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

**neostudded** · 06-10-2008 17:05

Just wanted to start a thread to see what everyone else uses for their monthly cycle and why?

Are you happy with what your using?
Multiple choice poll

Oh and if a mod gets the time can they fix my spelling error in the title? Thanks.

**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

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.

**GraceUnhearing** · 06-10-2008 17:24

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

**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

**GraceUnhearing** · 06-10-2008 17:28

Originally Posted by Shiraaa

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.

**girly** · 06-10-2008 17:31

Originally Posted by GraceUnhearing

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

Originally Posted by chellegoth

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

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.