I've had my mooncup for nearly two years now and absolutely love it! It's so easy to use, and no more worrying about running out of tampons when I'm at work/on a night out/staying at a friends house/at a festival. I only wished I'd had it a few years ago when I was backpacking. I started using it as I kept on getting terrible thrush after each period. The doctor recommended that I went back to using sanitary towels, which I really wasn't keen on doing. A friend then recommended that I try the mooncup, and since then I've never looked back. More than anything, I love the fact that it's reusable - no more bleached tampons and all the wasteful packaging that comes with it. I've told all my female friends about it and have encouraged them to at least buy one to try it out. It's kind of like marmite, you either love it or hate it.

Amy - 24th March 2010

i bought the mooncup out of my 18th birthday money, i asked my mom if shed ever used one, she said she once used a contrceptive cup for one when she was caught short without a pad. so i bought it prior to my next period, which strangly enough was sort of a mile stone as it was 5 years since my first. the first time i put it in it felt weird, i felt like one of my brothers might notice that i was wiggling in my seat. i went upstairs and removed it, i'd worn it for ten minutes and i'd noticed my vaginal canal felt swollen. but it wasn't. i tried a gain the next day, after trimming and re-inserting it felt okay. i then slept in it. i normally have to wash my sheets daily when menstrating due to wearing pads, mom prohibits tampons so thats why it took me time to realise lower than a tampon meant. i then spent amonth on the mooncup. the first rinse i rinsed with warm water and when i inserted it it moved so i took it out to see like a curdled mix of vaginal fluids, and rinsed it under cold water before re-inserting it was fine after that. i have now been using the mooncup for two months, i'm quite frotuate as i get a small set of cramps about twevele hours before i start so i now don't stain my underware as the mooncup can be worn just before as it dosent dry you out or cause irritation. last month i got snowed in at my nan's without my mooncup and had to wear these horrid rubbing pads, and when i gothome and put it in, the sides of my legs where screaming HEAVEN. i still get to where my favorite pants. i'm halfway to convincing my freinds and my sister can't wait to be allowed one when she's older. my younger sister thinks that "big" girl time of the month means chocolate and fun. i used to grumble "it aint that fun" but in fact since i got the mooncup i can't wait for my monthly "big" girl time either. :)

jordie - 3rd January 2011

I am converted and don't know what has taken me so long! Having worn towels for over twenty years and finding tampons uncomfortable with dryness I cannot thank the people who came up with the Mooncup enough. It took a while for me to take the plunge, as once out of the packaging my first thought was 'surely not!' but was suprised by how easy this was to use (thanks for the easy to use guide too). So I can put the old bigger knickers to the back of the drawer and dispense with the bottom shelf of sanitary pads in the bathroom, no more ensuring there are enough in handbag either! This is by far the most comfortable I have ever been, and that's quite an acheivement for over twenty years. Sincere thanks again and I urge others to take the plunge as I did. Periods are no longer an issue.

Debbie - 16th October 2011

Used mooncup for the first time, FANTASTIC !!. No leaks even at night. I did take the time toread lots of reviews an followed the tips as I thought it would be tricky to insert/remove, im happy to say that I did not have any problems.I did have to trim the tail but I am extremely happy that I tried it an will be recommending it to my family and friends.

Sheena - 23rd November 2009

I got the moon cup around 8 months ago, when I was living in Turkey. The first time I used it, I was already a few glasses of wine down, and managed to manouver it in with absolutely no problem. It felt a little wierd to start, but I think that was my mind, instead of it actually being uncomfortable. Since then I have used it travelling across the middle east, sleeping in the desert, and in other unexpected situations. And every time Ive been glad that I use the moon cup, as it avoids carry many sanitary materials around, it feels very clean to use and its very comfortable. I will never look back now.

Tessie - 12th August 2011

The Mooncup is pretty much the bst purchase I have EVER made. I used to worry about changing my tampons and leaking during my period, and always found it uncomfortable because of dryness towards the end of my period. The mooncup takes all these problems away. It takes all the worry, and hassle and fuss away. I used to wear "sensible" pants during my period, to hold a pad in place, or because I was worried about leaking. I don't have to do this anymore. I can wear whatever pants I want, and I can sleep naked like I normally do! The Mooncup is seriously one of the best inventions ever, every woman should have one. They are SO easy, and not at all disgusting.

Maggie - 1st December 2009

I have suffered from an extremely heavy menstrual flow, so that the idea of a day out with the girls, or hiking with my boyfriend always left that fear of not being near a bathroom when my sanitation products eventually began to leak (sometimes within 2 hours). I tried the moon cup on a day I knew I´d be home all day, so that when it started to leak I´d be able to change quicky. I shouldn´t have worried. It is AMAZING. I never have leakage problems, like I would have with tampons, and even in the morning, I can make a cup of tea and go back to bed without having to first run to the bathroom. It is definitely worth trying, and is environmentally friendly to boot! Thanks mooncup! :-D

Elouise - 30th September 2011

I came across the Mooncup on a travel website and decided to use it for environmental reasons. At first I still used a liner with it becasue I wasnt 100% confident, then I went off it for a few months now I use it alone with confidence with every period. I've had a hard time convincing some of my more conventional friends to use it but I still tell every girlfriend about it. The purchase was easy and quick and I look forward to seeing them on the shelf in shops in Austrlaia before too long. Thanks

Jane -

I LOVE MY MOONCUP! I must admit, as with most people I struggled with my first attempt, so decided to hold off until the next month. This time I had a few days off work, so didn't need to worry about being away from the comfort of my own bathroom. I'm now on day three and can definitely say I will never go back to disposable towels and tampons. I regret the time about four years ago that I saw a mooncup in a shop and laughed and turned my nose up at the idea of it. It wasn't until a friend told me about hers that made me check out the website and I realised that I shouldn't have been so quick to laugh off the idea of trying something "different". All those years of waste(especially as I'm not regular, so would end up wasting a lot of towels/liners on "just incase" days). I feel similar to when I started wearing contact lenses, once you get used to putting in and taking out, you wonder how you ever lived without them!(It took me a lot longer to get used to the contact lenses!) A big thumbs up to the support team too, when I struggled on my first attempt, I sent an email and they got straight back to me. Woohoo!

Christine - 3rd March 2011

I'm definitely a convert. I had some problems with leakage the first month but I realised in the second month that it was due to the fact that I have to use the second method of insertion and so it won't unfold by itself. I also had some problems getting it out again the first few times - it sits quite low when I first insert but then moves upwards once it's been in for a while so I'd cut the stem a bit short. Bizarrely I've found that I can get it out quite easily if I squat and use my left hand! Once you get over the teething problems the Mooncup is a revelation. Last month I was going out for the evening and thought I was about to come on. Normally I'd spend the whole evening running to the loo every ten minutes because I thought I'd come on but this time I just put my mooncup in before I went out and forgot about it. That period was also pretty heavy and normally I'd have ruined several pairs of knickers and my sheets, but with the mooncup there were no problems at all. Normally my heavy periods are pretty painful but this one wasn't too bad - it might be a psychological thing that I wasn't having to constantly think about being on my period. I also love that I can keep using it until I'm sure my period has ended - mine have a tendency to stop for a whole day and then start again with a vengeance which has resulted in some embarrassing moments. I really can't recommend the Mooncup enough. I normally dread my periods but this month I was almost looking forward to it.

Alison - 13th May 2010

Wished I'd have heard of Mooncup years ago!!! A friend recently recommended it. I was a bit dubious, but bought one, after reading about it and reading the testimonials. Right from the start I took to it. Followed the instructions and put it in and took it out without a problem. I ended up cutting the whole stem off, as it was a bit uncomfortable even when trimmed by half and I found I could get my Mooncup out without the need for the stem. It feels so wonderful to be without pads and I feel so fresh and clean.

Cindy - 31st July 2010

I've been using a Mooncup for 6 months now and I think it's absolutely brilliant. I've always had very irregular periods, and I'd either get caught out if I was early or have to waste loads of pantyliners, tampons and towels for nothing if I came on later than expected. Not so with the Mooncup - I just put it in and get on with my life! I wasn't sure at first, and it definitely took a little while to get used to but I honestly couldn't imagine going back to tampons. Now I'm trying to convince my friends to give it a go - the only problem is that they don't believe me when I tell them I can still do sport with it in, and that it doesn't smell at all! I'm committed to spreading the word though!

Alice - 23rd November 2011

I have been using the mooncup for about 6 months and it is fantastic. Trying to tell friends about it is the most difficult bit - they all react in the same way - yuck! So I love the new campaign loveyourvagina.com... will be passing that on!

Rachel - 24th March 2010

Wow - what a revelation. Have known about mooncup for a couple of years but really thought it just wasn't for me - have now taken the plunge and am amazed. About to go travelling (in developing world) for a year, so instead of having to take a year's supply of tampax one tiny mooncup will do instead. Really comfortable, no leaking, feels much more secure AND you get the "I'm being environmentally friendly" glow :)

Esther - 20th September 2010

When I first heard about the Mooncup I was a bit grossed out to be honest, which my friends find very funny to remind me! And then my friend told me about her experience with the Mooncup which answered a lot of my questions. I’ve always felt a bit guilty with the amount of sanitary rubbish I was throwing away and also felt a bit unclean when using tampons and towels. So I bought one and I’ve never looked back – it is so much better than using conventional towels and tampons that I honestly would never consider using them again. I feel much cleaner when I’m on my period and (although I sound like a bit of a hippy) I feel more in tune with my body. I used it when I went travelling and it was an absolute godsend – there was nothing I couldn’t do and it was easier than using “normal” sanitary wear. When we start our periods we are never given any other options than the standard and so it’s a scary thought to use something else. I was lucky in that I had a friend to answer all my questions and to give me tips (like taking a bottle of water with you when you go to a public loo for rinsing!) that I needed answering before I bought one – and lets face it £17.99 is a lot when you aren’t sure whether it’ll be for you. But no one that I’ve spoken to who has tried the Mooncup goes back, it’s better for the environment, it saves you money (honest, my boyfriend worked it out!), you feel cleaner and fresher and it’s really not that minging - promise. And it probably costs the same as a top from Topshop so you really haven’t got that much to lose!

Lucy -

I bought a mooncup two months ago after having been considering it for some time. The first time I used it I found it painful to remove despite following all the instructions given so I contacted you and you sent further and more helpful information. I have just finished using it for the second week and, having been slightly worrried about the same removal problems occuring again, I would just like to reassure anyone who has the same problem that it gets much easier and is now pain-free! I now only find myself needing to change it twice a day, compared to tampons which I was constantly changing! Since it is environmentally friendly i no longer feel guilty about filling up landfills with horried tampons. Also, I had never before realised how much tampons dry you out - thankfully from now on I will never need to use another one ever! i have definatly been converted! THANK YOU!!

Amy -

Excellent - for a pain free (less painful stomach cramps!), smell free! (the bit I hated each month!) monthly period choose Mooncup! Once I got the right size (Size A really is needed if you're over 30) I was away! Very happy customer! xx

Jane -

changed my life, less painful, less hassle and also making a difference. what more could one ask of what is essentially a monthly inconvenience. get one!!! you will never regret it.

medders - 4th April 2010

I've had my mooncup just over 2 years now and have never been so pleased with a sanitary product. I always found pads really uncomfortable and with my periods varying in flow rate even over a day it's difficult to predict which tampon to use meaning I either picked one too small and could leak in less than half an hour or picked one too big and then had to drag it out almost dry, which of course leaves you feeling uncomfortable. I could also leak through a pad in less than 2 hours on a bad day!!!! The best thing about my mooncup is I can use it on a very light day or on a very heavy day. I also get a strange feeling when I know it needs to be emptied so have a lot less problems with leakage!!! I always recommend them to my friends when the topic comes up and couldn't believe it when th school nrse who was about t go and talk to a group ofgirls about menstruation had never heard of them!!!! Maybe you should promote mooncups to the health authorities as many school nurses could pass on how wonderful mooncups are!!!!!

Louise -

I have used my Mooncup for 3 months now. Unfortunatly I am one of thos ladies that have really heavy periods and I am unable to wear tampons due to problems with the chemicals in them. I decided to try the Mooncup after reading some of the information and testimonials. I can say that this is an excellect product adn I will continue to use it, how ever I do find that for the first 2 days of my period I have to wear a towel as well as I do have a little leakage. I have tried all the tips to make sure you have a good seal and I do these every time I insert it. I would recomend the Mooncup to everyone as wearing light towels for 2 days feels so much more healthier then wearing towels for the 7 days of the period. Go for it you won't regret it.

Karen - 18th August 2010

I have used my Mooncup for many years now and absolutely love it! It took me a few goes to work it out, but it is just so reliable. I can go to work and leave it all day as I have learned how many hours I can use it during the heaviest time of my period. I also have around 3 days where my period is very light before it actually really starts and I always found this frustrating with tampons because it was painful and I was never quite sure when my period was really going to start so I needed to keep checking. What a waste. With my Mooncup this is no problem as I don't have to keep taking it out and changing it, no pain and no waste. Great. Today the unthinkable happened. I made a tear in my Mooncup while cleaning it. I still used it though as the tear was at the top. I still works fine but I will be ordering a new one today to have it ready for my next period. Thank you Mooncup, I think you are a great invention and I pass your existence on to most women I come across.

Carmen - 12th July 2010

I've been using the Mooncup for almost a year now and honestly, it's the best thing about my period! While I still have painful cramps and PMS, I don't compound this annoyance by having to carry about a stash of tampons, knowing that they'll end up in landfills and on beaches...I took to using it at once, and I can honestly say I've never had a leak! (I did drop it on the bathroom floor, early on - good god, it made a mess! But it's only blood!) I have a small but growing group of friends who use the cup, and we compare tips and experiences: the mooncup 'community' is a great thing! Thanks so much for enabling me to be more in control and in touch with my body - a truly life-changing product!

Ellie R -

I discovered the Mooncup three and a half years ago while at university and have been an avid fan ever since. I live in New Zealand so ordered one from the website without knowing exactly what I was getting myself into, but I have never looked back. They make life so much easier and - like other people who have written here- I wish there was more publicity for them so more people used them. They are so much better for the environment and for our bodies. They allow me go just forget about my period for most of the day. If you don't already have one you're missing out! It's seriously one of the best investments I ever made.

Sophie - 24th January 2011

Just tried it for the first time this week. Brilliant! No leaking, and it's really comfortable. I've been swimming twice and running a lot - no problems. Will spread the word!

Gillian - 21st May 2010

I regret not finding out about it years ago, if anything! Have been using the Mooncup for over a year now and it's changed my life in more than one way. Apart from the massive savings on tampons and environment it alerted me to the fact I was bleeding way too heavily. I would never have been able to identify the issue with tampons, and was always wondering why I was so tired. An easy medical treatment has now rectified the problem. I find the cup very easy to use, I sterilize it just when my period starts and that's it, no problem. It paid for itself within 2 months easily. And by the way, no toxic shock syndrome associated with it, makes you think...

Helene - 25th October 2010

Once I used the Mooncup I found my menstrual cramps stopped. I no longer leaked and had to make midnight changes to bedding. The bins were no longer overflowing with smelly, tell tale signs of a period. I nolonger dread my period - I wont lie and say I love it - but it is just another monthly event rather than a challenge. It has the added benefit of being eccologically friendly - as opposed to the smelly packages destined for landfill!

Helen - 24th July 2010

Im using my mooncup for the first time this week, to be honest I was not expecting it to be at good as it is. Its great im so glad I decided to try it out. Thank you mooncup. xxxxxx

Jennie - 26th October 2009

I used to use sanitary towels and they made those few days of every month a misery. I didn't even want to leave the house while I had my period. Thankfully my mum e-mailed me the link for the Mooncup website and I just have to say, thankyou! This is the best invention EVER.

Clayre - 28th August 2010

I stumbled across an advertisement for Mooncup in the public toilets in Morrisons in Penrith 5 years ago, it seemed like an amazing idea and immediately I looked the website on returning home. I had always hated using sanitary products and the chemical smell was never something I warmed to, do I took a chance and ordered aMooncup, one of the best things I have ever done, it's simple, it's easy and mostly the smell of the horrible chemicals has gone, I'm sold and rave about it to all who will listen, thank you Mooncup you have saved me and the environment a great deal! I love it...

Debi - 5th January 2012

Soooooo pleased I have taken this step! My Mooncup is brilliant! From the first time I used it I have had no probs at all :-) A very happy girlie. It's just about changing your attitude towards your periods. Now I feel my body and I are working together every month instead of against eachother!! Thanks Mooncup x

Liza - 29th July 2010

I'd wanted a Mooncup for ages, but as a 19 year old virgin who still suffers discomfort inserting and removing tampons even after several years' use I thought a cup could only be worse. However, next week I fly off to live out of a rucksack for two months, and the thought of not having to take boxes of tampons like I did the last time I went backpacking pushed me into buying one. I'll be honest - my first attempt at getting it in ended in tears of pain and frustration. But I had success the second time and once in I didn't even feel it - it was much easier than I thought it would be. My main motivation for buying one was environmental, and it feels wonderful to know I'll never contribute another tampon to landfill again. However, the fact that it's cheaper, healthier and more convenient than any other form of protection is also a bonus! I always wore pantyliners with tampons for when they started to leak but I don't need to any more. Now I'm in control!

Rebecca -

I've used my mooncup for about 18 months now. I have very heavy periods and used to spend a fortune on tampons, used to dread "that time of the month" as it used to be very messy, time consuming and spent the whole time terrified for little 'accidents'! Mooncup has changed my life. Its so effective, comfortable and now I am so much more relaxed that I never need to worry. Plus I've saved a fortune! Thank you!

Emily - 15th November 2009

After accidentaly coming across a mooncup on e bay and being curious,looking on your web site and then reading all the testimonials,and a trip to Boots i can now join in and say that i've found my mooncup to be everything i hoped it would be and better!i have REALLy heavy periods and the thought of having to drag a whole load of sanitary items to the loo with me past a crowd of school kids did not fill be with pleasure every month!.No more,my mooncup can cope on very heavy days and nights,no need for towels(tho i did at first till i realised i didn't need to).I also find it useful/keep myself in tune with my period to know exactly how much blood i am loosing(gory yes,but also v.interesting!)I live oposite a landfil site and feel pleased that i'm not adding to it.

Gina -

I have been using a mooncup for a few years now and have had to change size now I have welcomed my first baby into the world. Again, no problems with the new size, I just can't imagine life without my mooncup and am currently spreading the word in my mothers group! We have many mums who are very environmentally conscious and use cloth nappies (as I do) and they are really fascinated with the idea of the mooncup. I never regret my purchase of a mooncup and couldn't reccomend them more.

Rachele - 6th January 2010

I'll admit I was doubtful- it did sound potentially messy. I was a bit tipsy when I ordered it after a Friday 'girls night out' where I saw a sticker. But now I am so impressed. I RESENT THE FACT I DIDN"T KNOW ABOUT THESE SOONER!!! For years I have suffered from an uncomfortable dried-out thrushy feeling using tampons. As for the waste produced..... But the Mooncup is very easy to use, clean, super convenient and really a WONDERFUL invention. I couldn't live without mine. One of the best bonuses is being able to use it when you think you're about to come on. When staying over at friends for the night I really sleep better knowing there'll be no messy 'accidents' in the night. And I have really noticed less period pain. And finally, though I never believed this was possible, my attitude to my periods has changed too . I know I'll press 'send' on this message and think of more things I should have added to persuade you. I have told all my friends ( and had some fascinating conversations as a result of breaking that silly taboo) Go on, get one. You won't use tampons again"

London -

It's hard to explain how brilliant Mooncup is! It makes life so much easier!

Vicky - 5th March 2011

WOW! Totally amazing, this is the best thing that has ever happened to the time of the month. I bleed a lot and so for the first day or two need to use a pad as well but this is NOTHING compared to what I would have used before. Mooncups are the way forward!

YummyMummy - 2nd December 2009

I tried the Mooncup out of frustration with tampons; on the rare occasions when I wanted to feel clean and not worry about the potential smell of using pads the tampon would always fail me. Inserting them was often very uncomfortable, and 9 times out of 10 the tampon would shift and become painful-cue a dash to the toilet and changing back to pads. The eco-friendliness of the Mooncup never mattered to me, I already feel I suffer enough during my period without adding guilt to the mix. All I wanted was to feel clean and natural with no discomfort or chafing, and the Mooncup delivered! The thing I love most is that you can put the mooncup in while you take a shower. That way it's lubricated, I'm comfortable and relaxed, I can get nice and clean and there's no trip to the bathroom after my shower to insert a tampon and try not to get blood under my nails. Even better, I can almost forget I'm on my period, and sometimes I even sleep with it in which I never dared do with tampons. For the record, after all my struggles with tampons I didn't think a Mooncup would fit comfortably but it does, and everyone should try it!

Stevie - 26th January 2010

I've been meaning to write for ages to say thank you for inventing this! I bought mine about three years ago and it is the best £20 I've ever spent. I saw a sticker in my university's library and checked the mooncup website out online. I wasn't sure about the messiness angle but I went and bought one in Boots to try it out. I don't like tampons but the mooncup is so much easier. I swear that it helps with cramps also - I don't know why, maybe it is the vaccum it creates. After you get used to it, it is so easy. Lots of public bathrooms have sinks nearby but if not, then you can just empty it and wash it later on. It's also kind of nice to be aware of how much blood you are losing because with pads and tampons, you really have no idea. Also, I find with pads that there is a very distinctive smell that you just don't have with the mooncup. I used to feel really self-conscious and aware when I had my period, worried that I was leaking, and also just feeling a little distugsting about the whole process. Using the mooncup has made me aware of this natural process, I am not worried about whether people can tell if I'm on my period and I actually forget about it most of the time. I've turned all my female friends on to it. It is such a shame that more people are not aware of it. Thank you so much!

Anna - 14th November 2010

Have finally resolved to use my Mooncup after purchasing it two months ago, I can honestly say it has been a resounding success. The timing was right, as my day off from work coincided with the 1st day of my period, (never good) and I am very pleased with my first attempt at using my cup. It was a big concern to me about having to use public toilet facilities going back to work next day, but so far this has been overcome easily. I had never heard of this device until my environmentally conscience work colleague told me about it earlier this year. (There was a shudder of revulsion among us girls in the office thinking - we could never do that!) However two of us resolved that we would give it go! I am so delighted with my first months trial. I wish I had known about this natural method a long time ago. I feel absolutely cheated!!

Julie -

What a revalation! Having developed an allergy to tampons I thought I would give it a go - that was 3 years ago and I have never looked back. There is no soreness or dryness at the end of your period, you dont have to change it as much as you would a tampon and after 3 periods it has paid for itself. every girl should have one - advertise more - don't keep it a secret - it saves the environment too.

Laura - 28th January 2010

Hi all cant believe been using mooncup for nearly a year now and love it was panicked at one point as think my dog ate it so had to go and buy another one as cant go back to tampons, am really heavy had had bad accidents before mooncup. keep up good work mooncup rocks, have got 3 of my friends yo convert., loads of love lou xx

Louise - 4th July 2010

Just finished my first period using the mooncup and I am delighted to say it was a great success! My period is heavy on the first two days, with bad cramping, so I was hesitant to try it because I thought I would be emptying it all the time to prevent leaks. I had no leaks at all, the cup easily caught everything with room to spare. I also found it really interesting to see exactly what was going on - it's really surprising how great it feels to know what your body is producing. It takes a little while to get used to inserting and removing it but you soon get the hang. The best news of all is my 7 day period was cut down to a 5 day period! Thank you mooncup for making a grim part of my month a good deal less grim :)

Heather - 3rd March 2010

Ive been using a Mooncup now for 2 years and I honestly would never ever turn back! The first 2 months took a little getting used to, wearing a panty liner on heavier days just in case I hadn't placed the cup right, but having sussed it now I am completely convinced it was a good purchase! The best part is that as the cup doesn't absorb fluid, so I am not "dry" (excuse the expression but super tampon users will know what I mean) during or for a day or so afterwards- much more comfortable! That and I cant feel the cup at all... I might as well not be on my period. Its great not to spend money on Tampons every month, be a little better for the environment and feel comfortable during those girly days!

Emma - 5th January 2010

I can honestly say that my Mooncup has changed my life! I used to dread having my period so much - with heavy bleeding, leaking, problems with tampons AND towels, it was a nightmare! I found mooncup and from the very first try, it was amazing. I cannot believe this isn't the primary product for periods! It should be! I am so grateful, I can't even express it enough in words. Prepare to have your life changed for the better!

Sophie - 23rd November 2009

I first tried another brand of menstrual cup when I was about 24, in the smaller size that was recommended for women under 30 who've not had children. I loved the idea and convenience of the cup, as well as the savings in money and the sheer waste that disposable products generate, but I never had much success with it as it would move and after a few minutes I'd be able to feel it. I decided to try again with Mooncup and even though I'm still under 30 and have not had children, I ordered the larger size to see if I'd have any more luck. Best decision I ever made! I'm now a Mooncup girl and I'll never go back. This cup is reliable, never leaks and doesn't move, even through a full and active work day, a day at the beach or out snorkeling. I never wake up during the night just to "check" that everything's still ok down there! It only needs emptying once in the morning and then again before bed, and it never "runs out", so it beats any other method hands down for convenience. I'm going to try to convert my friends and family - once you get used to the idea and the use of the cup, you realise it really is the best option for your sanitary needs!

Rachelle - 14th January 2011

I wasn't sure about this at first as I found tampons difficult to use and uncomfortable and so I presumed since the mooncup was internal like tampons i might have the same problem. I decided to give it a go anyway because it seemed like a far cheaper option and much better for the enviroment. The first month i found it difficult to insert and to take out and the stem irritated me, i kept trimming it but it still didnt' feel comfortable. I went back to towels the first month. The secound month i decided to try again and this time i cut the stem of completly because i was confident i could remove the mooncup without it, that made all the diffrence and it fitted perfectly and comfortably. I think I will be using my mooncup every month now.

Julianne - 11th June 2010

I bought the mooncup in a moment of eco-madness, which quickly subsided after initial use. A few month later though, I gave it another try and love it- even when I am not sitting on a green feminist cloud. My period is a slight nuisance now, no longer a somewhat gory affair, strewn and purses stuffed with towels which fall out at any inopportune moment.

Daisy - 24th October 2011

I would just like to say, my mooncup arrived today and I'm already ecstatic with it. I think that this revolutionary product coming from an ethical business run by women is astounding and really impressive. I really hope we can all gain the courage to look at women's reproductive cycles in a more respectful way and advocate more environmentally-friendly/safe products such as the mooncup to all the women we know in the future. I think this is a significant move forward for womankind and the feminist movement.

El - 22nd January 2010

A few months ago I was out shopping and unexpectedly got my period. I went to use a tampon vending machine and it was out of order and someone had written "ha ha!" use a mooncup! I've been meaning to try it for a while so I went and bought one. I was a bit unsure at first but now I can't believe I ever used tampons. It's so clean and easy to use, I feel virtuous every month for not creating lots of polluting waste and don't have to spend money on tampons ever again. It's brilliant! If only every woman used them it would make sure an positive impact on the environment.

Jo - 15th September 2010

I've had my mooncup for about 4 months now and it's officially the best purchase I have ever made. I really wish I had known about it when I first started my periods it would have saved alot of hassle and alot of worrying. I hated being on my period, I would avoid doing anything remotely active and just try and avoid going anywhere but now with my mooncup life is soooo much easier. I really wish I had known about it sooner. I know it doesn't stop me having periods but I feel soooooo much better with the mooncup than I ever did with Tampons or Pads as I don't have to worry about keeping my bag stocked with them is so much easier to deal with. Took a little practice at first but then what dosen't? I advise everyone to buy it!

Stacey - 2nd August 2011

Truly one of the very best purchases I have ever made - a great invention. I have been using it for about three years now and never want to go back. Only wish I'd known about it years ago. I was initially drawn to the idea of it being environmentally friendly and economic. It is both of those but also incredibly comfortable, easy to use and healthy. Wish I could persuade more women to try it!

Madelaine - 26th February 2011

I've used one for years now and try desperately to convert people. Once you get over the initial Euuurrgghhh of emptying (and it's only your mess!!) it really is a fantastic invention. I had never heard of one or seen them advertised. It would put the big companies such as Tampax, Lillets, Bodyform etc OUT OF BUSINESS as you'll only ever need one! No more worrying about leaking/finding a toilet, I just pop it in in the shower and remove and swill at the end of the day. Please give it a try, you'll never go back to tampons/pads.

emma - 7th February 2011

The Mooncup is brilliant. I've had it for 7 years and it's still going strong. When I'm wearing it I don't notice it at all. I can do all the things that I would be able to do using other methods and more. I don't end up feeling dry and uncomfortable. It also means I can save the blood for my plants and my paintings. A few of my friends have got one too and they get on with it brilliantly. It took about 3 bleeds to get used to it but since then I've never looked back.

Lyn -

I read about the mooncup online a few months ago and gave it a go as it sounded intriguing. It has completely changed my attitude to periods. In short I recommend it to everyone I know. Utterly brilliant. Ok, they are a bit more hands on than tampons but once I realised I never had any leakage it revolutionised my period. I no longer dread them and I don't have to get out the dodgy pants. Honestly, I would recommend this to any woman. And if you have a problem with the thought - then get over yourself and embrace the wonder that is the mooncup (and if you think it is too icky then think what you're doing every month with pads and tampons and move on)

rozzy - 5th April 2010

I just wanted to add woopiedoop feelings about your wonderful mooncup to your long list of satisfied customers. I so wish I hadn't put off for so long giving it a go. The wonderful free feeling of not being plugged up, and saying goodbye to all that furtive fumbling with paper packets, and best of all sharing the bath with my kids and not having to worry about "whats that piece of string caught on your bum mummy?" I no longer feel under siege during my period. I feel myself and I'm so grateful to you. Many many thanks

Lucy -

I wish I'd found out about the Mooncup when I first started my period. It would have saved me money and years of discomfort and embarrassment, especially during my traumatic teens, not to mention all the landfill and waste that women's sanitary products take up around the world. The Mooncup given me so much freedom and comfort since I started using it four years ago. The only time I remember I have my period is when it's time to empty it. If I have a daughter I'll be making sure she uses one--in the meantime I tell all my female friends about it.

Angie from Australia - 19th November 2011

I purchased this product awhile back, but just recently started my period again (PCOS and Amenorreah so I decided to give it a try. I used it all night the first night, and didnt feel anything, and slept like a baby- which is great, because even with super sized tampons, I am usually up 2-3 times a night changing them!!!!I am a very heavy bleeder.... but I just have to say that I love this product, and the fact that there is an alternative out there to pads and tampons, that is better for the enviroment, and safer for me! I have been spreading the word to all my gal pals, because this is something that every woman should be aware of!!!!

cerissalaine - 29th November 2011

I bought my Mooncup around a year ago, and after a disasterous first attempt (found it extremely painful to insert) I consigned it to the bathroom cabinet. About 4 months ago when I realised I had run out of tampons right before my period I decided to give it another try. During that first period I had a bit of leakage, found the process was messy and thought the hype around the Mooncup was exactly that. I persevered however and have used it for the past 3 periods very successfully - the key to easy insertion is to wet it first, and 'wear' it much lower inside you than you'd expect to avoid leaks. I love that I don't need to remember to buy tampons and that it needs emptying far less frequently than a tampon needs changing. I still find emptying it a bit yucky but I'm getting used to that. If you do decide to buy one, don't expect to love it straight away but do persevere.....it's definitely worth it.

Tracey - 26th June 2010

I cannot over-emphasise how amazing this product is. It has changed my life. I have moved from feeling completely downtrodden, dirty and deflated during my period to actually looking forward to it, getting time to get to know my body better. I can't stop telling my friends about it, and am pushing leaflets onto them whenever I see them. Since starting to use mooncup I've also looked into other kinds of re-usable sanitary protection and found some amazing suppliers (such as the wonderful HonourYourFlow) where you can stock up on some lovely cloth pads for while you're still getting used to the mooncup, or for heavy heavy days. Mooncup, I love you and will put your stickers everywhere I go.

Lucy - 14th April 2011

I so wish that I had found Mooncup sooner. It is so liberating not to have to worry about having extra supplies with you. Yes, it did take about two days to really get into using it but now I would never go back to tampons. I'd highly recommend it.

Jane -

Since undergoing a loop diathermy treatment on my cervix 2 years ago I have had some "issues" with sticking things into my vagina. I eventually relented last year on holiday, but found to my dismay that tampax no longer worked for me. Not only were they drying me out, but they didn't seem to sit right anymore therefore leakages were inevitable. I was not looking forward to this years holiday at all, especially as I always seem to come on when I travel. But last month my menstrual problems were solved! I was a little nervous so decided to practice putting my mooncup before I started, just for positioning. I put it in before my bath and was happy at how easily it went into the right position immediately. After my bath I removed it but to my surprise I had come on. My actual period symptoms were exactly the same as every month...back ache, womb ache etc, but my period was shortened by 2 days. The husband thinks it's due to the amazing power of mooncup, and I am inclined to agree. This is a fantastic product, and has relieved stress for me as I can now wear my normal clothes when on. I experienced minimal leakage if any, and am now reassured that I bleed a normal amount. All in all I wish I had found this product 15 years ago, as I will njow never go back to towels or tampax. Some women seem to have a problem initially, but I am pleased to report that it is not compulsary, my first time was quick, easy and painless. Whilst it may seem 'gruesome' to some I am personally reassured that there is nothing unatural happening. For the first time I am now embracing my menstrual period, as it is not the issue it once was. Thanks so much to Mooncup, I couldn't live without it now!

Mel - 4th July 2011

I have been using the Mooncup for over two years and would not go back to a tampons ever! Every woman should use these and I have been trying to talk my daughter-in-law into using one, her friends use them but she is still not sure. I have heard so may stories about toxic shock with tampons so the Mooncup is the way forward :-)

Lesley - 29th July 2011

I have now been using this for just three periods and already I know I'm never going back to tampons. I'm not going to lie and say everything was/is perfect, it was difficult the first few days to get it out again, also it kinda grossed me out for a while being a little mucky sometimes with blood getting on my hands. But I got used to that, and now that I've had some practice it is tidier, not as clean as inserting/removing an applicator tampon, but hey. The best thing about it is never suddenly realising that I have no tampons left (and sometimes no money to buy more being a student!) I just start carrying it around with me a few days before I'm due on. I do still wear thin pantyliners because there is a tiny bit of leaking, but that's livable with :) So basically, it's a very cheap alternative, discreet and good for the environment.

Verity - 10th February 2011

Live testimonial #4, Glastonbury 09 -

My menstrual flow changes from very light to very heavy, and back to light again, with the changes occuring very abruptly. With the Mooncup I no longer have to worry about which size tampon to use at which time to avoid leaks or risk TSS. The Mooncup is especially great with the light flow when even a small tampon would not be saturated. It's also great that you can use it in anticipation of your period (unlike a tampon). Lastly, the advice centre is fantastic- personal replies, not set answers.

