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Advice please ladies....mooncups
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ive no personal experience but im all for getting rid of disposable products as they arent necessary and just cause serious damage to the environment.
I have seen advertised these knickers that are very absorbent and then just go in the washing machine. Sounds brilliant |
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx"
I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ive no personal experience but im all for getting rid of disposable products as they arent necessary and just cause serious damage to the environment.
I have seen advertised these knickers that are very absorbent and then just go in the washing machine. Sounds brilliant"
ive read about those too...but dont feel i could trust them x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry "
haha well thank you for reading anyway x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve got one, I know that there are different sizes and I got the size advised by the product. I’ve never had a problem with it opening so might be that you got the wrong size. I bought mine from boots x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ive no personal experience but im all for getting rid of disposable products as they arent necessary and just cause serious damage to the environment.
I have seen advertised these knickers that are very absorbent and then just go in the washing machine. Sounds brilliantive read about those too...but dont feel i could trust them x"
Im considering buying a pair and if i dont like them or i find them not absorbent enough, at least they would be a safety net if used with other products such as a moon cup. Even when i use a tampon on my heavy flow i can still get leakage, especially if i struggle to change frequently enough. This way i wouldnt need a pad for those just incase moments and i dont have to panic to find a loo |
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"I’ve got one, I know that there are different sizes and I got the size advised by the product. I’ve never had a problem with it opening so might be that you got the wrong size. I bought mine from boots x "
i got one from ebay  but yes will try smaller. Thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ive no personal experience but im all for getting rid of disposable products as they arent necessary and just cause serious damage to the environment.
I have seen advertised these knickers that are very absorbent and then just go in the washing machine. Sounds brilliantive read about those too...but dont feel i could trust them x
Im considering buying a pair and if i dont like them or i find them not absorbent enough, at least they would be a safety net if used with other products such as a moon cup. Even when i use a tampon on my heavy flow i can still get leakage, especially if i struggle to change frequently enough. This way i wouldnt need a pad for those just incase moments and i dont have to panic to find a loo"
I will keep my fingers crossed for you ,can't hurt to try can it . Good luck x |
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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago
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Have you tried a different angle of entry.
Try sitting or with 1 leg up to get it in and situated.
You can definitely feel it "pop" when it's settled.
Just like the feeling if you don't get a tampon in right the first time iykwim |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve been using one for years and design really makes a difference, as does the thickness of the silicon. The whole point is that it automatically opens to fit you perfectly so I don’t think going smaller is the answer here. Try a Luna or Diva cup as it sounds as you need a thicker one  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have you tried a different angle of entry.
Try sitting or with 1 leg up to get it in and situated.
You can definitely feel it "pop" when it's settled.
Just like the feeling if you don't get a tampon in right the first time iykwim"
will keep trying thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’ve been using one for years and design really makes a difference, as does the thickness of the silicon. The whole point is that it automatically opens to fit you perfectly so I don’t think going smaller is the answer here. Try a Luna or Diva cup as it sounds as you need a thicker one "
aww ok will look into different ones then. Thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx"
I had the same thing many moons ago ha...it kinda squeezed I side me like a Z shape so the blood would just leak around it...I tried cutting off the little antenna thing as that also felt uncomfortable, no matter what I did, we didn't see eye to eye  great product if your body is the right shape, they do different ones for with or without childbith, etc. I cleaned it in milton and it lay in a drawer occasionally used as a drinks measurer  .
I did have HUGE (not know then) fibroids so they may of not helped with curvature. Thankfully they're gone and so are my periods. I certainly don't miss all that mess |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had the same issue but I tried a more expensive one and it's not a problem. I think maybe the quality of the silicon was a factor, the newer one feels more like it pops into shape rather than creases.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx
I had the same thing many moons ago ha...it kinda squeezed I side me like a Z shape so the blood would just leak around it...I tried cutting off the little antenna thing as that also felt uncomfortable, no matter what I did, we didn't see eye to eye great product if your body is the right shape, they do different ones for with or without childbith, etc. I cleaned it in milton and it lay in a drawer occasionally used as a drinks measurer .
I did have HUGE (not know then) fibroids so they may of not helped with curvature. Thankfully they're gone and so are my periods. I certainly don't miss all that mess "
aww glad all ok now x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I had the same issue but I tried a more expensive one and it's not a problem. I think maybe the quality of the silicon was a factor, the newer one feels more like it pops into shape rather than creases.
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i didnt really want to spend too much till i know if i can get on with them or not but thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Never used one but really am considering it "
I was worried about trying it because of how heavy mine are but someone has said (quite a few times) i should give it ago so thought i would at least try x
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry "
Me neither!  |
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither! "
Omg I didn’t even know about this! Don’t you just love the forums. I think I might look into them a bit more. Thanks for the post OP x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither!
Omg I didn’t even know about this! Don’t you just love the forums. I think I might look into them a bit more. Thanks for the post OP x"
thats ok. Good luck x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What i do is i run my finger round the cup, which stretches you sp the cup can open the i turn it so it seals x"
think it might just take some practice . Thank you x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was looking at them in Sainsbury's the other day. Two sizes one for women who had given birth and one for those that hadn't. Can't remember what the brand was though. "
thank you x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"As others have said, it may be that it's too soft. The firmer ones are easier to unfold. Might also be worth looking at how you fold insert? "
yes looking on YouTube to see different folds x
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx
I had the same thing many moons ago ha...it kinda squeezed I side me like a Z shape so the blood would just leak around it...I tried cutting off the little antenna thing as that also felt uncomfortable, no matter what I did, we didn't see eye to eye great product if your body is the right shape, they do different ones for with or without childbith, etc. I cleaned it in milton and it lay in a drawer occasionally used as a drinks measurer .
