Post-peak feminine product?

lagomorpheous · Coal Joined: Nov 10, 2004 Posts: 7

I just heard about this alternative to pads/tampons, and the women I heard about it from were raving about how much they loved them. But it struck me as a good thing to have for post-peak, if there are no disposable products available. They should last at least 10 years, possibly longer. The first two are made of silicone, the 3rd of rubber. I'd think silicone would be the better choice.

Guys, you are welcome to check these sites out, but you may regret it! Very Happy

http://www.mooncup.co.uk
http://www.divacup.com
http://www.thekeeperinc.com

Ebyss · Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:17 pm Post subject:

Oh dear. I don't like the look of those at all Crying or Very sad

I did hear of a group of college students using natural sea sponges as tampons. They simply...um... removed and cleaned thoroughly and then inserted back in I think a few times a day??). Apparantly they were excellent. And of course they last for ages. I'd rather go with the sea sponge, for comfort of course Embarassed

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savethehumans · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Oct 20, 2004 Posts: 1541

I am sooooo glad I'm almost at menopause, so this doesn't have to be an issue with me! Laughing

Still, it's good to have solutions. Of course, women have had alternatives to tampons/napkins for most of human history, so I guess they'll make the adjustment.

bobaloo · Heavy Crude Joined: Oct 14, 2004 Posts: 484

My 18 year old uses the Keeper, she loves it. She used to use tampons and much prefers this. Made me mail her one when she lost hers in Mexico, they must be good.

RIPSmithianEconomics · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject:

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NevadaGhosts · Intermediate Crude Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 752

Women used cloth rags for feminine products during medieval times. Will happen again.

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JR · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:37 pm Post subject:

I bought the Diva cup and have put it away for if I do need it in the future...if nothing else is available. But, cloth napkins were used before disposable came about. I have a pattern for making the cloth ones...so either way I'm prepared. Hopefully menopause will hit before i have to worry about that....

madison · Heavy Crude Joined: Mar 12, 2005 Posts: 255

There are already cloth pads that many people I know use. I just bought the sample pack to try and it's no different than a regular pad... except it's reusable, washable and doesn't have that damn sticky tape stuff! Do a google search on Luna Pads or Glad Rags. Cloth pads are much much more comfortable. However, they are expensive and I can just as easily sew some together myself easily enough for much less $$$.

Where do you think the term "on the rag" came from, lol????

madison · Heavy Crude Joined: Mar 12, 2005 Posts: 255

Oh, and I got mine at Whole Foods Markets, a three pack for $30.

JR · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:58 am Post subject:

You can also buy homemade cloth pads on Ebay. There are several people who make and sell them for side money. I've bought several from Ebay. I have some of the Glad Rags as well. There pretty nice...and yes...not damn sticky tape!

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Doly · Expert Joined: Dec 03, 2004 Posts: 4040

Anybody here has tried the moon cup? I've seen it in a shop, but I couldn't get myself to buy one without knowing about others who have tried it.

KiddieKorral · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:29 am Post subject:

Damn you, X chromosomes! *points at self* Laughing

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madison · Heavy Crude Joined: Mar 12, 2005 Posts: 255

I have numerous friends who love The Keeper and wouldn't use anything else FWIW.

Raxozanne · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:

Interesting stuff. I must get me one of these cup things. Very Happy