Katie - 5th April 2010

I had heard about the Mooncup and then met two women who used it and raved about it, so decided to give it a go. I have saved a FORTUNE on sanitary products (I reckon over £70 a year as I have very very heavy periods). I am also helping to save the planet. Best of all (and I don't know why but who cares?!) it has considerably reduced my experience of cramping and pain. Sometimes this was so bad I could not go to work the first day of my perios. Yes, it takes a bit of getting used to but it's worth it - it's WONDERFUL! Thank you.

Kate - 5th August 2011

Hi! First of all congratulations for designing the best, healthiest and more eco-friendly product ever created for menstruation =) I have been using the mooncup for around 4 years now and find it very confortable and easy to use, especially when travelling since I don't need to worry about buying "stuff" anymore. However, with regards to one of your Q&A questions on whether or not it will hold inverted postures, I can say it holds pretty well if you are inverted for under 5 minutes and/or your period is fairly light that day (i.e. if Mooncup is practically empty). If not, I'm afraid it does leak a bit when you return to your normal position, but nothing a small "Salva-slip" won't hold =) It might also spill a bit during exercise if you're having very heavy periods. In any case the Mooncup is amazing and well worth buying! XDXD

Shenti - 1st November 2009

I've used the mooncup during two of my periods now and I just love it!! It has given me more freedom to move about without feeling a wet pad in my knickers. It is especially liberating during work where I don't have to take as many breaks to check that everything is alright and to change pads or tampons. The mooncup is life changing and every girl and woman should be told about it!! :)

Rev - 27th June 2010

What a clean, fresh, natural, neat and comfortable way to get through a period. There’s no going back! It’s difficult and frustrating to find your own knack of removing it starting out, but worth persevering. I was very grateful to another girl for putting her method on her testimonial, which I was able to adapt to suit me, so here’s what worked for me in turn: I tuck my fourth finger up the outside of the mooncup past the ridged part, until I can press it away from my vaginal wall (to break the suction), then just try and nudge it down with my finger “hooked”. A combination of this hooking it with my finger and bearing down eventually releases it. I take my time with it, but hope to get quicker with practice. For anyone who’s used a diaphragm, it’s not unlike the hooking action you use to remove that. A huge thanks to the inventor of the mooncup. You can be sure we won’t hear this broadcasted throughout the world of commerce and retail – too much money at stake in the massive profits on feminine “hygiene” products. Play your part in this quiet revolution and spread the word! As mooncup users are set to save so much money over the coming years, it would be lovely if there could be a scheme whereby we could purchase mooncups on behalf of women in the developing world? Thanks again. x

Síle -

Words cannot express my delight. Even if I didn't care one iota about environmental issues, I would still get this. It simply DOES NOT LEAK. Once I was brave enough to completely cut off the stem, I had ZERO problems using this from day one of my period to the end. Next month, I'm sleeping in the nude on white sheets - just because I can!

Cheron - 11th August 2010

I have been very surprised by how easy to use and effective the mooncup is. I was a bit concerned that it might be inconvenient to use at work but it proved to be more comfortable AND reliable than using tampons or towels. Also the mooncup has given me the ideal opportunity to help our environment. Many thanks

Bernadette -

I bought it around a year ago. I had painful periods and bowel problems that flared up badly each month. Not to mention the enormous amounts of tampons that I used each month due to my heavy bleeding. Since using the mooncup my period pains are significantly reduced, bloating is less painful. I have had less leaks than with tampons. I even have the impression that my bowel problems are better (why I cannot fathom). I feel altogether less ill during my menstruation. In addition I am indeed feeling more "in-tune" with my body and I adore it that I am not dried up and crunchy after my period. I wish I had heard of the mooncup earlier and spared myself all the years of unhappiness.

Melanie - 10th August 2010

I was only told about Mooncup last year, and I am so fustrated that I was never informed about it earlier! I'm only 20, but I've had periods for 10 years now, and when I think about all the awful experiences I've had with other sanitary products, my life would have been so much more simple with my lovely Mooncup. It may sound a bit farfetched, but I think Mooncups should be put forward as an option to girls at school, in the same way that girls are given towel and tampon samples during PSHE&C lessons they should at least provide the never ending list of benefits a Mooncup can have. How would one go about making this change? It is something I am passionate about doing as I feel it really is a revolutionary to female-kind.

Kelly - 10th May 2010

Thankyou for this wonderful product. I am so glad I no longer have to soak my bloodstained knickers, pj pants, bed sheets...! What a relief!

Lauren - 26th March 2010

On hearing of the Mooncup, it sounded appealing as it would not only lessen my impact on the planet, it would have suited my active on-the-go lifestyle, but alas, I'm a chronic procrastinator, so I never got around to buying one. It was only when I decided to try cycling around the world that I was forced into the purchase, as the availability of my usual protection may sometimes be scarce- (imagine trying to find a tampon in a desert!) plus I didn't fancy having to carry my waste for miles hunting for a place to dispose of it. Now how I curse myself for not investing in one sooner! It's a BRILLIANT little piece of engineering, completely suited to a sporting or travelling lifestyle. It took a few goes to get the techniques right, but once I could successfully position and remove my new silicone friend, the benefits shone through. The Mooncup is quick to insert, it's comfortable(even during exercise), removal mess is minimal and you can simply wipe it clean- which is good news if you're out in the middle of nowhere with a limited or unclean water supply! I'm now a year into my bike ride and have appreciated the benefits every single month.

Sarah "Thumper" Jones - 14th August 2011

My mooncup is freedom. Thank you the mooncup inventor.

Laura - 25th March 2010

Well, I'm all for the idea of the mooncup but to be honest ive found the whole experience quite traumatic. I dont know wether its the fact that im on my moon anyway but this is my third attempt to get it out and each has ended up with me in tears. I can't get a grip on it and its pressing on my bladder making me need the toilet all the time. Ive never in my entire life had a period this stressfull.

Rachael - 17th June 2011

I love, love, LOVE mooncup! Wahooo! What a fantastic and useful little thing :-) I hated my periods and always worried about leaking and constantly running to the loo.....not any more though! Once my moncup is in, that's it! Worries are over and I actually forget I'm on my period! I definitely could NOT say that for any other menstrual product. I recommend Mooncup to everyone! It took a little getting used to when I first used it but practice definitely makes perfect :-) thank you so much!

Laura - 13th October 2011

I read about the mooncup yesterday and rushed out to get one in my lunchtime. I'm already very thankful I did. Since I passed 37 my periods have become very heavy and despite using the highest absorbancy tampons i was having to use a pad as well because of leakage (sometimes after only an hour!)Today - no problems at all, no leakage and great comfort. Thank you!!

LD - 8th June 2010

really want to share my experience that i just used it once and i love it. it needs alot of practice to use it first time but once you get the hang of it, you would wish that knew abt it before. thanks for bringing this product out.

anita - 1st September 2010

A friend told me about it and I was meaning to give it a go, although was put off by it's 'hippy' image i guess, until she said she hadn't looked back and the thought of using a tampon seemed really unhygienic now, so i gave it a go. Brilliant! Took a month to get used to it. Can't feel it, never leak, don't have to worry about carrying stuff, no money on tampons, environmental, less 'dragging' period pain, more comfort. Thank you!

clare - 22nd May 2011

I had wanted to try using a menstrual cup for at least a year before I got round to buying one and finally purchased my Mooncup from a large Boots outlet a few weeks ago. After a rather rushed and unsuccessful dry run I was a little nervous that I wouldn't be able to get it to work and it would be a wasted investment. I needn't have worried! My period came around again and I was determined to at least give it another try. I played around with it a bit first, trying out different folds and getting used to the shape and feel, and then inserted it sitting down on the edge of the bath. I am petite and a virgin, so it was slightly painful getting it past the vaginal opening (using a "punch down" fold), but once it was in it felt fine. I had no problem getting it to open and form a seal. I kept it in for about ten minutes as a test run the first evening of my period, and had a slight panic trying to take it out, but with taking some big relaxing breaths, bearing down, and some fishing about with my index finger managed to remove it without pain. I wasn't brave enough to try overnight use of the cup straight off the bat, but in the morning after having woken up to disgusting sticky thighs from my pad moving around in the night, I determined to start using the cup properly and cut out disposable products all together. This time I inserted it sitting on the toilet, and it was definitely easier than the first time. I have felt comfortable, dry and fresh all day. I wouldn't say that I forgot it was there, but I'm sure that's down to the novelty of using a cup rather than to actually feeling it inside me. I have a long coach journey and an important interview coinciding with this month's period, and was planning on using disposable pads and tampons, but I'm already confident enough with the Mooncup to use it even under such stressful and uncomfortable conditions. I'm 100% converted.

E J - 5th December 2010

When I thought about buying a Mooncup I was worried it might be messy to empty. I'm the kind of girl who wraps tissue around the tampon string before pulling in case it's dirty. In fact it's been fantastically easy and quite clean. What I hadn't appreciated was that the seal the cup forms against your skin stops any flow reaching the outside of the lower part of the cup, so removing it isn't messy at all. Only having to empty it once during the work day is life changing. I can sit through long meetings without worrying about leaking, or having to pop to the loo carrying my handbag. This is ideal for trips too - much less to pack!

Nikki - 21st January 2011

Don't know how I lived without it before-it's an incredible product and I'll never go back to anything else! I love it!! There are so many benefits to using it

Leigh - 22nd October 2009

I just bought one this afternoon, because I'm sick of tampons drying me out and giving me thrush. Inserted it with no problems at all AND can get it back out - insant and complete WIN. I'm looking forward to spending the rest of my life with Mooncup!

Clare - 28th January 2010

I have used this for the past three cycles and wonder why i hadn't tried this years ago. I have a light flow and often the tampon would be almost dry when having to pull out after 8 hours 'ouch'. This would cause me discomfort, but using towels was not for me either. After getting the knack of inserting the mooncup, which is quite simple, i've found it doesn't leave me dry, i don't have to worry about removing it within 8 hours and i don't have to worry about disposing of sanitary products around other peoples houses. I was worried about it leaking down the sides but the suction prevents that and i've never had any problems. I also sleep with it, where as i used to use a towel at night in case i went over the 8 hours. Although many turn their noses up at reusable sanitary protection, i think its the most healthy, clean, economical option. Very happy with my purchase.

Beckie - 20th July 2011

I'm too old for a mooncup, But my 15 year old daughter wanted to do her bit for the environment. I was a little unsure when I first saw the mooncup, but she loves it! Especially the freedom it gives here at school and in dance. She want's to tell the world about mooncup, but is too shy. Well done on such a fantastic product! Thank you, I'm glad I found your website.

Jean -

I've been using my mooncup for around 4 years and it's the best protection I've ever had. It's comfortable, I never have to worry about leaks and half the time, I forget I'm even on my period!

Rhiannon - 19th March 2010

I bought a mooncup after a friend 'shared' the page on facebook. I have been using it for two months and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Comfortable, no leaks, and you quickly get better at inserting and removing it comfortably. I have been telling all my pals, and finding lots of them have been using one for years! Just think... no more feeling minging with sanitary towels, no more tampons exploding in my rucksack when I get caught in a rainstorm and my bag leaks, no more waste in the sea and landfills. I can't recommend them highly enough. Buy one. Then spread the word!

Lucy - 27th May 2011

I've been using the mooncup now for almost 2 years! And I really like it for several reasons:

• 1. Other products always caused a lot of dryness&pain during and after my menstruation (which is really annoying, no riding a bicycle or having sex for 2 weeks in total...) BUT since the mooncup I haven't had those problems anymore *yay*
• 2. Easy removal & no leakage. I have a heavy flow, and I never have had a leakage with my mooncup :)
• 3. You can really see what your body does to cleanse itself. And I like to keep track how heavy my flow is, and that's really easy with a mooncup!

So, buy it! And respect nature, respect your body and no more leakages!!

Iris - 27th August 2010

I just have to comment on a testimonial I read while researching the moon cup for my 2 daughters (22 and 23) I think her name was Megan and she was saying that the testimonials must be fake because they were all positive. Although I have not personally used one I am purchasing them for my daughters and have no doubt that they are everything women say they are. The reason I have NO DOUBT is because my husband and myself used a diaphragm for fifteen years as contraceptive until his vasectomy and then we used the diaphragm for sex while I was menstruating as well as for when I was too poor or out of tampons. Same concept - Great idea.

Susan - 2nd February 2010

I've had my mooncup for 8 months now and I must say, it's probably one of the best purchases I've ever made, not an exaggeration! At around age 15 I started having really heavy periods, wearing a super tampon and a night time pad and having to change the tampon at least every hour. Age 16, I got fed up and decided to try the Mooncup as I was pretty desperate. It's actually been amazing! Because of my age I was initially worried if I would be able to get it inserted as it looks massive, but if you've been using tampons it's really easy to insert. The mooncup makes me feel so clean and hygienic, unlike the sticky messy feeling you get from other sanitary products. The fact that I have to change it less often is an added bonus - I can go out for the night and never have to empty my cup at all! As for the 'ick' factor, if you already have heavy periods this really shouldn't bother you! It sounds strange but in a way as your period is contained within the cup it's a bit less traumatising to look at, rather than a messy pad or tampon :L Mooncup is something I really wish I'd heard about sooner and I couldn't live without it.

Rachel - 16th February 2010

I absolutely LOVE the mooncup. When I first heard about them I was unconvinced until my friend brought me one for my birthday. It was the best present I have ever had. There are so many positive reasons to use a mooncup and absolutely no downsides.....I tell everyone I can about them. They save you money, space in your handbag, the worry of TSS, the environment....the list is endless. Buy one for yourself and all your female friends....

Karen -

The mooncup is absolutely amazing. I have an allergy to rubber and tampons give me thrush, and the mooncup is so comfortable that I dont even know that I am on my period!!! This product means that I never have to use a bulky sanitary towel ever again!! Please continue to promote this product, so many women don't know what they are missing and if you ever stop producing them please contact me so that I can stock up!!!

Kellie -

I have waited until my third period to give this review of my new mooncup. The first time I tried it I found it pretty tricky; in fact for one day of my cycle I went back to tampons because I was fed up of the hassle. Anyway, I persevered and am so glad I did. All of the initial discomfort of the first time around had gone by my second period. When I wear my mooncup I can't feel it at all, it is as if I'm not on my period. I love that it's environmentally friendly as I don't have 'tampon guilt' anymore. I also love that I don't have to worry about leaving it in too long or TSS. I've never had problems with a heavy period or bad cramp, so when I first read these testimonials I wasn't sure that a mooncup would be an improvement for me personally. But, amazingly, I didn't realise what a hassle tampons were till I stopped using them. To anyone in doubt: please give this a go, the likelihood is you won't regret it.

Jenny T - 18th November 2009

I've just started using a mooncup, I'd been curious about it for some time and was becoming increasingly frustrated with tampons and towels due to leaking and the inconvenience of having to change them often. Despite reading the website I was still quite unsure of what to expect with the mooncup, and I have to say I was a little sceptical - could a product work as well as people claimed it did? Now coming to the end of my first period using my mooncup, I can say that it is probably the best thing I've ever bought, and my only regret is having 8 years of periods without it! It was surprisingly easy to get used to using, very comfortable, and I've experienced no leaks at all. What I've been most surprised about however is how hygienic it feels. I'm somewhat overly hygiene concious and thought I would find it felt 'dirty' to some degree, but that was totally wrong, using it feels very clean and the thought of now going back to tampons and towels is what seems dirty and unpleasant to me now! You can tell that this is a product designed by women as it really does cater so well to our needs. I'd never go back now and I'm definitely going to be spreading the word!

lacey - 20th March 2010

I have just finished my 3rd cycle using Mooncup. I could have wrote a testimonial after 3 days but I wanted to wait! This little cup is simply amazing. I no longer feel gross for 1 week of the month. Waking up in a mess, wearing 2 pads at a time, smelly tampons, bags overflowing with sanitry protection and the crippling camps that would take my breath away. That's what my periods were like. Now I'm not going to lie and say they are now and enjoyable experience but they're not far of it! I can sleep knowing I won't make a mess of the bed. I've even worn WHITE TROUSERS!!! Something the tampon adverts told me years ago I would do through my period but I'd never felt confident enough! I travelled halfway across the world, spending 18 hours on a plane and barely thought about my period. It was easy. I've just came back from a weekend camping with the most basic of amenities - again, dead easy! I first read about Mooncup about 5 years ago and scoffed at the idea. I then forgot about it until seeing signs in a toilet. I spoke to people on forums, read testimonals and eventually purchased one. I wish I'd done it 5 years ago.

Heather - 5th June 2011

I bought mooncup after reading about them on a forum where I had ranted about tampons and pads being so gross. Someone suggested it and I was a little iffy but I figured if I can use nuvaring birth control I can use this! I got it and waited for my period to show and when it finally did I had forgotten I had the mooncup and I looked in the medicine cabinet. No freakin tampons but there right next to my empty tampax box was that little cotton bag. Holy hallelujah talk about a life saver! I have never felt so clean and free while having my period. I was lucky and got the hang of it right away and I've loved it since! I really wish more women knew about this. I have a daughter and she will NEVER have to use a disgusting pad or tampon if I have anything to do with it!

Lizbeth W. - 25th September 2011

i have heard about the mooncup a while now but since moving to spain and the area we live in (not good for flushing toilet paper or tampons) i got my sister to send me one and i have used it for the first time, i got with it straight away no problems at all very comfy not at all a pain like tampons are, really easy to clean and i am very happy it will save me money and the environment thumbs up 10 out of 10 should be advertised lots and get every women using one,

Kerry - 22nd June 2010

I was reading these testimonials a few weeks ago while trying to decide whether it was worth buying a Mooncup and if it would be just as good for me ... it was and it is! Seriously, don't hesitate. By the third empty I was waxing lyrical about it to my husband and by the end of my period (today) I was kicking myself for not having bought one when I first heard about them a few years ago. Natural-feeling, incredibly comfortable and easy to use, no leaks, no dryness, no smell, none of that horrible feeling when you feel like your soaked tampax is about to slip out and, above all, a deep satisfaction from knowing that of the billions of tampax polluting the sea, there will be no more of mine ever again. Now onto persuading everyone I know to get one ...

Amanda - 18th January 2012

To begin with I thought I'm not sure about this. Any doubts have now left me and yeah its fantastic can't wait to let my friends know about the mooncup! Kind to the environment and my pocket - thanks

Mel - 2nd June 2010

I have been using a mooncup for about 7years, and love it, i have very heavy periods, and now only on my period for about 4 days instead of the 9 days i was when using other products. i leave the little bag hanging on a hook in the bathroom so my husband and sons know its the time to be tidier in their rooms, generally nicer to each other and me. I have recomended it to a few friends and they love it also.

Nicola - 4th November 2010

What do I think - well what an amazing thing the Mooncup is - I highly recommend it to all my friends and sadly tell everyone and anyone who will stand still long enough to hear about it ! No more not being able to stay over night (last minute) at friends because not having any extra period protection, instead freedom to stay over and party without fear. At a close family member's funeral I was able to grieve and to relax and not worry about leaking etc. To me the Mooncup equals freedom, and it has paid for itself time and time again - BUY ONE NOW - IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE =0)

Estrela -

My friends and I were joking about getting a Mooncup a few months ago but it wasn't until I researched it that I decided that it looked really good - not to mention amazing for the environment. I started my periods when I was 10 ( I'm 16 soon) so I've been using a 'double whammy' - a tampon and a pad - since they got heavier. With a roadtrip in America planned just when I should come on I bit the bullet and got a Mooncup. I tried to insert it when I first got it but had to buy a lubricant as well (KY Jelly is good for this!). I can safely say that I now cannot wait to come on and neither can my newly converted friend! Thank you so much, you have made what was a dreaded and sticky time of the month less daunting and hopefully thoroughly more enjoyable!

Ellen - 15th April 2011

The Mooncup is so great, sometimes I forget I'm even having my period!

Kate - 20th November 2011

I first heard about the Mooncup from my sister remarking on how "weird and gross" it sounded; but i decided to check it out anyway. After a quick google search yesterday i found your website, and far from being weird and gross, it actually sounded very ingenious. I went out today and bought a Mooncup, sterilized and inserted it straight away. And what can I say? I think this is the best £19.99 I've ever spent! Due to the birth control I use, my periods are heavy and over three times as long in duration as they used to be. When I wasn't careful in the past this has resulted in incredibly embarrassing leakage problems where I'm ashamed to say that i've had to edge backwards out of a room and run home to change my clothes... I've had the Mooncup in for 7 hours so far, it hasn't leaked and I haven't had to empty it - A miracle! And it doesn't have the same worrying problems of TSS with tampons and the unpleasant odour with pads. I can now stop clogging up the bathroom cupboard with expensive and unsatisfactory alternatives. Thank you so so much for providing these little silicon miracles!

Natalie - 6th January 2010

I've been using the mooncup for a year now. What I like best about it is that you don't feel like you're having your periods. Like some of the other posters on this board, the first couple of days of my period are really heavy - it's good being able to (1) have something that can stay in for a few hours without having to be changed every hour - especially since I'm a teacher, and can't keep running out of the classroom, and (2) know exactly how much I bleed every period - I always doubted that it was just a couple of spoonfuls, now I know! The mooncup has now been to several countries with me, and all over Europe and Asia on holidays - and has saved me a LOT of money and packing space!

maya - 28th August 2010

Thank you mooncup...I discovered mooncup about a year ago when I became irritated by pads and tampons. I was hesitant at first but within a few days I would never go back. I have been using it for several months and never had to buy anything else. I think everybody should know about mooncup! Thank you!!!

Elena - 27th August 2010

I just received the Mooncup and used it for the first month and I LOVE IT!!! I live in Washington, DC., and although it is not available here, I had a friend ship me one from the UK. I love all the things that everyone else loves about it; it pays for itself in less than 3 months, it saves me from creating so much waste, and its easy to use! The reason I am in love with it, however is because you can do almost anything while wearing it! You don't have to "change" it like you do tampons every time you go to the bathroom or take a shower. You can go swimming with it. At first insertion was kind of uncomfortable, but after about the third time I emptied it, I was used to the way it felt. I have a full box of tampons on standby just in case, but I really don't see myself using them ever again. This is one small way women everywhere can make a difference in reducing waste and keeping our planet just a little bit cleaner. I can't believe I wasted so much time and money without the Mooncup! I have recommended it to everyone, even my mom! There are so many people in the States that would love to own Mooncup, so please please please make it available for shipping in the US. Thank you so very, very much!

Alex - 25th October 2010

Read about the mooncup in Cosmo, and was interested, checked out this website, bought one, used it and hey presto! Took 2 or 3 attempts to get position right, but once you get the hang ot it, so easy to use & so much more comfortable than a tampon! no leaks, no dryness. easy to use, cheaper, (I was spending the same amount as a mooncup every other month!!) Wished I'd heard about them years ago!!

Sally - 31st January 2010

Live testimonial #2, Glastonbury 09 -

I love my mooncup, within 4 months I had recovered the cost and now I menstruate for free! I have no problem with blood and I think that the mooncup allows me to understand my body better, I know know how long my cycle is and just how much I bleed. Gone are the soggy nappies and the scratchy synthetic tampons which always leaked. One added advantage: instead of buying ox blood fertilizer compounds for my roses every now and then I will tip a moon cup of my own moon offering for the roses and needless to say they are growing splendidly.

Coral - 14th September 2010

I have gone from being so fed up and depressed from the last 9 weeks to my normal self in the space of 15 mins! And it's all thanks to your amazing product. I've had 7 weeks of bleeding post surgery so wasn't able to use any product other than towels- horrendous! I then had a week that I thought all had settled but no. I had ordered your product after Reading an article in easy living but couldn't use it post surgery. I went away last week and suffered all day everyday for 7 days in which time I was now allowed to use tampons- a lot of use they were! They couldn't cope so it was back and too every hour and a half. It ruined my time away. I landed this morning and straight away tried the mooncup. It took a couple of attempts and at first you know it's there but then you forget all about it. I cried in happiness! I have a life back! This morning I would have given anything to have had a hysterectomy...and good ridance to the whole lot... I know drastic at 24, but that's how I felt. I ended up going shopping and for the first time in a very long time wasn't stressed or overcome with anxiety of having to rush to the toilet. I really can't say how thankful I am and had to tell you. Every woman should have this on the top of her shopping list it really is life changing. x

Helena -

I just realized the other day that I've been using my Mooncup for almost 8 years already! My how time flies! I never will go back to disposable products! Its so comfortable and convenient.

April - 4th January 2012

I have had my mooncup for 2 years now and love it. It has saved me a fortune. Excellent for any one who likes to travel or who is in the forces (like my friend who uses one too), or anyone who doesnt like the finacial and environmental costs of traditional disposable products! You dont know its there, and stays safe while swimming, running etc. Why doesnt everyone have one???

Kate -

I have had my Mooncup for about 6 months now and I cannot believe that I was nearly 40 before knowing about this alternative to tampons! I love it - it takes a couple of cycles to relax with it, but the last few cycles have been so much easier to live with than those of the previous 25 years!!! I have very irregular periods and it's good that it can be worn before you come on with no ill effect - so I don't get caught out anymore either.

Dawn - 26th April 2010

Mooncups are dangerous. Previously I was a very private person, I objected to the advertising of sanitary products on TV. I swore blind that I had no bodily functions what-so-ever! It just isn't lady like to go around discussing 'the time of the month' this is why mooncups are dangerous - I am just so excited by mine, I honestly feel like I've found the 'cure'! I am telling everyone. It's ridiculous. I found my mooncup easy to use from the start, probably because I read a few blogs and was aware of the difficulties other people had come up against. Like placing it too high, or keeping the little tail on. I have worn my cup to various exercise classes, including body combat and circuit training - no leaks! My period is shorter now, I don't know why, but if I were to speculate I'd say that because nothing is obstructing the blood flow it's all over and done with sooner. I can ramble on for ages, it's cheaper, feels more natural, simple, brilliant. I have become evangelical about them! I can't go far enough to recommend them. I wish someone had told me sooner.

Jo -

I love my Mooncup! I've been using it for over a year now and still going strong. Learning to use it was a little difficult at first but I kept trying and now that I'm used to it I couldn't be happier. My cramps are greatly reduced and sometimes it’s almost like I don't have a period at all! I'll never go back to the old way - now I cruise past the feminine hygiene aisle at the supermarket and chuckle to myself hehe...

Canuck loves cup - 20th February 2010

I've been using my Mooncup for years now. I can barely remember the time before it but reading others' comments I vaguely recall waking up with blood covered legs and such like. I certainly remember the feeling of aching sickness lasting the whole week of my period. But no longer. I love my Mooncup. As others have said - one of the greatest things for me is the direct connection I now have with the natural functions of my body. The blood is beautiful. The Cup is easy to use and feels natural and comfortable inside me. On the heaviest days, I love that I can feel when the Cup is full so I know I need to pop to the loo. No drama, no discomfort, just a warm weightiness inside. Also, hiking, camping or travelling during a period is a breeze now too. No need to carry huge supplies of tampons. Just pop the Mooncup into my bag (or even my pocket at the last minute) and I am prepared. And of course there is the glowing sense of righteousness from knowing I'm no longer sending blood soaked cotton to landfill or flushing it out to sea. My wonderful Mooncup - what would I do without you?

janie - 27th March 2011

I found out about mooncup after seeing it in Boots and decided to try it out after reading the testimonials on this site. I love it. It's so easy and hassle free to use. I don't have to worry about having tampons with me. I've told my mum about about it and my sister and they were a bit sceptical but love it too! Thank you for making it and for the cute little bags they come with. I feel like this is a product for women by women.

Angharad - 20th July 2010

I first heard about menstrual cups a couple years ago, but I was living in Canada at the time, and so they were not available to me. Since coming to England as an Exchange student, I thought I'd keep going with my investigation to see if a Mooncup was right for me. It was a little tricky at first and has only leaked once. They're now available back home from Diva, but I like Mooncup so much that I'm definitely going to get a couple more for when I go home so I can teach my friends.

Sabrina - 9th December 2010

Dear Mooncup - AWESOME (ps: where did the name mooncup come from?) I have been using the mooncup for almost a year now and absolutely love it. I wish I heard about it years ago. It is easy, cheap and really comfortable to use once you get the hang of it and realise that you can trust it. I have traveled all over the world and have found it so useful, no concerns about having to find tampons or pads in foreign shops and languages. I just want to say thank you!!

Helena - 8th May 2011

I have just used the mooncup for the second month in a row. It is a revelation. When I first heard about the mooncup a few years ago I thought it sounded a bit icky. Now I could kick myself for not buying one earlier. It is so simple to use, I never get the pain I used sometimes when I inserted tampons. For 2 months in a row I have had no leakages. Because I have quite a heavy flow I used to use large tampons, but they often hurt and made my periods more miserable. Now I have no insertion or removal pain. It has saved me money already and no more tampons going into landfill. Tampon manufacturers should by rights, be quaking in their boots at this little invention. I have already got my best friend Grace using one, and I am working on my sister now. Every female should have a mooncup, I cannot get over how good it is. Many thanks.

Caroline - 29th March 2010

I was so excited when I ordered your mooncup. I have wanted one since I heard about them a couple of years ago. I am only 19 so I was a little bit nervous about being able to put it in and take it out. It took a couple of tries, but I am so amazed at how wonderfully it works! It feels so good not to be sticking gross wads of cotton inside of me anymore! Not to mention how grateful the landfills are! Thank you so much for this fantastic way to embrace being a woman and stop harming our bodies and our planet. I recommend the mooncup to everyone I know!

Hannah -

I started using the mooncup because I believed there must have been an eco-friendly, re-usable, safe and practical alternative to tampons which I found unpredictable and such a hassle. The first few months with the new cup were fiddly, messy and frustrating and I even resorted to using tampons a lot of the time but eventually I mastered mess-free insertion and removal and I love, love, love my mooncup. I am only 16 and so glad I discovered the mooncup and converted to it instead of making do with tampons for the next 30 years! If you can get over the eww-factor, please give it a go - you'll be amazed at the difference!

Isabel - 1st June 2011

Thanks very much for the advice! It was really helpful and it's got a lot better with practice. I didn't want to go back to the old ways so I was really relieved!!! Thanks for being so helpful, I 'll keep trying to win people round to the mooncup! Cheers

Hannah -

Fantastic! I have very heavy periods and extreme period pain, since using the mooncup the pain has more than halved, I don't know how but I'm very happy. I no longer have to take time off work every month. I've been using the mooncup for over a year and can't believe they are still so unknown. I have told all my female friends about it. Thank you Mooncup, you really have improved my life.

Lucy - 30th May 2010

The first time I had heard of the mooncup in the feminist society I was pretty much against the idea, despite the clear advantages. I guess alot of women have the same problem, but I was nonetheless pondering the question of getting a mooncup for the next few months. The fact that they can easily be purchased in Boots probably helped alot and so I finally got one. I have always been in harmony with my body and never afraid to use words such as vagina or menstruation. It could not be easier to use and to take care off. I think my vagina is pretty happy to be rid of tampons etc considering I was never a huge fan of thme in the first place. As Catherine Breillat deppicted in her film 'Anatomy of Hell', a tampon keeps a woman from coming into contact with her own sexuality of which the period is unavoidably part.I really jsut keep recommending it to every woman, wether they want or not lol.For me it is one of the best inventions of all times.

Morgan - 14th April 2010

I bought a Mooncup approx. 1.5 hours ago, boiled it and inserted it. I have never used menstrual cups before and all I can say is that I'm one happy girl! THANK YOU for this great product!

Lisa - 29th November 2011

Mooncup is unbelievable!!! My best friend had been trying to convince me to try it for years and I've put it off due to a combination of the "yuck" factor, the upfront cost and general laziness at changing my ways. And now I'm so mad at myself-I cant believe I've been needlessly using tampons all these years when I could have been using mooncup: more comfortable, less fuss and feels so much more natural! It has completely changed the way I feel about my periods. People say it is hard to use, but I think this really depends. I mastered in a day with my friend on email chat for trouble shooting queries! So if you can find a"mooncup buddy" who has used it before I think this really helps. I just want to tell everyone about it-I wish periods were not so stigmatised so everyone would openly talk about how amazing it is! Down with the tampon! Go Mooncup!

Louise - 17th October 2010

Menstrual cups was something I came across quite by accident one day and after reading, I was curious. Sadly, being in a country where such things are hard to get, it took a while before I finally plucked up the courage on a trip to the UK to buy and try one - I felt like some kind of explorer! Nonetheless, I have never regretted it. I have been using mine for about 6 months and after getting used to the insertion and removal process, am loving it. I quietly try to introduce others to it, but it's not easy to do! How often do women talk about the methods they use during periods? It's a dreadfully personal thing, and I think it is a pity that in a world where everything else seems to be in the open we can't talk about menstruation. With the mooncup, I have noticed my periods seem shorter and the advantage of being able to use it even when I am not bleeding is wonderful - if I suspect I am due, I can insert it with no discomfort or concerns - I hated pads for their added volume, while tampons were ok, but I find the idea of using wads of cotton internally on a long term basis rather discomforting. Yes, the mooncup sometimes means I get a little menstrual blood on my hands and the need to rinse it will not appeal to those who are nervous around blood. But I am a very happy user and would like to see others using it: not only it is healthier, but it benefits the environment too. And the pocket, ultimately!

Vb - 14th April 2010

I've used the mooncup for about 6 months now. I bought it because I was getting increasingly concerned about the amount of waste generated by tampons and also because I suffer from vaginal dryness and wondered if it would help. I was initially a bit suspect of all the positive comments but am now really in favour of the cup and won't be going back. It's great just being able to put it in in the morning and forget about it till I get home from work. Went swimming last night with it in and it was fine. It can be a little uncomfortable to take in and out - but only the same as a tampon. It's helped a little, I think, with the dryness. All round great concept. I think I was put off by the hippy overtones - don't be. Try it and see if it works for you.

Sue - 25th March 2010

I'm on my second month with the mooncup so I'm still getting used to it. Despite all the problems I'm experiencing while getting used to it I still think it's great and they don't put me off. I haven't yet developed the right technique of releasing the seal and sometimes when putting it in it doesn't quite unfold properly. I know I'll develop the technique the more I use it but for now I'll be wearing a pant liner just in case!! I'm definitely a beginner!!

Rose - 11th March 2010

I read the testimonials on the website some time ago, but only went around to buying my Mooncup last week. I was desperate to find a solution to help me get through the misery of having my period for 12 days+ in a row (not recommending the contraceptive implant btw)! I was not comfortable wearing tampons everyday, especially as the flow was very light and I would have to remove them half-dry...ewww I'm glad to say that Mooncup solved the issue in style! I still need to practice to avoid that embarrassing suction noise when I remove it, but I really want to say thank you for making my life 10x easier already!

