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 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'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

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

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'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'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 -

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

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 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

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 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 -

to the poster below- morgan- what is your problem? Do you have a mooncup? Well I have and its fantastic! I am certainly not fake- I'm, a 32 yr old nurse from chester with a mooncup. Ignore that silly woman- mooncups are great- economic, eco friendly and better for your sensitive bits! great work mooncup.

lizzie - 30th January 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

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

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

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

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 -