What do you use for your menstral cycle and why do you use them? [Archive]

neostudded

06-10-2008, 17:17

I use bought cloth pads, and flushable eco friendly disposable pads.
I mostly only use cloth pads really. I did use disposable pads when I was 15-16 1/2 I found they gave me rashes and my periods went for longer with them. It was costing over 10 dollars a month, I really disliked my period. I now use cloth and I find it cheaper and more comfortable, my periods are shorter, lighter and less painful.
I am happy with what I am using currently.:)

girly

06-10-2008, 17:17

GraceUnhearing

06-10-2008, 17:24

Ana Gram

06-10-2008, 17:27

I am building up a cloth pad stash and I am very happy with the switch. I used to have my period for at least 7 days with extreme cramping (couldn't walk, fainting, vomiting) but this last cycle was the first time I used all cloth and I have come down to 4 days with only one day of pain which was nowhere near as bad as it has always been :smiliedance:

GraceUnhearing

06-10-2008, 17:28

They are way more hygenic...I think they are anyway,

actully tampons are incredibly unhygienic!
not to mention the damage they do to the inside of the vagina by soaking up not just blood but all the naturally occurring fluids that it produces.

try a Diva Cup!
no risk of tts or any nasty places for bacteria to mulitply.
so much better

Jax Tellers Old Lady

06-10-2008, 17:30

Can I just ask why there are cotton baby socks in the poll? I have never heard of that.:confused:

girly

06-10-2008, 17:31

actully tampons are incredibly unhygienic!
not to mention the damage they do to the inside of the vagina by soaking up not just blood but all the naturally occurring fluids that it produces.

try a Diva Cup!
no risk of tts or any nasty places for bacteria to mulitply.
so much better

Well I just hate the thought of seeing that discusting blood in a pad its gross... I didnt even know what a DivaCup was had to gooooogle it, Does it like catch the blood in that cup thingy...What happens if it spills..?

GraceUnhearing

06-10-2008, 17:32

I used to have my period for at least 7 days with extreme cramping (couldn't walk, fainting, vomiting) but this last cycle was the first time I used all cloth and I have come down to 4 days with only one day of pain which was nowhere near as bad as it has always been :smiliedance:

i've heard that alot with cloth easing cramping and length!

i've only used mine for the first time PP cause i love the cup.
but i have NO idea why i didnt do it sooner!!

mind you i've only had 2 periods in the last three years!
haha

headoverfeet

06-10-2008, 17:34

I selected "other" I havn't had a period for nearly 2 years now (just the usual PP bleed) I have bought disposable ones for that this time but from memory with DS when I was at home I just used folded up flannels as it started to slow down. I think I had some spotting before falling pregnant with Ollie but I just used flannels then too.

smilewithme

06-10-2008, 17:44

I use tampons only because my mum use to make me use pads and they where so big and not good when you are riding in horse shows and having to sit on it :no:!

I do want to try the diva cup but i had this strange thought the other day, what happens when you lay down does it run out?

neostudded

06-10-2008, 17:54

Shiraaa, fair enough. I like wearing cloth pads because to me tampons are uncomfortable. I also wonder about the bleaches and the TS risk. I have disposable wipes I wipe between changes as well as changing my pad often.

Sodor, some women use pure cotton baby socks, rolled up like tampons.

Babymaker You should of picked folded up material. I put it there for people who use what you do but I wrote "material" because I guess a woman could use any material as well.

headoverfeet

06-10-2008, 18:09

:( sorry neo I realised that after I voted, hate when that happens! I would like to get some cloth pads but cant justify the cost verses how much I would use them at the moment lol.

neostudded

06-10-2008, 18:14

Yeah, I understand what you mean. Well if what your doing currently works for you then why change anything?

You could also buy a few cloth pads here and there if you get the money, I buy a three pack at wemoon for 30 dollars when ever I have the money to slowly increase the amount I have. Remember they last for years. :thumbsup:

A Party of Five

06-10-2008, 18:18

:( sorry neo I realised that after I voted, hate when that happens! I would like to get some cloth pads but cant justify the cost verses how much I would use them at the moment lol.