Joy - 28th September 2010

I'm totally not a hippy at all and I find the name Mooncup really quite a turn off. I was majorly concerned that the Mooncup would be an uncomfortable and impractical alternative to tampons but actually it's brilliant; it's much more comfortable then tampons (until I used this I hadn't even realised how uncomfortable I found them) and doesn't need to be changed nearly so often. I have really heavy periods and it's coped no problems. Putting it in is a doddle, taking it out is slightly trickier but still pretty easy. So all in all I'm very happy with it and feel like telling everyone, and it's great knowing that it's good for the environment, good for me and good for my wallet.

Jane - 20th July 2010

I've been using the mooncup for about 3 years now and my only regret is that I wasn't told that this was an option 20 years ago when my periods first started. I thought it would be difficult to use but it was fine and very clean (better than tampons). I've had irregular periods for years but since using the mooncup they have finally settled down. I can't say for sure that it is related but there have been no other changes in my life that I can put it down to. I now feel free as I'm very active and having to think about carrying and changing tampons all the time was a worry. I've also saved money. I wouldn't go back to using tampons.

Lucy - 29th June 2010

I LOVE my new Mooncup! For the past couple of years I have suffered from unpredictable, very heavy periods. I find that being on my period means my life goes on hold. If I use tampon/pad combo, even on the highest absorbency I need to change every 30 minutes for the first 3-4 days of my period to avoid soaking through my clothes. I live a 45 minute drive from work. I have ruined £100’s worth of clothes, bedding, duvets, etc. I have tried medication (the pill, tranexamic acid, NSAIDs) but have always been reluctant and found that the pill only made my periods more regular, not lighter. Nothing else I tried had any effect. Mooncup even lets me get 6 hours + sleep a night without the risk of ruined underwear or bed sheets! The best thing about it is that I can record how much blood I am losing. I explained to my doctor that my flow was heavy to be told “ I know it may seem a lot, but you are most likely only losing a couple of table spoons worth of fluid in your period, it just seems a lot more”. It may sound gross but to be able to say.. “no, you’re wrong, I am actually losing up to 12mL an hour, and during my whole period I have lost 930mL” is great. I cannot rant and rave enough about it. I was reluctant at first, I imagined it would be messy, difficult to use, I thought it would leak and generally prove useless, I am so glad I decided to give it a go. I have to change it every 60-90 minutes but for me that is a fantastic improvement! It means I can live a normal life again, save a fortune on “ladies products”. Thanks so much guys! I saved the money my Mooncup cost in 1 period.

Kezia -

I just got my mooncup this month and already I am satisfied customer. I tried another brand of menstrual cup and was disappointed that it would leak and was an uncomfortable fit. Part of the reason for that is because I have a cervix that sits low. Because of the mooncup's shorter cup size, softer silcone and thicker rim I have been able to wear it and not feel anything at all. And no leaks! I would definitely recommend this product for those who have tried other cups and found them to be too rigid or struggling with getting them to stay in place. I feel that the mooncup's design is much more superior!

Erin - 11th January 2011

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone at Mooncup for your amazing product, which has changed my life. It's clean, hassle-free, and totally rockin'... I love it, my partner loves it, and my friends have all rushed out to buy their own. Nothing could have changed my life more in such a profound way than this simple but amazing little device! Only problem is taking it out for sexytime with my partner, which cannot be done with gay abandon like with a tampon, as the result would be walls, floors and ceilings splashed with blood. Still, it's only been a year and no doubt over the next few we'll find a way around this - looking forward to spending the forseeable future happy with my Mooncup. Thanks, too, for your fabulous customer service which is personal, swift and caring. An exemplary company with women's best interests at heart, a fantastic approach and a fabulous product x

Jem - 10th March 2011

Thank you Mooncup. This is the best product I have bought in a long time. I have only been using it for two days but already I feel totally at home with it - after a few hours I went running and swimming! I was worried about finding it fiddly or messy to use (and so hesitated for a few months before buying one) but I got the hang of pretty quickly (just allow yourself some 'practice' time when you can use your own bathroom in peace!). It's just SO much better than the alternatives all round, especially for nighttime (I usually have a very heavy first few days and have to get up in the night - not any more!), and for sports. Well done. I always felt that there must be something better than tampons (so unpleasant and drying) and towels (so un-eco). Thanks again.

Stephanie - 30th June 2010

The Mooncup is the most wonderful invention I think I've ever come across! I was worried it would be painful to use and it's not - it's much more comfortable than a tampon. It's taken me about 5 or 6 times to get used to it, but now I've got the hang of it it's easy. Thankyou thankyou thankyou! Now I look forward to having my period!

J UK - 6th May 2011

I purchased my mooncup over a month ago and for some time I talked myself out of using it because the thought scared me some what. I plucked up the courage and tried using it in the last two days of my period to get me used to the idea. I found it a little difficult at first but once it was in, I couldn't feel it at all! Now I have been using it from the beginning of my period and like some people say, you forget about! I dont have to worry about carrying products around with me and although I have been wearing a liner just for reassurance, I dont need too. Taking the mooncup out is also suprisingly easy. In a wierd way, I was actually shocked at how little blood there was compared to what I imagined when using sanitary towels/tampons. I am so happy with my mooncup that I have already started spreading the word. I honestly believe that it makes periods so much more pleasant and I feel cleaner!! It feels great being able to sleep through the night and not worrying about leaks or big period pants!!!! Thank you for such a great product!!

Claire - 25th August 2010

I just got my mooncup last week and am using it for the first time now. It is amazing! It is so comfortable, I don't even know it is there, and for the first time in forever I actually feel clean and fresh while having my period. I had a couple of practice runs inserting it before I got my period, and found it really easy right from the start. I'm going away next month and my period is due during my break, now I don't have to worry about packing a load of expensive sanitary products, and remembering to carry a supply everywhere I go. I'm not worrying about embarrassing leaks, I'm not having to walk around with something that feels like a nappy in my pants, I've got none of the nasty drying sensation that comes with a tampon, and (I appreciate this might sound a bit icky) I'm finding it pretty fascinating to actually see exactly what is coming out of my body! Thank you Mooncup, you are fantastic!!

Vicki -

I never thought I'd ever look forward to a period, but when I bought my mooncup I just couldn't wait to try it! Day 2 and I simply wish I'd found it sooner. It's far more comfortable, far more reliable, and a lot more convenient than tampons and pads. I love being able to pop it in and then forget I'm on my period; no checking wether it needs changing every few hours (goodness on a heavy one it can be every hour with tampons... but not the mooncup!) I can see now why mooncup girls rave about them, I really didn't think I'd want to share that sort of information with any one... but it's such a fantastic discovery you almost feel like not mentioning it to everyone is depriving them of a better period!

Laura - 10th November 2010

I have just started using a mooncup, picked it up at boots while stocking up on tampons. I have to say, despite ignoring most of the tips, I have had no trouble whatsoever using it, folding method 2 all the way, and trimmed the stem right back. No leaks, no discomfort, no hassle. What a fantastic idea, too! It's the end of taking my handbag to the loo, or trying to subtly hide a tampon in my hand, the end of worrying that I haven't enough tampons to last me through an evening (my periods are short but very heavy for the first 2 days), the end of dashing into shops trying to find tampons when I've been caught short... just ingenious! Not to mention the savings... Love it!

Olivia - 12th October 2010

I've had my Mooncup for over 2 years now and haven't used a single tampon or towel since. It took a few tries to to get the hang of removing it but I feel confident swimming or doing sports and it's great for work as I can go all day without worrying about leakage. It's also great for holidays as you don't have to stuff your suitcase with sanitary protection and then worry about disposing of it. And of course, it's so much better for the environment. Every woman should try this!

Sarah Hannah - 25th February 2010

I was using another brand cup and I found myself frustrated with the leaks and difficulty of getting it to 'sit' right. I recently switched to the Mooncup and my problems disappeared! The more sturdy design and shape made a world of difference in the effectiveness of the cup! I'm so glad I tried another brand after having a disappointing first run with the menstrual cup.

Shannon - 7th April 2011

I am 17 and have had very heavy periods with a lot of flooding since they began at 13. It can often mean changing sanitary products every 2-3 hours, despite medication. I found an article in a magazine so with my exams looming I bought my mooncup. With my previous history I was very apprehensive, but willing to give anything a go. My mooncup has changed my life. I have now sat my exams without having to leave halfway through like I had done a few times previously. The mooncup has allowed me more freedom. What I am most thankful for is that it has allowed me to embrace rather than avoid my womanhood. I feel so much more confident in myself as a woman and as a person. I feel much happier knowing that I am allowing my body to be as free as possible and myself the ability to live through it with such ease. Ultimately buying a mooncup is a 'risk' because if it doesn't work for you then you have lost £20. I have gained something £20 would have never given me.

Rebecca - 8th June 2010

A previous bathroom visit during my period: After enduring horrific cramps and the feeling of the tampon falling out of me, plus the sweaty feeling of the pad or liner. Rushing into the bathroom to find I have usually leaked, or having to somehow pull out a still dry tampon, then comes the RIPPPP of the new pad and/or tampon, the crinkle crinkle of trying to get it out on the wrapper and then the glue of the pad sticking to my fingers as I am trying to get that tightly rolled, smelly little bundle into the bin. Plus having to empty the rubbish before anyone visits my house cause if they look into the bin, there goes my privacy. Or the guilt of knowing it would end up in a landfill or if no bin is present and I have to flush it (tampons only) knowing it would soon be polluting the sea. How the bin smells so quickly and I would waste so much toilet paper wrapping up the pad or tampon into an unidentifiable package. How long each bathroom trip would take. How much I hated public toilet visits. Ok you get the picture. The point is. Somehow women are fooled into thinking that using disposable products are a more tidy, sanitary and dignified process. Haha. It must be advertising. Once I tried the Mooncup my life changed. (Plus I now use reusable pads and love them, but thats a whole different story) It is easy, I don't leak, I don't have to change it every two hours and I don't have as bad of cramps. It's also quiet and small and doesn't crinkle. Contrary to what I had been told, it is not even as messy. AND...I only need one. I feel much more dignified now. So, it may take a little practice to get it perfect, but didn't tampons the first time you used them? Give it a chance!

Chelly - 11th July 2010

I have been using a Mooncup for nearly 2 years now and I wont go back to tampons. I don't miss the leaks I had with tampons or the horrible smell of tampons and pads. I couldn't recommend this highly enough! It helps you be more in tune with your body and once you've got used to it (after a couple of months for me) you'll wonder how you managed without it. I can't believe people still use tampons and pads!!

Shelley - 21 December 2009

This is my first cycle using a mooncup and i found it to be great. As someone who found sanitary towels to be itchy and tampons uncomfortable i was keen to try it after a few friends told me about their experiences with them. I thought i'd have a few problems with it being my first time, but found it easy to insert and easy to remove. I couldn't feel it at all except for the first night, when bizarrely i could feel the stem when i was laying in bed, despite not feeling it when sitting, so i cut off all stem; i'd already had to trim a bit off when i first tried it so decided to cut off the whole thing. I would recommend it to my friends and will bring it up when discussing sanitary protection with my daugthers. I only wish i had discovered it sooner.

Tracey - 7th May 2011

no words describe the amazement i had when i bought this. i was a little scared at first when i bought it but when i inserted it i didn't feel any pain at all! it felt completely natural. when i changed it later (after 4 hours on my 3rd day) it was barely half full! i was ecstatic! i reinserted it and carried on my normal day until the evening came. i was slightly worried but i changed it before i went to bed and as soon as a woke up and i got a perfect nights sleep and my mooncup didnt leak at all! what i am trying to say in a very long message is BUY A MOONCUP NOW AND CHANGE YOU LIFE!!!

Lalia - 28th September 2010

Excellent product. Since my late 30s, I have had very heavy periods and got to the stage of buying two pairs of the same dark trousers and keeping one pair in my office. I planned my wardrobe for a week every month around 'dark and absorbent'; fine in Winter but hellish in summer. I am a lecturer and the thought of a 90-minute class at the start of my period began to fill me with dread because I knew I would have to factor in a few parts of the class where I could get to the bathroom with super plus tampons concealed in my pockets. I still have the occasional problem but it is nowhere near as debilitating as life before Mooncup! It works well at night time, and helps when you are out for the day or travelling and only have to carry one little bag. Thank you. It has truly improved my quality of life.

Very grateful - 8th April 2011

Just bought a mooncup, rather nervously, wondering will I be able to manage it etc, but thought that it was worth a try. I've had three children and used a contraceptive diaphragm, so my worry wasn't about getting it in or out (!), more just the practical logistics of will it leak since my periods are fast and furious, although short. Well, I'm on day two of my first period with it. Yesterday I spent a bit of time going in and out of the loo, checking it wasn't leaking. It wasn't! Not a bit. The only irritation on this first day was the stem, which was too long, and rubbing a bit. This morning, after a totally leak free night with it in (and I usually wake up in a mess with a soaked tampon, pad and pyjamas), I cut almost all the stem off. It felt quite brave (you can't reattach it after all!), but solved the problem immediately. Today I have spent the morning shopping - no problems. And this afternoon I've even been on the kids' trampoline - no problems, and it didn't budge at all, even though i thought it might come out completely! Verdict so far: excellent.

lillibet - 5th February 2011

I bought a mooncup about 3 years ago, but initially found it a bit fiddly, so stopped using it. More recently I decided to give it another try. I am now completely converted - I found it took a while to get used to inserting it so it couldn't be felt, but it really is worth perservering. I feel less pain and also it doesn't make you feel dry like tampons do, and there is less mess and no smell. I like the environmental advantages of it too. Long term it will save me loads of money. The biggest benefit for me thought was to realise how much blood I was losing each month - I had no idea as it is hard to judge with tampons and towels. I mentioned it to my GP who ran some blood tests - turned out I was low in iron which helped to explain why I had felt really rough for many months despite eating very well. I'm now on iron supplements and feeling much better, so my mooncup has helped my health (and the environment) in more ways than I imagined - THANK YOU.

Alison - 3rd November 2010

I bought my Mooncup a couple of weeks ago and have just used it for the first time. That is, I put it in several hours ago and have just had my first daunting attempt at removing it ... and it was a doddle! I'd read all the testimonials first and taken on board the problems some people had had with them, so I suppose you could say I was prepared. So, for this, my first time, I squatted in the bath, just in case of any spillage. And there was none! I won't say it came out easily, exactly, but it only took me a couple of minutes to remove (I'm pleased I watched the video on the website first explaining how to use), then another couple to wash and reinsert. And, despite what you might expect, it is far less messy than removing a tampon! I'm impressed! There has been absolutely no leakage (although this IS only the first day of my period, so I'll wait and see what the next couple of days is like) and it is MUCH more comfortable than a tampon (with which I always experience some leakage). I'd read about a similar product several years ago in a magazine and just wish I'd hunted down the Mooncup and tried it sooner!

Lisa - 28th August 2010

Hello, I've had a mooncup for almost a year now and think that it is fantastic. My bouts of cystitis are now much less frequent and monthly irritaion has dissapeared. I have told many of my friends already and I am hoping that you can send me some stickers and leaflets so I can spread the word more widely!

Ellie -

I LOVE IT. I simply cannot recommend it enough. I no longer have handbags and bathroom cabinets stuffed with towels and tampons, no longer worry about having to sleep with a bathtowel underneath me for fear of leaking in the night, no longer have to worry about TSS and 'what if there's nowhere to get rid of the tampon'. I have heavy periods, and since using the Mooncup, the pain has got so much better, i don't know why or how. But I love it. I can't believe I struggled for so many years without one. Every woman should get one!

Anna - 12th October 2011

Changed everything - it's not painful or uncomfortable - you forget it's there and that you're on completely.

Em - 22nd September 2010

WOW. I can't believe how wonderful the mooncup is. I was sceptical but willing to give it a try as I'm prone to getting Thrush after using tampons. No thrush and no dryness. Couldn't be more delighted. Spreading the news to all my girl friends.

Tess -

I'm totally thrilled with the Mooncup. I bought it about a year ago, but couldn't get on with it, so put it in the drawer. Last year I decided to try again. It took about four months to get used to, and once I found my own way of using it, I've never looked back. Its great for wearing at work and when I go to the gym. I can use it when having a light day, or a heavy day, so its much more convenient than other sanitary products. I only need to empty it in the morning, when I get home from work and before going to bed. Well done Mooncup.

Jules - 23rd January 2011

After seeing an advertisement in The Guardian magazine one Saturday morning over my breakfast, I decided this was something worth looking into. I logged on to the web page and read, and read. Why had I not heard about Mooncup before? My period was not due for a couple of weeks, but I went to Boots and purchased my Mooncup, and waited expectantly to use it. The day of my period arrived, Mooncup inserted (with no problems), I went off on my morning run of 5 mile. No leaks! It's easy, painless, and you completely forget about it and get on with your life. I wish I had found out about Mooncup ages ago and will be recommending it to all.

Lorraine - 22nd August 2011

Being an American, I bought my mooncup while I was studying abroad for a year. It has made such a difference in my life. The mooncup keeps me from having to constantly worry about leaks or sanitation. I have been using my mooncup for nearly a year now, and it is so nice to not have to dread that time of the month anymore. I highly highly recommend it to every woman that wants to have any easier time dealing with their dreaded monthly visitor!

Felicity - 3rd March 2010

5 years ago when I first got my period I hated it with a passion. I always forgot to change tampons and with a heavy period and being still at school this was a complete nightmare. I used to dream about an invention like this and can't believe I never looked it up, because apparently they've existed since the '30s! Luckily a few months ago I saw an ad for the Mooncup on the back of a public toilet and was just so excited. I ordered one that night and it arrived 2 weeks later (as promised :D). Now I've used it for the first time and it was absolute heaven. I was so excited to use it - the first time I've evver looked forward to my period - and it didn't disappoint. It sure takes a bit of getting used to, but when you use it right it's fabulous. The best part about the Mooncup is the time. Even with a heavy period, I don't have to empty it every time I go to the loo. Only twice a day, once in the morning and then at night in the shower (which lets me rinse and clean it easily). Also, being very active and going on lots of family camping/hiking trips is so much easier. Imagine trying to carry around used tampons in a plastic bag for 2 weeks! Playing tennis I can have the confidence to wear a white skirt too! There's no way you can possibly lose it, and you don't have to worry about the horror of forgetting to bring tampons out with you for the day. I love it and think everyone should have one. It's a great investment too, not having to buy tampons. Plus it's environmentally friendly!! And better for your body. I could go on forever but seriously just buy one. Try it! If it leaks don't worry you probably inserted it wrong and really should persevere in getting it right because when you do it is well worth it. Buy one!!! Get one for your daughters like me who hate their period!

Fiona - Australia - 13th May 2011

I love my mooncup. It is so much more comfortable than tampons, I'll never go bac. The environmental side appeals,but its the ease and comfort that make the decision to use one a no brainer. I think it too me two cycles to really be comfortable but after the initial nerves passed and I got used to it, the only question I have is why isn't everyone using this?

Trish - 20th March 2010

wow! i bought my mooncup just as i finished my period last month so i didn't get a chance to try it out! I'm quite young (13!) and i love, love love my mooncup! i got my period yesterday and i was so excited to use it! i inserted it easily and left it in for 3 hours. when i took it out it was barely even half full! it was so comfortable and i couldn't even feel it in me! i was a bit nervous when i used it overnight and i leaked a bit but that was only because i put it too high up. i have fixed the problem and am extremely happy!

Athena - 6th November 2010

I just wanted to say that I've been using the mooncup a few months now and it's amazing. I'd never go back to tampons, it's so convenient and has made periods much easier to cope with! Thank you so much for your great product and I'm spreading the word to everyone I can.

Fiona - 4th March 2010

I'm just buying my second mooncup after 7 years of use with the first one. I absolutely adore it. I've told all my friends now and still talk about it to as many women as i can. It's comfortable, practical, environmentally friendly, cheap compared to other products, natural. I personally see absolutely nothing to moan about!!! Thanks for having such a vision and market it in the first place knowing that one lasts a few years.

Nadege - 19th May 2011

I've used mine for three periods now and there's no way I'm going back to traditional sanitary methods - they seem gross in comparison and I think that if you go to the effort to recycle, turn off your lights etc then why would the way you approach your period be any different. I'm no eco-warrior, by the way - just an ordinary, Grazia-reading, ASOS-shopping woman.

Sam - 30th March 2010

I just bought my mooncup after hearing about them from various people who had also heard but never tried. It is now only my second day using it and I am converted! I change it much less often, I can ride my horse, go swimming do anything I normally do with complete peace of mind. No need for awkward moments in a friends loo with no rubbish bin! Fantastic, I recommend every woman should have one. Go mooncup!

Anna - 21st June 2010

I've been using my mooncup for a year and a half now and am very pleased with it. My period is extremely heavy so for the first couple of days I wear a pad as well just in case - or I just make sure I empty it more often. However, for the rest of my period the cup really is fantastic- I can leave it in for a long time and completely forget I'm on my period, with no leaks at all. My top tip would be to change it in the shower - much less messy and feels really clean, and you can give it a blast with the high pressure setting to give it a good rinse. I definitely will not go back to tampons again.

Annie - 23rd April 2010

WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA! I feel so enlightened. There was a time when the sun rose dark in my eyes once a month, and Chocolate was my only saviour. But not any more! No longer must my fearful bits quake at the prospect of the dreaded Tampon Demon, for the shining Knightess Mooncup has arrived on her white and eco-friendly steed! Never again shall I carry my bag into the toilets with me to a chorus of tactless questions such as “Why do you need your bag with you?” from various men-folk. And the Irritation known as Tampon-String shall never darken my door again! Huzzah! I feel so much healthier now, and I never have to worry about tampons not flushing down the toilet when there is no bin in the bathroom. So THANK YOU! May the sun ever shine upon you and all your beloved, and may the joyous news of this simple little device spread far and wide on a crusade of comfort and deliverance. PS – and thanks to Mum for being the agent of my enlightenment :o)

Emily :o) -

I have just tried the moon cup for the first time. I read alot of advice about trimming the end down but decided to try it first. It definatly does need to be trimmed and once it has been it fits perfectly. I am completely happy with my purchase and I love it. It feels completely secure. Today I went out walking for 2 hours and I did not feel the moon cup at all. So much better than tampons. The only negative I do have is that it is slightly messy on the hands. I spent ten years in the Armed forces and this product would not be practical in a field environment. However for everyday life it is fantastic. I only wish it would be advertised more so other women could learn about this and it's advantages to the environment.

Diane - 23rd January 2010

I just wanted to say how much I love my Mooncup. Seriously. I'm so enthusiastic about it. It's probably my best purchase. Ever. I honestly don't know how I coped with periods beforehand! It's more cost effective, it's better for the environment & it lasts far longer than tampons/pads! I've been having terribly heavy periods recently, I think I would have been cowering in a corner at home without my Mooncup! I really think every woman should have a Mooncup!

April - 18th October 2011

First of all - to the very sceptical "Morgan", go ahead and sue all you like, you will only lose your money. I can assure you, the Mooncup *is* amazing and life changing. I don't give out stickers nor tell "everyone" about it, but I wish I had the courage! I first heard of something so weird as a menstrual cup some 7 years ago or so, and was curious to try it out, but never got that classic "round tuit" that I needed to order one. I don't live in Britain but elsewhere in Europe so couldn't just pick it up at any local Boot's... I finally gave myself the kick in the butt that I needed and started using it in January last year. I loved it from Day One. Oh, how I wish I had tried it out when I first thought about it! It is easily one of the best things I have ever spent money on in my entire life (36 years so far), and when you compare it to disposable sanitary products it is not a lot of money at all. I never have to worry about running out of tampons or pads. The cost of such products is eliminated forever. The hassle of disposing of said products - vanished overnight. I can honestly say, that I now barely ever notice having my period. You know how some tampon brands advertise themselves as "freedom in a little box" ? Freedom is using a mooncup. So comfortable, so clean, so perfect. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.

Elani - 15th February 2010

I've been using the Mooncup a few months now, and I would never go back. Found it easy to insert the first go (you just squeeze it up with your pelvic floor muscles and it fits into place). Once I had cut the whole tail off (I just squeeze it down and grab hold of the base of the cup) it was so comfy I could just forget it was there. I'd read some other testimonials saying that their periods had become shorter, I didn't see how this could be, but the same has happened to me. I used to continue to get a dark discharge for a couple of days after bleeding, but now it's a clean finish after just a few days. Brilliant product, highly recommended.

Jo - 7th May 2010

I'm surprised that more people haven't mentioned that you can wear this all day and the menstrual blood doesn't smell. After three months, I still stare at it in amazement when I take it out, thinking of how terrible tampons and pads smell after the same length of time, and how companies manufacture special bins and little bags to deal with them.

Flora - 21st December 2009

It changed my life. I no longer dread my period. I am 21 and have been using my cup for nearly two years now. It takes a few weeks to get used to it but they are more comfortable, less hassle, less expense. You can't go wrong. I have no criticisms of this product. If nothing else, at least give it a chance. :)

Abi -

I heard about the Mooncup yesterday and I immediately thought that's for me! So, 24 hours later, I find some shoved into the tiniest gap in boots. So far, I'm still trying to get the hang of removing it right because I'm not releasing the suction properly and sometimes and it hurts, but other than that its amazing! Also this solves my problem of my school trip to the Ardèche in a few months time. We've got to do rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, abseiling and other activities that I wouldn't even dream of doing whilst I'm on my period. This will make it so much easier as well as the fact that I don't have to carry tampons around with me everywhere! From the limited time I've had my mooncup, I would already recommend it.

Kacy - 25th April 2010

I bought a mooncup a while ago after reading an article explaining the effects of tampons being flushed down the toilet and into the sea. I was shocked, and quite disgusted, so I followed the link for buying a mooncup, and I have never regretted it. Being a teenager, of 15, I am probably one in a hundred who actually realises that there are other methods out there and I can thoroughly say that the mooncup has changed my life. It really does give you the freedom to do what you like when you are on your period, and because of the material its made from its great to use even at the end of your period, when I used to resort to sanitary towels as tampons hurt too much. I very rarely get cramps with the mooncup but I used to get them all the time with tampons. The advice I can give to teenage girls in my position who are considering a mooncup is go for it! Don't be afraid just because you have to insert it yourself, I mean its just another part of your body, oh and make sure you trim the stem enough (I find I only need the stump to remove it). Finally, I would like to say thank you to the creators of the mooncup as I can't imagine having to go back to life before I found it... (and the extra money I get from not buying tampons is a big boost as well)

Pip -

I started using Mooncup yesterday and I'm impressed. I was a little nervous at first but it inserted easily and I could just forget it was there. I trimmed the stem a little and to be honest I panicked when I thought I'd lost it. But the manual was really helpful and I just relaxed. I'm still getting used to it and it takes me quite some time to insert and remove but it is worth it for the comfort and confidence it has given me. Also,I live with boys so the fewer feminine products clogging up the bathroom cupboard the better. Mooncup is so discreet, user friendly and good for the environment. My advice is put your apprehensions to one side be confident and give it a go.

Jenny - 21st March 2010

I started using mooncup for purely environmental reasons and was really hoping it wouldn't be too much of a hassle. I was so pleased to find out that it is amazing and has so many other benefits!! Granted it did take a little while to get used too and i did keep having to cut the stem down but 2 periods later and i have perfected the technique. I am looking forward to taking it travelling with me and using all that extra space for more clothes instead! Just not sure what to do with the box of tampons and towels i have in the cupboard now!!

Emma - 1st April 2010

An end to tampon tyranny! Just bought one on impulse last Friday. I had thought it a rather comical concept, wondering whether I was a size A or B and, if I got the wrong size, how I'd ever get a refund! :-) Anyway, I'm so glad I did; the last few days of my period have been a revelation. It's so much better than changing tampons every few hours and feels far less intrusive. I wish more women knew about the Mooncup.

Bearmina - 18th October 2010

I have been telling everyone now about the Mooncup - female or male! I think it's brilliant - you don't have to remember to take your tampons with you when you go to the loo...it's always there! No more embarassing times at work hiding them in your hand and hoping you don't meet anyone who wants to chat on your way to the toilet! I can go clubbing and not worry about putting them in my bag, and I don't have to make the decision on towel or tampon at night - it's just the mooncup! It's now a standing joke amongst my friends, but I'm sure they'll all convert!

Vickie -

Hi everyone, me and my friend stumbled across the mooncup after reading an article in a magazine and thought we would give it a try! Its only my first day of using it but i already love it! Once you get used to inserting and removing it its fine! So many people dont know anything about it so i am now going to spread the word! I have problems with thrush and bv from using tampons but hate the unclean feeling of using towels, this is great and hopefully will solve this problem for me, watch this space :) just wish i had heard about it sooner!!! If you haven't got one please buy one im sure you wont regret it!!

Annonymous - 1st July 2010

The Mooncup has totally changed the way that I think about my period - for the better! Whereas before my life was a monthly slog of emptying stinky, tampon overflowing garbage cans, rooting through my bag to find that the sad tampons at the bottom had mushroomed out of their wrappers and were now rolling around in the detritus at the bottom of the bag, and staring at shelves in my bathroom cupboard that were stocked with what seemed like hundreds of boxes of tampons of varying absorbencies, now I've just got this wonderful little object that has simplified matters immensely.
Simplifying my period was the primary reason why I decided to try the Mooncup - I just couldn't put up with all the stupid little accouterments anymore. However, more importantly, the Mooncup actually works. I was dubious, but was proven totally wrong. I have a heavy period but have never had to use even a panty liner with the Mooncup. Unlike tampons, which can sometimes fit awkwardly and give a strange rubbing sensation, I have never even noticed the Mooncup when it is at work. Finally, the issue of cleanup is straightforward and not at all icky.
The feeling of being liberated from all of the STUFF associated with periods is incredible. No more discreetly trying to slip a tampon into your pocket while excusing yourself to go to the loo. Just pop it in (and out) and go! What joy. Thank you for making such a wonderful product!

Christine - 5th May 2010

i bought my mooncup about 6 weeks ago, i was a bit nervous to try it so i decided to give it a go before my period arrived so that i would have fewer accidents (just to get used to insertion) and once i got used to it i loved it, i could finally go swimming with my friends without being worried if the water was gonna make me leak once i get out, i have also had fewer period pains too which im almost sure was associated with using tampons, using it i feel like i'm not having my period, its fantastic and i will NEVER look back. five stars to the Mooncup :)

Coral - 19th April 2011

I have had my mooncup since 2004 and haven't spent money on tampons (the thought of having to use a tampon again makes me cringe) or pads since I clicked the "order" button on this website. I can't imagine how much money and hassle it has saved me. I've never had a leak or any kind of problem, I love the fact that I can put it in when I'm anticipating my period and not bleed onto my clothes and - call me gross - I love the fact that you can see what comes out of you!

Eleanor - 27th November 2009

Just thrilled I finally got round to buying one :) took me a couple of months to be totally comfortable with it but would never go back now. Feels much more hygienic, no dryness and great for light and heavy days. Only leaked once when I didn't get it right but now I'm used to it so much more 'safe' than tampons. Great product, thanks Mooncup :)

Laura - 24th October 2011

Live testimonial #5, Glastonbury 09 -

I saw a post on the testimonals, saying that the testimonials must be fake because they are all so positive. The reality I think is that lots of women (perhaps not all) have had really good experiences using a mooncup. I can probably only speak for myself, but I have never felt so confident and comfortable on my period. I must admit it was a bit tricky at first… I had a number of times when I felt frustrated.. I couldn’t get it to work.. I went back to towels.. but then I tried a different fold method (the second one on the leaflet) and success! I ended up cutting off the whole of the stem, as for me it seemed to.. uh rub in all the wrong places.. but now a few years on. I’m really happy with it. I recently got back from travelling, and it was super easy to take it with me and not worry about buying pad’s or tampons. I guess women will make up their own minds, but I really think it’s worth a try, and then perhaps another try a few months later (that’s how it happened for me) and now I love my mooncup.

Lara - 22nd April 2010

Thank you, mooncup, you have saved our sex life! I suffered from vaginal dryness for a long time, which made intercourse rather uncomfortable. When this goes on for long enough, you subcounsciously learn that it will probably be painful, and then you don't even want to try. The doctor I consulted couldn't help; I am only 29 so it couldn't be menopause, and since it was just dry but not itchy, her other standard replies didn't fit either. So I decided to buy a mooncup. After 3-4 months without tampons the dryness is gone, and both me and my husband are very happy :-)

Lucy - 4th July 2010

Im 25 and I have always used towels as tampons felt uncomfortable and as though they were going to fall out. I dont know where I heard about mooncups probably on facebook. In the middle of my last period I was feeling extra confident like I always do, and thought id like to try something new. So I went to Boots and looked for a mooncup. I was expecting a really big box, dont know whether Id seen one on the website and got the scale wrong or maybe it was the word cup and I associated that word with a mug of tea sized object. Anyway I was amazed by how small the box was but bought it anyway. When I got it home and opened the box I looked at the cup and thought Ive never really got anything larger than a finger in my vagina. Thats never going to fit! So I tried to get it in a few times getting blood all over, then when I did get it in I had big problems getting it out as I could not seem to fit my fingers in anywhere near the cup never mind round the sides of it. During that period I had a few goes with it which lasted about an hour at a time. And I then gave up. I have been waiting a week for this current period and now it is here I have tried the mooncup in again and there seems to be more room than there was last month. I can get two fingers round the side of it and get it out without a panic like before. Im still not sure the stem is short enough as I can sometimes feel it, but Im going to work on that and will definitely cut down on the number of towels I use. Hope it all goes well. And to anyone else with a new mooncup I echo the advice about sticking with it, it appears to get easier with time.

Smith - 18th September 2010

I couldn't get on with Mooncup. I was 49 when I started to use it and was having heavy periods I found it leaked. I would have like to of been able to try it when I was much younger and the muscles were stronger. I was having more accidents with it than conventional tampons. However it wasn't all bad. I found easy to insert, no horrid string hanging down and on light days it was ok. I think its a great idea but not for me

Micaela -

I 1st saw an advertisement for mooncup in some public loo's a few years back, i looked it up and thought "vile". Recently though I've become fed up of very heavy bleeds the 1st 2 days, to the point i don't leave the house. Even with a super plus tampon (best brand as far as I'm concerned) i still get leaks. I read leaks with the mooncup are not so common so thought £22 is a LOT but may be worth it. The hygiene and environmental side did not even come into it for me (maybe it should) My main concern is LEAKS. Well it's only day 1, I'm only 7 hours in but so far NO leaks at all. I have emptied twice in those 7 hours but that's just me being curious. If I'd used a tampon I'd have had to change my knickers at least twice because of leaks. Even having a wee and wiping there is no hint of any blood roaming free. Hubby is not impressed with my recent updates but he's male so does not matter. With Tampons i find I'm constantly on edge i worry I'll leak, up to now I've not had any leaky type feelings. For those who think the empty and cleaning of the mooncup is a bit gross well it's far less yukky than suddenly feeling soggy wet when walking round Tesco. For me the biggest attraction of mooncup is the fact it does not leak, the big test will be overnight but even this early on I'm confident Mooncup will keep me clean through sleep time. Inserting it the 1st time was a little fiddly, and removing it the 1st time took a while but still far easier than i imagined. I think I've been converted although i will probably keep a couple of tampons in my bag for emergencies so i don't need to have my mooncup in my bag at all times, but i really can see the mooncup being my preferred method. Leak protection alone is enough reason to switch to mooncup.

