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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 -

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 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

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 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 -

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

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

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 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

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

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

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'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 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'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 -

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

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'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 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

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

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

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 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 Jayne - 26th January 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

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 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 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 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

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 -

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

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

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 -