There are some great cloth pad patterns around (free) maybe you could have a go at making your own :yes:

Funkychicken

06-10-2008, 20:04

I use a Lunette cup and cloth pads towards the end of my period. So simple and so cheap!

Well I just hate the thought of seeing that discusting blood in a pad its gross... I didnt even know what a DivaCup was had to gooooogle it, Does it like catch the blood in that cup thingy...What happens if it spills..?

Cups don't spill-they can't, they are held in using natural suction.

As for blood being disgusting? Blood is such a huge part of a womans life, that I find that odd.
We bleed often and for many years and when we birth there is a huge amount of blood and other bodily fluids involved. Post-birth our bodies bleed very heavily and for up to 8 weeks solidly so we don't have much choice but to accept it really. Pads are a huge part of our lives post baby, so seeing all that blood becomes quite normal.

faery

06-10-2008, 21:44

Diva cup. and I LOOOOVE it :yelclap:

JabberJaw

06-10-2008, 21:59

Well I just hate the thought of seeing that discusting blood in a pad its gross... I didnt even know what a DivaCup was had to gooooogle it, Does it like catch the blood in that cup thingy...What happens if it spills..?

You have to use some type of pad after giving birth :confused:

Maybe you could use some kinda cup, dunno never used one.

I prefer tampons myself also, have used sponge ones before as i have has TSS.

Veritas

06-10-2008, 22:04

I just purchased a Diva cup and am yet to use it as such, but so so excited about it!

I also need to invest in some cloth pads.... I want to buy a few luxurious ones if I can get a hold of some (any reccommendations ladies??????)..... and will be turning some old boosters and leftover PUL into some home made ones too!

Up until now its been mainly disposable pads.... I find tampons very uncomfortable and tend to increase my cramping by loads...

Ashleigh<3

06-10-2008, 22:06

I use tampons, They are way more hygenic...I think they are anyway, Ide hate to sit in my own blood. Yuuk, When I got my first period my mum made me use pads for the first cycle, then I had to use tampons. I havent use a pad since. :no:

Actually, tampons are as unhygienic as you can get.

They cause lacerations along the vaginal wall which immediately produces a nasty, bacteria in concoction with the chemicals they are made from, it is very dangerous.

In answer to the OP. I use a diva cup, I too prefer not to sit in my own filth. Since having my surgery, I am having very short cycles, no pain. It's a dream come true.

$20 for 10 years, what can get cheaper then that?

I was spending almost $50 a cycle on pads and super Tampax. :crying:

Thank goodness I made the switch.

Benji

06-10-2008, 22:07

Benji

06-10-2008, 22:08

Can you wear Diva cups while you sleep??

Ashleigh<3

06-10-2008, 22:09

I'm looking right now to buy a Diva cup :laughing: I can't find any under $30 though.. gosh I hate being poor lol.

I don't get periods often and I usually just use disposable pads but I don't like them.

Wow, they've risen in price.
I scored my diva for $20.00.

Hope you can find a cheap one, I'll have a look around and see if I can find one similar in price. :)

Ashleigh<3

06-10-2008, 22:10

Can you wear Diva cups while you sleep??

Oh that's the best part! :bee:

You can leave them in for as long as twelve hours- no harm to your system what so ever.
The only harm in leaving them in for a long time is the possibility of leaking.
I've left mine in for 12 hours plus and still haven't had a leak. :thumbsup:

Ana Gram

06-10-2008, 22:12

I hate how we have been conditioned to believe that our menstrual blood is disgusting, filthy and something to be ashamed of :(

Benji

06-10-2008, 22:13

Wow, they've risen in price.
I scored my diva for $20.00.

Hope you can find a cheap one, I'll have a look around and see if I can find one similar in price. :)

That would be great thanks, I'm just checking out ebay now. Hopefully I can find a bargain!

Oh that's the best part! :bee:

You can leave them in for as long as twelve hours- no harm to your system what so ever.
The only harm in leaving them in for a long time is the possibility of leaking.
I've left mine in for 12 hours plus and still haven't had a leak. :thumbsup:

Woo hooooooo!! Nights are usually my main hassle. It would be nice to not have to sleep on folded up towels :laughing:

It sounds great!