FEZZ - 12th July 2011

Just tried mooncup today for the first time and am very impressed. Very comfortable , no leaks .... So far anyway !!! Will certainly be using it from now on !!!

Hayley - 20th January 2012

I have had the mooncup for approx 2 mths, as soon as i got it i practiced, and was rather looking forward to "using it for real". I can honestly say WOW - I did have to trim the tube and have trimmed it a couple of time now. I feel totally comfortable with it, and that was on my first period. I saw an advert for this approx 1yr ago and a collegue thought it was BAD so i was put off, but boy i wish i did it soon!! go ahead dont think twice go for it, it is totally amazing !!

Jane - 23rd March 2010

Time to stop dithering and buy one! I heard about Mooncups a couple of years ago on a parenting forum I belonged too. I was really intrigued by the idea of them but ended up not getting one after dithering over it for a while. I recently saw a sticker in the toilets at my gym which reminded me about them so I visited the website. I’ve experienced all the usual problems with my periods in the past – heavy, painful, irregular, always getting leaks (so ending up wearing tampons AND a pad all the time). The usual suspects. I also suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome which is worse when I have my period and I’ve always felt was exasperated by wearing tampons. Also, because my periods were unpredictable (sometime really heavy, sometimes light) I always had to have several different absorbencies of tampon at home (bumping up the cost, not to mention the storage room!). This month I’d finally had enough and figured it was worth giving the Mooncup a try, it couldn’t be any worse after all! All I can say is – WOW! Why oh why did I not buy one of these before? I could have saved myself years of hassle! It’s completely comfortable, easy to get in and out (once you get the hang of it), really easy to clean and best of all I haven’t had a single leak. The first day I wore my Mooncup I had a two hour karate class (something I normally dread when I’m on my period) and it withstood the session (including kicking drills and a 20 minute yoga cool down (lots of stretching and wriggling about) with absolutely no problems. A miracle! I think the Mooncup has pretty much revolutionised how I think about my period. I’ll never buy another disposable sanitary product again! If you’re still dithering and unsure as to whether it’s for you my advice is to stop dithering and go buy one right now! I tell you, you won’t regret it. The best £20 I’ve spent in a long time. I love my Mooncup!

Marie - 12th April 2010

I'm basicaly the type of person with a mug for hot take away drinks and one for cold etc, so the mooncup is fantastic for me. Aiming not to use the rubbish bin at all soon. Some of my friends got mooncups for Xmas.

C.A. - 12th June 2011

mooncup is the best thing i purchased - maybe not ever, but for a long time sure! I think every women should have one! At first i was sceptical, but now, i would newer switch back to tampons or pads. girls, give it a try.

galthea - 15th November 2010

I only wish I had been given one of these aged 12... it's all you need. Marvellous.

Polly - 1st November 2009

Ever since starting my period at a young age of 10, they have been an awful and painful experience for me. I started with pads, which I hated - and then at about 12/13 I tried tampons, which at the time seemed a godsent at the time! However, my periods got worse and they were out of control, until a couple of months ago at the age of 17, I came across Mooncup - I was slightly hesitant at first but then I purchased one. After a little getting used to, I can honestly say it has been the best sanitary purchase I have ever made and only wish I had heard of it sooner, I feel cleaner and fresher each and everyday and Mooncup has made my life much much easier as a young woman! I can only give a big THANKYOU to the ease it has put me at! A truly amazing product that is worth investing in.

Nicole - 29th August 2011

I have been using the Mooncup for over a year now. My sister, in South Africa, was actually the one to promote it to me. I haven't looked back since! I used to have terrible thrush EVERY period from using tampons and a sanitry pad can be uncomfortable and not always practical. I have also saved so much money since buying the Mooncup. I certainly haven't looked back and I am so grateful for the introduction!

Christie - 13th March 2010

I can't remember where I first read about the mooncup but since I found your site, I had been dithering about getting one for a long time. I finally got one at Boots last week, and like a lot of women who posted here, I wish I'd discovered it earlier! With a bit of practice it's really easy to use and not messy at all (one of my fears). In fact, I actually find it less messy than a tampon or a towel! And, best of all, (I hope I can say this on your site), no chafing!!! Thank you. I'll definitely help spread the word.

Felicia -

The MCUK is simply amazing. I have told my friends all about it. I still have not gotten quite used to wearing it yet as far as placement, but I have always had a very heavy period (I am 20 years old) and I would often soak through regular absorbency tampons quickly and always wear a large pad for backup. I've had several embarrassing leaking through my clothes moments especially in my younger years. I am usually very paranoid that I will leak through my clothes but just using the MCUK I have less leaks! Hopefully when I get the placement right I will have none. Now I am using the product I no longer need the huge pads that often chafe my skin raw and broken. I am currently living with my in laws and there is not a discreet way to dispose of tampons so that is another great advantage to the MCUK. I would rather not have everyone in my household know when I am menstruating lol. Thanks MCUK.

Rachel - 21st July 2011

Without a doubt the best period product in the world! No more tampons, no more pads! Brilliant. Pads were the bane of my life. I hated them, I hated the feeling of them and would often go without and use a tampon even on my lightest days, a physical pain in it's self just to avoid a pad! Now, everything is wonderful...my mooncup pops in and out with ease even on my lightest days, I can't feel it inside, it doesn't leak and I am doing something good for the environment. If you haven't already done it....go and buy one! Thanks Mooncup!

Mimi - 13th March 2011

Back in 2000 I was working for Scottish Water on a campaign to make people think before they flush sanitary items down the toilet. A visit to the waste water treatment works made me realise how many tonnes of sanitary waste were being flushed, and ending out at sea - I thought there must be a better way to deal with our monthly challenge. So I was really pleased to discover the mooncup and have been shouting about it to anyone who will listen ever since. I actually don't understand why anyone would want to use pads or tampons ever again. It is the best invention ever, so easy to use (once you get over the thought) and it saves me money! Not to mention the fact that I don't have to worry about creating extra waste which goes to landfill!

Suzanne - 6th June 2011

This is a great product, I cannot recommend it more. I used to be a regular user of tampons, but I am very consciousness about the environment. I was shocked to find the amount of landfill space that is taken up by sanitary products alone. I also found that tampons when used regularly could be quite drying. I ordered the mooncup with the thought that if i didn't like it is was only £18 . I have found that this has repaid itself many times over and throughly a good investment. However, I do have to say that, just like tampons you get used to putting it in and taking it out. I am not squeamish about my menstrual blood and do not mind being up-close-and-personal with it when emptying it and washing it out, but if you do have a problem with it, it may take a while longer to get used to. I think that this is such a good product, I am 19 and I have recommended it to all of my friends. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!

Carla - 22nd March 2010

It's almost like you can forget you're on - apart from the period pais o'course! (which are nowt to do with the Mooncup, I should add). Being gobby, I've sounded off to all my mates about it - once you get the knack it's easier to use than tampons, less messy, less environmentally damaging, more comfortable etc. I also found it more difficult to get out than get in & endorse the previous comment about 'breaking the seal'. It's not for those who are squeamish about sticking their fingers up their fan, but if not, you'll be more than OK. Go for it - you really could go roller skating, hang gliding and basketball-ing with this little beauty on board! x

Kags -

I had heard of the moon cup and wasn't sure about trying it until a friend convinced me to give it a go. As it suited my ethical considerations, budget and lifestyle I thought why not. Well here I am coming to the end of my first usage. The packaging and instructions are fab and your website comprehensive. I wasn't remotely anxious as the instructions were so clear and reassuring and as a result I have had no problems using it. It has meant I have enjoyed all activities including pilates, rigorous hikes with my dog and running 5Km. In fact I hardly remember I have it. Thank you for changing my life and protecting the planet as well as my pocket!

Sarah - 29th December 2010

I have been using the Mooncup for nearly three years now and I am so glad that I finally tried it. I have a retroverted uterus and have had problems with leaking tampons and heavy periods for years. The first two months I tried to use the Mooncup it did leak, because I wasn't putting it in propertly. But I persisted and I am so happy that I did. Periods come and go without much fuss nowadays. I never leak. I forget that I even have my period! It is the easiest form of sanitary protection available and once you get used to it you will never be able to go back to using tampons/towels again. I was squeamish, like some of my friends still are, when I first heard of the Mooncup. A friend had recommended that I try it at least a year before I finally bought one at a music festival. In July 2010 my mooncup will be three years old and my only wish would be that I could persuade every woman to buy one. I will buy one for my teenage daughter (as soon as she feels ready to try it). Mooncups are amazing. Please believe me. They are so convenient, simple to use and effective. I forgot to mention how much money I have saved. I gave away all my boxes of tampons after the 2nd month and since then I haven't spent any money on my sanitary protection. They are obviously environmentally sound and it can save you a fortune too! Plus, another bonus is that if you are going on holiday, by plane, train or coach, and you think that your period might be due, you can put the Mooncup in, just in case - so that you don't have any awkward travel emergencies to deal with. There are so many reasons to use them I could go on for ever. Try it, you won't regret it, honestly. Women are freer with a mooncup than with a tampon. Treat yourself, and your sisters, mum, friends, daughters... The only regret I have is that I didn't hear about them years ago.

Julie - 11th April 2010

Couldn't be more happier or impressed. I feel good that I'm not producing so much waste with pads or tampons anymore and no longer have to discretely shop for them either! More comfortable then a tampon in every way. Putting the Mooncup in at first was a bit awkward but really easy to get the hang of. I'm not one to handle blood very well but the Mooncup keeps it nicely contained so cleaning it doesn't bother my stomach either. It was a very good decision to get rid myself of bleached products and do better for myself and the Earth.

Katelyn - 20th July 2010

One day into using my mooncup and I can't believe I'm in love with a piece of silicon. I can't explain how much I hate using pads; the inability to do sports, the leaks, the odour. And while tampons are ok, my period is crazy and either really heavy and I have to change my tampon every 2 hours or leak, or so little that I dry up. I think the mooncup is the best thing I've bought in my entire life! Thankyou!

Bee - 18th July 2010

I found it hard to believe that the Mooncup could work as well as it claims to. I thought if it was that great then everyone would be using it. Now after trying it myself I cant understand why everyone isn't using it!! It is really the best thing I've bought in years. I works perfectly and is much simpler to use than I ever imagined. The instructions are very thorough and helpful with lots of diagrams and tips on fitting and cleaning your Mooncup. This product really is ideal and MUCH better than traditional tampons as they can leak easily and become uncomfortable to use. It took me a day or two to trust that the Mooncup wouldn't leak but it never has and I would seriously recommend this to all women. Brilliant product and completely happy with it.

Betty - 31st March 2010

I have been using my mooncup for over a year now and I've never looked back. The benefits are just endless. No more filling the trolley with expensive disposables. No more horrible landfill waste. No more health concerns. No more annoying little string. No more dashing to find a loo when your period starts (can pop it in when period is expected without worrying about soaking yourself dry!). No more pockets full of spares or taking your handbag to the loo. No more leaks. No more period hassle :o) I am just SO impressed with the mooncup, I think everyone should be aware of it. It makes me sad that so few people know about it and when I see people at the checkout with a pile of disposables I want to tell them all about it! I was delighted to see mooncups on the shelves of Boots recently and I hope this is a sign of things to come as awareness of this amazing product increases. An enormous THANK YOU!!

Lucy -

I bought my Mooncup 5 years ago when I was 18 and havn't used a tampon since! I have always had heavy periods, but even on my lighter days the mooncup is so much more comfortable and has made that time of the month so much less stressful. It does take a little getting used to at the start, but I would recommend it to anyone

Emma -

I am in love! It has only been a few days but I can't even begin to immagine going back to tampons. Yes, it takes a few tries to figure out how to properly insert and remove, but I practiced a few times before hand and I have not had one leak! I have no idea what took me so long to try it. Thank you for such an amazing product!

Lauren - 26th May 2011

I bought a Mooncup online years ago, and it utterly revolutionised the way I felt about my body during that horrid grumpy week... which suddenly wasn't quite so horrid and grumpy anymore, and so much less stressful not worrying about leaks and whatnot, and I just felt clean and nice and normal during my period for the first time. I have no idea how or when or why, but sometime since then I reverted back to sanitary towels. Tomorrow I'm being treated to an evening at a spa - imagine my horror when my period arrived yesterday! But then I remembered my mooncup, and searched the house high and low... but to no avail, I now realise that the only reason I'd have stopped using it in the first place would be if I'd lost it, which I must have, somewhere..! And knowing there wasn't enough time to order online and have a new one delivered, I popped on here to discover if hope against hope there might be a stockist somewhere nearby... and found that Boots now sell these marvellous things! And as I type I've got my new mooncup in, just as comfy and brilliant as I remember - why oh why did I put up with disgusting sanitary towels for so long?! Thank you lovely mooncup people, for changing my life for the better, again :-)

Lucy - 27th May 2010

When i was brought for a mooncup,first i didnt understand for a while then one day i took my time to read through the leaflet and try as i was on my periods, after ward i became a bit uncomfatable but i kept on trying even to sleep luckily through the night i had forgotten my status and slept soundly i woke up the following morning and told my husband that i was the most happiest woman in the whole world i experienced a night of a total comfort thanks to mooncup menstrual cup it make my days a stress free.

Norah - 16th November 2010

Wow, what a genius to invent such a great thing!!!! Having repeatedly gone to my Gp for thrush, itching and rashes after every period, the nurse told me to check out websites for alternatives to tampons and pads, and what did i find??? this Mooncup site (Divacup in the usa). I was curious to see what they had to offer, read up on all the does and don'ts and decided to buy one. Having looked into all the stores in my town only Boots seemed to sell them, and they were hidden on the bottom shelf. I bought one just to try, after all i had nothing to lose............ the result, my second day of my period i was brave enough to try, plus its my d/o, not doing anything and thought why not, read the leaflet inside and out. I popped it straight in, and walked around the house, found it was really painful, took it out and trimmed it, tried again, this time felt ok, could'nt feel it. Was sat waiting for leaks and left a liner on just incase, I went for a wee and decided to take it to see, so followed the instructions again, it came out really easy and went back in easy too, I was amazed at that first sight of so much blood, but was even more amazed that all you have to do is empty it in the loo and rinse it out and pop it back in. It is so easy to use, cant feel it, no leaks. I am amazed. I didnt really think it was messy either. So girls/lady's you have to try it, it is that easy to use.

Jayne - 5th May 2010

I've been using my mooncup for a year now and I honestly wouldn't go back to anything else. It takes a little bit to get the hang of using it but once you get the knack it's amazing. I've found (for some reason) I don't get as much period pain, thrush or soreness. To be a bit rude my sex life has improved too as I no longer take a week or longer to recover from the damage that tampons were doing to me. I'd recommend mooncups to anyone.

Beca -

Dr Louise Hammersley, RCGP 2009 -

I have a serious complaint!! I have had to wait 23 years to find the Mooncup! It has changed the way I view my menstruation, as I no longer fear where and when I will come on. As a very heavy bleeder I was concerned that I would still have to use sanitary towels, but there was no need to worry! It truly is amazing, I almost feel as though I am cheating at having my period! It makes me so cross to think of all the unfortunate Women in the world who will never learn of the (better) alternatives to tampons. You sit and read these feedback reports wondering, 'it can't surely be that good, can it?' Well yes it can! Come on Ladies, you visited this site for a reason, so trust your instincts and buy the thing! Well done Mooncup.co.uk, I am a very, very, very happy customer!

Sarah -

I bought mine about 6 months ago and after trying inserting & removing once, I consigned it to my bathroom cabinet as I found it to be very uncomfortable to do. This month I was 'caught short' without any tampons when my period started so decided to give it another go - lubricating with water as per the instruction booklet makes a huge difference as does relaxing & taking your time. When I removed it this time I had no problems (not even spillage, although I did do it over the toilet just in case) as reading some of the tips & testimonials on this site made me feel more confident about the whole thing. I'm so glad I've given it a second chance as we go camping a lot in the summer months but always put it off if it's that 'time of the month', whereas this year armed with my Mooncup & a bottle of water for rinsing I'll be happy to go at any time. Unlike some of the ladies who've written testimonials I haven't been lucky enough to notice a reduction in my period pain (really bad for the 1st 2 days) but there are so many good reasons to use a Mooncup - I'm now converted!

Tracey - 26th March 2010

I started using the Mooncup last month after over a year of deliberation about whether to use it, now I wish I’d just got on with it and taken the plunge when I first heard about it at Glastonbury Festival. It’s just the best invention EVER. After a tricky start, I wasn’t convinced it would be completely leak free, I was paranoid and still used a towel as well, just in case, but totally unnecessary now, I’ve got the hang of getting it in and out, with hardly any mess at all, and it’s only my second month using it. I just wish I’d known about it years ago, not only does it save money but it reduces the impact on the environment too. Brilliant.

Helen - 17th October 2011

It took me a little while to get used to the 'mooncup' and I have to say that the advice that I received from a mooncup representative was fantastic. I have now successfully, comfortably and confidently been using my cup for over a year. It has proved to be indispensable especially when I have been attending music festivals (I always seem to be on my period at these times!). I am sooo glad that my friend told me about the 'Mooncup' and I now make sure that I tell all my friends about it. It truly is amazing.

Amanda -

Well, what can i say, Mooncup truly is fantastic!!! I am 27 and Was looking into alternative sanitary product as i suffer from heavy periods and seem to waste money on tampons and pads and generally dont like the idea of filling up landfils with my waste!!!!! I bought a mooncup yesterday on day 1 of my period, took about 3 goes to get it in the right position, used it all day, all night and have had no problems whatsoever!!!!!!!! Day 2 is also going well. I couldn't believe how well it had worked, no leakage and it is certainly no more messy than a tampon to empty. Will be recommending to all my female friends!! No more tampons or pads for me, thats for sure!! Thank you Mooncup!! : )

Kirsty - 24th March 2010

I've been using my mooncup for a while now and find its a perfect alternative to the horrible giant pads [that never fit my underwear] and tampons [that I consistantly leaked from]. Last month I couldn't find it the night before my period was due and I couldn't bare the idea that I would have to spend all day worrying about leaking, I was SO relieved when I found it. It really has changed my life! Periods aren't a big deal to me anymore and I don't have to worry about forgetting to carry tampons as you can put it in the day you're due on and forget about it. Get one!!

Joanna - 4th June 2010

I love my mooncup! My periods are heavy and I'm a nurse, but with my mooncup I don'y have to worry about changing. There's no danger of getting tss... plus it's sooo much better for the environment, and you don't have to throw away anything unpleasent. I feel cleaner and happier with my mooncup :) And it's so nice not having to think about buying tampons or towels :) Win win win situation :)

Helen - 9th December 2009

I have wanted to try and start using a mooncup for ages, but a few things put me off buying it: the price, whether I'd be able to use it (I'm 15) and my mum's concerns about me using it. But after doing some more research I realised how much safer Mooncups are than tampons. So, after a visit to the doctor to ask about the possible dangers of using a Moocup (my mum insisted) I ordered one. My period started today and after much trimming of the stem and practising putting the Mooncup in and removing it, I was feeling quite confident. I wasn't wrong, insertion and removal were suprisingly easy. I'm so so happy right now, It's quite funny to think about how nervous I was earlier because I removed most of the stem and I thought it would get stuck. It's so comfortable and it's so cool to think about how much money I'll save in the future. Also, my periods are really heavy and during the first few days I have to wear a super absorbency tampon and a sanitary pad. But when I emptied the cup there was hardly anything there. Sorry this is so long but I really cannot stress how great Mooncups are. The person who invented menstrual cups deserves more recognition. It's hard to belive more women aren't using Mooncups. If somebody my age can use them, then surely everybody should give them a chance? One more thing - Thank you!!! You've saved me from yet another week of having to use my school's horrible bathrooms every break and lunch!

Charlotte - 19th April 2010

AMAZING!
In the past periods I hated.
Tampons and sanitary pads were so outdated.
I hated all that throwing away,
and thought there's got to be another way!
Then at Glastonbury I saw a sign.
Moon cups I thought that sounds fine.
But actually it's changed my view,
and now each month I shout woo woo!
My Mooncup I really rate.
It's never going out of date!

By the way how often should I buy a new one??

Janie - 22nd February 2011

I bought one of these on Thursday after reading the reviews and, admittedly, with reservations. Tampons give me thrush every period and this brings on cystitis... A lovely combination! My period started on Saturday and so far, I love this product. I haven't felt any thrush-like symptoms, it's very easy to fit and remove and unlike a tampon, I really can't feel it at all. I it's slightly messy, I won't lie, but well worth it and the comfort and reliability well outweighs the negatives. Get one today!

Becki - 15th February 2010

First day using the mooncup - so happy! Had some trouble with it last night so had a break and tried again today and hasn't leaked or anything so far. Thought I would notice the difference but there have been a couple of times when I forget I'm using it rather than a tampon. Completely converted!! :D

Tasha - 11th January 2011

I am so relieved that i found the Mooncup (which was on a toilet door at uni). I hated using pads, it was like a nappy, and tampons always the string got loose and got wet when you peed or was showing. The only problem i've had with it is when i pull it out after breaking the seal, it can't really fold up because of the liquid in and so it's aa bit tight to pull out, any suggestions?? Apart from that it is money saving, time saving and mess saving. I love it and think everyone should get one :D xx

Louise - 26th September 2010

I've been using the mooncup for 2 months and its great basically because it doesn't pollute the environment and its very cost effective in relation to other products. It does also make for an easier period and generally a more enjoyable one. Its comfortable to wear and I find I change it much less often than tampons, in fact its easy to forget its there.

Wendy -

A friend told me about this miracle invention, and although I'd never heard of it before and was a bit reluctant to use something I didn't know, now I am so glad she did!! At first I thought she might be overacting about the benefits and the difference it made, but when I finally tried it, I have to admit she was absolutely right! I used to stain my clothes beacuse I move a lot and excersise almost every day, and the Mooncup is just perfect! I have not had any difficulty whatsoever using it, although I have to say I cut the little tube to half it's length, as it was massive for me, but then that made it. Now I'm the one telling every woman I know, and believe me, there's nothing like the Mooncup for exercising, sleeping without worrying about changing the sheets after each one of thoses 2-3 nights with heavier periods, going to the beach or wearing white trousers during your period!! I am so glad my friend discovered it for me!

Olga -

I have used the Mooncup for about a year now and I have to say how liberating the experience is! I am peri-menopausal and was experiencing vaginal dryness, pain and soreness leading to an appointment at a regional GUM clinic to find the reason. Since changing over from tampons to the Mooncup my symptoms have all but disappeared! I think that I had developed some kind of allergy to the bleaching agents used in commercial tampons, although even changing over to "greener" organic 100% cotton bleach-free ones only reduced my symptoms slightly. Now I get occasional soreness and my incidence of thrush has declined to almost nothing. The other advantage to the mooncup is that I no longer have to invest in pant liners (another source of irritation) as the mooncup is leak free. In 12 months' use I have not experience an "accident". My G.P.(male) is impressed by my findings and has started promoting the use of the Mooncup in other perimenopausal women. Oh, and another plus, we have no sanitary disposal unit where I work and now I don't have to worry about the dilemma of what to do with a used tampon - we have a sink by the loo. So, thanks so much for changing my life!

Maria - 10th November 2009

I've been using the mooncup for a while now and it really is fantastic. I went hiking in Nepal and the altitude can often mess up your cycle, even if you're on hormonal contraceptives but the mooncup was great because it goes in really easily when you've got a very light period or are just spotting, its reusable so no pesky waste to get rid of on a mountain side, and its so comfortable you literally won't know its there. It just fantastic. A massive thumbs up from me, I am a total convert :)

Jenny - 28th May 2011

I have been using Mooncup for about 6 months - its brilliant! Always used tampons, always had leaks and felt guilty about the waste. Mooncup is easy to use (sure - you need to get used to it) and gets you connected with your body and how it works. Its not gross and unhealthy (this is YOUR body afterall)- I think its beneficial for environment, has reduced cramps and I find it really convenient as I am always on the go. I am not an Earth-mother type of person (read Grazia, love shopping, watch ANTM for my sins!) - but Mooncup is really a genius bit of kit. Highly recommend it.

Anjana - 28th August 2010

I have now used my mooncup for one month and am very pleased with it. I feel so much more healthy and never have to worry about changing a tampon or pad and also never have to worry about forgetting the bring enough stuff. All in all it has been a good experience but it did take a bit of trimming and getting used to. Though now i am comfortable and pleased after deciding to purchase the mooncup.

Maria -

I purchased a mooncup because tampons make me itch, I also have a job that makes loo trips few and far between and have ruined many a good pair of knickers due to leakage. I have a supply of period pants, those big grey ones that wash well. I also hate the feeling of removing a dryish tampon. How miserable is all the above?? The mooncup has stopped all this, it has enhanced my life, I am a nurse and many a time grumbled under my breath that I am leaking big style whilst helping patients with their hygiene and not able to manage my own. Thank you.

Louise -

I have always struggled to cope with my periods, I Never know when they come and they are always painful and extremly heavy! I read about the mooncup a while ago and was not sure this would actually work, after a very trying time with waiting for my period and getting very stressed over it my boss bought me one she swore by it. I am now on my second period and I am glad I took the challenge. I always had to wear a super towel, and a super tampon and put a towel on the bed at night as I always leaked. I am wearing a towel still as not sure if this will leak as I seem to be losing a cup amount every 6-8hrs but so far no leaks. I am amazed at how much blood I was losing and yes its a bit messy but nothing soap and water wont clean off. I have had no back pain or heavyness/pulling in my stomach. Its easy to insert, easy to remove, money saver and eco friendly. :) I feel more confortable with my periods then I have done in years. I even wanted to doctors to take it all away so I Never have them anymore but that is now not an option. Thank you to the guys who designed this product, just amazing and I wont be going back to tampons and towels!

Nikki - 7th August 2011

Bought my Mooncup on Sunday and have been using it since Monday (today is Thursday). I think it is a much better option than Towels or Tampons. Periods are a messy, painfull pain in the bum but the Moon cup really works and has not been messy at all. I am not a hippy, eco warrior but you have to try this. Like so many others say, I don't know how it works it just does.

Margaret - 11th February 2010

I absolutely love my mooncup. Some of my friends are sceptical and believe it's just some hippie nonsense (I refer to a quote from Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher: "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.") but it really has changed my experience of having a period. When I go back-packing I don't have to stock up on tampons and pads at all. Even if you're worried about using it in toilet stalls where the sinks are in the public area, just take a bottle of water in with you. No fuss at all. I recommend it to women everywhere !

Amy - 21st July 2010

I started using the mooncup 2 days ago and I have to say it is the most fantastic way to deal with your period, its clean and hassle free and also libertating as I havent had to worry about having enough tampons to last a day. at first I was a bit scared of the size and inserting it and was worried that empying it would make me sqemish, but nothing of the sort!!! its fantastic!! get one!

Jessica -

I have been using my moon cup for about 7 years and i absolutely love it. my periods are less painful and i have never had a leak to this day. i have spread the word like mad and converted some sceptical friends who are also really pleased. This thing has revolutionised my period. thanks

hannah - 25th August 2011

Ever sinds I stoped using my contraceptive pill I have very heavy periods, 2 boxes of tampax every month. Then I discovered the mooncup by accident. It's fantastic. You put it in, no leaking, don't need any bandage to prevent leaking in my underware, no need to change every hour. And afterwards you just wash it, sterilize it in water and it's ready to use next period! This product should be distributed largely for all woman!

Bloem - 20th August 2010

I only started using it yesterday, but I already love it! I didn't find it too tricky to insert or remove and it feels really comfortable. It's so much more convenient than tampons and sanitary towels and the environmental benefits are a bonus.

Tasha - 16th January 2012

I have been using the mooncup for over 4 years now and absolutely love it, despite generally being anti mod-cons. Although I've recommended it to most of my female friends only 1 has been converted as the others are either too squeamish to try it or can't afford the larger up front cost. I have been travelling in several places with it and it's so much easier than tampons/towels - only one tiny bag to take, no solid waste to block simple toilets/fill holes in the ground and no need to try and purchase sanitary protection in another language! If anyone has experience of using it right from when they started their periods I would be interested to hear how they got on.

Louise - 26th January 2010

Since having my second child my periods had become sooo heavy. At first I tried the Mirena, but it left me feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Hormonal birth control just isn't for me. So I ended up having a copper coil put instead, which can make periods EVEN HEAVIER!!! Thankfully this hasn't been a problem thanks to the Mooncup. My periods are still heavy, but the Mooncup copes admirably. It took a few times to get the hang of putting it in to ensure no leakage, but we're there now and I'm not looking back. Main benefits for me - copes with heavy periods even through the night, periods seem less painful, periods are shorter, save money. So I get a bit of blood on my fingers. Who cares?! It's all mine!

Jocelyn - 6th January 2012

I got mine around 7 years ago, had a litte time off with my last pregnancy but when I needed it again it was like finding a little friend in my drawer! It really is life-changing, I feel so secure and not prohibited from any activity. I almost cant' bear that people dont' know about it!!! I wish I'd had it when I was a teenager but I'm so pleased I will be able to tell my daughter about it when she needs to know; she will have more options available to her!!! I love the fact that I'm not using up resources that go into 'regular' sanitary products too. Thankyou!!!

Kyle - 5th February 2011

Its been 5 periods since I have been using the Mooncup; already its paid for itself, moreover its dramatically reduced symptoms of dismenorrea which I have been dealing with for years now. Additionally, I have long suspected the absorption of healthful bacteria by tampons has lead in the past to BV - which let me tell you, sucks on so many levels. So far, I have had no issues with this. Again, i want to emphasize what a fabulous, efficient, clean and intelligent product this is. Keep up the great work!!! I love my mooncup!

janey - 14th November 2010

I purchased it some 10 years ago, but at the time only used it for some 6 months, as always felt it was a little uncomfortable. This changed a few months ago, when I moved house and found it again. I am a firefighter, and 16 hour night shifts can be murderous without toilets! This is why I gave the mooncup another go and it just clicked, no more embarrassing leaks from tampons! It also stops me getting thrush, which I used to all the time using tampons and it has eased my period pain greatly, which is wonderful when I'm trying to do my job.

Melanie - 20th July, 2009

i have now been using my mooncup for just over a year.... with endometriosis i was not able to use tampons and suffered from very very heavy periods so was worried it might all fill up and do me a damage...but not so... it has been great. i remember the first month i used it... the freedom! it was amazing.. not having to look for a toilet everywhere i went incase i needed to change my protection every hour or so... when i put him back in the box i almost felt like i was putting away a new little friend... i have continued to use it ever since with amazing results... i no longer dread my period.. like most people i dont "enjoy it" haha but its not a bother anymore...easy peasy!!! even my boyfriend thinks its great haha

Kerry -

I recently purchased, and took delivery of, a type A mooncup. This is the first day I have used it, and I just wanted to let you know that I am VERY impressed! It was easy to use, and doesn't leak...even a bit! I just can't quite believe how good it is...no more tampons or sanitary towels...ever! I was wondering if you could send me some more adverts. I am a student, and there are MANY places I can think of to advertise the mooncup. I just hope that other people are as convinced and open to try new ideas as me. Why don't more people know about it?

Fran -

Thank you so much this has made my periods far kore bearable. No more leaking even at night. No more 'torpedo' size tampax falling out of my handbag. This is now my 2nd period using the Mooncup and it's so much better. At first I found it difficult to remove in the mornings but now I just wait 30 minutes, let gravity do it's work and everythings fine. Thanks again.

deb - 19th December 2010

I have been using my Mooncup for six months and I am SO pleased with it. I never thought I'd be enthusing about period protection but it's just awesome. No more mess, fussing about, having a stack of tampon boxes staring at me in the bathroom, no dryness or having to dash to the loo. I also like that once the Mooncup is in, it's in, clean and sorted out - unless you change your tampon every time you go to the loo there's a certain ick factor there. Plus I feel more "at home" with my body. Now TV ads for tampons seem laughable - they have to use blue liquid and act like vaginas are scary. So much of advertising etc acts like women's bodies need to be cleaned up, tidied away and disinfected - scented "down there" wipes I'm looking at you. This feels much more accepting, like a real step for the normalising of the female body. Even without all that it is very liberating to walk away from the tampon aisle and not even think about when my next period is. Wish I'd had one years ago.

Alex - 18th March 2010

I had wanted a mooncup for a while, but had only read the online testimonials and didn't feel like I could quite take the plunge just in case the ick-factor was too much to handle. But then a friend told me how using a mooncup had changed her life, and that actually she found it less disgusting than using tampons. So I went out and bought one and it has been FANTASTIC. I'll never go back. No leakage problems like I sometimes had with tampons and a much more manageable and comfortable period and no unattractive string. My mum has since bought one and is really happy with it, too. Everyone should get one. Seriously.

Alex, London - 8th May 2010

One word... WOW!! Why has the mooncup never reached my knowledge until now, All I can say is that I bought one from boots after reading all the comments on here and money well invested! I've spent the last few days of my monthly in bliss. I am completely happy and will never use tamps again.. Ever! The wierdest thing was taking it out for the first time, but I had no problems So this comment is to say thank-you mooncup for this brilliant invention. Simple, Elegant and Fabulous :)

Melody Siren - 2nd September 2010

I have known about the Mooncup for many years but I have to admit to being incredibly grossed out by the idea of it. But then a friend of mine, I thought the least likely person to use such a thing, started telling me about it so enthusiastically that I decided to try it. And it is AMAZING! it's only a little messy on removal, reduces the smell, is amazingly comfortable and easy to insert and remove (took me a day or two to get used to this). And the best thing about it other than all the money it will save over time? The waste reduction. Every month I feel so guilty about the amount that goes into landfill or down the toilet and now I can stop! Although I do feel a bit bad about not having bought one years ago.

pinkhippy - 2nd September 2010

I read about Mooncup in a University Magazine 5 years ago. Always wanted one but never bothered as I had to order online and really had no way to pay. I am in England on a holiday from Australia, and had to take the dreaded trip to the chemist to get my monthly supply of "plugs" where I saw the little mooncup shining brightly at me. I was overjoyed and proudly handed my new friend to the check out chick. I couldnt wait to get home and start using it. It took a few go's to get it right and its the next morning and I feel great! Thank you mooncup! A Souvenir worth buying!

Nat - 5th January 2010

Just got one for when I'm travelling round the world later this year - absolutely brilliant!!! No more trudging round everywhere with tampons, or having to keep your used ones with you til you find a bin - ugh! I was worried about using it, and had to try a few 'positions' - but I've totally got the hang of it now. Fantastic - one less thing to worry about when you're lazing your days away on a desert island!!!

