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HoneybunsMa 
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Posted: 26 May 2011 at 11:09pm |
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Since I didn't want to jack the other thread I thought I would start a thread here.
I am interested in using these, am not a pad girl and couldn't be grossed out more then by pads or the thought of a mama pad.
For those who use moon cups I guess my main question is what do you do at night? Do you still use it at night or something else?
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Posted: 26 May 2011 at 11:13pm |
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Empty it before I go to bed & then I usually get up around 6.30am so empty it then. On the first couple of days I have to go straight to the loo but later in my AF I don't have to hurry as much.
Longest you are supposed to have one in is 12 hours. I always rinse under the hot tape before night time. Other times I'll use hot or cold, depending if I can be arsed for the water to run hot.
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Posted: 26 May 2011 at 11:14pm |
I haven't bought anything to use with AF since I got my moon cup, last year some time. I did have a packet of panty liners for the first couple but now I don't usually get leaks 
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Posted: 26 May 2011 at 11:21pm |
I have one (not the same brand, but same idea) and I LOVE IT!
I only got to use it once before getting pregnant, and I left it in at night and didn't have any overflow issues. However, in the one AF I have had since giving birth, things were pretty different and heavy (hopefully a one-off!) and it did overflow overnight for the first two nights. I think this will be something you will have to judge for yourself, depending on your flow.
It's great though; it's nice to not have to change it every time you go to the loo. Also, after a while you can kind of feel when it gets full (it sits a bit lower) so it's not going to leak unexpectedly during the day unless you've put it in wrong.
Check out this site for some good info.
I'm a big fan! 
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 8:16am |
Love mine too - never had any leaks (even overnight), and it's so convenient not having to carry a box of tampons around with you! If you usually have a drink bottle in your bag it's useful for when you're out & about, for giving it a rinse if you can't get to a sink
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 8:31am |
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Big fan here too, and yep, use it all night. On days that I've had a heavier flow I'll use a cloth pad (or you could use a liner) as well overnight JUST in case, but don't usually leak, it's more of a peace of mind thing (still, after 3 years!). I love not feeling all sticky and gross in the morning...
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 9:24am |
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I love mine, got it after DD and I had my first AF and thought "why am I using this cr*p'? The first two nights I have to empty it during the night, however im up with DD anyway and usually need to pee so its no biggy.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:17am |
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I absolutely love mine. I just empty it before I go to bed, and then again in the morning.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:59am |
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I empty it before bed and then first thing in the morning. I get light AF anyway so it never gets over 1/3 - 1/2 full at any stage.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 1:54pm |
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I love mine too! Never thought I would but, now that I have made the move I will never look back. I use a cloth pad for the first few days as backup as my AF is quite heavy for the first 2 days. I use at night and change if I up, but otherwise leave in from around 10pm until 6.30am.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 2:21pm |
Oh yes. I couldn't live without mine. It took me AGES to suck it up and buy one. But now I wouldn't go back.
I use liners at night for the first few days aswell. Other than that I empty first thing in the morning, and the shower at night so it can get a good rinse. Then once or twice during the day. I have a heavy flow so... yeah.
LOL my last AF I had 1 tampon left from ages ago so decided to use it. UGH never again!!!!
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 3:23pm |
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What brand do you recommend?
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 4:06pm |
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i have a moon cup and use cloth pads for just in case at night and in the first couple of days.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 4:55pm |
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Ok so what is a moon cup? lol and how does one use one?
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 4:59pm |
See here sheza Linky.
Mama t I have a moon cup and it's great. If you google menstrual
Cups a few should come up.
Those that are using cloth pads/liners which do you recommend ?
Buzzy ive heard of people doing that with the water, once I have some house plants I'll give it a go.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 5:04pm |
I did heaps of research before being totally convinced it was the way to go. I decided to go with the mooncup. It took me ages to pluck up the courage and make the move and honestly it is the best thing ever!! Having AF is no longer something I dreaded getting each month, it makes it soooo much easier! It definately stops that "dry" feeling that tampons create. I was pleasantly surprised!
Definately worth the $50 odd bucks IMO
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 5:06pm |
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interesting....
Dont think Id use one though
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 6:26pm |
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I have a lady cup - very happy with it
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 6:31pm |
 peachy wrote:
Having AF is no longer something I dreaded getting each month, it makes it soooo much easier! It definately stops that "dry" feeling that tampons create.
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This is so true. If you think about it, tampons are pretty grotty.  I just didn't realise quite how much til I'd made the switch.
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 8:25pm |
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I wondered about getting one of these before.
Are they uncomfortable to insert / remove?
And can you feel it once it's in?
I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it being "up there!"
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