Veritas

06-10-2008, 22:18

I hate how we have been conditioned to believe that our menstrual blood is disgusting, filthy and something to be ashamed of :(

I hear ya loud and clear! Will be aiming to break that cycle with this little miss... :yes:

FiveInTheBed

06-10-2008, 22:23

I use home brand tampons atm..
I feel uncomfortable with pads..like I can't walk properly :o

but all this talk of menstrual cups has me intrigued!!

I've opened another thread in the hope of recommendations from users.

:goodvibes:

Ashleigh<3

06-10-2008, 22:26

I hate how we have been conditioned to believe that our menstrual blood is disgusting, filthy and something to be ashamed of :(

When I say 'I don't like to sit in my own filth', I simply mean, I hate the gross feeling of knowing when I'm bleeding, iykwim?

I have over the years developed a lot instability about menstruating due to the pain and rough cycles I've been through.
Having PCOS and Edometriosis has made it very difficult for me to appreciate being a 'menstruating' woman, has a lot to do with my hormones which would explain my negativity towards it.

On the other hand:

This type of approach on female hygiene has me outraged and it quite possibly explains where a lot of the misinformed comments towards female hygiene have stemmed from.

Click here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ashkems7/952589017_ada5b6da70_o.jpg)

I hate that a product has been advertised to assist women with their menstruating whilst keeping the key ingredients under wraps.
It's all a massive marketing ploy.

Why would a woman buy a product that says, "The bleach and other pesticides in this product will assist your menstrual cycles by causing vaginal lacerations spreading bacteria increasing your risk of contracting TSS".

Put a pretty label on the packaging, hide the facts, hide the truth, put a beautiful woman in a commercial advocating the product, use a male in the scheme to trick you into thinking a male prefers you if you use that particular product and you've got yourself a customer.

It's interesting, and scary all the same.

mummeeto2

06-10-2008, 22:29

I use my diva cup on heavy days & cloth pads on lighter days. I'm starting to build my cloth stash so still have to use some disposable pads every now & then.

Cloth pads are so much more comfortable than disposables, just feels like thick knickers really.

I got my diva cup of the US ebay site, from memory it was about $35 Aussie dollars including the postage

Benji

06-10-2008, 22:35

What have you ladies done to me :laughing: I'm now on a site that sells divawash, divacups, cloth pantyliners, chocolate and I just wanna buy it all :p

I must be off to bed though, Ashleigh if you find a cheap one do you think you could send me the link via PM pleease?? :) Only if you can of course.

Ana Gram

06-10-2008, 22:36

I hear ya loud and clear! Will be aiming to break that cycle with this little miss... :yes:

Me too. I buy a pad once a fortnight (which is all I can afford). I pick the cloth pads I like and then Ruby gets the final say in which one I get.

When I say 'I don't like to sit in my own filth', I simply mean, I hate the gross feeling of knowing when I'm bleeding, iykwim?

I have over the years developed a lot instability about menstruating due to the pain and rough cycles I've been through.
Having PCOS and Edometriosis has made it very difficult for me to appreciate being a 'menstruating' woman, has a lot to do with my hormones which would explain my negativity towards it.

I know what you mean. I have lived with excruciating pain every month for 19 years (crikey!), so I have always looked at it with a feeling of impending doom. And what's worse is that Ruby has had to watch me go through that. Watching mummy in the foetal position on the floor, crying and unable to move is not the best impression for a girl who is going to start her own cycle in a few years (again, crikey!)

Maybe it is a bit easier for me to deal with the pad idea because I can't use anything else anyway.

Ashleigh<3

06-10-2008, 22:36

Most definitely Ange. Good night. :)

Benji

06-10-2008, 22:38

Most definitely Ange. Good night. :)

Thanks so much :hugs: night :wave:

iamLilysmummy

06-10-2008, 22:46

disposible..

i dont like the if im out having a "used" in my a bag!! (thats just me personally) eeek!!

but at the same time i dont like seeing it everytime i go to the toilet!!

i dont like the idea of tampons.. like putting them in yukk!!

i hate it all together.. and every women would no wat i mean!!! loool

but.. i got the implanon put in,,, iv been lucky so far.. no period!!! YESSSS

Ashleigh<3

06-10-2008, 22:47

Maybe it is a bit easier for me to deal with the pad idea because I can't use anything else anyway.

