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'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"

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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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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 -

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'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

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 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 -

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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