Candy -

I bought a Mooncup after suffering from recurring thrush for a year. At first I bought size A because I'm 6 months from being 30 but realised I only needed size B. It is incredible, I put it in first thing in the morning and don't worry about it until four or five hours later. I never leak and I don't worry about leaking, it's fantastic! I can't believe it took me so long to find out about this product. I will not be going back to tampons.

Caroline - 19th August 2010

My sister gave me a mooncup for christmas 3 years ago. It's the best present I ever had. It takes all the boring hassle out of dealing with your period. Try it - you'll never regret it!

emma - 17th December 2010

I was starting to feel guilty about the environmental consequences of using tampons and towels, so I decided to invest in a Mooncup. My only regret is that I didn't discover it sooner! (I'm now 35...). I don't know I'm wearing it, and it seems so much more 'natural' than tampons or towels. And sleeping with it in is a revelation! No mess, no fuss. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Donna - 20th October 2009

I wrote this in an email to my girlfriends and now want to share it with you special ladies! I know you are going to think I'm insane the way im raving about this but hear me out.. Most of you know how I think that the moon cup is the best method of sanitary care coz i can't stop talking about it.So im now gonna pitch it to you again. I love mine.. and I love you ladies and think you should at least consider it. Of course it might be TMI (too much Info) but stick with me. About 3 years ago I had to switch to using Tampons Coz i developed a massive allergy to sanitary napkins. I know my body and its sensitive to all sorts of things and it must have been the chemicals they add to those things to enhance absorption etc. So when i switched to tampons I thought it was the most amazing thing ever. Of course i was a little concerned about TSS and such but the comfort of not having to wear those hideous diapers ,was well worth the risk. About 8 months ago however my preferred brand of Tampons suddenly went out of stock . Obviously i panicked. I couldn't find a single box in any store across the city.. I had to go with the other alternatives and i never really was comfortable with the thought. I mean i couldn't stop thinking about the materials that went into making those things and all the chemicals that went into it.. Could it really be good for your body? The scariest part was watching those fibres come out of the fresh tampons.. Was i really sticking these things inside my body? How far would i be from TSS? Of course i am a hog for knowledge and i decided to research the answers to my questions. In the midst of all of that, I came across the concept of mooncups. I'd never heard of them before but i was intrigued. My first thought of course was horror and mortification. Those Mooncups did not look pretty. But i read several reviews about them not only on the company site but also on other peoples personal blogs.. Every woman who had tried and persevered with her moon cup loved it and would never go back to pads or tampons. This was worth a shot. I decided to order one. It cost me Rs. 2000 . (The amount i'd roughly spend on a year and half's supply of tampons) I decided it was worth a shot. There is a lady in Goa who supplies these in India and she was really sweet and easy to deal with . (She is a belly dancer and has offered me classes if im ever in Goa. SWEET!) Anyway so my Moon cup arrived and i decided to give it a shot. I'll be honest.. It has taken me about 4 cycles to actually get comfortable with using it. But man Im so glad i persevered. I never have to worry about Tampons. These babies last 10 years! I never have to worry about an emergency where i might run out of Tampons. And here's the best part... You can do EVERYTHING with these moon cups that you can with tampons.. exercise, swimming.. everything! If thats not good enough for you , consider this .. no risk of TSS.. Wait it gets better.. I have to refresh mine only once in 10 hours sometimes even 12!!!! It is AMAZING! And no leaks! I used to have terrible menstrual cramps but my awesome mooncup seems to have worked some magic and no more cramps.. I Often forget im on my period.. Girls I wish i was getting paid to do this rave.. But Seriously.. The moon cup is AMAZING. The website has all the info you might need ... Please do consider it.. You will thank me. I LOVE my moon cup! Feel free to ask me any questions you might have.. One of the things that the moon cup has done for me is made me comfy with this beautiful body God's given me.. . Its quite incredible really. Ok i'll stop now.. Just one last thing.. GET ONE FOR YOURSELF!

Grace - 2nd July 2011

Hi to everyone at Mooncup! After reading about your product I was keen to try it, and im so glad I did! I did think that £21 was quite expensive, but i can totally say its worth the money! What can i say, I am so impressed with my Mooncup I will be recommending it to all my friends! I love the fact that I never have to waste money on sanitary products ever again. I love my Mooncup, so much so that I actually look forward to my period just so I can use it, It has also really helped with my bad period pains, although they are still there they are much less painful. Its a fascinating way to be in touch with your own body, and id never, ever go back to the old way! I love the fact that when in place I cant even feel my mooncup, and its so much more convinient than having to carry towels & tampons around. Thank you so much, Mooncup is an amazing idea :) If you would like to send me another Mooncup, as a valued customer i would love that! :) Emma xxx

Emma - 27th July 2010

WOW! After years of seeing Mooncup stickers on the back of toilet doors and dismissing the idea as revolting and only for the commited eco-warrior, I was finally persuaded to give it a try thanks to the recommendations I read on an internet forum. I am in my second month of using the mooncup and it has, quite frankly, revolutionised my time of the month! It is so comfortable and, although it took a few days to get used to, I am now finding it very easy to use. I am squeamish about blood too but I don't find the mooncup has any more of a 'yuck' factor than tampons or towels, plus it is so much better for the environment. Thank you mooncup inventor, I am a total convert and am now working on my friends!

Rachel -

I tried my Mooncup for the first time this week, and I'm converted already. Here's why: The Mooncup is asy to use, there were no leaks, it saves money, is better for the environment and periods don't go on for as long as they used to! I also found that it's very comfortable to wear, too. No itching/dryness with this, which is a nice surprise. Spread the word!

Beth, Manchester - 20th July 2010

OMG buy one. I don't feel it at all, there's no strings to get in the way, no worry about pad smell and leakage, and you can sleep a full 8 without worries. It is a little messier than a tampon, but just barely... and leakage is non existent unless it's not placed right - and even then you can take it out, rinse and reposition, unlike tampons where you take it out and have to get a new one to try again. I feel cleaner during that time of the month, and don't have to spend money every month on tampons and pads - I've had mine 4 months now, the amount I spent on it just about equals what I would probably have spent on tampons and pads... and I won't spend anymore for ages. Barely messier than a tampon, so much better overall.

Lorraine - 12th September 2010

I've been using the Mooncup for a year now and will never look back. I'd heard of it several years ago and to be honest the thought grossed me out, but I decided to give it a go whilst travelling as I didn't want to pollute the environment with sanitary waste. It took me a few cycles to get used to it but I couldn't live without it now! It's clean, comfortable, good for the environment and saves money. I could swear it helps with the pain too although I don't know how! I've already converted one friend to use the Mooncup and I plan to convert more. I'd strongly recommend anyone to try it. Thanks for such a fantastic product!

Lauren - 8th July 2011

I started using the Mooncup about 5 years ago after a friend recommended it to me. I hated towels, and tampons irritated my skin (and leaked slightly for me) so I was keen to try something which was both better for my body, more environmentally friendly and cheaper for me in the long run. I haven't looked back since. After the few initial attempts to insert it I soon got the hang of it, and think every woman should at least give it a go! You don't have to change it as frequently as tampons, you can insert it just before your period starts (unlike tampons) and you can wear it right to the end of the period when you're just spotting (unlike tampons). There are not many items that cost this little, last for up to 10 years and are better than the more expensive alternative!

Suz - 2nd October 2010

Mooncup has changed my life! A friend of mine was so thrilled with her discovery, i just had to try. Having used the mooncup for the last 6 months now, I really don't think i could go back to using tampons. The most profound part of this experience for me has been this feeling of finally understanding my body. An awareness of how my period progresses and makes me feel day by day. I subsequently have made moves to become healthier and rethink hormonal contraception. Also having a clear visual of just how much blood you loose on your fist few days made me realised that the odd iron boost would benefit me supposed to coffee and a pain killer. I don't consider myself new age in any respect but I feel now that our bodies aren't designed to be complicated with products, hormones and corporations and advertising - mooncup is just the simplest, cleanest device, no frills and i love that ! Thank you mooncup people for such a revolutionary product!

Alexandra - 2nd January 2012

The Mooncup is so comfortable, i have had mine for a year now - not a single problem. I love it. I can never go back!! and will encourage my daughters to use it to.. Its easy to go out and about and not worry about leaking, or smelling, etc.. Or worrying that you have no bin to dispose of you sanitary products.. Its so more hygenic than wearing towels and tampons. You can even swim with it.. its great. (and its ethical.)

Zannah - 3rd May 2010

The Mooncup is a revolution! I saw a sticker on a loo door at Glastonbury Festival and made myself remember the name to look up on the net when I got back to London. And I'm so glad i did! The Mooncup is SO easy to use and you dont even know its there as its so comfortable! The only concern I had was using it in public loos, as you have to make sure you dont spill it... but it was fine. I now feel like having my periods is an achievement rather than a hasstle! It got me thinking how much money companys could save not having to worry about sanitary disposal units. In a perfect world all we need is a little sink at the side to wash our little mooncup in when we go to the loo! Thanks so much! I recommend it to every woman! :)"

Leona -

I have just used the Mooncup for the first time, age 40, with three young children. I am thrilled with it, and have been spreading the word. I found it very clean and easy to use, and just wish I could have had access to the Mooncup from my first period, all those years ago! My daughter will be lucky enough to use the Mooncup from day one. I can't praise it enough!

Susan - 21st October 2009

Well my mooncup arrived on the second day of my period, so I tried it out as soon as i got home. I began having reactions to tampons a few months ago,so it was easy to make the moon cup choice. Was a little akward the first couple of times but like anything you soon get the hang of it and become a pro. I went to the gym for a 2 hour session and it was a peice of cake! Couldnt feel a thing and no leaking. I have convinced 2 friends to try it out and im sure word will spread further after that. Thanks for such a truly great product!

Emma UAE - 26th October 2009

Fantastic-can't rate it highly enough! when i first got mine i wanted to buy all my (girl) friends one. They declined.. I've had mine for about 6yrs now. very easy to use, clean, no ache like i used to get with tampons. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.

helen - 19th November 2011

The only thing I have to say is that I love my mooncup!! I am only 13 and bought my mooncup a few months ago. I have already used it 3 times and having just started yesterday am using it for my 4th time. I have quite heavy periods and I used to find it difficult to cope with at school but now I can forget about it for hours! I also find it much easier to sleep without the horrible damp feeling of pads and the constant worrying that tampons were slowly slipping out :P I totally recommend the mooncup to everyone And even though my friends are a bit squeamish I will hopefully convince them to get one soon! THANK YOU MOONCUP!!!!!

Stella - 17th August 2011

It was a dark and stormy night, and a dark and storm "time of the month" when I realized what was happened. Mother nature had taken revenge on me, and I was stuck in the middle of the Lake District with an alcoholic care-taker and his hippie wife. I built up the courage to ask her for a pad.. and something new and exciting happened. She offered me a mooncup. I knew that moment was fate; the moment Shakespeare and Eliot and Hemingway talk about. Since then, I've only felt free. Periods are my favorite time of the month!

Lake District Hiker - 6th November 2011

My friend told me about the Mooncup a year ago and I haven't looked back since. It's so comfy it's unbelievable, and talk about discreet! I can't even think about going back to sanitary towels now; they just feel dirty.

Emily, 18 - 22nd December 2009

I was thinking about buying a mooncup for a long long time and when I finally did.. I'm never going back to pads and tampons! It's so easy to use (prefer the fold no.2 as it's much smaller on top and easier to insert), never leaked! not even on first (heavy) days and not even after 8hours! was little bit scared of taking it out, but never had a problem with that either (no spilling, no dirty fingers). I am even looking forward to my period ;-)) The best spent money ever!!! Thank you

Vendy - 20th May 2010

I have been using the mooncup for 2 years now and love it! To begin with, it took me until my 3rd month of using it to really use it confidently. But now I understand my body more from using the mooncup and will always use it. I'm still suprised that some women still have never heard about a mooncup, I think every woman should have one and I enjoy spreading the word about it.

Venus - 23rd May 2011

I got a Mooncup for Christmas this year and started using it as soon as I got my period, I thought there would be an adjustment time but there was none, I loved it straight away, is the single most useful change I've made in a long time. I love how there is no waste, I also experience less period pain, which I totally think is connected! thank you so much

Sol - 13th March 2011

A friend send me a link for Mooncup and I was intrigued immediately. I always suffered quite badly with irritation and soreness when using tampons and pads so I was eager to try something all natural and, even better, reusable and friendly to the environment! Also, since having my son, I have very heavy periods and spend a small fortune each month on tampons and towels. From the very first time I used the Mooncup, I was completely sold on it. Once I cut the tail a little bit, it was so comfortable that you wouldn't even know you were wearing it and, unlike tampons, it doesn't leak or move about so no more "big knicker" days for me!! I just generally felt cleaner and so much happier and confident about myself from the very first use of the mooncup, I'm a convert and I will NEVER go back to using conventional tampons or towels again!!

Chyrelle - 5th August 2011

Thank mooncup, my life is so much better now that my wife has discovered it.

Jack -

After years of dithering, I finally decided to try this product because my preferred tampon brand is no longer available for sale in my country. I joked to my husband this morning that I was taking it on a dry run ... which, because of my irregular cycle, turned out to not be quite so "dry"! ;-)
This. Product. Works.
Period!
Un grand "Merci" à toute l'équipe de Mooncup!

Adrienne - 6th September 2011

A brilliant solution. Goodbye to stressful periods. It is comfortable to wear and make me far less self-conscious than sanitary towels and there is none of the dryness caused by tampons nor the associate risk of TSS. Nor is there that horrible moment when you realize your period is due any moment and you have forgotten to buy supplies. It needs emptying far less often and although it is a little messy I actually find it far less repulsive than dealing with the disposable alternatives- perhaps because it feels much more natural. Other bonuses include less menstrual cramps (amen to that!)and far less leaks (only one in six months) not to mention the environmental benefits. Removing it takes a little practice but by the end of my first period it was easy. My only regret is that I did not start using one years ago!

Liz - 11th November 2009

When I first heard about Mooncup a few years ago I was very sceptical and really didn't think it would be for me. Every so often I would come across a review or a sticker in the bathroom and I guess the idea was always there in the back of my head but never really something I thought I'd act on but last month I was given one by a friend. I very nearly gave it away but for some reason I changed my mind and decided to give it a try, even though I was fairly shocked when I saw it for the first time - it looks absoloutely massive! and made me think it would be really difficult to use and uncomfortable. Anyway, I'm now on day two of using it and its going great! Its a lot easier to use than I thought it would be, I seem to have got the knack of it pretty quickly and I even used it last night with great success! I'm not massively keen on emptying it and washing it out, I liked the disposability of tampons and don't really like having to spend longer cleaning the mooncup - thats still a bit gross to me, but I guess its something I'll get used to. Its more comfortable and feels a lot cleaner than other forms of sanitary products that I've used before so I'm definitely going to stick with it. Thank you mooncup - I'm a convert!

Sarah - 1st April 2011

Two years on and I still love, Love, LOVE my mooncup ^_^

Hellzy - 3rd May 2010

Like many other women I was sceptical about the benefits of the Mooncup. But now I have tried it I know I will never use another sanitary product again. Having always had an uncomfortable week every month I now feel liberated and no longer have to worry about leaks! This product really can enable women to wear their good knickers! Thank you, your product has changed my life.

Elaine -

Wow! After much giggling in the bathroom, I finally got the knack! I've never given feedback on a product, but I'm so impressed with my precious mooncup that I coudn't resist it. I had my first baby six months ago, and have therefore been blissfully period free for just over a year. Now though, periods aren't anywhere near such a chore. None of the drying effects of horrid tampons, no string, and I can use it right to the end of my period when tampons are impossible. Also, no tampons escaping from their paper wrappers at the bottom of your bag and falling all over the table when you're looking for something! If my mooncup jumps out of my bag, I'll be glad to show it off! Don't be chicken, just buy one!

Emma P -

I have had one of these for years and I would NEVER use anything else. After getting fed up of carrying tampons of differing absorbancy or having the horror of forgetting anything altogether, the moon cup just makes life so much easier. Incredibly comfortable, it is great for those really heavy days as it hold a lot and can be removed as regularly as you need without discomfort. No disgusting pads to deal with, no waste, easy to clean, just brilliant

Claire - 11th November 2010

I bought my first mooncup a few months ago and it is truly amazing. The first few times getting it in and out were a little tricky but as soon as I got the hang of it I loved it and now I'd never use anything else. The freedom of not having to remember to buy tampons and sanitary towels is brilliant. I love just being able to carry my mooncup around in its little pouch so it's there if I need it. There are no leaks, no smells, nothing to remind me I'm even having a period. I rinse the mooncup much less often than I used to change a tampax and there is none of that dry feeling you get if you pull out a tampon too early. After having my children I used to feel a bit vulnerable using tampons in my exercise classes but the mooncup feels totally secure and never slips out of place. Without going into too much detail, it also stays in place if I need the loo for something more than a wee!! Using the mooncup has helped me to become more comfortable and confident with my own body. It is just the best thing I've ever used for my period and I will never ever go back to using anything else. I would recommend this to everyone.

Rebecca - 21st July 2010

I am so happy with my mooncup - I was quite nervous about using it at first but I am finding it much easier than using tampons and much more discreet than wads of sanitary towels! The main reason I switched to Mooncup was for environmental reasons, and each time I empty it - much less than changing a tampon! - it reminds me just how much pollution is caused by chucking disposable sanpro away. Because the Mooncup holds more liquid too, I find it much more convenient when going out and I'm sure it will be a godsend on holiday too. Thank you Mooncup! I just wish I'd found it sooner!!

Lisa -

I had never heard of the mooncup until I got a job working at a local organics store. I thought it seemed like a great idea and all the other staff used them, so I bought one. Like most ladies, I got it home and couldnt believe the size of it...it seemed HUGE! However, I gave it a go. Insertion was easy but removal was terrible. I spent 20 minutes sitting in the washroom at home worried it was never going to come out! Once I finally got there, I decided tghe Mooncup wasnt for me. It sat in my cupboard for a year before a friend of mine mentioned that she uses one and said I should give it another go. So I did and wow, I am so pleased. Her trick was that when you are trying to remove it, arch your back a bit and it will help break the air seal and come out more easily. This works amazingly. I have now been using it for two years and only use tampons when I feel like a bit of a change up (as the mooncup is quite big, its often nice to use a tampon once every few months). I am now about to do my first 4 day hike and I just know my mooncup is going to make the whole experience more enjoyable. NO ONE wants to carry used tampons with them for 4 days!!!

Lady - 28th June 2011

I finally got off my backside & bought one & it arrived a day after my period started last month. I had read reviews on here & had fully read the booklet that came with it within an hour of receiving it. I opted to use it pretty much straight away & I am NEVER going back to towels or tampax! Ok, it's a trial & error thing for inserting & removing, but that's nothing new as I always struggled to use tampax anyway! I had to remove the whole stem pretty much straightaway as it was irritating me, but I've got the knack of removing it sorted with no problem whatsoever. I can honestly say I've never had such a good period on my first go. It actually finished 2 days early & I had hardly any pain at all, which is unusual for me! I've also since found out a friend of mine has used it for 5 years & I had a go at her for not telling me about it sooner! If you are reading this... Get a Mooncup, you will seriously regret not doing so sooner!

Michelle - 15th August 2010

I spent 9 months travelling round Asia and South America last year and rather than carrying a year's-supply of tampons with me I bought a mooncup! This was without a doubt the most valuable travel item I took on my trip. Since my return to the UK I have continued to use my mooncup, and it's definitely saving me money on tampons. It's great: white trousers, no problem; swimming, no probelm; excercise, no probelm. Quite simply no problems to report. It was a little tricky to get used to, but by the end of my first period with the cup I had perfected the insertion/removal technique. There is no way that I will EVER go back to tampons, the mooncup is just too easy - yes a little messy with a heavy period - but it's fine. I recommend it now to all my girl friends. And it's great that it is environmentally friendly too. Loving the current advertising strategy too!

Amy - 15th March 2010

After my sister recommended it, I bought my mooncup 3 years ago right before I moved in with boys. Not only did it make me more confident because it's so secure, it helped me avoid the embarrassment of having to dispose of towels and tampons where the men might see (we weren't as close as we are now and it could have been a bit awkward). I swear by my mooncup and I feel even better every period knowing that I'm doing even this small part to minimise the waste I put into landfills. I'm secure in the knowledge that I won't have any stray fibres left in my body and I can move how I want in whatever clothing I want - I even go swimming with it in! In short: I LOVE MY MOONCUP!

Melissa - 7th July 2010

Great, great, great and while I got a bit of stick from friends for thinking about using it.........I am determined to convert them!! It is a little messy but way less messy than towels where the blood is sitting on the pad and letting germs get to it! .........and how much money have I saved this month!! ;-)

Sarah - 7th February 2010

Loving your work- Mooncup is an absolute revelation- it has totally enhanced my life and having a period is no longer a big deal, which is how it should be! I really would advocate it to all women, especially those who care about the environment and our oceans- it's a massive positive change all women could do! And think of the bonus of saving all that money to spend on far more interesting things! Be sustainable and smart ladies- don't knock it until you've tried it! It would be great if they were more accessible here in New Zealand to spread the word more!

Laura - 6th July 2010

I'm using my mooncup for the first time, right now.... and it's great, it's very comfy and it doesn't appear to leak at all. I've had irregular periods for years and always had problems with tampon strings (the bleach makes me itch slightly) and hated spending a fortune on natural tampons which are unbleached and I can only get "normal" sized ones in tiny boxes...grrr. It's such a relief to find something like this, it seems so practical and so easy to put in (even the very first time). I'm never using anything else again. It makes me angry that other options aren't well known and talked about.

Ailsa -

Its amazing, genuinely! Ok it doesn't stop periods being a complete pain, however it does make them more manageable. I suffer quite badly as my periods are heave, now i no longer leak, i trust the mooncup and it is so cost effective! It means you don't have to take a bag to the bathroom with you. Its excellent for the environment and i cant be sure its related but my periods are now less painfull and have reduced in length. Im an absolute convert and cant praise it highly enough!

bees - 25th January 2011

The mooncup is the best thing I have ever bought. It is clean, convenient and you will never have to buy tampons again. It has shortened my period. Every time I use it, it makes me smile as it's such an ingenious little thing and I feel I am cheating my period! A revolution for women indeed. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Emma Anne Jones - 13th April 2010

I use the mooncup and i swear i will NEVER go back to tampons or pads. My whole vagina and downstairs feels so much cleaner and healthier and since i started using it i haven't had a sign of infections (which i used to get alot while using normal sanitary wear. I have reccommended it to all of my friends and a few of them now use it as well. They are easy to use, easy to clean, easy to insert and remove and you never have to worry about when to buy tampns or pads.

Chrissie - 16th November 2011

I first started using the mooncup three years ago, when I bought my first one in a small green/health/wholefood store. It's so good though, I wish I'd started much earlier - for ages I'd seen the sticker on the door of the loos in Cambridge train station (the one on the left, if I remember correctly), but just hadn't got round to checking it out. My motivation at the time for buying it was environmental - it's entirely unsustainable to be using lots of disposable sanitary products every month, and I don't fancy eating fish that have been feasting on used tampons. But besides that, I really like the fact that I don't have to change it as much as you do tampons, it's easy to transport and no more worries about finding a place to buy them in an unfamiliar location. One word of caution, though. I did have a minor mishap with my first mooncup - while sterilising it, I forgot to put the timer on, and predictably, burnt the pan dry and it went all brittle and cracked. Not good. No choice but to buy a replacement, but since then I've not looked back! Maybe we can get a mooncup lady to replace the tampon ladies that visit schools to promote a certain well-known tampon brand?

Elizabeth - 13th July 2010

I decided to try Mooncups after hearing about them on various forums. I have struggled with (and HATED) my heavy periods ever since my teens, had problems with flooding (always having to double up tampons and towels) and always suffer with a sort of nappy rash from having the vile things next to my skin for 6 days every month!!! One of the things I hated most was having to get up (messy) in the night three or four times to change!! The mooncup is EVERY bit as good as the reviews say and worth every penny it costs!!! I got it in the first time with NO problems using the C fold (there are diagrams of a couple of folds,but if they don't work for you there are others on the internet, have a google around) and after cutting the stem off completely it was so comfortable I didn't notice it was there. I didn't believe what people were saying about their periods being less painful while using the mooncup, but am completely shocked to say that this HAS been my experience and I've not managed a whole cycle without painkillers (am currently on my second cycle with mooncup). It is certainly no more difficult and no messier than using tampons, particularly if you have a heavy flow, because it never floods!! I WISH I had tried it sooner and now I have I want to shout from the rooftops about it. If you're thinking of giving it a go, DO you won't regret it!!

ShyGirl - 18th August 2011

Hi Cathy, thanks so much for the advice and the quick reply!It's certainly getting better with more and more practice and the advice you gave me worked a treat. I'm surprised by how quickly I've become used to the mooncup and how good it is! I've heard about all the cancer-causing dioxins in tampons and thought my body and the environment could do without! And (sorry for sounding like an advert) but I'm so so pleased with this product and it's so nice to not have to be burdened with tampons and sanitary towels. i wore it to school today and normally i have to wear super plus tampons PLUS sanitary towels but today i wore just a mooncup and a pantyliner and that lasted me the whole day. YAY!! I'm telling my mum and sisters about this gem. Thanks again.

Catherine -

Oh lord. I purchased the Mooncup yesterday and I am already a hardcore fan. Its sooo much easier. No more worrying about where to put the 'Rubbish' and alsoe rediculously comfy!! Loving it! <3

Rebecca, 20 - 24th February 2011

Why wouldn't you use this? Its cheaper, its more comfortable, its better for the environment, it stops all those horrid period pains, and it feels right. If you're at all unsure do yourself a favour and try it. Probably two months to be sure, but I think you'll love it after the first day of wearing it. And if you're worried about getting it out don't be, just relax and you'll be fine. Honestly, anyone not using a mooncup is missing out on something amazing.

Trish -

Last year a friend mentioned that she had bought herself a Mooncup, to be honest I was pretty freaked out by the thought of it. Having said that, the thought stayed with me and the more I thought about it the more I realised the only way of finding out what it was about was to buy one. At £20 it seemed like a risk, what if I didn't like it? Didn't like it? What was I thinking!! It's amazing! I am a self-confessed lazy-arse so not having to worry about carrying anything with me or changing it often is brilliant! I'm only on my second month with it - but would never, ever go back to tampons. I'm trying to introduce it to my friends - is it an exceptable Birthday gift to give???!!!

Emily - 9th March 2011

Growing up in India the only "acceptable" Sanitary product Option available is Napkins.Having struggled with allergic reactions to Napkins, I switched tampons a taboo for "unmarried" girls. I'd come across the concept of the moon cup a while ago and it seemed interesting considering it eliminated the risk of TSS. Recently however i'v had serious trouble finding tampons as stores don't seem to stock them anymore so early this month I took the plunge and ordered my Mooncup from the only supplier in India.When i pulled it out of the packing i was MORTIFIED! There was no way i was gonna get that thing up me! I gave a few dry runs and never really succeeded.However today when Aunt Flo decided to pay me a visit i gave it another shot and it was relatively easy.. Iv trimmed the tail off a bit but i think its still too long.. Apart from that i'm quite comfortable.. Im trying not to freak out about the removal.. but I think perseverance is the key. My friends of course are horrified.. but hopefully i'll have a success story to share and manage to get a few converts.. the benefits are too good to miss!!! :)

Grace - 12th December 2010

I have had mine for about 2 years now and i love it!!! i wish someone had told me about this earlier and i want to get all my friends to use one too but it is difficult to try to convince them because it is something new and it does take alittle getting used to, but once you have cracked it it is soo worth it!! so comfortable i forget i am on my period alot because i cant feel it. it is sooo much more convenient for traveling or just to keep in your bag incase, and ive only spent £20 since i bought it 2 years ago an im sure it will last me for many years to come saving me hundreds of pounds and more importantly to me saving all that waste and impact on the environment, there is nothing worse than seeing a tampon or sanitary towel on the beach when your trying to enjoy your hols once i got used to using it i have never had a problem with it, i use it while swimming and doing sports and even my boyfriend isnt aware i am on my period unless i tell him. I wont look back!!. Towels and tampons are horrible and smelly and so wasteful and uncomfortable,.. who wants to walk around wearing what feels like a nappy all day sticking to your leggs an crinkling, horrible!! because the blood is still inside you before you empty it it doesnt come into contact with the air so it doesnt smell at all and you simply empty it away and rinse the mooncup what could be simpler! if you have been umming and arring just go out and get one you will wonder why you didnt do it sooner!! :D Anna

Anna - 16th September 2010

i bought a mooncup on tuesday after coming across this website by accident.i am always 'on' for my holidays and have in previous years taken northisterone to delay my period,this always left me feeling bloated and i worried about the health risks.Well,not anymore,i cannot believe something so simple actualy works so brilliantly ! i popped it in very easily after reading the leaflet with no problems.i did cut the stem shorter when i removed it to empty.its friday today and i am chuffed to bits i have found such a simple answer.i went out all day yesterday and emptied when i got home.no leaks no worries.i have fibroids and suffer from very heavy loss but the mooncup coped well and contained it all.no worries looking for a loo every hour.i havent been swimming with it in but after reading other testimonials i can believe i will be able to use it with confidence and no more soggy tampons .i cannot believe i have lived without this for all these years and i will be telling all the girls i know about it.Thank you mooncup for liberating me from tampons and towels.

sandie - 18th March 2011

The Mooncup really did seem very daunting at first, but true to everything I read about it prior to my purchase, it really is a great deal better than towels or tampons. Using the Mooncup, I don't feel disgusting when I'm on my period, which happened all the time when I used towels. It ensures that I feel fresh and clean all the time and I couldn't be happier. It's not at all messy, unlike towels or tampons and I've had no problems with inserting or removing it. I used to always be very self-conscious on my period, but now I feel totally free and happy to wear whatever I want to without having to worry. I couldn't be happier with this product.

Louise - 3rd July 2010

My Mooncup arrived at the same day as my monthlies! I was so happy to see that you've sent it without unnecessary outer packaging (even though it was sent from one country to another) and it was delivered by daily mail. I expected the usual big package for a tiny thing-posting delivered via some logistics company. It is really great to see that every detail of your company is so thoughtfully sustainable. From the ink on your flyers to the (wonderfull) Mooncup. Thanks a lot. And keep going.

Ju - 30th October 2009

I was extremely skeptical about the mooncup and it's usage, but after 4 days it's made a massive difference to my life. I've had no cramp at all and thoroughly recommend it.

Julie - 18th February 2010

I can't praise the mooncup enough. I switched about 2 years ago. I would shout about it to every woman. I walk happily past the sanitary items shelves in shops because I never have to buy those again and I feel sorry for the women that still do. I will never again be responsible for the use of bleach, the addition to landfill, and above all the 5% VAT payable to the taxman - what's that about?! Luxury items? Hardly! It's easy to use and perfectly secure, never any embarrassment, and I'm proud to be a Mooncup user.

jm77 - 19th March 2010

Bought and used my mooncup last Saturday and I love love love it, like most woman I had heard about it previously and had thought to myself no way will I be using one of them!!! However after having children my periods have gone super heavy and super plus tampons dont even last an hour, with an 8 hour shift in work looming I didnt want to be nipping to loo every 5 mins, I had more recently changed my thoughts on mooncups and had been reading this site and the testimonials, so I decided to just go for it, I had no issues inserting and havent found it messy, I had one mishap where I lifted the full cup to look and somehow managed to tip it over my pyjamas LOL. I have had no leaking no dryness and no thrush as well as being kind to the environment and I'm also thinking of all the money I will save myself I was forever buying new knickers after yet again flooding this time it was clean all the way through. Thank you mooncup

Lorraine - 2nd June 2010

I don't usually write testimonials for things but I am so pleased with my mooncup that I felt the need to share! I have only used my mooncup for one period having stumbled across this website on my search for an alternative to tampons and sanitary towels. Everything I read made me feel that these were worth a go. I have to say that could not be happer with my mooncup. I will admit I found it tricky to use to start with and nearly gave up after a particularly tricky removal which left me feeling a little sore. However, I went back to the leaflet and realised what I had done wrong. NOw that I have mastered the technique of getting it in and out correctly and positioned in the right place I am so pleased to have my mooncup in my life! I will now be telling all of my friends about mooncup and am almost looking forward to my next period. I don't have to worry about carrying tampons around (and having them fly out of my bag at the worst moments), I will not be contributing to landfill and I feel confident in swimming with the mooncup (which I never did with tampons!) THANK YOU MOONCUP! Keep up the good work.

Claire - 31st July 2011

Have been using my mooncup for about 2 years now, have become quite attached to it, almost see it as an extension of my body. Like that it gives me more control of my periods now that the menapause has made them unpredictable.

Eve - 2nd April 2010

Like a lot of people I was sceptical about the mooncup but have always hated pads and (having a light flow) have been uncomfortable with tampons and worried about the risk of TSS. It took me a couple of goes to get the hang of inserting/removing my mooncup but now it's so easy and I would never go back to other expensive and environmentally unfriendly options. My advise to anyone considering a mooncup would be, don't hesitate, you will love your mooncup. Yes it seems a bit weird and a bit gross at first but I promise you it's no weirder or more gross than tampons/pads. It's more comfortable, doesn't leak, saves you money, has no risks of TSS and is better for the environment....What's not to love?? My only word of warning would be if you decide to boil your mooncup to sterilize it keep an eye on the pan - I forgot all about mine for about an hour and it boiled dry and my poor mooncup was not more :o( I felt lost without it and had to purchase a new one straight away!

Rachel - 21st October 2010

I’ve used the Mooncup for about a year now and I’m a definite convert. It stands up to cycling, climbing, and camping (as well as everyday life) with no trouble and no chafing (Hurrah!) and it will eventually save me a small fortune. It makes irregular periods much easier to handle too – if in doubt I can wear it just in case. If you’re not convinced, try it anyway!

Em - 18th September 2010

I've only been using a mooncup for two days and already I love it. It feels so good to know that it's not leaving fibres inside my vagina, it's so comfortable and has greatly reduced my period pains - actually I haven't had any. Also I like having the contact with my body.

Kate - 30th July 2011

I have loved and used Mooncup for over 5 years now!! I have saved sooooo much money and it is just so much easier and more comfortable. It took me a few cycles to have 100% success with it, but after this many years I would never use anything else.

Jennifer - 9th July 2011

I saw a sticker for the mooncup on the back of a toilet door and thought 'yuck', but was intrigued and immediately checked it out on the internet. I was still thinking 'yuck', but couldn't resist trying it. I found it in Boots, squeezed into a 2 inch space on the tampon shelf. Trying it for the first time was interesting, getting it in was Ok, but attempting to pull it straight out was a definate mistake, it hurt. But on the second go it was much better - the key is to break the seal then squeeze it down flat and edge it. I've just started using it properly today, and its great. I was intending to just try it for a couple of hours at a time to start with, but it's so comfortable, and working so well I think i'll just carry on. Theres no leaking, I don't have to discreetly rumage in my bag before going to the toilet, and I don't have to wrap tampons up in reems of toilet paper before putting them in the bin, and I don't have to worry about forgetting it. It is a bit difficult, and seems messy at first, but when I think about first using tampons I'd say its about equal on both counts, but with loads of other advantages. What I am most looking forward to is being able to climb during a period. I love climbing, but avoid it once a month as it has all the stretching of yoga (also looking forward to trying it during that) with the addition that you are metres of the ground with a whole room full of people able to look up at your bum! I'm sure other climbers would be interested to hear about this. And swimming, thats just too good to be true (maybe i'll test it out in the bath first, or try it in the pool between periods). How do you get these stickers and leaflets?