After my surgery, I had to use pads for a couple weeks but it really wasn't as bad as I remembered.
I'm positive that cloth pads would be far more comfy, less intrusive then disposables.

Plus, not having to hear that awkward plastic sound whilst you walk. :laughing:
I used to be paranoid that EVERYONE could hear it too.

GraceUnhearing

07-10-2008, 00:20

:iagree: with Ash

its very sad :(

the diva cup doesnt spill
after insertion it 'pop's open around the cervix and creates a suction so it doesnt move or spill.

mine has overflowed once and that was over night.
i used it the following night with a back up pad but it didnt leak.

no risk of tts with a cup

neostudded

07-10-2008, 00:50

This is a very interesting thread, I am loving reading all the replies. :yelclap: I am thinking about getting a cup, they sound great.

Ashleigh<3

07-10-2008, 01:00

This is a very interesting thread, I am loving reading all the replies. :yelclap: I am thinking about getting a cup, they sound great.

That is excellent news neo, you'll have to keep us all updated with how you go. :thumbsup:

Funkychicken

07-10-2008, 07:51

Can you wear Diva cups while you sleep??
Sure can! I use a Lunette and I sleep with it in. I have also done yoga wearing it, gone horseriding, swimming, ran a 10 km fun run with it in and hiked 32 kms wearing it!

They are brilliant and so adaptable.
Camping or hiking are excellent times to use it-no need to take anything disposable with you and no need to worry about what to do with 'used' products afterwards.

disposible..

i dont like the if im out having a "used" in my a bag!! (thats just me personally) eeek!!

but at the same time i dont like seeing it everytime i go to the toilet!!

i dont like the idea of tampons.. like putting them in yukk!!

i hate it all together.. and every women would no wat i mean!!! loool

YESSSS

No, every woman doesn't understand that. I have no issue with menstruating. It is a part of what makes us women.
It isn't some incidental afterthought, added when we were evolving, it is what gives us the ability and the right to procreate! Without it we wouldn't have our beautiful babies.

There was a time when the arrival of our blood was celebrated and women nurtured one another through this time.
If anyone would like to read an amazing book that may alter your perception of menstruating, try The Red Tent. Truly an amazing story.:)

Veritas

07-10-2008, 10:40

I was another one that had the excruciating periods for years.... thankfully since having P and removing all synthetic hormones from my body it has improved greatly......

I am excited at the possibility of them being almost pain free with the cup and cloth pads.... :smiliedance:

Actually I thought I would get an odd reaction when I told my mum I bought a cup, but she actually told me she used to have a diaphragm that she also used for that purpose.... who'd have thought!

Benji

07-10-2008, 10:42

I just ordered my diva cup yay!!!!

neostudded

07-10-2008, 11:08

Congratulations :thumbsup:
where did you get it Angike?
how much did it cost?

naiwen

07-10-2008, 11:12

Congratulations Angike :yelclap:

I use cloth pads, I have issues with tampons (hate them) and thanks to bubhub I found cloth pads soooooooooo much nicer than disposable ones.

No sweaty plastic

No nasty chemicals

No wood pulp

No bleach

No used pads in landfill :barf:

Just lovely soft breathable natural fibres ( although my ones do have a PUL back so that they are leak proof).

They can seem expensive to start with but once you have enough you are set. I love picking out pretty fabrics :D.

Since using them my cycle has gradually become shorter (by about a day) a noticebly less painfull :smiliedance:.

Opinionated

13-10-2008, 13:24

i LOVE my Diva cup!!!!!

i have been using cloth pads for PP bleeding now
and i LOVE the bamboo velour topped wild mama nice knickers!!!!!!

i use them cause it seems completely hypocritical to use cloth on my boys but not myself

cloth is just so comfy
i love the simplicity of the cup too

:iagree:I love bamboo velour topped pads from Twinkle Lily. Cloth and cup- I'll never go back to disposables, they gave me thrush.