I did have HUGE (not know then) fibroids so they may of not helped with curvature. Thankfully they're gone and so are my periods. I certainly don't miss all that mess aww glad all ok now x"
Thanks  It had to be a man that said, women loose a teaspoon of blood  I would pop an orange tampax in, stand up and the blood would make it fall back out, so this was my reason for trying the mooncup, always ended up in a blood bath though I hope you find one that works for you. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither! "
reusable menstrual/period cup to use instead to towels/tampons x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As others have said, it may be that it's too soft. The firmer ones are easier to unfold. Might also be worth looking at how you fold insert? yes looking on YouTube to see different folds x"
Is it under 'fanny origami'? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"As others have said, it may be that it's too soft. The firmer ones are easier to unfold. Might also be worth looking at how you fold insert? yes looking on YouTube to see different folds x
Is it under 'fanny origami'? "
haha not quite x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx
I had the same thing many moons ago ha...it kinda squeezed I side me like a Z shape so the blood would just leak around it...I tried cutting off the little antenna thing as that also felt uncomfortable, no matter what I did, we didn't see eye to eye great product if your body is the right shape, they do different ones for with or without childbith, etc. I cleaned it in milton and it lay in a drawer occasionally used as a drinks measurer .
I did have HUGE (not know then) fibroids so they may of not helped with curvature. Thankfully they're gone and so are my periods. I certainly don't miss all that mess aww glad all ok now x
Thanks It had to be a man that said, women loose a teaspoon of blood I would pop an orange tampax in, stand up and the blood would make it fall back out, so this was my reason for trying the mooncup, always ended up in a blood bath though I hope you find one that works for you."
i know that feeling. Thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither! reusable menstrual/period cup to use instead to towels/tampons x"
Yeah I just read through. Never heard of them x
I’m on a pill where you don’t get them now. It’s heaven! x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither! reusable menstrual/period cup to use instead to towels/tampons x
Yeah I just read through. Never heard of them x
I’m on a pill where you don’t get them now. It’s heaven! x "
tried different pills had an op still bad so thought wortg a try x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither! reusable menstrual/period cup to use instead to towels/tampons x
Yeah I just read through. Never heard of them x
I’m on a pill where you don’t get them now. It’s heaven! x tried different pills had an op still bad so thought wortg a try x"
Definitely. May mention it to my daughter x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Sorry gents you might not want to read this.
I decided to buy a cheap mooncup, I only wanted a cheap one at first to try it as not sure it will cope with my loss. Anyway ive tried putting it in and taking it out which hasn't been a problem the only thing is I cant seem to get it to fully open when in...which will end up being a problem. I,ve tried twisting and turning it etc....any ideas or should i maybe try a smaller one?.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly xx I dont mind reading this , but then I dont know what a Mooncup even is , sorry
Me neither! reusable menstrual/period cup to use instead to towels/tampons x
Yeah I just read through. Never heard of them x
I’m on a pill where you don’t get them now. It’s heaven! x tried different pills had an op still bad so thought wortg a try x
Definitely. May mention it to my daughter x"
good idea x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Bumping..as ive had a couple of ladies say they Ha vent heard of these.
Also any ladies that use them with a very heavy flow? Are they good for that? Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bumping..as ive had a couple of ladies say they Ha vent heard of these.
Also any ladies that use them with a very heavy flow? Are they good for that? Xx"
I’m very light as I’m menopausal. Not sure they’d be good if you was very heavy as you’d need to empty it regularly x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bumping..as ive had a couple of ladies say they Ha vent heard of these.
Also any ladies that use them with a very heavy flow? Are they good for that? Xx"
I use one and have a heavy flow. I use washable pads as back up. The cup is fine if you can empty and rinse it every 2-3 hours, after that I do leak a bit. Still better than all the waste from disposable sanitary products though. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Bumping..as ive had a couple of ladies say they Ha vent heard of these.
Also any ladies that use them with a very heavy flow? Are they good for that? Xx
I’m very light as I’m menopausal. Not sure they’d be good if you was very heavy as you’d need to empty it regularly x "
well im always back and forth changing now anyway but read meant to hold a lot more than towel/ tampon ....im hoping x |
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"Bumping..as ive had a couple of ladies say they Ha vent heard of these.
Also any ladies that use them with a very heavy flow? Are they good for that? Xx
I use one and have a heavy flow. I use washable pads as back up. The cup is fine if you can empty and rinse it every 2-3 hours, after that I do leak a bit. Still better than all the waste from disposable sanitary products though. "
aww great thank you x |
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I love mine and am on the second one which I think is better. Do some research as some have a larger capacity than others and will cope with a heavy flow.
I also agree that the thicker ones are better. My current one came from Boots and is great.
They should be used more as are much kinder to your body than tampons and less messy and smelly than pads. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have heard they are good but i won't use them i can't insert anything into me. Yes i am weird lol i can only use sanitary towels."
not weird at all i used to have a lot of trouble with tampons so stuck with towels x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I love mine and am on the second one which I think is better. Do some research as some have a larger capacity than others and will cope with a heavy flow.
I also agree that the thicker ones are better. My current one came from Boots and is great.
They should be used more as are much kinder to your body than tampons and less messy and smelly than pads."
aww thank you x |
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