Laura -

Dear Mooncup, I would just like to thank you for your fabulous product. I am DELIGHTED with it and cannot wait for my next period - all my friends are sick of me ranting and raving about my lovely Mooncup! Once I got to grips with the insertion I was amazed how easy and pleasant the Mooncup is in almost every way, and your staff at the Advice Centre are swift to respond and very helpful. It's also a relief to know that even if I have a moment where I become convinced it's never going to come out again, there's no rush because it's perfectly safe, so I can just sit back, take a few deep breaths and try again in a bit. So thank you, Mooncup. You're super!

Jem - 1st July 2010

What can I say?! I've been using my mooncup for 18 months now, and if I were to choose the single greatest investment in my health, my savings, and my womanhood I've ever made - this is it. I love my mooncup! I still go shouting from the rooftops about it (Ok, not literally...). I'm willing to try most things, so when I heard about it I thought 'Oh yeah, why not?'. At first it was a bit tricky to use, and it took a couple of periods to get the hang of it, but after that it became second nature. I've been swimming in the sea, swimming at pools, to karate class in a white dogi/uniform, spent 8 days with the heaviest period I've ever had in a filthy music festival... no leaks, no spills, no cramps, no problems. It's so interesting being able to see what your body's doing too, as weird as that may sound - I'm a naturopath so I suppose I have that bias - but it makes things so much more useful, especially for things like fertility watching and monitoring, or if you're ever at the gynae. I can't believe how much money I've saved already, and how easy it is to use. You could almost forget it's there - no smelly tampons to deal with or nasty pads sitting in your knickers, no sneaking off with a tampon in your hand at work, no cramps, no dryness, no infections, no problems, and nothing polluting this beautiful planet. It's perfect! See how I go on and on?! Once again - Thank You!! x

Erin - 5th November 2009

I haven't even used my Mooncup yet and I think it's fantastic! It arrived in the mail today from the UK. Love the little cotton bag. Can't wait to use my Mooncup!

Donna, Australia - 7th April 2010

I have used a mooncup for about 8 months now, ever since seeing advertising for it in the london tube. I have since moved back to NZ and tell all my friends about it. I wouldnt do with out my mooncup and cant believe this option is not talked about in sex ed!!! its sooo much easier and cleaner than pads or tampons, and I cannot use tampons! hate them with a passion. I think every young girl should get a moon cup!

Kim - 14th March 2010

I LOVE MY MOONCUP! I am only on my second month of using my mooncup but am just starting to get the hang of it and can't image life without it. It was a little tricky to use at first and it took patience, perseverence and practice but I would never go back to pads or tampons. I feel so mch cleaner and healthier and proud that I am making a difference to the environment and to my account - not having to buy other sanitary protection is such a relief. Thank you Mooncup!

Emily - 21st October 2009

I can only agree with all the other wonderful women here- MY MOONCUP IS AWESOME and has changed my perception of my period. It's no longer 'dirty' and to be thrown into one of the toxic waste bins in the women's toilets-which need special companies to come and remove them. Instead, I can now see it for exactly what it is, and it looks much 'cleaner' when it's not soaked up into an un-environmentally friendly tampon. I've not had any leaks, and after getting used to insertion and removal, I only wish I'd known about them sooner. So glad mooncup is having an advertising drive, after the recent ban of the word 'vagina' in a tampon ad in the US, it's fantastic to see the promotion of such a great alternative product here. If you haven't already...get your mooncup now :)

Rose - 19th March 2010

I have noticed that nobody on here seems to have discovered how to know when to empty their mooncup. It is really easy! When you feel a bubbling sensation inside, it is time to empty, it really is as simple as that!

Emma - 7th September 2010

I was so freaked out when my Mother got one and wouldn't stop going on about it, but after I gave it a go I came to understand how awesome the thing is. And good for the environment. I am in the process of converting all of my housemates - 2 down, 2 to go. Once you get past the fact that your mates might laugh at first, you can realise how much better than tampons or pads it is.

Robyn - 18th March 2010

On my third period with the mooncup now and wouldn't swap back for any money! i did find that it took a while to get the hang of it, especially removal, which hurt at first. What helped was realising that there were three stages to removing it: bringing it down to the vaginal entrance, breaking the seal and actually getting it out, and that there was a technique to each - now it's becoming automatic. Love having nothing to carry around, (or forget to carry around) during my period, love not feeling dry and itchy and getting thrush, love having nothing to dispose of - neither guilt at flushing nor a gross bathroom bin. I still make a bit of a mess emptying, but getting better at that! All in all a huge success and wish i'd done it sooner.

CJ - 13th February 2010

Very impressed with the Mooncup; am now on my sixth period using it. I find that at the start of my period, when flow is very heavy, I still need to use tampons at night, but for the rest of the time it's supremely comfortable (and the convenience of not having a handbag full of tampons is stellar). Writing this testimonial here because I've already waxed lyrical to friends, and my boyfriend wants me to stop going on about it to him!

Laura - 26th March 2010

I got in touch a few weeks ago, enquiring about a mooncup and the effects it would have on a regular cystitis sufferer. I went ahead an tested it out. I have had my happiest period to date. Not a hint of cystitis. Hurrah. I hope this will be useful for anyone with a similar enquiry. Thanks.

Louise - 7th June 2010

I can't find my words to express how happy I am right now! It's the first time I have used the Mooncup. I opted for a size A and B - I am 31 and gave birth 10 months ago via a C-section. I know, I should have started with the A , but I said: why not the B? the first two days were perfect - but then again it was the light period of my period. In the third and fourth day I had the chance to understand that "low" means "low". It was quite odd for me , a FORMER ;) heavy user of OBs and Tampax and other internal tampons. I could not understand what LOW really meant. I trimmed the stem by half and , really, I can remove it entirely! Low means low, I can still grab it (yes, I have long fingers, but they do not need to be that long :-). and if we place it too high, a little bit of exercise to push it down is beneficial for the muscles. SO, now that I have mastered the art of placing the mooncup where it should be (it's really strange in the beginning, even after reading the manual and looking at the pictures, I still felt like it should be up - lucky me, the leakage taught me otherwise), I am 100% happy! Not a single cramp these days, but I cannot say for sure that it's because of hte cup or not, I do not understand what's the connection between the two. I definitely felt lighter and full of energy. Of course, staying at home with my daughter was helpful - all the changing and cleaning was done at home, plenty of hot water and soap and fresh towels :D. But, God, why haven't I heard about this MIRACLE years ago? Why was I using those creepy internal tampons or the external pads, always worrying about leakage, spots, thrush, itchiness? I even went to my usual pilates hours and felt great (even though for a moment or two I thought I felt the blood going back up because of my position :)) ). Not to mention the respect we show Mother Earth by not buying disposable tampons. If I had the money, I would buy such a gift to all my friends! some of the smartest investments in my whole life! I will keep the other A cup for travelling, just in case I get stuck somewhere and I have no clean water to wash the B cup. And, you know, for the first time in my life I was looking forward to have my period and test the cup :). Good job in connecting us with our Feminine side ! Thanks Mooncup!

Simona - 2nd April 2011

I first heard about the Mooncup through a sticker a saw in a ladies loo while at uni! It has taken me 3 years to finally buy one and I wish now I had taken the leap of faith when I was a student because I love it! I only have withdrawl bleeds from taking the pill, so my period is incredibly light, and I found tampons quite difficlt to use but hated pads. I love that you can use the mooncup wet, it makes the experience so much more comfortable for me. Also, the cramps I got while using tampons has completely gone! My first EVER, pain free period! Another note, is that I feel so much cleaner throughout the process, and the 'smell' you often have during your period has completely gone! I am still finding it a little messy as I get use to the cup but I feel so much more in tune with my body! I throughly recommend to all my friends and family!

Cara - 11th July 2011

I had hesitated for some time before i bought the mooncup, i've used tampons from age 14 and it seemed a big change to try something new and so different. I am concerned about our impact on the environment and the amount of sanitary products we dispose of, so that was my main reason for trying the mooncup. On that point alone i feel so much better for switching but all the other benefits that come with it that i never even considered have really impressed me. The money i am saving each month for instance, not having to carry around a make up bag full of tampons, not feeling plugged up, it feels so much more natural and comfortable to wear the mooncup than a tampon. If you are hesitating over the mooncup as i was, just try it. It's actually very soft, pliable and comfortable to use and you just empty it into the loo, rinse under a tap or wipe and re-fit. I won't go back to tampons, ever.

June - 4th April 2010

I've had an IUS since 2007, so not had a period since then really until this last few weeks. However, when I was having them, my flow was heavy, clotted and generally constant. I've got through a great deal of Super+ tampons in my time, with the associated flooding that having a heavy period brings, and I always wished for a better way... So, I looked at Mooncups in Boots when they came out, but at the time, I wasn't economically able to spend out ~£20 at one time for one. Now I am more financially stable however, and so took the opportunity of my returning period to purchase one the other week. It's fab. Yes, it collects blood, but it's natural and very mess-free considering, after all the blood is contained rather than falling out all over your hands as you fish about trying to grip and remove a bloodied string! I'm used to deal with far more mess with all the flooding that used to happen as well, so pretty much zero squick-factor from me. Very easy to use & once I had it settled right, I'd forget I was wearing it. Carry on carrying on Mooncup, I will be telling all my friends!

Nikki - 30th March 2010

I think that tampons and pads/towels promote the idea that your period is dirty, smelly and uncomfortable, secret and taboo. I know I felt that way when I first started. Since getting my Mooncup (two days ago) I feel so sad that disposable sanitary products are the norm. The difference that it makes to your feelings about your period to use something clean, soft and reusable is hard to explain to the the uninitiated. Something about being able to just wash the blood away feels so much healthier, and to be able to see it properly, as a natural thing caught in a clean, transparent cup. You've changed my life. Thank you Mooncup!

Zoe - 28th August 2010

I only started my period a few years ago, and I used to hate being a girl 'til I found the MOONCUP :D It's great because I can go anywhere I like and never have to worry about it. I got really angry trying to put it in at first, but then I got the hang of it and I took it on a trip to South Africa. I sat through LONG car journeys, spent all day running around and swimming at the beach, best of all I climbed up a mountain (which took AGES) and had no worries about finding a toilet all the time! One word of advice though...try not to spill it when you take it out, ESPECIALLY if you are at a friends house and they have carpet in the bathroom. Talking my way out of that one was awkward!!!

Alisha - 4th January 2010

I love mine. I work in a fast moving place and cant stop for the bathroom all the time. I love that I can use the mooncup for 9-10 hours with out a worry. I see my coworkers whisper its that time I need to use the restroom again. I always think I have no worry's about that. I used pad before trying the mooncup, I couldn't use tampons. I could feel them as I moved. I do a lot of heavy work at my job and tampons made me feel sick. They didn't move with me. The mooncup is great. It move with me and I don't get that sick feeling at all. I ounces forgot my mooncup at home, and I was stuck at work for two days because of the weather. All I can say is I cant believe I ever used pads.

Sarah - 9th January 2011

No more thrush! After several rounds of treatment for vaginal thrush (which always got worse during and just after my period), my doctor recommended that I try to stop using tampons, as they can make thrush worse by absorbing too much moisture. Well, the idea of having to manage with just pads, and probably having to change (pad and stained pants) every hour or more, didn't exactly fill me with joy, so I got a Mooncup a couple of months ago, and since then have had no thrush at all. Hooray! It wasn't the environmental or cost factor that made me buy the Mooncup, but now, as I only need a small pad for a couple of days (just as a "belt and braces" approach), I'm going to make a few reusable sanitary towels, so I'll never need to buy any more sanitary products ever again! Now what can I spend all that saved money on???

Ruth -

Great product. I've used it for years now and nothing could force me to go back to tampons. It's no more complicated than tampons to use and let's face it periods are never going to be a mess free business. :)

Clair - 18th March 2010

I have been using mooncup for 5 years and I couldnt live without it. I suffer with pcos which means my monthly is erratic and superbly heavy. No more finding myself caught short because there were no sanitary products in the house. No more waking up in the morning in a bloodbath from a horror movie because no sanitary product will stay in place and cope with the heavy flow. No fear of infections from tampons. No more waste that is difficult to dispose of with dogs that find their way into the bins. I cant think of anything negative to say about mooncup, it takes some getting used to inserting and positioning, but not much different to a tampon or cap.

Anna - 29th July 2010

I have very sensitive skin and am allergic to certain chemicals in bleached cotton so every time i used tampons I would get very sore and irritated. I heard about the mooncup and got one soon after, i had worries about it being uncomfortable, leaking, or it being difficult to insert and remove but after the first few days of using it i realised how great it was. Its comfortable and I forget its even there, something i could never do with tampons. Yes, its a bit tricky to get used to inserting and a little scary the first time you use it, but once you get over that you'll realise how amazing the mooncup is!

Liz - 8th May 2010

I bought my Mooncup because I wanted to be more environmentally friendly but thought it was going to be a real penance. I've been using mine for six months now, with no problems - definitely the easiest and most women-friendly sanitary protection method I've used and I would not go back to tampons and towels. For any women who think the idea is a bit 'yukky', I would say try it for a month and then I promise you all other methods will seem yukky, but this won't. I travel a lot for work and this is the easiest and cleanest method (also very useful in older buldings when the loo is a bit temperamental, because you're only flushing away a small amount of liquid, so no problem). The only complaint I would make is how come more women don't know about this????? I know you don't have the advertising budget of the companies who have been fleecing us on 'disposable' products, but please push your profile; it is a well designed, money saving environmentally friendly, woman friendly product - what's not to like?

MaryD -

I've only had my Mooncup for 3 days, but I already know I love it! I have a really heavy flow, but I don't have to worry that I'll leak. My favorite thing about the Mooncup is that I can feel comfortable sleeping in it. Sweet dreams for me!

Kate - 2nd April 2011

I cannot stress enough how great the mooncup is. The only things that took a little getting used to were a)remembering to take water into public toilet cubicles (to rinse when changing) and b) insertion and removal. However, once you get used to these things, there's no looking back. I took my mooncup for 9 months travelling around Asia and I'm SOO glad I discovered it for that trip. It's hard to get hold of tampons in Asia and using precious backpack space for towels / tampons would've been impossible. With the mooncup I always had an effective sanitary product with me that was water-resistant (and no danger of that embarrasing tampon-string-poking-out-the-swimsuit thing!). Thank you mooncup, you are marvellous! I'm trying to convert all my friends! :)

Emma - 4th January 2012

I recommend anyone give it a go. A wonderful investment! The benefits are numerous- and even if you decide to not use it after buying and trying (you won't) it is only £20, which is a few day's worth of lunch money, or text credit -or coffee dosh. Please try it- all these people can't be wrong.

Jez -

The best buy ever purchased. Wish I had known about this product decades .ago. No problems in using it from day one. Would recommend this to every woman

emma - 2nd August 2011

I stumbled across Mooncups while searching the internet for a healthy/environmentally friendly alternative to tampons. I'm in the military (Australian Navy) and have an incredibly active working and personal life. In fact, I'm off to sea next year!! And I'll definately be taking my mooncup. No more trying to slip a tampon in my pocket and rush off to the 'heads' inbetween watches, no more land waste, no more dryness or thrush. This is only the second period that I have had my Mooncup for and I will NEVER use anything else. It's quite easy once you get the hang of it and it honestly only took me the first day of my last period to figure it all out. I took great pleasure in giving my box of tampons away (along with a Mooncup sticker). My partner is facinated by the concept and happy for me that I've found a healthy and environmentally sound solutions that also saves me money. My whole office now knows about them and two other girls (sailors also) have bought them too. I can't thank you enough for providing a wonderful product.....now to convert my sister!!

Tanya - 6th October 2010

I've been using the mooncup for about 9 months now and it's completely changed the way I think about my period. Before I would always get thrush/cystitis from using tampons and used to dread not only the period itself but the aftermath with antibiotics and pain! My mooncup is easy to take to work with me, far cheaper in the long-run and better for the environment. I do experience some leakage but nothing that a pantyliner can't handle! Thanks mooncup, I'll certainly be spreading the word!

Rebecca - 17th November 2010

I've been using my mooncup for about 4 years now and couldn't be happier with it. I have heavy flow for a couple of days and then it's really light, I was always either paranoid of leakage or uncomfortably dry. No more of that! It's so comfortable I forget I'm wearing it. Brilliant for travelling, camping in the bush, night shifts without toilets and all sorts of awkward situations where sanitary disposal facilities are non-existant. I wish I had heard of it years ago.

Helen - 7th November 2011

This is the first month I have used the mooncup and I am very pleased not to have an "accident" yet. As a 54 year old who floods most periods and wears nighttime pads throughout my periods this is really great. I have not slept so well during a period for years. However I did not realise how abnormal I am as I calculate I have lost 285ml so far and am only three and a half days into my period.

Susan -

This is my first period using the mooncup and so far it's gone very well. I tried inserting and removing before my period started and found it difficult and a little painful, but it's so much easier now I have my period! Maybe the muscles are more relaxed or something. I do still find removal a little tricky (no doubt I'll get better and better with practice) but not painful anymore. I have found it a lot messier than tampons though - not something that bothers me personally, but it might trouble others. Again, I expect that as my technique improves so will my ability to limit the mess! Things I like about my mooncup: its design (I find it aesthetically pleasing as well as functional!), the logic of collecting the menses up rather than soaking them up, the fact that I'm in total control of its hygiene (sterilising etc), and most of all the fact that I don't have to dispose of icky little 'packages' all the time! I have had a couple of leaks, but even cycling is comfortable and I went swimming too - no problems. I'm looking forward to many years of expert mooncup use.

Fiona -

Adding my praise to the chorus. I am on my third day of the mooncup and am already in love! I've never enjoyed my moon time like this. I actually look forward to emptying it! Also, I have catamenial epilepsy, and had a seizure a couple of days ago. In the past I've woken up to bloody knickers, but not this time! The mooncup even holds up to a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure. There you have it!

Tashi -

I just started using the mooncup two days ago - I must admit I'm impressed. I got the hang of it pretty much straight away and hopefully it will only get easier to use with some practice. I've always struggled with my periods and now I feel this will give me so much more control, no more searching for pennies to buy tampons either!

Pixie - 14th June 2010

Hi Cathy, I have persevered with my Mooncup and this month have had no issues. I visited my doctor who has upped my medication to control the pain and contractions and this has helped considerably. I think maybe the contractions were distorting the cup slightly. I still think it is a brilliant product and will continue using it.:-) It may be worth mentioning to any one who is a very heavy painful bleeder that a trip to the doctor to sort this out is not something to be either ashamed of or worried about. My doctor has me on Mefenamic acid for pain and Buscopan to control the contractions. Although these are used for IBS and arthritis they really work for Painful contracting periods. My doctor also suggested to me that if I still leak he could put me on pills to control the bleeding but my medical experience of this in the past is that it just makes the bleeding last longer....at the end of the day it's all got to come out! If you do have an customers who suffer from painful heavy periods I would be happy to share my experience I am a Therapy Radiographer and believe us girls should stick together and share info :-)

Karen - 17th September 2010

I use a MoonCup every month now. It's not without mess and sometimes I do fumble it, but it's vastly preferable to towels, washable or otherwise. It's something that takes practice, but it's worth it. It's tricky if you're using a loo that doesn't have the sink right there as I always rinse the cup before putting it back in - a wet cup is an awful lot easier to insert than a dry one, esp if rinsed under warm water. It's great to know though that you always have your sanpro with you during your period and can't be caught short, you don't have to remember to buy towels and I feel much fresher all through my period than I did with towels, even though I used washable ones for years. When I used tampons in my teens and 20s I would shed fibres all month between periods and that really bothered me. My only concern about a mooncup is how a young girl would manage it - I have a daughter who will be facing all this in the nest couple of years and I'm not sure a MoonCup would be right for her.

Heather - 14th August 2011

I bought one of these last week, after all the stuff online, and I have to say I can't think of any other new product that has been such a positive experience. I knew this would change the way I deal with periods after just a couple of hours: I feel totally secure, and am no longer rushing to the loo obsessively every couple of hours, to check for leakage. Really, really impressed, and wish I'd discovered this years ago.

Caroline - 24th April 2010

First encountered menstrual cups at (very) small world music festival i got dragged to by my Daddy dearest years ago, the summer i first got my period when i was twelve (seven years ago), but as i was with my dad i didn't ask to go and have a closer look, that was just too weird for me at that time, none the less i was intrigued, and thinking about it it might have been a mooncup stand, but by the time i'd got home i'd forgotten all about it, wasn't until this past spring where i was just randomly researching sanitary protection around the world and stumbled across them again, this was the first brand (yes there are others) i found and i ordered one. First month was tricky (removal issues - we've all been there), but second month was much better (Small leakage issues only), here's hoping third time lucky, its a fabulous product and although i never had too much of an issue with tampons or towels, i probably won't go back to them except using up last of my towels for backup until i get some reusable ones (because they look and feel so much nicer - landfill reduction added bonus with reusable products but not main reason for trying them out). i have stickers and leaflets and am currently trying to spread the love one cubicle door at a time. love to all the girlies out there and hope you get on with yours too. x x x

Anastasia - 4th June 2010

I have used the Mooncup for around 5 years now. The first few times I used it, it felt very strange, but after the first few months, it felt as though there was nothing there! Once you have cut the end down to a comfortable size for you, you will wonder why you ever used anything else. Yes on occasion it seems messy, but I find this far easier than the tampax I used before. I was originaly an avid tampax user, & wondered how something this shape would be comfortable. The shape & texture of it is actually very easy to use & unbelievably comfortable. I find that my periods seem more regular, as along with other testimonials, the last day or so do seem shorter, but run off into a nice clean finsh. I rarely have any leaks, & find that I can enjoy things like excercise or swimming alot more comfortably, without having to worry about instantly changing a tampx. I occasionaly have to use a tampax when I'm caught short, as an emergency, but can tell the difference in comfort straight away. Once the Mooncup is in use, it's so much easier to excuse yourself, whereever you are, empty and/or adjust, then carry on, with no mess & no fuse. I will never go back!

Emma - 18th September 2010

I've been using the mooncup for last three months now and what a great invention! I'm that pleased with it I've actually gave my towels and tampons away, although raved about mooncup in the process! I read about mooncup in a magazine and thought it to be gross at first I must admit! After discussing it with my friend we both thought we'd give it a try and both will never look back! I used to get thrush from tampons and discomfort due to dryness but not anymore! The mooncup is the best invention ever! It's easy to apply and remove once you get the hang of it and no more carrying around tampons and towels in your bag, just your tiny mooncup! Love it! Thankyou mooncup!!!!!!!!! X

Yvonne - 31st August 2010

I took to the Mooncup on first use and absolutely love it. It is so much more comfortable and easy to forget. It makes me feel much more in harmony and control of the process. It is really good to know you are not adding to sea pollution, landfill or putting toxins in your body. Hooray, hooray! Forget all the worries about them being weird, disgusting, uncomfortable, expensive etc. they are great and well worth the initial pay out - never look back.

Harriet -

I have had heavy peroids for over 10 years and always found tampons and towels inconvenient and messy. Then I discovered the mooncup! I am able to go swimming during my cycle and not have to worry about changing my sanitary protection so frequently. I leave my mooncup in place for up to 8 hours and am always assured of its protection. I have now had the Marina Coil fitted to reduce menstrual flow but I still use my mooncup which is fine with a lighter flow. I'm still trying to convince other women to switch!!

Stephanie - 6th September 2011

Can't praise the Mooncup enough. First month had a few troubles with heavy days, but this month (second) is perfect. It's just so easy - no more worrying if I have enough tampons in my handbag to cover the work day, no wasting money on them either. If only the Mooncup was available in shops in Australia we might see a higher take-up here.

H - 31st October 2010

I decided to try a mooncup for two reasons, the first completely selfish one being that after having my first baby a few months ago I found tampons more uncomfotable than then they had previously been (no idea what caused this as I ended up with an emergency c section but there you go!)The second was that I made the decision to use cloth nappies for my baby and the first time my period arrived I thought, I'm not throwing disposable nappies in the bin but I'm still throwing tampon wrappers and applicators away. I'm no tree hugger but that seems wrong even to me! lol To be honest it's actually Tampax you have to thank as although I am by no mean an environmentalist or even particulaly involved in saving the plant to any degree (sorry!) since they brought out their 'Pearl' it has really annoyed me that paper wrappers and cardboard applicators have both been replaced with non flushable and non biodegradable plastic with no one appearing to care! Anyhow, long story short, used it for the first time this month and am beyond impresed. As many have said before me, a little tricky to get in and out the first couple of times but SO comfortable once in that you really do forget it's there and I LOVE that you only need to change it every 8 hours as opposed to the 2-3 hours I used to get with a tampon. Wish I'd descovered it years ago. I personally think you need more photos of happy looking ladies riding bikes and rollerskating on your webpages - you have more right to those images than any other sanitary product manufacturer!!!

Becky - 22nd June 2011

I have never ever contacted the seller of any product to express my thanks, but having just finished using mooncup for the first time this month I am contacting you to say a HUGE thankyou. I wish I had overcome my squeamishness years ago and used it before. So could you please send me more of your leaflets and stickers as I think I have become pretty evangelical about it already! I am very keen to spread the word!

Susan -

I got my mooncup 4 months ago and I admit the first time I tried to use it, it was an epic fail. I thought I was going to lose it inside and I freaked out completely and didn't use it for a couple months. Then I thought I should give it another go because a some friends use it and they were just raving about it. I realised that the reason I had so many difficulties removing it when I first tried it is because I freaked out and got all tensed up. When I tried it again I tried desperately to relax and it all went very well. I have been using it for 2 months now and I absolutely love it. Its hassle free, I have no more leakages, I save money on tampons, pads etc.. and its eco friendly. I feel so much better using it now and I feel like I should tell everyone that the initial removal issues shouldn't deter you, just try again because its completely worth it.

Natasha - 24th August 2011

Hi there, this is the first time i have ever used a mooncup and i have to admit i was so sceptical. I was convinced it wouldn't stay in place and that it would leak etc. I was wrong! I hold my hands up and admit it! What a fantastic product, i can't believe i've wasted so many years using other terrible products. It is so comfortable and reliable, and i'm looking forward to using it every month! Thank you for such a wonderful product.

Linzi - 16 July, 2009

My mooncup has truly changed my life. Since I was little I was always just 'one of the boys'. I never had girly things, preferring to play with the boys in my class instead of doing stuff with the girls. When my periods started, I was absolutely disgusted. With pads, with the mess, and with myself, that I had a body that made me go through this every month. My period occupied my every waking minute, dreading when it would happen again. Wearing pads and tampons made me feel dirty, so much that I would hold off as long as possible, and end up having to throw away half my underwear drawer each month. I became very depressed, and even suicidal. Counselling and anti-depressants didn't help, and as soon as I was old enough, I went to my local family planning clinic and asked for the Implanon implant, as I had heard that it stopped periods in some cases. This happened, and I enjoyed 3 blissful years of being period-free. 3 years came to an end, and around that time I heard about mooncup. I decided to give it a try, and right from the word go, I felt new. Reborn, even. For the first time in my entire life, I actually feel like the woman I am. I enjoy having my period, as it gives me a link to other women I had never felt before. I feel comfortable with my body, and even don't mind talking about periods anymore. I even recommended mooncup to a friend when she told me she was allergic to tampons. She bought one that afternoon, and took me out for drinks to say thank you! It's been a year since I bought my mooncup. Life is good, and I have you to thank. Thank you.

catherine - 25th December 2010

I came onto this site after seeing the cryptic poster advert for 'loveyourvagina.com' at my tram stop. I was suspicious it might be a ploy of a horrid feminine hygiene company to sell weird scented products, but I was absolutely delighted to see that mooncup had gone in for some big advertising! At last! I've used a mooncup for about 3 years now and would never ever go back to tampons. Admittedly I'll never feel joy at having to empty / change it, but I only need to do it in the morning and at night - not like having to change tampons all the time. My main reason for buying one was environmental but I keep using it because I feel so much healthier using it. I haven't had thrush in years which is incredible as I used to suffer with it every month. Honestly please do believe all the great things women are saying about mooncup and buy one if you haven't yet!!

Helen - 22nd March 2010

The most important for me in using Mooncup is that it's way better for the environment. Sure it's very comfortable and all. It's a pity I didn't use it before for I heard of it first time 5 years ago, such a waste. But I know better now!

Maria (Ukraine) - 22nd July 2010

the best purchase made!like anything takes time to get use to it but i love it!periods don't even feel like they exist anymore!heaven!lease try it..you don't realize what your missing out on!

sally - 24th August 2011

I have been using a mooncup for many years, and this its the best invention EVER for women!!! Thank you. x

Sarah - 1st February 2011

I have been using the mooncup now for 2 years and have to be honest I was sceptical at first but now think its the best invention for women yet. It have saved me money, time and even eased my cramps. I only wished I would have used it earlier in my life. I am a very active person and find that I do not have to worry about anything when I am using my mooncup. Its easy and envronmentally friendly which is a big must nowadays.

Lee - 20th May 2010

Thank you to the inventors of Mooncup, it has made my life so much easier.I hadn't heard of mooncup until I went into Boots to buy extra large tampons as that was the only place i could get them, on looking across the shelves my eye caught your product, the concept looked logical so I purchased one along with the tampons (which are still in the cupboard)say no more....

penny - 15th February 2010

I'd known about the mooncup for ages but didn't actually buy one until I was persuaded by all the positive comments following an article in the Guardian a short while ago. Now I've got the hang of it (it's easy after a few goes, just remember to R-E-L-A-X) I can't believe no-one told me about this before. It's just amazing. I always found my period to be a bit of a nuisance because I do a lot of running, walking and cycling (which involves tight-fitting lycra pants) and I've never really got on with tampons so was always conscious of wearing a pad. Honestly, every women should at least give it a try before deciding it's too gross or too weird, because once you get over that you'll find out it's absolutely brilliant and never look back.

Emma - 25th December 2009

Just purchased my first moon cup after years of debating. It was a bit tricky at first but after perservering the results are amazing! I had surgery a few years ago and as a result was finding it increasingly difficult to use tampons due to pain and dryness. but the mooncup has resolved all my issues no more thrush, no more dryness, so comfortable you dont know your wearing it and i know im doing my part for the environment! Im spreading the word fast Mooncup is a goddess in a cup.

Ash - 12th September 2011

I'd heard of the Mooncup over a year ago but it seemed expensive so had put off buying it until I saw it in Boots a couple of months ago. The Mooncup is amazing! You cannot feel it and the only bad experience I've had was when I accidentally put it in sideways. It got lodged and I started to panic. I thought I'd have to tear myself apart! Once I calmed down and teased it around, everything was fine. I think the trick is to not put it in so quick.

BanChan - 3rd November 2009

I was slightly nervous when I first opened my mooncup, it looked so big! I got size B because I'm 18, however I had fears it would be too wide, because I think I'm rather 'narrow', but I was so excited when I opened it I tried it straight away, and... it was perfect!! I got it in in a second and it formed a suction without me even noticing! I walked around in it a bit and I couldn't even feel it, it was so comfortable!! I didn't feel 'stretched' as I was scared I would, although I think I need to trim the stem a little. Anyway, breaking the suction was so easy; i just squeezed the base a little and got it out without any hassle and I don't think anything would even have spilled! My sister laughed when she saw it because they're a bit of a joke to immature people I guess, I think because they think they're 'gross' but I do a lot of hiking and camping and honestly, it's a lot less gross than having to pack out used tampons! The mooncup is amazing, and I could not be more happy or satisfied so thank you very, very much!!

Laura - 25th December 2009

Live testimonial #1, Glastonbury 09 -

I have been using Mooncup for around a year now, and it is amazing!! I was absolutely terrified at first, worrying about hygiene, ease of inserting it, and the taboo nature of it. I found advertising of it on a liberal friend of mine's Twitter account, and boy am I glad I saw it! Hygiene isn't to be worried about as it is easily cleaned, and because it is seethrough you can easily tell if it is dirty. Once you get used to it, it's fine to use, and easy to insert, you soon become a pro! And as for it being taboo, I am now working against that, having become an affiliate, and ordering lots of information to give to my work colleagues. Thankyou Mooncup, you are amazing!

Lauren - 18th September 2011

At last - a product which actually DOES make life easier. The Mooncup is such a wonderfully natural product.It works in conjunction with my body. We should be taught about this as soon as we start to menstruate. I discovered the Mooncup 4 years ago and it has made each period much more comfortable. I just wish that I had known about it sooner. I will be telling my daughter about it when the time comes.

Laois Mooncupper - 18th August 2011

I wanted to write a quick note to say just how wonderful this product is, I suffer from Endometreosis and have very heavy painful periods. Not only has the mooncup made it easier to keep track of symptoms, flow etc for my GP but I have saved around £45 in the last couple of months alone ! Unfortunately the only reason I had heard of the product is because someone recommended it to me on www.youandyourwedding.co.uk. while we were discussing PCOS and Endo I was able to go to Boots and obtain one and have not looked back since. I have recommended this to everyone I know and will continue to do so. Thankyou.

Emma -

It's my first day using the mooncup and I am already very very impressed. I am a lifeguard and avid swimmer and every month I avoided swimming like the plague so as to avoid embarrassing leakages that I get with tampons. It's mortifying. Now though I cannot wait to get in the pool and roadtest this baby! I thought it would be harder to insert but after years of tampons it's pretty easy. Amazing. Thank you mooncup, you're a lifesaver

Megan -

I love using my mooncup. Took a few goes to get it right, but being able to sleep in WHATEVER position I like is so so good. Also, not having to change every 2 hours make it a winner for me, and not having to carry bags of "supplies" when I travel is a big plus.

milli - 17th March 2010

I am, amongst other things, a triathlete, which means I spend a LOT of time in the pool, on a bike and running. I never liked tampons - uncomfortable and invasive, but being as active as I am over your period is really tough using pads, they're unavoidable. I LOVE my mooncup! It is one of the best investments I have ever made, and I don't even notice it's there. I know it won't leak in the pool, and I don't feel it even after 3 hours on the bike (everything else hurts mind you!)d. It is so liberating in lots of ways to be able to be active, comfortably, during my period. Amazing, thank you :)

Rita - 29th May 2011

I would like to share my experience having used a Mooncup for the past 3 years especially as I have just read an article from a women who gave up after her first try. I am lucky to have very short but very heavy periods, prior to using the Mooncup on the second day of my period I'd need to change my tampon hourly due to the flow. When I read about the Mooncup and it environmental and positive health benefits I thought I'd give it a go. The first few times I used it where strange and slightly uncomfortable - similarly I remember this also when I first used tampons - I spoke with the help line who gave me some wonderful advice - trimming the stem and where to aim etc. By my second cycle of using the Mooncup I got in the a routine, and found I was changing much else frequently than I needed to with a tampon. 3 years on and it's working well for me. All I can say to newbies is don't give up!

