If you're a guy (or girl), and the topic of all things menstrual-related grosses you out, then realize that I'm not going into explicit detail here (at least not in this main post), but [link removed] the point of the topic, and I will also ask you to send it along to any ladies in your life. Feel free to hit the Back button now.
For the rest of us, I want to talk to you about this thing I bought recently. The link above is for the Mooncup (UK), which is a menstrual cup. Basically, instead of absorbing the menstrual fluid like a pad or tampon, it collects it in a basin, which you then empty out in the toilet. Give it a rinse (or a wipe down if you're in a public place and can't get to the sink), pop it back in, and you're good to go. A more thorough cleaning can be done post-period. It can be used over and over and will potentially last a lifetime if proper care is taken.
When I started to tell any of my lady friends about this, a blank look crossed their features, because most of them had no idea what a cup is. I had heard about it a few years ago (and they've been around for a surprisingly long while), but being a poor college student at the time, I didn't have time for money-wasting experiments, and I quickly forgot about it.
When I ran across one of Laci Green's videos on YouTube, I was once again reminded. I did a lot of reading, and after lengthy consideration, I went ahead and bought a cup. And, uh.??
I don't think I'll ever wear a tampon again.
I could go on about my personal experience with the cup, but I'll leave that to anyone who actually wants to know. PMs or questions right here are welcome, but for now I'll keep this opening post somewhat brief and say this:
Look at the site. The reviews are not bullshit, paid-for "opinions." They are real, and I can back up what they're saying after trying this thing out. Just think about it. It's $30; it will pay for itself in just a few months and can last a lifetime. Even pre-menopausal women would still get their money's worth. It does take a few attempts to work out the kinks, but once you do, you'll nearly forget you're wearing the cup.
I'm happy to have rediscovered this, and even happier that I spent the money to try it out. Even if it's not for you (or you're a guy, obviously), send it along to people who might make use of it. I can't believe that products like this are still practically unheard of, and I'm making it my mission to tell as many women as possible that they do, in fact, have options.
Now excuse me while I step off of this soapbox and tuck it into the bathroom cupboard where my tampons used to sit.
[Mod notice: this is a relevant topic for discussion, but do avoid linking marketing sites for a commercial product! Link removed to steer topic away from commercial purposes.]





