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Keeper/mooncup

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Felidae Enthusiast
Felidae
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Does anyone use the Keeper or the Mooncup? I was thinking about buying one but I wanted to hear what anyone has to say about the product.

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Adelle Enthusiast
Adelle
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I had one a few years ago. I lost it, but it rocked while I had it! Totally worth it. At first it's a little uncomfortable, but it molds to your body, so stick with it! It sure would come handy to have one now (after I'm going off the depo shot, and I'm on week 4 of my period while my body re-adjusts). Just my humble opinion.

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corinne Apprentice
corinne
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I tried for a while, but I never had success in keep it from leaking. I love mountaineering etc. and I thought this would be more convenient than packing yucky "waste" back to civilization, but no success. I might try it again if I can figure out how to make them work.

Adelle Enthusiast
Adelle
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I liked the "keeper" when I had it. But now I really like the "instead" things. They r fine for up to 12 hours and fit a little better than the keepers. They r easy to try if u don't wanna make the investment for the keeper. Anyway, hope it all works out.

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Guest cassidy
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I have tried instead and it worked well. I liked that you could have sex while on your period without it being messy. I prefer tampons and would just use them for those occasions. They were messy to take out so I didn't really like that, but they did have a good purpose.

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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I've used the Instead before. That's actually all I use on my light days. They are so wonderful and you can wear them for twice as long as a tampon. Removal is a little gross, but I generally just use a latex glove and then turn it inside out when I take it off, this contains Instead and everything then.

brendygirl Community Regular
brendygirl
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I'm glad I read this. I think I'm gonna try it. I SO wish I'd read this last week, tho. ;)

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Guest cassidy
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I've used the Instead before. That's actually all I use on my light days. They are so wonderful and you can wear them for twice as long as a tampon. Removal is a little gross, but I generally just use a latex glove and then turn it inside out when I take it off, this contains Instead and everything then.

A latex glove! What a great idea. That would make the removal so much better. How come I think to wear them when I'm dealing with raw chicken, but not this. Once I'm in need again (I'm pregnant so not something I'm dealing with now) I might give Instead a try again.

NicoleAJ Enthusiast
NicoleAJ
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I don't like to think of myself as a sheltered person, but this thread just blew my mind--I had no idea such a contraption even existed! I may just have to try this thing.

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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I don't like to think of myself as a sheltered person, but this thread just blew my mind--I had no idea such a contraption even existed! I may just have to try this thing.

It's not for the faint of heart. It is however INCREDIBLY convenient! With the Instead brand it says in the pamphlet that you can wear it twice as long as a tampon. I generally don't wear them when my flow is heavy because they're a pain to change, but I wear them the last few days of my period once the flow lightens. I can wear one almost the whole day before I have to change it. It's great if you're going somewhere, just make sure you don't go out while wearing one until you're positive you're getting it inserted correctly. Plus, I wouldn't want to have to change one of those things in public restrooms. Ugh... Here's the website Open Original Shared Link. They are very comfortable and regardless of how traumatic removal is, they are sooooo worth it!!!

A latex glove! What a great idea. That would make the removal so much better. How come I think to wear them when I'm dealing with raw chicken, but not this. Once I'm in need again (I'm pregnant so not something I'm dealing with now) I might give Instead a try again.

Oh yeah, I definitely had issues with "step 4" before I thought of using the glove. I almost stopped using them. I'm pregnant too, but I will definitely be using instead again. They're great!

Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
Posted

Wow...interesting thread and timing.

I heard about the Diva Cup about a year ago, but was chicken to try it. I am finally ready to try this and ordered one this week (period due next week). The one I ordered is actually re-usable and its SAYS not messy. The girls I know who use it say it's not messy either. Same concept, but a little different.