KatieJ - 9th March 2011

I love my Mooncup! After having horribly heavy periods, repeated flooding and that horrible feeling of 'have i flooded whilst sitting down and leaked everywhere' I can't praise Mooncup enough. Although initially a bit weird to get my head around, it's completely worth it, and i trust it completely on its own. I ride horses, ride bikes and swim with it in, normally tasks I wouldn't have trusted a Tampon and a Pad with. It also has really reduced my period pain. Thoroughly recommend it, especially as I can feel a little righteous that I'm being environmentally friendly too!

Felicity - 17th July 2010

I've been using the Mooncup for about 4 years now and really wish I'd discovered it much earlier! I admit I was a little sceptical at first because I do have heavy periods and was afraid of leakage problems. However, all my fears were laid to rest straight away. I found the Mooncup really easy to insert and extremely comfortable. It is so easy to forget that it's there atall. Infact, as one lady has already mentioned, you have to keep reminding yourself to go to the loo and empty it! The only small problem I've encountered is at night when I have leaked a little a couple of times, but that's due to sleeping too long between empties, and not any fault of the Mooncup itself. i simply use washable cotton pads as extra protection and problem solved! When I used tampons I was plagued with recurrent bouts of thrush due to dryness, but since I've been using my Mooncup I've had no thrush atall. It's been marvellous! So all in all, I can't recomend the Mooncup highly enough. With all the advantages, plus it being better for the environment, I would NEVER EVER go back to tampons if you paid me! I've got two Mooncups, one to keep at home and one that I carry around in my handbag. The little cotton bag that the Mooncup is kept in is pretty and descreet, and it's far easier than carrying a bulky box of tampons around with you. Get one now - you will not be disappointed!

Catherine - 9th October 2011

I suffer from prolonged periods (longest being 12 weeks!) and had been using towels as tampons give me stomach ache. I hated the feeling of using towels, the smell, itchyness etc so I came across the mooncup thanks to the wonders of google. Cant believe i have never heard of this product before! First time using was very daunting but once i got over the initial sqeamishness of it all, it has made the whole period experience much more bareable. No more worries of leaking, no paranoia of smelling or tummy pains from using tampons. Think companies like mooncup need to do more advertising to get the word out there for other girls

suzy - 4th September 2011

I've been using a mooncup for about 4 years. It made life sooooo much easier - I could forget about changing tampons every 2hrs during the first two nights of my period, and finally got a good 8 hrs sleep! It took a bit of practice to get it inserted comfortably, and getting it out can sometimes be a fight against suction, but no biggie. I travel a lot on business, and it's so much easier to pack my mooncup every trip, instead of taking 2 boxes of tampons if my period is due. Now I'm into menopause (10 years early, thanks for nothing, body!) so I'm really irregular, but I never worry about being caught without tampons. I think all girls should be told about this at school, instead of all that nonsense with towels and tampons.

Liz - 29th June 2010

I have used a mooncup for the last year. i decided to give it a try after seeing a mooncup sticker on a ladies loo in a motorway service station!! Also quite frankly was really fed up with how much over my lifetime (40 years & counting!) i've probably spent on tampons etc. Took a bit of getting used to but soon got the hang of it & thoroughly pleased with the product. Does what it says on the tin. Then last week horror of horrors i had my bag stolen with my mooncup in it as i was about to start my period!! So went out had to buy some tampons which really gutted me but had no choice. With the tampons I leaked and felt really uncomfortable for several days. I dont feel the need to use liners with the mooncup as i have no worry about leaking. Just wish I'd discovered it a few years earlier. I've never written anything about a product before but having had to use tampons again i realised how great the mooncup is. My replacement arrived in the post today which i was very relieved to see!!

Stella - 14th August 2010

I am so happy to have discovered the mooncup. Ive been using it since January (bought it as a chrstmas present to myself!)and I love it. I enjoy my periods more now. I just wish that other women, particularly young girls like me (im 17), would be more open to the idea of alternatives to tampons and pads.

Rhiannon -

I cannot recommend the mooncup enough! I started using mine about 2 years ago and I haven't looked back. It is so comfortable, convenient and economical. My periods last for about 8 days every 3 and a half weeks, with heavy spotting either side. It used to be a nightmare because I couldn't use tampons on the lighter days and as I travel a lot I had to take loads of tampons with me wherever I went. I also don't like the sensation of the cotton wool on my vagina, and the cord used to chafe when I was running any long distances - The mooncup solves all these problems. I have told all of my friends (girl ones obviously!) and quite a few of them have tried it for themselves and are also in love with it. Please, please give it a go - You'll wish you discovered it years ago1

Gillian - 31st December 2009

Best thing since sliced bread!!!! Like everyone was a bit dubious about this but I still had to try it for myself. Oh boy am I glad I did. It so easy. Its extremely interesting too learning about your own bodily functions. Just remember to wash your hands before and after and dont leave the mooncup on any floor or washbasin unless its on a tissue in case of germs. I would recommend this. Just try it. You will be glad you did.

Claire - 3rd November 2009

I love it. Never before have I looked forward to my period. Saves money, and surprisingly easy to use. No more worrying about how long tampons are in when I'm asleep. Although it makes the boyfriend giggle a little, I can safely say that this is the sexiest bathroom product I have ever owned.

Helen - 13th April 2010

I love this. Everyone I've told who has tried it loves it. You know all those tampon ads that talk about having a happy period? Well with this you really do. Honest! One question - why can't they buy it in Australia? I'm telling all my friends about it and they think I'm downright weird. I think you're missing a big market!

Trish - 3rd February 2011

The Mooncup was recommended to me by a trainer at my Gym I had never heard of anything like it before. I was only 18 when i purchased my Mooncup but had suffered for 20 day long periods since I began menstrating. Now that i have tried i will never go back i am uterly amazed at how nothing leaks it and has never overflowed. I recommend the Mooncup to anyone who wants to know about it, because weather you have menstral problem or not it is the greatest invention ever. The Mooncup along with the NuvaRing have managed to control and stabilise my period to a point where i know roughly when it will come and how long for.

Emma - 8th April 2011

Just got mine yesterday and started using it and am very happy. It was a bit tricky to start with, I had problems keeping it folded while trying to insert it, but it's quite quick to get the hang of it. Once I trimmed the stem sufficiently it was amazingly comfortable. Putting it in is a little uncomfortable, the girth even of it folded is larger than most tampons I use, but it's kinda like "Ow, ow, ahh can't feel it at all!", and once you've done that a few times it gets less uncomfortable. With tampons I can usually feel them inside and have trouble getting them in the right place, but I can completely forget this is in. I had a lot of problems with leaks with tampons as well, but I haven't had any with this at all, not even any worries about it. Swimming is a lot more worry free now as well. The other thing I love about it is that I can change it as often as I like, I know most people are joyous over not having to change it very often, but I quite like being able to take it out, empty it and pop it back in as often as I like, without having to worry about whether I have enough tampons to get away with doing that, it makes me feel more secure about leaks and such. Have just slept in it last night and for once didn't wake up repeatedly worrying if I'd leaked all over the sheets. So happy. ^_^

Flik - 9th May 2010

I am gobsmacked - and angry! Gobsmacked at how easy it is to use the Mooncup - and angry that I have spent all these years using sanitary towels. I was initially sceptical when I received my Mooncup, and I expected the first time I used it to be a complicatd procedure. Happily it was dead easy, and I can barely tell the Cup is in place. There are no leaks and the whole thing is utterly straightforward. I am thrilled to bits at having discovered this wonderful Cup. if only more people knew about it - and how easy and practical it is to use.

Eliza -

Hi I've only just started to use my mooncup and had to write to tell you what a difference it's made to me. My periods have been truly awful over the last 9 years or more. I've been on medications, had a scan, been offered the coil, and now I've been left to just put up with the awful pain. This month I purchased my mooncup. I'm amazed, ecstatic even! No more pain. I really can't believe it. I've been dreading every period for nearly a decade. I had to plan my life around it like it's an illness, while carrying around all kinds of pills, potions, pads and tampons - when all I needed was a little Mooncup :o) Thank you, it's like a new lease of life for me. xxx

Carol - 29th April 2010

I just wanted to let you know how fantastic I think your product is! I have been using the Mooncup for about 2 yrs now and after my first period using it i have told all of my friends and family about it. Not only is it good for my body, it is good for the environment too - and my purse! Thank you so much.

Kate - 13th September 2010

I remember when I first started using my Mooncup that it was quite a revelation (and it felt scary too). Through using the Mooncup I have become a lot more comfortable with my self and my body. It has also helped elevate much of the discomfort and cramping which I used to get. Over the years it has just become part of my normal routine, and sometimes it can act like a security blanket (I have my period and I feel like crying, but it's ok because I have my Mooncup). However, I have recently been fitted with an IDU and was told not to use my Mooncup for the first month. I have often said that I would never return to tampons or pads, but given the circumstances I have no choice. I had completely forgotten how complicated it can be (not to mention expensive). Having to remember to put spare pads in my bag, changing them, disposing of them, etc. It all feels very messy and unclean, not like my wonderfully simple Mooncup. So thank you for my Mooncup, which has given me many years of service. I can't wait till next month when things will go back to normal, and I can feel like a proper woman again. I love my Mooncup!

Brook - 15th December 2009

My friend recommended the moon cup and initially i was abit freaked out about it but was willing to give it a whirl as its better for you, environmentally friendly and best of all, no need for horrid sanitary products and big knickers at night along with dry tampons! OUCH! So, i went out to boots and purchased it, got it home and thought, WOW, thats bigger than what i thought! It took me 2 days to come round to actually trying it but it was actually easier to insert that what i thought. I admit, it made a few funny noises when inserting and taking out ! Apart from that, i felt nothing, no leaks, no pain, no drynees and this is my first time! I gave the end a trim as that proved to be a little uncomfortable but its great! For me, its mainly mind over matter, when you think about it, it seems weird but just dont think about it and its great! Best invention for years i say. Thanks Jenni, i am sold!

Leanne - 22nd March 2011

I wish I had been told baout this years ago! I discoverd it by accident in a travel blog, please advertise in the UK more I have had periods for over 10 years yet had never heard of this, I am truely amaazed this is really a wonderful product that has changed my life!

e smith - 2nd February 2011

Well, what can I say? The mooncup is absolutely fantastic - for the first time ever I've had a comfortable and stress-free period. It probably sounds like I'm exaggerating, but I haven't had to worry about leaks, or whether I have enough sanpro with me. In fact, I almost forgot I was on my period. I really wish I'd tried it sooner.

Diana -

When I first heard about the Mooncup, I had the reaction most women do: "eurgh, what a weird idea .. I will never try that" ... but then I looked at the website, read the history and the facts, and I was desperate to try it!! I have never looked back, I believe that there is not a single woman who would regret trying the Mooncup. It has made my periods simple, and not the torturous time they used to be. My cramps are a lot less (I've heard many women say this about the Mooncup), and the stress of having to pack my bad full of tampons, remember to change them every 2 hours, etc has now gone - d'you know, I usually totally forget I'm even on my period!!! Thank you Mooncup, I'm in love!

Rose - 15th March 2010

I'm on my second month of using a Mooncup. Gosh, I wish I had one sooner. I suffer from heavy periods, but have always been told it's normal. I can now measure exactly how heavy I am, and I am very! So I have evidence to go to my GP with now. The Mooncup is brilliant, easy to put in -I had no trouble at all finding where it needed to sit, I feel dry all day, which is lovely, and my underwear no longer scratches me because I'm not having to wear thick pads. I've found that my heavy days need me to empty the cup every couple of hours at the most, but it's worth it and no different to using the pads. Those of you doubting whether to try this, give it a go. Periods used to be the bane of my life, now it's not so bad.

Sabrina - 16th May 2011

I recently graduated from university where, living in a women's college as I did, I used to see little stickers and flyers about the place occasionally recommending the Mooncup. I never paid particular attention to them. However, about six months ago, something I've now forgotten reminded me of those little stickers, and it occurred to me that I might as well give it a try. I spent a little time on the website looking up whether it would be suitable for me (I have extremely heavy periods, severe cramps, and use an IUD), concluded that it probably was, and ordered one. I will never go back. My Mooncup has made my life so much easier, and so much more pleasant. No leaking, no fuss, no discomfort. Although I would never have believed that it could happen, even my previously-crippling period pains have become much more bearable. It's comfortable and hygenic. I didn't even have any problems with using it during a festival. I couldn't be happier or recommend it more highly.

Jay - 9th September 2011

After years of battling with thrush, heavy periods and bladder infections I was almost ready to give up. Nothing seemed to work for me. Tampons were cheap but itchy, and i was too worried to wear a pad due to such a heavy flow. A friend of a friend mentioned to me, this new godsend which came in the form of a cup. Also being a keen activist, i was extremely interested in an alternative to tampons and pads, as i know they must have severe environmental effects. My daughter is just coming up to menstrual age and i'm so excited to ' teach a new generation of 'mooneys' the way of the cup. Viva la cup!!!

Angela - 13th March 2010

I first read about the mooncup on the internet and have to admit I thought it was a bit odd. However last month after 9 years of using pads and tampons I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and I'm so glad I did! It takes getting used to in terms of inserting and removing it but it isn't nearly as difficult as I expected. I can't emphasise enough how pleased I am with this product. It just makes the whole period process a lot more discreet, no more brightly coloured wrappers in my bag! Have to say that my biggest worry about the mooncup was that it was going to be a bit disgusting to empty but I have been pleasantly surprised, it really isn't any worse than changing a pad or tampon. In fact I've become quite fascinated by being able to keep track of how much I'm bleeding by using the measurements on the cup. The mooncup is less hassle, more natural and something I will be recommending to any woman who will listen!

Jenni - 17th August 2010

I have been trying to convince my mum to get me one of these for a while! I told my friends about it and they were all a bit 'ewww, thats disgusting', and so was i actually. And after taking a look at it, holy bejeesus i was scared. But i thought 'let's give it a go!' anyway. I'm 13, virgin, never used tampons, and to be honest it hurt quite a bit. I had to trim the stem quite a bit, and it takes a while to get the right position for it, but after all that, it's completely comfy. You can't feel it and it doesn't leak. I'd recommend practicing before you have your period, to make it easier on yourself. But yeah, big thumbs up for Mooncup!

Erin - 7th May 2011

I tried a mooncup after my sister recommended it, and at first I was worried since I've never been able to use tampons since my muscles are quite tight. But using the mooncup has been amazing. It took a little practise to get used to inserting and removing it, but after just my second period with it I was familiar with it and ofund it easy. I would absolutely recommend it for the environment, and for your own body since it's so much healthier!

Beth - 30th May 2010

I've had my Mooncup for 4 months now, and just finished my first period using nothing but the Mooncup. (I was still getting used to it before, so I was switching between the Mooncup and tampons). At first when I tried to use it, it was really uncomfortable. I was getting frustrated and angry at my friend who recommended it and kept raving about it. Finally, I forced myself to keep trying, and I'm so glad I did. It can still be a bit uncomfortable to insert, but I've found some tricks. I find it easiest to put in while I'm showering in the morning. Also, sometimes I have to think sexy thoughts and get a little aroused so it can glide in easier. (Maybe that's weird, but hey, it helps.) Now that I've gone through a full five-day cycle using nothing but the Mooncup, I'm a true believer. I had no spot bleeding, felt totally secure with it, and loved not having to change it as much as tampons, especially on my heavy days. I'm still getting used to being that up close and personal with my menstruation blood, but I just keep telling myself it's healthier for me and the environment.

Clare - 6th December 2010

I heard about these a couple of years ago but wasn't 100% struck on the idea. However after being sick of leaking tampons, towels and liners that feel they are rubbing you sore I thought 'why not?' So far I've found it very easy to put in! (not quite as easy to get out but sure time will fix that) Very comfortable. Not even aware you're using anything! Think my only regret will be that I didn't buy one sooner. Bought it from a well know high street chemist so was easy enough to get one. Looking forward to not having to buy extra boxes of sanitary products because I forgot to put some in my bag, or trying to discreetly get stuff out your bag and to the loo, or lugging you bag to the loo etc! Like the idea of helping the environment too! Its such a simple but god idea!

Karen - 3rd June 2010

wow im a cleaner and found a mooncup in a clients bathroom and thought what is this mooncup ???? searched the net and due to super plus tampax and towels not being enough when on my monthly ,thought why not try , nothing to loose , and wow ive used for a year or so now and have just purchased a spare just in case , when i got my mooncup i also got my 18yr old daughter one she swears by hers and has the mooncup box on top of her tv for her friends to see i tell everyone how i love my mooncup thank you sooo much

susan - 14th March 2010

Very pleased to be using the Mooncup in conjunction with washable pads. I have found it to be comfortable, reliable, and a way of keeping in touch with my natural rhythms. My only minor criticism is that when my flow is very heavy it leaks a little at night. This is easily solved with a washable pad as well, but I don't wear it alone at night just in case. I can't believe that this product is not better known, and I am so pleased not to be creating more landfill with disgusting used tampons ...... Many thanks for a very good product.

Michelle - 27th October 2009

I can't say enough about this product. I have always *HATED* my period, but now it's not a big deal! Pads gross me out, and the idea of pee on my tampon string bothered me too. Both are completely uncomfortable to wear. I could always "feel" the tampon, and pads alternatively chafe or feel icky. There were times the darn things just weren't in my handbag too, and I had to ask someone at work if I could borrow one. Awkward. Then along comes Mooncup. It's 100% comfortable, and I don't need to worry about "running out". Yes, there is a learning curve to getting used to it (cut the stem, removal takes practice), but it is more than worth the patience. No more landfill or water supply nastiness to feel bad about, either. And mooncup is the biggest money saver. I will never, ever, ever, ever go back to pads and tampons.

Happy Camper - 28th November 2010

I thought I'd give it go. It took a bit for me to get it in the right position that felt comfortable but now its fine. I love it. I feel cleaner and almost as though I'm not on my period, as I don't have to wear a pad. You don't feel it's there and can get on with the day

Geraldine - 21st August 2010

I for one hate to see the sight of blood and the messy wet feeling you get from a sanitary pad. While living in the UK I was introduced to the mooncup and havent looked back since. The mooncup is so comfortable sometimes I forget I have it in. I don't get any leaks and during working hours I dont have to keep checking because it holds so much. It's safer than anything on the market and saves me money every month. I would recommed this to anyone. It's ashame it doesn't sell in the Caribbean because all my family and friends wants one now!

TriniKrissy - 13th September 2011

I've been using my Mooncup for about a year now, and it has made such a difference to my life. Now I feel confident about running, swimming, skiing, going out and travelling the world for the whole month, not just three weeks. I even used it on a long diving holiday and you'll be glad to hear it performs just as well at 30m. Spread the word about this fantastic, comfortable, liberating and environmentally-friendly product!

Tash -

I've been using the Mooncup for a few months now, and I love it. I did have quite a few problems with it at first, mainly with removal - I panicked a few times that I wouldn't be able to get it out again! But with helpful advice from Cathy, the Mooncup nurse, and learning the methods that worked for me (and cutting the stem off completely once I'd made sure I had a reliable removal method), I've now cracked it! It's so convenient - I keep it in my handbag when the time for my period approaches, and there's no faffing about buying tampons (great as I'm on a budget), putting them in your bag, hiding them when you go to the loo, worrying how long they've been in, whether you remembered to remove the last one before inserting the next if your mind's a bit elsewhere as mine often is, worrying about leaks blah blah. Just remove the Mooncup, pour away the blood, quick rinse and re-insert. I can't feel it at all once it's in, it's fantastic for swimming (no more soggy tampons) and I feel so much healthier and more in touch with my body. I look forward to many happy Mooncup-using years!

Claire - 21st April 2010

I had been thinking about the Mooncup for a while after seeing an ad for it on the back of a toilet door. I bought one the other day after starting my period and was instantly shocked by just how effective, comfortable and generally wonderful the Mooncup is. It sits very well, takes in all of my very heavy flow and isn't really any messier than removing a tampon - in fact I'd say it was cleaner!

Daisy - 8th March 2011

I have been using my mooncup for 6 years now...and love it.I wish I had known about it before.It is easy to use and not once have a had a leak.So much more hygenic and safer than Tampons or towels.Most of my friends now use a mooncup and are very happy to.Try it ,you have nothing to lose.I wonder why charities are not promoting these in 3rd world countries they would surely benefit the women there.I cant say enough how good they are .

Helen - 3rd December 2012

I'd just like to say how pleased I am with my mooncup. This is the first period I have used it for and the only problem I can see with it is I keep forgetting its there! One of the reasons I decided to try it was to save damage to the environment, but I also thought it would be a good for when I am travelling. No more lugging bags of tampons etc, round in your rucksack. No more trying to find somewhere that actually stocks tampons if you are in certain countries or off the beaten track and no pollution to the countries you are visiting either. Its great!

Jayne -

I've been using the Mooncup for about three years now - and cannot sing its praises highly enough! - I have told all my friends about how amazing they are and even brought a whole box of them over to Kenya where I live to give them to friends out here. I just wish more women knew about Mooncups, gave up their preconceptions and tried them out because then they would realise how brilliant they really are. I just think there is no other alternative now. I do alot of long distance trekking and camping and can't bear the thought of going back to a time before I discovered the Mooncup! I hope the word continues to spread far and wide - and hopefully we can start a menstrual revolution! Keep up the good work! Thanks so much...

Zoe -

I am 15 and just got into year 11 at school. I have always been curious about finding new and improved menstrual products so went out to buy a mooncup after reading such good reviews. On the day of purchase I attempted to insert it using both folds and found myself giving up. I was sure that it would never work for me so I emailed the Mooncup FAQ email and immediately got a response. From then on I could gradually insert more and finally it was in! Today I am on the second day of my first period with the mooncup and it is really good. My favourite part is that I can sleep in it. I am still finding removal a bit difficult because the suction is very strong but I'm sure it will come to me. I wish my mum had known about mooncup because she has really heavy periods and only uses sanitary towels but she is 51 and they will stop soon. I would also love to tell my friends but they would probably think it's disgusting to put a cup in your vagina. Maybe in the future. I also love the fact that I don't need to carry around any tampons so when boys look through your bag there is no embarrassment. Thank you Mooncup. P.S; sorry it's soo long.

Maeve - 10th September 2011

I bought a mooncup recently for environmental purposes and was really nervous about using it. I just had my period and it was the best period i've ever had! The mooncup was so easy to use, so comfortable I couldn't even tell it was there, and whilst I know some people are concerned about the 'messy' aspect of using one, I actually found it a lot more pleasant than using tampons. I had no leaks whatsoever and didn't have to worry about carrying a bag full of three different types of tampons around for a week! One very happy customer. :-)

Kirsten - 16th November 2009

ohhh. i ve been using the mooncup for the last 4 years and i am extremly happy about that.so happy that i just "convinced" 25 other women to get one...i got mine in new zealand where it is normal to get one in organic shops.i noticed that its not like that here in germany. i live in hamburg with lots of organic and alternative shops, but no mooncup.i want to spread the word about mooncups more official...because i think,us women have -at least- the right to hear about it.its gonna be new for lots of women,as for the women i just told lately about...i really believe it has to spread.its just wonderful in every dimension.thanks for this wonderful friend:)

Kathy - 28th October 2009

Thank you for inventing the Mooncup! Searching for a tampon alternative to deal with perimenopausal dryness and extreme menstrual cramps, the Mooncup is a welcome relief. Cramps are radically diminished and everything is neat and clean. Plus, using this device helps the environment. Who could ask for anything more! I HIGHLY recommend this to all women!

Karen - 15th September 2011

Took a bit of getting used to but well worth the effort. Can't praise it enough. I'm sensitive to the normal bleached tampons so was spending a fortune on natural tampons each month - not any more! And it's true - you forget it's there!

Sarah C -

hello! I just want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, cause you are selling this extraordinary cup! I used it last month, and it is just a huge relief for me. I was a heavy bleeder in periods time, everybody in my family knew that I am ïn those days"...now, nobody knows! And I am not even bleed that much! I thougt that the cup would not be able to collect all my blood! How a stupid I was! Is barely half full in second day, every 4 hours when I wash it! I just feel great, my bathroom is not filled with tampons, my bag is also free of tampons, I am really free!! I can't wait the menstruation now!Is just incredible! I would like that all women use this cup, because it give us liberty! Thak you very,very, very much! God bless you!

Madalina - 7th March 2011

This is such a fantastic product. I have been wanting to try one for a while, so impulsively purchased one the other day when my period started whilst out and about. I must admit, I was a little grossed out at first handling the cup, but once I became comfortable with the whole process (inserting and removing)it has become absolutely fascinating. I now have the ability to monitor my period right the way through, which is a comfort as it's great being able to see just how it's all functioning "down there". For the first time ever I haven't had ANY leaks during my period, which is an absolute godsend! No more ruined underpants! and it's amazing not having to wear a pad to bed! It also definitely goes without saying the environmental benefits of the Mooncup are just excellent, I feel just a little bit better about my impact on the world. I will definitely be raving about the Mooncup to my female friends and family (as soon as I can find an appropriate moment to mention it!)

Jenni - 28th February 2010

When i first heard about the mooncup i never thought i would use one, but after trying it i cant stop telling all my friends about it. I have even shown it to some of my male friends with a detailed explanation of how it works. Needless to say they were a little freaked out but i think they need to be exposed to these things. Its a normal bodily function, nothing to be ashamed of. The best thing is that you dont need to carry round extra tampons and pads. You are always prepared !

Michelle - 13th April 2010

I have been using a mooncup for the last 6 years - the best thing I have ever bought! It took a little getting used to, but I have never looked back! I prefer the stem cut off completely. I can swim with confidence, I feel cleaner, happier on heavy days, it is all round more convenient than other sanitary protection, and cheaper too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the mooncup.

Sue - 6th July 2011

I just stopped the Depo shot and after not having a period for about 5+ years and started having my period again, I dug out my remaing stock of girly supplies. Hate tampons, panty liners, all of it (and not to mention how stinky things get in the summer months). So I decided to look online for an alternative. Found the MCUK and can't be more excited. And what are the odds that the day my next period started my MCUK arrived in the mail! I immediately cut the stem off, folded, and insterted the cup, first try no problems, first removal no problems. If you are comfortable with your own body, PLEASE GET A MCUK , you will NEVER go back to uncomfortable drying tampons. I plan on getting all of my sisters MCUKs for Christmas! They will probably think I'm nuts, but they will love me for it! *So fresh and so clean!* That's the only song I sang all day the first time I used my MCUK!

DJ - 9th September 2011

I bought my very first mooncup a few days ago, i was suspicious of whether it would work but behold....it does! The only thing i would say it that getting it in does take a bit of geting use and it is a little messy on the fingers so it's not great for public toilets where the taps are outside of the loo. I read every one elses testimonials before i bought mine and its true, it creates a suction, it all collects in the cup and you can take it out easily without it spilling. So there are no leaks at all!

Lucy - 7th April 2010

I have used the Mooncup for 4 years now, just think of how much money I have saved! It was a bit scary for the first few attempts but I'm so pleased I carried on and now I think I'd be more scared of a tampon. I also like the way there is no waste at all, so it's loads better for the environment. I have told all my girlfriends about it!

Anne - 15th June 2011

When I get the mooncup I was a little sceptical about the size. Then I try this with the first day of my mensturation. I need 2 days for the right practices, but after this time I feel free and glad with mooncup. Over 15 years I use tampon but in the last time I was unsatisfied. I search for alternatives. But it was only after buying the mooncup I read that this is a ethical company which lead from women. So I do a good think for and the enviroment. Small things can do great things. Thank you for the mooncup.

Anita - 29th October 2009

I bought a mooncup a few months ago and it has revolutionised my life. I know that sounds extreme, but it really has. I travel a lot and had very irregular periods. Now, I just pack the mooncup and, if I think my period might be coming, I can insert it and relax. It's worth it for that alone, but if you want the icing on the cake... I haven't had a single 'leakage' problem since using it and in addition, my periods have for the first time in twenty years, regulated themselves. To know that I will now have no worries when I have my period is simply fantastic. On a practical note for those who might be unsure as to whether to get one: The first few times I used it I did find it awkward but the telephone line was a lifesaver. Really friendly woman who was practical and helfpul. I persevered. You do need to get a bit more 'hands on' than with a tampon but you get used to it really quickly and it is worth being more hands on to have no worries about knickers, sheets, or running out of tampax / not being near a loo. Please, please try one. You will never go back to tampons again.

Lucinda - 8th March 2010

I have used my mooncup for a few months now and love the freedom it provides me. No more strings dangling and leakages. I do lots of exercise and it is fantastic. I also like the way you can measure the flow. I love my mooncup.

Lizzi - 7th April 2010

I do not have words for how much I love my Mooncup! I found out about them by accident, and am SO glad I did! I could not imagine my life without my mooncup! I suffer from such heavy periods that I went and had surgery (emdometrial ablation) to try and help, with no sucess. Then I stumbled on a site discussing menstral cups, I had no idea what in the world they were talking about, and to be honest at first thought the idea of a menstral cup was disgusting. But I was intregued, so I bought one anyway. So, so, so glad I let my curiousity get the best of me! I will NEVER again go back to ANYTHING other than the mooncup! Pads are gross, stinky and messy. Tampons are just as bad as well as uncomfortable! Teh Mooncup is so comfortable that there are times that I forget that I even have my period. With the Mooncup, I can get back to my life without having to worry about leaks and smells and if someone is going to see my dirty tampon or pad in the garbage. I can't speak highly enough of the Mooncup. I just wish it was more advertised so I would have been able to get back to normal life earlier!

Des - 23rd October 2011

brilliant! i purchased one of these here in new zealand and i do tell girlfriends about it. i have never seen them advertised and was told about them myself so i told someone and so on otherwise how would we know about them? saves money, shorter periods, easy to use. i would definatelt recommend this product to others.

trudy - 21st April 2010

THIS IS FANTASTIC!! The mooncup removes all the little annoyances associated with periods. In particular it's great for the gym & also at night when the flow can be unpredictable. Thanks you for a happy period!!!

Lisa - 28th June 2010

Hello! I have used a mooncup for three and a bit years now and am a massive fan! I recently bought a new one as I was caught short away from home and noticed in the booklet that you have leaflets and stickers available if people want to "spread the word" as it were. I figured that as I tell everyone I know about them, as they are far and away the best menstrual product I have ever used (and being someone with PCOS and thus irregular, terrible periods) I would be more than happy to tell strangers too!

Kiri - 26 July, 2009

The mooncup is awesome - I barely even have to think about my period now!! Definitely give it a go if you are thinking about it!

Anna - 24th November 2009

This is day 2 of 1st using my mooncup - thought it would take a while to get used to but my body has taken to it straight away!! I totally love it! I feel so clean, i'm not peeing on a string anymore and no odour at all - in fact I almost forgot it was there! It feels so natural!! I even went for a 2 mile run last night (yes it was my 1st day of trying my mooncup - looney!!) but it didn't move!! Not to mention all the other benefits from this product. I am so happy with my purchase - the only drawback of this product is that it is not advertised enough, otherwise I would have started using it a long time ago.

Sarah - 21st July 2010

I used the mooncup for the first time a few months ago and right from the beginning it was a painfree, practical and much more cost-effective experience. Now I find that it has become part of my normal routine, it has never leaked, never gotten stuck or been difficult to remove; all the aspects I worried about prior to using it. I also found having sex for the first time after my period much more enjoyable as I hadnt been dried up by using tampons for a week! Try it...you wont regret it!

Lizzy - 16th May 2011

OMG WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN???!!!!!!!!! I loved the mooncup only after a few hours on!!! Incredibly convenient, comfortable and does not drain all the moisture... Above all, NO MORE WORRIES about leaking! I also seem to experience much less pain too.... almost forgotten I'm on my period - ultimate comfort! So happy I was lucky to come across the mooncup, but I am 33 years old and work for the NHS!!!! yet not heard of it all this time!!! Please advertise advertise advertise... I so wish I'd known sooner. All best wishes for an incredible product!

Theo - 8th April 2011

I love love love my mooncup and I'm so glad that there's this big campaign on the London Underground to promote it. I feel in control and self-sufficient thanks to the mooncup. I never have to go on a last minute rush to the shops to buy anything for a surprise early period, and I never have to carry anything extra around in my handbag because of my period. As long as my vagina is in good shape at the beginning of the period, it remains that way to the end - there's no irritation, no infections, and I rarely get thrush, because the mooncup doesn't interfere with the vagina's natural lubrication and friendly bacteria.

Zoya - 18th April 2010

Amazing! I just got used to my mooncup and can now see what all the fuss is about. I bought it a couple of years ago now, used it for one period (not enough time to fully get used to it, so dont give up after a few tries!) I then got pregnant and obviously the mooncup got shoved in a drawer with all the other things i would not be using for a long time. Now that im having periods again, i pulled out the mooncup from the drawer and have been using it with ease ever since. It took a while to get used to it and feel that it was superior to other forms of sanitary wear. I'd say by about the end of the third period i was singing its praises. So many benefits, not just the reduction in waste (ie, tampons and sanitary towels going to land fill), but for your body,

• Non-drying
• can use it from day one, til the last day of your period
• you can wear anything, swim(no strings hanging out!)
• So convienient for when you are out and about and you dont need to worry if you have enough tampons in your bag, or worry your bag might fall open on the bus....

.....basically this has changed how i see my periods. They are no longer a hideous bother. Its easy to cope and i glide smoothly through them. This product is genious, get one, tell your friends and then take it easy and bare with it til you've got it down!

Laura - 15th March 2010

I remember coming across these in 2000 and emailing all my girlfriends in horror and amusement, but in 2009 I was given one as a Christmas present. I had one panic attack when I couldn't get the thing out, but that was only because I hadn't read the instructions properly (I had visions of A&E). It is safer and, once you've mastered the art, you'll never go back. No TSS, no waste and no nasty chemicals. Why has it taken us so long?!

Sara - 19th March 2010

I decided to try using a Mooncup about a year ago now. At first I found the whole thing rather stressful! It's a little difficult to get used to. But now I can't imagine using anything else. It makes my period so much easier, plus cheaper! I recommend it to everyone I can!

