Life Stages
You might have just started your periods and still be trying to find the best sanitary protection for you.
Or perhaps you’ve recently given birth and have questions about when you can start to use your Mooncup again, or whether you should switch to a Mooncup from tampons or pads when your periods come back.
You may be nearing the menopause and wonder about the pros and cons of using a menstrual cup at this time of your life.
Wherever you are in your life, we hope these questions will help you understand how the Mooncup could work for you.
Can I use the Mooncup if I’ve just started my period?
Many young people are now using the Mooncup menstrual cup, but only you can decide whether you feel ready to use a menstrual cup. If you have strong personal or cultural feelings relating to the hymen, we would not advise that you use…
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Many young people are now using the Mooncup menstrual cup, but only you can decide whether you feel ready to use a menstrual cup. If you have strong personal or cultural feelings relating to the hymen, we would not advise that you use…
Read more »Is the Mooncup a good choice towards menopause?
The Mooncup menstrual cup can be a reliable form of protection as you lead up to the menopause. Your periods may become heavier or lighter and you can use the Mooncup in both situations, so you won’t need a whole…
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The Mooncup menstrual cup can be a reliable form of protection as you lead up to the menopause. Your periods may become heavier or lighter and you can use the Mooncup in both situations, so you won’t need a whole…
Read more »Can I use the Mooncup after I’ve given birth?
It is not recommended to use internal protection such as the Mooncup for the first six weeks after giving birth. This is because of the greater risk of infection at this time. We suggest you use external protection (such as washable…
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It is not recommended to use internal protection such as the Mooncup for the first six weeks after giving birth. This is because of the greater risk of infection at this time. We suggest you use external protection (such as washable…
Read more »Will the Mooncup break my hymen?
The hymen is a thin membrane which in some cases can partially cover the opening to the vagina. If you have strong personal or cultural feelings about the hymen, we would not advise that you use any internal sanitary protection…
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The hymen is a thin membrane which in some cases can partially cover the opening to the vagina. If you have strong personal or cultural feelings about the hymen, we would not advise that you use any internal sanitary protection…
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