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Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
Posted

Cheri, let us know how the Diva Cup works... I'd like to try that one since it's reusable. It sounds pretty neat.

kathy2005 Rookie
kathy2005
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I have had my Keeper for TWELVE years! It has been a lifesaver and I have saved soooo much money. I was going to buy another one a couple of months ago but I decided not to because mine is still good. It only leaks if it gets too full or you do not put it in right. Just empty each time you use the restroom on heavy days and then overfilling should not be an issue. Make sure and turn it around a couple of times to make sure it openeds up correctly. Also, make sure it is pushed up a little. Do not confuse leaking with a little spotting from the extra fluid on the sides that happens every time you remove and reapply it (will still need a light day liner). It probably is a little bit messier than tampons but really is worth the trouble. Just plan on spending a few extra seconds cleaning your fingernails when you wash your hands. Dipping your fingernails in a small amount of peroxide can speed up the process on heavier days. I have never tried a glove. Emptying it in a public restroom is not bad, just use toilet paper to wipe it off or bring a paper towel in with you to wipe it, then clean it with soap later when you are home; it will only take a minute or so to empty after you learn how. I tried the instead cup and I found that I had big problems with it leaking all of a sudden with a big gush/mess.

plantime Contributor
plantime
Posted

Thanks for the link, Cheri. I ordered one. I had been looking at the ones in Wal Mart, but it seemed like just one more thing to throw away.

Debbie65 Apprentice
Debbie65
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Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
Posted

Thanks for the info, Kathy! 12 years?!? WOW!

Dessa ~ that is why I decided to try the Diva Cup. It was a combination of not wanting to use chemically saturated tampons and pads and then filling up the landfill.

I am glad that you all found the link helpful!! Mine should be here soon. I'm *almost* excited to get my period to try it out, lol!

Cheri A Contributor
Cheri A
Posted

Ok, I got my Diva Cup and am wearing it. I wish I would have bought one last year when I first heard of it! It's so much more comfortable. It took me a few times to get the hang of it, but I really like it.

Another benefit is that I don't have to worry about my dog getting into the bathroom garbage! Ewwww, yuck!

andreagrant Apprentice
andreagrant
Posted

I got a diva cup last spring and I LOVE it!!! Just like others said--I haven't spent a dime on tampons or pads since (I've never needed a panty liner), I'm not filling up the landfills, and another bonus for me was that since I have Sjogren's, my vagina can be pretty dry unless I'm right at my peak flow so tampons were actually painful--sounds crazy! With pads I just leaked too much.

It took me about 2 cycles to get the hang of the diva, but now I don't even think about it. They also suggest if you are in a public loo to take it out, empty it, and then just pee on it to rinse it (pee is sterile!). Just don't drop it in the toilet!! I've had it leak once or twice--from being overfull, and one time I didn't get it inserted right, but now I know exactly how it feels when it's right.

The only other thing was the first few months I could really feel it pressing on the urethra which meant I felt like I constantly had to pee, but then if I tried to pee with it in it would just trickle out. That seems to have gone away--I guess my kegels are paying off?? I also googled a bit to see if that might cause a UTI but no one has ever reported such a thing.

Felidae Enthusiast
Felidae
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Wow, I have been away for awhile and look at all the new posts. My Mooncup finally arrived, of course it was a week too late. I can't wait to try it. I really hope it works because I work outdoors away from civilization in the warmer months. Also, I don't like the idea of tampons being full of toxins, apparently. And I hate filling the landfill.

wolfie Enthusiast
wolfie
Posted

I also got a Diva Cup last Spring and love it!! So much better than pads & tampons. No leaking and I can acutally go out now on my heavy days without worrying about leaking. I really can't say enough good things about this product.

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
Posted

Wow, maybe i'll have to order a Diva Cup. I'm in love with my Instead, but something reuseable sounds much more economical.

Debbie65 Apprentice
Debbie65
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Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
Posted

My Super Walmart carries Instead with the tampons and pads.

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Felidae
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brendygirl Community Regular
brendygirl
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Well, I just looked up the Diva Cup and you have to remove it for sex, so I'd rather try the Instead, since leaving it in seems like such a cool possibility!

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