Alex - 15th July 2011

I bought a Mooncup a little while ago for a variety of reasons: eco-consciousness, curiosity, dissatisfaction with tampons / pads etc and I am very pleased to say that it paid for itself within a month!! Just one Mooncup period in and already there were none of the usual cramps, disturbed sleep, financial outlay and it finished a day quicker than usual. I was a little nervous about using it to begin with but it is much easier to insert and remove than I feared and by the end of the first day I had definitely got the knack. No mess, no discomfort and no leaks whatsoever (it did take me a while to trust it completely so I carried on with pads as well the first few times I used it). I would advise new-Mooncuppers to try it without trimming the stem at all then take it off in little bits until you can't feel it when you sit down (also gives you valuable practice inserting and removing the Mooncup!). I was a bit tentative to begin with but now have only about 5mm of it left and it's so comfortable that I completely forget Aunt Flo is staying ;) It really is a brilliant little thing and I'm so glad I took the plunge.

Helen - 21st January 2010

I switched to mooncup for the same reasons I believe most people do: environmental concern. I had been worried about the effect of tampons for some time, but knew of no alternatives. I discovered mooncups on the internet one day and ordered one immediately. It's fantastic. Very easy to use, I got the hang of getting in and out with no trouble after just a couple of tries. It's very clean, less messy than tampons, and very confortable. I fell much more confident exercising when I have my period. I have no regrets about the purchase of my mooncup: it's cleaner, cheaper and better of the environment... Go fot it!

Carrie - 21st November 2009

I would just like to say how fab my Mooncup is. Even if you don't start using for environmental reasons, the sheer fact that it DOESN'T LEAK - at all!! - is enough for me to convert. I've got a massive stash of tampons and towels in my drawer which I promised myself I'd use up, but I can never bring myself to use either now. Please can I have some leaflets and stickers to put in the loos at work? Many thanks.

Amy -

What a fabulous idea! Why didn't I know about this years ago? I have always hated the dreaded tampons especially with very light periods I was always concernred about using the correct absorbancy. Now I need wory no more and its nice to think I won't be responsible for nasty floating things in the sea too!

Becks -

I love love love my mooncup! I love how easy it is to use (Bit fiddly at first but I soon got used to it). I love that I dont have to carry tampons around with me any more. I love that it's environmentally better than tampons. And I've not had a single leak in 2 months use (I even wore white underwear to test it properly and not a mark). It's comfortable and clean. I wish I'd heard of it years ago. I heard about it thru word of mouth. Most of my friends had never heard of it till I told them. It should be shouted from the rooftops! Every woman should try one. I'll never go back to using tampons and pads again.

Angie - 3rd February 2010

Hi Su, We would just like to thank you for revolutionising the 4 days of our months that we used to dread.....but not anymore....THANKS TO THE MOONCUP!!!!!!! :) :) :) Amongst our circle of converts (mooncup happy ladies!) we have renamed it the "holy grail of menstruation"!!! We cant thank you enough for your magical creation! Loadsa love... P.S Please can we have some more stickers!!!! We are desperate to spread the word of the miraculous mooncup. Woohooo! XXX

Steph, Fi, Emma, Janet, Timi, Tamsin -

I have been wanting a Mooncup for a while, my boyfriend found out about it and told me, since i have sensitive skin and hate that little string hanging from the tampons he thought i would enjoy the idea. At first i was thinking that the testimonial were exaggerating and it wouldn't be all that change, but i'm very happy to confirm that they were all right, i'm very attached to my mooncup since the second day i tried it and i have no intentions at all of going back to the tampons or pads. I feel like im doing good to myself and the environment i live in, not to mention those around me that had to put up with me having terrible pain and feeling gross and icky every time of the month. Thank you for such a comfortable and reliable product

Ana, Brazil - 5th October 2010

I have been using the Mooncup for 8 years now, and I LOVE IT. It took me a couple of cycles to get used to it and learn to trust that it won't leak. But once you get the hang of it, it works brilliantly. In addition to not having to deal with "my period" as often during the day, I like knowing that I am doing something for the environment. And the fact that I save money in the process is a huge bonus. I can't recommend this product enough. I LOVE IT

Julie - 20th May 2011

I wasn't sure about the mooncup at all before I tried it. I have very bad period pains and have never been able to use tampons. I decided to try it when I went to Kenya for three months (where disposal of waste is an issue). It took a month or two to get used to it but now I LOVE my mooncup. It reduces the severity of the pain and works out so much cheaper. also, I can go swimming now, whatever time of the month it is! Great! One pointer. Skinny fit jeans are a bit restrictive around the legs when trying to get a good angle to 'empty'.

Louise - 14th May 2010

I'm disorganised. I have two so I always know where at least one is. But that's the only downside. (In fact I bought the second one after i thought i had cut off too much of the end. Turns out I hadn't) And my friends think i'm a ridiculous hippy. Even though they are mostly hippies. My most extreme example is using it while camping in the sahara. I thought it would be impractical - but actually what else could I have done? Carry around used 'products'? Leave a trail for the wild dogs? No thanks. Mooncup all the way. Thank you so much Mooncup people for changing 25% of my life.

Jodie - 11th March 2011

This is the exception to"if it sounds to good to be true, then it probably is"... it really is that good! Discreet, so comfortable, easy to use and seemingly completely leakproof. Wish I had discovered it years ago!

Ann - 11th October 2010

Live testimonial #3, Glastonbury 09 -

I bought one of these about three months ago after reading about them on a blog. I didn't really think it would work but its fantastic. Hygenic and safe to use and it doesn't leak at all. I have been telling all my female friends about it. If in doubt try it out is my message - the testimonials speak for themselves - a marvellous invention. Just ordered another one for a spare!

Jane - 8th August 2011

Have been using a Mooncup for about 2 years now and since day one I've never looked back. In my opinion it's the best thing since sliced bread! It's environmentally friendly and saves me a lot of money too.

Jane G - 23rd March 2010

Wow, I have been using my Mooncup for a grand total of about 30 minutes and already it has changed my life! A few months ago I had an IUD fitted, which made my periods very heavy and painful and makes me feel decidedly unsexy. I have to attend a wedding this weekend, and was dreading the logistics of cramming tampons into a tiny purse, the possibility of embarrassing leaks etc. So I bought a Mooncup, tried it out a few times in the shower and am now wondering how on earth I have managed to get through 15 years worth of periods without one! I can't wait to wear my new dress at the weekend and now I can wear sexy underwear to boot!
For what it's worth... I actually went for the larger A cup size, even though I am 26 and have never given birth. I've never had any problems "accommodating" anything down there, and wanted maximum protection, so this seemed like the best choice. So far, it's very comfortable, hasn't leaked, and actually makes me feel... sexy? Sorry if this is too much information, but I've noticed that with the Mooncup in place my vagina smells and feels, well, normal - instead of the dry, ickyness I always just assumed was part of having a period.
A truly amazing and empowering product. I'm off to burn my tampons... Thank you!

Andrea - 27th May 2010

Fantastic but takes time to get used to!

Katie -

I just wanted to let you know that the mooncup is a fab product. I heard about the mooncup from a friend who thought the product was very strange and had a 'who would use that' attitude... well I thought I would use that & decided to give it a go and I'm really glad I did. I wish this product was around when I first got my period and it's the only product I'm going to give to my daughter when she gets hers. Congrats on a wonderful product and keep up the good work!

Kath - 26th April 2010

I have endimetriosis and have onyl just started using the mooncup (this is my first period using it!). And already i have half the pain and feel more comfortable, i wish my gynacologist had recomended this to me as it is alot better than using tampons or towels, i will be telling all of my friends about it, i thinkits brilliant! It is obviously not a cure for endimetriosis, but it has made it alot easier to live with! I wish i had discovered the mooncup as soon as i was diagnosed! Thank you so much, you have no idea how this has made my life better :)

Laura - 15th December 2009

My friend gave me a mooncup for my birthday. I can honestly say that its changed my life. I no longer dread periods; the pain is far less (not sure why), no smell, no carrying around sanitary towels. I can hardly feel its there. Wish it came out years ago when I first started periods!

Allison - 17th June 2010

I was in bed with my boyfriend this morning, discussing periods etc, and I mentioned 'mooncups'- something that a friend had heard of some time ago. We both agreed that they sounded kind of gross, but he insisted on googling. After I read the testimonials, I was pretty much sold on the idea (well, very curious at least!)...I purchased one at Boots a few hours ago, and I'm happy to say that a) it is very easy to use, b) it's surprisingly comfortable- more than tampons, in my opinion, and c) it's actually a lot less unpleasant than tampons which are pretty unappealing. Of course, there are the eco-friendly and wallet-friendly advantages too. It's a shame that Mooncup.co.uk isn't more widely known. Obviously word-of-mouth is the best and least expensive way of advertising, so girls, tell your friends! I think the company would do well by targeting the mainstream female population as well as alternative/eco-conscious women...maybe you could get a young, popular celebrity to endorse it? I'm off to email this link to my friends!

Kate - 22nd December 2009

I have been using my mooncup for about 6 months now and cannot express enough just how much I love it! I have told many friends about it and I really hope they take the plunge and give it a go. I love the fact that I am no longer contributing to horrible sanitary products in landfill sites and the sea and that I don't have to pay exorbitant prices every month for disposable products. I also feel cleaner and that my periods aren't an issue anymore. I have milder PMT than I've had for years, less cramps, shorter periods and generally feel better than I ever used to during a period. I trimmed the stem down to almost nothing and have no problems removing the cup - I just make sure I remove it over the toilet bowl so that nothing spills on the floor. I also carry wipes around with me to wipe my hands if out in public. I just wish I had known about the Mooncup years ago instead of reading about it on a tube ad months ago. I urge anyone who is having doubts to give it a go, you won't regret it!!

Simone - 27th October 2009

Today is my first day with the Mooncup! I'm 19 and just figured I'd give it a go. I was pretty taken with its economical and ecological benefits. I'm really liking it so far. Took me a while to get it in properly (about half an hour) but once in it was fine. I was worried about it somehow getting back out, so I danced and cartwheeled around my room and it's stayed in, so I'm confident about it now. :) It's really comfortable, which is always a plus, so I'm happy with it. Definitely worth the money, especially when I think of the money I'll save in the long run. Ahh. Now all I have to do is recommend it to as many people as possible! Thank you, Mooncup! :D

Jazzmynne - 5th December 2009

I bought my mooncup 2 years ago with all good intentions after reading all the reviews, but never quite plucked up enough courage. Today, I realised I'd run out of tampons and as I had the house to myself I tried it. It was so simple I was shocked. I couldn't be happier, how easy! I practiced once, putting it in and then taking it out and it was so simple I didn't feel the need to practice anymore. I can't believe I was so concerned for 2 years and it took all of 4-5minutes to convert me! Now I've got to think about what I'm going to treat myself to with the extra ££'s each month.

Ellie 25 - 26th November 2010

In my opinion, every woman should own a Mooncup and other forms of sanitary protection should no longer be produced. This would not only have a fantastic effect on the environment, by reducing waste, but also enable women to feel cleaner, healthier and happier during their period - as well as saving them hundreds of pounds!

Laura - 13th February 2010

I've been reading about mooncup for some time now and was very skeptical as I had very heavy periods and wore super-plus tampons and a towel and still leaked!! But I plucked up the courage and bought one. It was strange getting used to it at first and removing it took some practice but I would never go back to using tampons For those you who have heavy periods and are reading this testimonal thinking it doesn't work I can tell you it does! My only regret is not using it sooner

Elaine - 12th January 2010

I am 17 and after reading a great deal about menstrual cups online I decided to go ahead and buy my first one. My Mum was skeptical and not entirely supportive but I was keen to give it a go! However, I even surprised myself with how easy it was, I inserted it (for the first time) during a commercial break on tv! It's so much more comfortable than pads or tampons and I feel so much freer, no longer do I need to lug around endless supplies, I can just use it and reuse it. I love it already and I've only had it for about 12 hours!

Sarah - 13th May 2010

Wow, I can't believe that I've suffered painful and very heavy periods for years. I've just started using my Mooncup, I'm into my 3rd day of my period, when by now I'd be feeling very sorry for myself with the constant run to the toilet to change my protection (that never really was very effective). My cramps haven't happened this month (no idea why) and I'm no way near as heavy (again, no idea why). Just go and buy one it's the best £20 I've spend in years.

Patricia - 19th February 2011

I bought a mooncup having read about them as an environmental alternative to tampons and towels. However I hadn't appreciated it would also have so many personal lifestyle and health advantages beyond cutting down on landfill! If you are swithering I definitely recommend you give it a go - and keep at it. Yes, it is a bit tricky at first - it's taken me several months to get used to it/get the knack. But this has definitely paid off. Now I trust it completely and am amazed at how natural and easy it now seems. It doesn't leak or smell, or make you dry or uncomfortable in the slightest - you can just forget its your period until its time to change it (and you can do that less often too which is great for light days). I seem to get less thrush type symptoms too which is another bonus. So glad I persevered. Thanks Mooncup!

Josephine - 15th January 2012

I've been using the mooncup for 6 years now and have never looked back. It took me a little while to adjust the tip/handle to suit, ended up taking it almost completely off but now it's fantastic. It's so easy to use, clean and convenient. I can swim with no worries and have never had a leak. Any women out there who are not sure just go for it, you'll be pleased you did.

Liz - 18th May 2011

Mooncup is great - I love it. I think it's sad so many people are squeamish about touching their own bodies. I love Mooncup for the fact it saves me loads of money, doesn't leave horrible fibres behind, and means I'm not polluting the water system with tampons.

Vicki - 17th March 2010

I am a doctor and a complete Mooncup convert. I have been using it for two years following a friend's recommendation. Super economical, comfortable and no leakage. Brilliant product. Cannot understand why women continue to use traditional sanitary products.

Rachael - 7th January 2011

this product is amazing! mensual cups aren't mainstream in Australia at all, but when i saw a mooncup flyer on the back of a uni toilet door i looked it up & decided to give it a try. it was a bit awkward for the first few months, but now i've got used to it and don't use anything else. it made my latest backpacking holiday so much easier, and i feel really smug knowing that i haven't used a tampon in ages! such a great product :)

Janelle - 10th March 2011

Hi, I live in Australia and had never heard of the mooncup before or any of it's copycat alternatives that are available out there either. I stumbled on it somewhere on the net recently. I am 50, very fit and active and probably pre-menopausal - but all my life I have hated (and suffered) with a vengeance the menstrual side of being a woman. To top it all off my best friend once almost died from TSS making me always cautious and tentative, never fully relaxing whenever I've used tampons. I would like to thank you for changing all that ....well, at least it's bearable now. I may have only 5 months or another 15 years of menstruating left in my life but at least now it's easier, carefree and certainly stressfree! I can't believe how simply and effective it is! I can't feel a thing when it's inserted ( I had to cut off three quarters of the stem.) I also have a retreverted uterus that causes my vagina to do a bit of a flip flop, and so my mooncup tends to travel upwards a bit , but that's not a problem. Your instructions and emphasis on relaxation are very accurate and helpful. Please feel free to include this letter with your other testimonials.

Alison - 25th January 2010

Hurrah for mooncups! I love it. Fewer cramps, shorter periods (why is this?!) and no more carrying around a bag of every size tampon and towel 'just in case'. Public toilets aren't an issue I've discovered that carrying a bottle of water really isn't a chore and if you're concerned about bacteria, get anti microbial 'buzz fresh' wipes from Ann Summers (sorry to advertise another store - maybe you could branch into them too?!)and carry them round in your mooncup bag! They're amazing and once you're used to how often you need to change them, it's far less regularly than vile tampons. However there should be a warning with them that as soon as you have one you will lecture all your friends about them, buy them as gifts for random deserving people and accost strangers in the tampon aisle in supermarkets and enlighten them on mooncups. Be warned! Thank you for creating such a fab period happy-maker! Kindest wishes

Gem -

As a 19 year old woman I have been reluctant to try anything other than pads during a period. Even tampons scared me after I tried them once! But after reading so many glowing reviews about the Mooncup I found myself thinking about it all the time! I finally got around to purchasing one and what can I say? It's AMAZING! With tampons I found it quite painful to walk around, but after a few practices with the Mooncup I was delighted to find it so comfortable! It does the job so well, even at night time! I haven't had any leaking or pain, just a little strange sensation pulling it out! Other than that I love it and wont be going back to regular pads. Thank you so much, this product has totally changed my attitude towards having my period!

Alice - 20th July 2010

I brought a mooncup recently. At first I wasnt sure about it - its seemed awfully big, but I got the courage up and tried it - and I could never ever go back!I still use a pad on my first few days, and when I do PE - just in case, but I have had very few leaks. At first I had a few problems getting it out, but I soon developed a knack for it! I worked out the price of it per day that youre on a period - assuming it lasts for 5 years, each period lasts for 6 days and it came to about 5p per day! now thats what I call value for money! Ive been persuading my friends to get one - and im getting more successes! and one last thing - Thank you so much for making my life easier for me!

Tricia -

I am delighted wth my mooncup, having gone through 6 periods with it by now. Thanks, mooncup! I love the monthly boiling ritual and the way I no longer have to worry too much about the Timing of insertion/removal. Tampons were much more restrictive - and truly disgusting. Also, seeing the collected menses is superbly interesting!!! There is no comparison here with conventional "hygiene" products. If you're undecided - please give it a go!

Lou - 7th May 2011

Since I had a big baby, I figured I would need the larger size, but after a year of not getting the same results as others on here I decided it wouldn't hurt to try the smaller cup, well, that'd it, I'm comfy, clean and totally forget about periods now! I don't have to rush out of bed in the morning or plan my day around toilet breaks, its just great.

Julie - 29th August 2011

I have had my Mooncup for just one menstrual cycle and already I am in love with it! I found at first that the appearance of it can be daunting, but honestly once you have gotten used to using it you will wonder what you did without it! There genuinely is absolutely no leakage, and it is so easy to clean. I have been telling everyone about it and in using the Mooncup I have gotten to know my own body much better. If you are considering buying one - just do it, because you honestly won't regret it!

Lisa Marie - 5th January 2012

I tried my Mooncup for the first time two days ago and what a difference already. Yes, I did have a bit of a panic in the bathroom when I didn't think I would be able to get it out, but once I'd relaxed and tried a different position, everything was good. I'm still perfecting getting it in, but that take practice I guess. As I have heavy periods and a retroverted uterus I was sceptical, and I didn't want to build my hopes up too much, but it's amazing. My husband and friends must be sick of hearing me rave about my Mooncup, but I don't care, I love it! Thank you so much, I wish I'd have heard about you years ago.

Maxine - 15th May 2010

I'm using mooncup for two months and i am very,very happy. It's clean, not smell and doesn't stain my clothes. it's cheap, I'm saving a lot of money stop buying tampax. Also TAMPAX, sanitary naping and paint liners ARE full of BLEACH. I am very happy of mooncup. My vagina loves mooncup! My period loves mooncup! My ovaries love mooncup!! REALLY RECOMENDED.

Manuela - 2nd July 2010

Just started using yesterday evening. The friend who got one also at the same time I did just asked me if I had trouble with it? For me it wasn't the putting in, but the first getting out. Laughable, actually, like something out of a Katherine Heigl comedy. After wondering if I were going to have to have it professionally extracted, I pulled the instructions out and read again, and then had easier time, and have not had problems since. Love, love, love not having to have anything WITH me, love its being secure, love its logical design (GAAHH!!! Who was the sadist that designed TAMPONS??!), love not having to store millions of pads, pantyliners, and tampons in my tiny closet space, love not contributing to landfills. I bought mine at the Seattle Green Festival and found myself trying to be "discreet" as I walked away from the booth. If I had it to do over again I wouldn't try to hide it under my scarf in my tote. I would hold it up in my hand and shout, "All you women who don't have one of these, you need to go get one NOW!" Thank you so much for producing these. XO

Sanna - 1st June 2011

I love this product! It took me a few days to get used to using the mooncup but I'm about 3 periods in now and haven't touched a tampon in that whole time. Very liberating. I recommend trimming the stem down in stages till it feels comfortable. I trimmed the stem down and down till finally I trimmed it right off and it fits fine and I have no trouble removing it all. I don't have the hassle of remembering to stock up on tampons at the right time or getting caught out if I've not done so every month. In addition if you are quite regular and know when you are due you can insert beforehand so no rushing to the loo in a panic or hunting around for tampons (especially if you're out and about) when your period arrives. It's great to know you are doing your bit for the environment too - and really for a pretty cheap price. Spread the word - it really is a great product.

Linda -

Just bought it today c/o I have an exam on Wesnesday and I can't cope with the will I mess myself Or not stress . So far I have been wear ing it for a couple of hours . Washed it out and easy to put back In . Still a bit anxious so wearing a pad as well ..... I get very heavy periods so I was worried it'd leak .... Fed up of waking up to the Japanese flag . Would recommend it ... I will comment again later. A bit pricey though.... I get why but I was thinking this would be great for disadvantaged woman back in Africa where i am from ... Some women just stay at home indoors during their periods because they cannot afford pads and the pieces of cloth they use are not that reliable ESP if u have a heavy flow...... Hopefully over time they might get cheaper.

Charity - 15th June 2011

My moon cup is defiantly one thing i could not live with out! i could not even imagine returning to pads. My period is so heavy i use to try and stay as still as possible to avoid that feeling of gushing blood, and God forbid if i was to sneeze..lol anyway point made... With using the mooncup, i still have a heavy period but it is so much easily to deal with. It almost feels as if you you are not even on. It is not difficult at all to insert and take out, you easily get use to it. there is no smell or mess. i just take it out, tip it straight down the loo, rinse under the tap and put it back in...easy. it does seam a bit big when you first get it, but i always use a lubricant. It can be a bit embarrassing when trying to tell and advice others to use it, as they just have a giggle and say its a bit massive. (i just think, if only they knew!!) I actually initially brought one because i was going skiing whilst my period was due. And i needed a tampon alternative( as they just leek and generally don't agree with me) im so glad i stumbled across the mooncup, it meant i enjoyed my ski trip and could bare every other period after that.

umm potatoface - 6th January 2010

Yesterday morning I unexpectedly started my first period in nearly five years. Yesterday afternoon I bought a Mooncup. This morning I had forgotten I was having a period at all... After enjoying being period-free over several years of pregnancy / breastfeeding I was dreading going back to stuffing myself with cotton once a month. I have a light flow and even the smallest tampons leave me dry, uncomfortable and, more often than not, with thrush, but I hate the rustly, smelly, nappy-like nature of pads. I had heard about mooncups ages and swore I would never buy another box of tampons if I could help it, so yesterday lunchtime I stuck a wad of loo roll in my knickers and hot-footed it to Boots and back. It was more rigid than I had been expecting and I had a moment or two of discomfort getting it in (Folding Method 2 way superior to Method 1 for me), and another moment or two as I felt it unfold, but once placed I honestly couldn't feel it at all. Getting it out required slightly more in the way of gymnastics than a tampon, and another moment of discomfort as the wide rim made its exit (my vulva gets tender during my period), but emptying, rinsing and reinserting was a doddle the second time. I'm completely sold, and am significantly less cross about the return of my periods than I'd anticipated. Big thumbs up and a sigh of relief here - thank you!

Bex - 18th August 2011

I've had a mooncup since 2005 and I would never, ever go back to any other product. I can pretty much forget I've got my period, instead of constantly worrying. Would recommend it to anyone.

Clare - 17th July 2010

OMG - I must firstly say that reading about this item I did think it would be fiddly/messy/gory, and for someone who doesn't like anything like this I was very very wary of trying it out BUT, having started to have heavy periods (due to age) and working in a male dominated office, having to frequently change other sanitary products, embarrassing leaking etc, I decided I had absolutely nothing to lose and gave Mooncup a go. From my experience I think you need time to practice inserting and then trim the stalk ( you will know have far to trim as is does rub the skin if sticking too far down) First time I used it I was in the shower and I felt this was ideal. Removing I found easier than expected and the sight of blood really didn't bother me as I thought it would. I also found it much more comfortable than tampons as they used to - or seemed to - put pressure on my lower back and give me awful pain and for the first couple of days I had to tentatively sit down, but not with the Mooncup you cannot feel it is there. I did have slight leakage problems at first but this was due to not having got it sealed correctly in place, again with practice this becomes much easier. All in all a fantastic product which I think all women should be told about and give it a go. Perhaps the company should do a MASSIVE advertising feature as I only found out about it by browsing through Boots website one day.

Gayle -

I recently saw Mooncup at my local health store & instantly wanted one! Having purchased my Mooncup, I couldn't wait to try it out. I've always felt uncomfortable with regular sanitary protection -tampons are too dry or messy, pads are smelly and bulky and both damage the environment, so Mooncup is a refreshing change. After following the instructions provided the cup was relitavley easy to insert and fairly comfortable. After a while I forgot it was in and I didn't have that "OMG I'm on my period" feeling. Taking it out was slightly trickier but once I got the hang of it, it was easy. And after my first run through I can't believe how well it has worked. I expected leaking & and maybe a bit of discomfort but experience neither of these. Overall I love how convenient, mess free and liberating it is to use Mooncup. I am certainly never going back to pads again!

Rachel - 9th August 2011

I finally feel as though I have found a product that helps me celebrate my monthly cycle rather than treating it as a 'curse'. Its great to see just how much blood there is and to feel a sense of connection with my body's natural function. I'm also feeling very virtuous about the great benefit to the environment and am extremely happy not to be contributing to pollution any longer. Thanks for this enlightened approach to female health care. Can't praise it enough!

Alexa -

I've been using the Mooncup for about 6 months now and I can say it's the best period's protection I've ever used. No more worries about stains, having to buy more tampons or sanitary towels and mostly not worrying about disposing of these in the bins, yuk! I used to get really bad period pains and they've completely disappeared since I use the Mooncup. I've been telling all my girl friends how great this is and I hope more and more women start using it and ditch the tampons. Thank you!!

Sylv - 16th January 2011

I am AMAZED!! After coming off the pill after 9yrs (where I purposefully took two packets in a row to avoid my cycle) I was dreading it every month. This is the first time that I have used it for the entire period and thinks it's absolutely wonderful. I will no longer block entire days off in my diary expecting to be drained and in pain!

Joanna -

I heard about Mooncup from my Mum a few years ago and decided to give it a go. I hated having periods and actually found them quite distressing but since using the mooncup, it's all completely changed. I'm able to deal with the blood and I feel a lot cleaner through using it. My mum has since got one, and I've recommended it to friends and a local health food shop that's just opened. I absolutely love it and would love for mroe people to know about it and understand it.

Jo - 9th November 2011

A friend I lived with in Wales suggested the mooncup to me (and anyone else who would listen!) a couple of years ago. I have to admit I was not convinced at first and not sure about her boiling it in our communal kitchen, but I was intrigued by the healthy relationship she seemed to have with her period and I was interested in seeking more environmentally friendly sanitary products. So after a few months of thinking about it I bought one. It took me a little while to get used to taking it out but by the end of my second period I was converted! I LOVE MY MOONCUP!! I like to travel and last summer I went to Malaysia to help with a conservation project in the jungle. I took my mooncup with me and had three menstrual cycles while I was there. My mooncup took up no room at all in my rucksack and I didn’t have to worry about disposing of soiled products. I felt so unburdened compared to the other women I was away with and compared to my previous travels! I would recommend it to everywoman, everywhere! I realise mow that I have become like my friend in Wales… telling anyone who will listen about how great it is to use a mooncup! Spread the word…. everywoman should have one!

Su -

I wish I had bought a Mooncup years ago. It feels liberating to use, less messy than pads, and with no paper waste to deal with. My top tip for a vessel for sterilising it on the stove: an ELC enamel play kitchen pot!

Jane - 17th March 2010

I'm so happy that the Mooncup is becoming more mainstream, I started using it two years ago and feel completely liberated and in tune with my body now. I have a very light flow that only lasts 2 days so it took me a couple of cycles to get the hang of inserting and removing it, but by the third I was a pro! Using tampons used to hurt me a lot and I felt that I was harming my body in some way because of that. Sanitary towels were always out of the question because, lets face it, the flow never quite goes where you want it to with a pad and they are about as comfortable and as restrictive as a nappy! But the Mooncup is perfect, my periods are no longer "dirty", smelly, restrictive or a cause of embarrassment; they are a part of me that I embrace as much as I embrace saliva, sex and skincare! A friend of mine called her period her 'cleansing time' I think she got it about right. The only think I would add for new users to check is after using the mooncup, check under the toilet seat. If like me you remove and tip your mooncup in one fluid motion, you may find that a bit of the blood gets under the toilet seat which can be hard for any male flatmates to handle! Keep spreading the word ladies, women have been punished by tampons and sanitary towels enough, we're all worth much more kindness, emoptionally and phisically, to our centres of being. Thank you so much mooncup inventors, you deserve far more recognition for the quality of life you've given women. x

Kiri - 10th April 2010

As soon as my friend told me about the Mooncup, I bought one. I hated tampons so much that I was willing to try anything! So far, I am VERY pleased. It is comfortable, and it's true that you forget you're having your period when you're wearing it! However, I have had some continual problems with a little bit of spotting and occasionally I just get the positioning wrong!! Perhaps I need the larger size (though I am under 30 and have never given birth!), but hopefully pelvic floor exercises will help. :o) Despite the minor upsets, I really love the Mooncup. It's far better than tampons or pads, and with practice I am sure I will get it 100% right. It's worth it!!

Jane - 22nd March 2011

I got my Mooncup only yesterday (i happened to be in the middle of my period) and I already love it! It was a bit uncomfortable at first, but after I trimmed the stem I can't feel it at all! It's perfect for me, because I hate using pads, and I always forget tampons in for too long. I also find it sort of interesting to actually see and measure the blood. This may sound strange, but now I am looking forward to my next period so I can test the Mooncup in the heaviest first days.

Eli - 30th December 2009

The mooncup is amazing! I found it whilst researching what to do monthly whilst travelling....and i found the answer!! It was a little tricky at first but it is so easy to get the hang of and i will not or would not go back!! I was really worried about leaking but i havent had a problem at all!! Im glad i found it at 21 :)

Esther DT - 21st July 2011

I wanted to echo others and say thanks so much for creating the mooncup. I'm not exaggerating when I say it changed my life. I live in a country where getting sanitary products is difficult, not to mention expensive. And having always found tampons a little uncomfortable (maybe the dryness they cause) I find the mooncup totally comfortable. It's easy to use, hygienic and doesn't smell at all (unlike sanitary pads and tampons). I tell all my female friends about it. Thanks mooncup!

char - 22nd August 2011

Just to add to the copious positive reviews, the mooncup is awesome. I'm 18, virgin and don't have any complaints! It was kind of a mission to get the hang of inserting it (I tried it out a few times before my period so it was easier when it actually arrived). I always used mini/regular tampons (which were hard enough to use when I first got my period) - it could be hard for girls not used to tampons, but still easily overcome with practise. I never even had a problem with using tampons, except that awkwardness of waiting for it to start and end, and not having sanitary bins at friends' houses so I am surprised at how much I am liking this mooncup. Enough to write a review, and that's something.

Emily - 26th August 2010

Hi I've been using a mooncup for a year and a half now, and it's brilliant! But I did have trouble getting used to it so would like to reassure anyone who is starting out and having doubts that perseverance is definitely worthwhile! My first attempts at using the mooncup left me feeling battered and bruised, so it wasn't until I had persevered for a few months that it just "clicked", and once I had removed enough of the stem (in my case all of it!), it suddenly became easy. I'm so glad I didn't give up!

Debbie -

I discovered your product by accident, as this is not sold (or discussed) here in Australia. I found out before a planned trip to the UK. I must admit, I found the concept, quite unsettling, however, if I did not read through the testimonials I never would have bought one. But I am so glad that I did! Working in an office full of males, I no longer have the dreaded walk to the toilet where I had to secretly stash my tampons, and hope they'd never be discovered. It is far more comfortable than any tampon, and the savings I'm already making, as well as knowing I helping the environment. This product is brilliant and everything I read by other users is true - a great product that every woman should use!

Bliss - 7th August 2010

A wonderful product which has changed my whole attidute towards my period. Aas well as making life so much easier, and saving me loads of money, I now feel more connected to my body and less ashamed of what is in fact a natural and wonderful process! Thank you!

bella - 24th October 2011

I really hated the thought that there could be toxins including bleech in tampons. It's such a sensitive area! I have been using a mooncup for 5 years and could never ever go back. I love it!

Sharon - 10th June 2010

At 50 years old I will soon not menstruate at all but for years I have hated the thought of my towels ending up in landfill. I care for the environment and I care for my body. The mooncup is brilliant. It even coped with my very heavy pre menaupausal periods and I never need to worry if I spend all day visiting friends or driving. No leaks, no smells, no damp 'down below'.I will certainly be recommending it to everyone I know.

Pam -

I have been using Mooncup for almost a year now & I must say, it's the best invention so far to cope w/ women's monthly 'monster'. Ever since I used Mooncup, my lifestyle has changed. I don't dread having my period for the month because I know I always have my Mooncup around. Great buy! I encourage all the women to use this - saves you money, saves the environment & saves you from a lot of stress!

Valerie - 22nd January 2010

Dear Mooncup,
I wore you to my Valentines ball
With a white corset, white tights
white knickers, and not much more
A dangerous gamble one might say
for being on the second day
of the red moon
party could of ended soon
Happily I'm pleased say
You kept me safe, no stains displayed
In the flow, new love did grow

Love Lucy

Lucky Lucy - 23rd February 2011

This product has honestly changed my life. No more worrying about leaking, no more worrying about smelling, no more running out of supplies. My period is no longer the chore it used to be.

Ash - 26th May 2010

I originally got my mooncup to reduce the wastage of using tampons, but I am delighted with it. I find it takes so much hassle out of having a period, you don't have to worry about running out of tampons because it is always there, you save a fortune, and I find it is more reliable and secure than tampons, I've used the cup for about 6 months and have had no problems with it whatsoever. It is comfortable, and you can continue to use it on really light days when usually you probably wouldn't want a tampon but don't feel quite safe enough to go without either. I cannot recommend this product more highly, for something so small it has made a big change to my life when I have my period, and if it hasn't won any awards for design it absolutely should. I know some people are put off because they are squeamish but if you are considering a mooncup you shouldn't be put off, just go for it because I don't think anyone could regret it

Sallie -

Having had a week of hell every month for 25 yrs I found the Mooncup by accident last year and I am over the moon! I dont sleep on laid out towels, change my pads in the night, soak my stained clothes, carry around a bag of equipment, I wear what I like and I'm freeeeeeeee, I'm ANGRY that it took so long for me to find it and want to tell the whole world !!! My 3 sons are sick of hearing about it!!!

Tracie -

I saw this mentioned a couple of months ago and thought I'd have a look as I was travelling out to India , and thought it would be an easy option to tampax/towels . Took quite a few attemps to get it right and postioned it correctly , which worried me for when I wouldn't be in my own bathroom . 3 months later and I have no worries about anything . I still use a pantyliner as normal but the Mooncup has made my periods less of a trial and I feel cleaner too . I walk quite alot and this is ideal , I can go for a decent 3/4 hour walk without having to worry . Not having to take lots of products out with me is great . I do make sure I keep wetwipes with me when I'm out and about as not all public loos have facilities close at hand . For anyone slightly curious I say try it , it's not expensive . I don't honestly think I'll go back now , very happy with my choice .

EConnor - 12th December 2009