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2006-06-25 07:16:57 · 18 answers · asked by Kasha 7 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is a woman's right to talk about menstruation - and given the issues involved it is important to do so...if you don't like it don't answer.
If you are a guy then don't answer - there is nothing 'ew' about it, and sad deal for any women in your life when your view their bodies in that light.
2006-06-25 07:53:18 · update #1
I have a mooncup, and I love it!
No more nasty dry tampons, no more smelly towels, no more feeling like I'm wearing a nappy, no more forgetting supplies, no more buying sanitary products for the next decade.
Expensive at first, but works out at about £2 a year if I use it for the 10 years it should live for.
and surprisingly, I find it less messy than tampons, and certainly less than towels.
2006-06-26 10:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by smudgepuss 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I just have to add my voice to those saying USE A MOONCUP!!! I bought one six months ago and it is fantastic. No leakage, no residual fibres like tampons, more flexible. You can wear it for hours at a time if you want to with no side effects or danger of a leak. You do have to get the hang of putting it in to start with, but it's really not that hard, and so much better than a nasty dry lump of cotton. Plus they're only about £18.00, pretty cheap really considering they last 5-10 years.
2006-06-28 10:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by SaltWater 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For most of my life, I used disposable pads, but last cycle I began using cloth pads. I just bought a Divacup (silicone bell-shaped menstrual cup) and cannot wait to try it. Thank you for having this question, and opening up the lines of dicussion for women and menstrual alternatives.
2006-06-26 18:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by burning bright 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use pads during my first two days of my period because it's extremely heavy and not even the super absorbent tampons can do the trick. Then for the rest I use fragrance free powder free super absorbent tampons. When it's ending I like to use regular or light days tampons or mini-pads. I hate sanitary napkins (pads) because they are messy and smell. I don't use the Pearl tampons because I heard that it leaves fibers behind inside of you and that it can cause health issues. I don't use fragranced or powdered items because I read that it has been known to cause infections and rashes. So, I hope that this helps you...Best wishes and take care.
2006-06-25 14:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by mothergoose 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I use Playtex Gentle Glide slimfit tampons during the day and Always deodorant overnight pads at night.
2006-06-25 14:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by quincy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tampax super plus do it for me! I've used them for years and years, never had any problem either. I find sanitary towels are uncomfortable to wear and i feel more relax with the tampons. Having said that ... Scented small liner just in case of an accident!
2006-06-26 03:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tampax Tampons!! Super Size Me!!!
2006-06-25 14:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by Devylysh Mama 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Silicone bell-shaped menstrual cup - Mooncup - wouldn't use anything else :D
2006-06-25 14:27:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Always scented pads :) I tend to stay away from tampons since they make my cramping worse.
2006-06-25 14:21:50 · answer #9 · answered by alannafaye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Winged pads. And when caught unawares I use toilet paper till I can sort myself out.
2006-06-25 15:00:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