Thread: Menstrual Cups

I tried the Instead softcup several years ago. I HATED them. They did not fit right, they were uncomfortable and they leaked. Note though, these were the disposable cups; I have never tried a reusable cup. The disposable cup put me off enough to not want to try a reusable one.

Interesting to hear your opinion, I have certainly received mixed reviews.

Still, from what I have heard, the benefits seem to outweigh the bad points no end.

I have ordered a Femmecup, which is reusable. I have heard nothing but good reviews about this brand so look forward to trying it.

Thanks’ for your comment.

Do any other cup users on here use Femmecup?

I LOVE my Mooncup!! As you say, the benefits really do outweigh the bad points.

The only advice I can give you is "keep trying". It's NOT going to fit comfortably the first time, but keep trying and it will eventually.

I used to have a mooncup before i had my daughter (you need a different (bigger) size after childbirth) and to begin with i dissliked it, taking it out was not always easy and sometimes i spilt, but after a while i got used to it and it was much easier. The mooncup comes in a little bag which you can put in your handbag easily. The only pain i found was boiling it after every cycle. Instead, have a plastic bowl and stand it in boiling water for 5 mins, this has the same effect. Good luck.