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greengables
10-12-2007, 20:22
what is a cup?
gremily
10-12-2007, 20:26
There are many threads within the Cloth Mama section explaining was menstrual cups are :)

In short, they are made from medical grade silicon (there is one made from latex). They are inserted similarly to a tampon, but rather than absorb blood (as well as the rest of your uterus lining), cups collect the menstrual blood. Once filled, you either empty it into the toilet or onto a plant (fantastic fertilizer!).

No chemicals, last approx 10 years making the cost of them about $3.50 - $6.00 per year (depending on the brand of cup and their price), and you're no longer throwing something away that takes hundreds of years to decompose.

Google: Obsidian Star Menstrual Cups.
You'll find more information regarding cups (and cloth) than you could poke a stick at :)
Fuchsia!
10-12-2007, 20:28
sounds really weird huh! Does anyone have a pic of one? I am really curious!
gremily
10-12-2007, 20:32
sounds really weird huh! Does anyone have a pic of one? I am really curious!

Menstrual Cups - photo from Obsidian Star's site (http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/gremily1/cuppic_all2.jpg)
Fuchsia!
10-12-2007, 20:36
thanks! they look heaps different to what i thought they would!
Funkychicken
10-12-2007, 21:01
what is a cup?
Bub Hub has a great resource list in the directory, compliments of Gremily. :biggrin: Have a browse!

LINK HERE (http://www.bubhub.com.au/shopsclothpads.php)
GraceUnhearing
10-12-2007, 21:02
compliments of Gremily. :biggrin: Have a browse!

LINK HERE (http://www.bubhub.com.au/shopsclothpads.php)

shes a great source of info isnt she!
gremily
11-12-2007, 06:27
shes a great source of info isnt she!

More like I don't have a life :laughing:

You're wonderful MFA :)