After using a Mooncup for a couple of years, I decided to stop keeping the good news to myself and start selling them. If you care about your health, the environment and your money, then using a Mooncup instead of tampons or towels makes perfect sense. What's more Mooncup has been awarded the much sought after Ethical Consumer Magazine Best Buy badge so you can be sure that not only do I think Mooncups are the bee's knees, but so do a panel of judges who really know their stuff!

Mooncups - What are they??
The Mooncup is a bell shaped menstrual cup around two inches long and made from soft silicone rubber. It is worn internally and forms a seal with your vaginal walls allowing your menstrual fluid to pass into the Mooncup without leakage or odour.

The Mooncup will hold 30ml of fluid, which is roughly one third of the average total produced each period. You will probably find that you need to empty your Mooncup less frequently than you currently replace towels or tampons.

Why use one??
The Mooncup menstrual cup contains no bleaches, deodorisers or absorbency gels. It does not interfere with your healthy vaginal environment, nor has it been associated with toxic shock syndrome.

The smooth surface of the Mooncup allows the mucus membranes of your vaginal wall to continue their essential cleansing and protective functions. The Mooncup does not absorb your body's natural defence mechanisms and will not deposit fibres in your vaginal wall.

For your safety the Mooncup is made from a special medical grade non-allergic silicone. Silicone is derived from silica which is one of the most abundant minerals on earth.It will not cause irritation and is suitable for women with sensitive skin, thrush, eczema or allergy.The Mooncup can be cleaned in the same way as baby equipment: with sterilising fluid, by boiling or for five minutes in an open pan of water.Unlike pads and tampons the Mooncup menstrual cup is reusable, eliminating the need to carry bulky spares. With proper care your Mooncup will last for several years. Imagine the towels and tampons that you will be disposing of in landfill sites during those years

Are they easy to use??
Correctly inserted, the Mooncup is so comfortable that you will forget it exists. It may take a little practice at first as you need to find the angle and position that is right for you. Once you have perfected it you will be amazed at how simple the Mooncup is to use. You will need to empty, rinse or wipe and reinsert your Mooncup every four to twelve hours depending on your flow. The fluid remains inside the cup, and the process is not messy or uncomfortable. The Mooncup can safely be used overnight and is great for all sports, swimming and travelling.

Which is the correct model for me??
The Mooncup is available in two models.
Model A measures 46mm in diameter and 50mm in length.
Model B measures 43 mm in diameter and 50mm in length.
Both models have a pull stem 21mm long, which you can trim to the length that is right for you.
Model A is recommended for women who have given birth vaginally or who have had a caesarean section and aged 30 or above.
Model B is recommended for women who have not given birth or who have had a caesarean section and aged below 30.
Please note that women over the age of 30 years old are increasingly likely to need the Model A regardless of giving birth. This is because the tone of vaginal and pelvic floor muscles naturally reduces with age but to varying degrees in different women. Some activities will maintain tone, such as yoga, pilates, dance, so if you are advanced in any these, or similar activities take this into consideration when choosing which model you need. Corrective surgery to the vagina will also have implications.

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