Men, if any of you are reading this I’d suggest you stop right now as I will be talking about woman’s monthlies and blood, blood, vaginas and blood, or as it more correct, vaginal blood! Scared you away yet?
Now ladies, we all have them once a month and they are a down right pain in the arse...or the vagina if we are to be factually correct. I hate mine... it hurts, I get cramps like bitch, I get irritable and moody and sometimes I don’t get irritable and moody but I have an excuse to be irritable and moody for no reasons and get away with it because I can say to a man, ”Sorry for calling you a short arsed penis sucker in the office for borrowing my pen and not returning it but I was on my period” ; then mumble, go red and turn in the other directiion. It would seem you can get away with murder whilst riding the crimson wave.
In the past I had always used tampons, which were great for a while but I for one hate having to stock upon them each month, the generate loads of waste and I think they gave me worst cramps than if I didn’t’ use them. Plus I’m always worried about leaving them in too long over night and for the little tail making an appearance and popping out of bikini bottoms - like a little white flag of surrender.
Then a friend told me about the Mooncup, and I wondered why the hell was I never been told about it before. I’ve been using it for about a year and its bloody (excuse the pun) brilliant.
How it Works
It’s actually surprisingly unmessy to use. Yes, when you insert it it's the same as inserting a tampon with regard to the amount of blood you come in contact with. When you remove the Mooncup the outside of it is generally clean, with all your menstrual fluid has collected inside of it. It stays upright (and is rarely full anyway) until you tip it up to empty it down the loo. Then you simply rinse, or wipe, before re-inserting. You will see your blood, but you will not have much actual contact with it.
Apparently many women find that once they get used to it, seeing your blood is actually a very good way of being in touch with your body and can lead to a greater sense of acceptance and well-being during menstruation! (Which is maybe a touché too hippy-ish for me). It's really not horrible, it's just different at first.
So ladies I am preaching about this most brilliant of inventions, and I think you should try one because:
As Mooncup say on their website,
"Mooncup® is the original silicone menstrual cup designed by women to be a convenient, safe and eco-friendly alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. Loved by women all around the world, and made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business, the Mooncup offers an end to the waste, discomfort and expense of disposable sanitary protection."
Plus, it's also:
Safer
Made from medical grade silicone, the Mooncup is latex-free and contains no dyes, toxins or bleaches. It’s also great for women with sensitive skin.
Green
On average, one woman will use over 11,000 tampons or pads in their lifetime, which will end up in landfill or in the sea
Cheaper
One woman uses up to 22 items of sanitary protection every period. Regardless of your flow, you only need one Mooncup, and it lasts for years and years, making it the most economical sanitary product you can buy.
Periods were invented by a man and what the hell did he know; but the mooncup has been invited by ladies for us ladies so try one today (or next month…or just whenever the hell it takes your fancy)!
For more more infomation, simply visit www.mooncup.co.uk
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