Ladies Cloth Pads

[Earthmother]

I've just heard about these, they are a great idea but seem to be expensive. We have a limited budget and can't afford to spend £35 for a pack of six of these. Can you make them yourself and if so what would you use?

[PurpleDragon]

No idea, but there is a thread on here about mooncups that has generated some interest a well.

[2steps]

I have made them myself and sold a few on ebay too. I like fleece personally but I know alot of people use flannel or towelling. there are loads and loads of websites out there offering patterns and advice. I'm no great sewer either but they are really simple to do. the pattern I use I made from combining a few I found but didn't quite like

[funkypixie]

http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~obsidian/c ... _make.html

I found this site that has links to lots of different pad patterns - maybe you'll find one here that will help.

I use a mooncup personally and find it is fab.

Anna x

[Earthmother]

Thanks for your replies. I think I'll have a go at making some, I can't make my mind up about the mooncup, do they leak?

[2steps]

I am going to try a mooncup once I can (after baby) I haven't read of anyone saying it leaked though I suppose it could if you left it on too long so it overfilled. there are other simular products too but I know the keeper at least is made from latex so could be a problem for some

[shiney]

I use a Diva Cup which is like the mooncup but came from Australia. They are made in Canada or the US I think.

You need to get used to using one but I would never ever go back to tampons etc. Much better to use all round. It's on a rare occasion that they leak when they are in the correct position.

[funkypixie]

I've never had a problem with my mooncup leaking, thank goodness. And it's made of sillicon so no latex allergy problems either.

Anna x

[the.fee.fairy]

I'm an avid mooncup user too.

I've never leaked a lot, but if its not open properly, or if its at an angle, then there is a slight bit of leakage.

It just takes a bit of getting used to at first. I could never go back to using tampons either.

I have to say, as well, that since using a mooncup, my periods have got shorter and less painful, but i don't know whether that's psychosomatic. I've had my marvellous mooncup for a year now and it really is great. The only thing i have found to be a problem is that i tell every female i know, and we get into deep discussions about them and how they work. You end up knowing more about someone than you probably should!

[funkypixie]

Oh Fee!

I thought it was only me who felt the need to tell everyone about my mooncup

Still, it's confirmed my hippy tendencies to all and sundry!

Anna x

[Rachael]

I also find it very hard not to tell people about my cup and cloth pads. I am particularly partial to taking my favourite tiger print pad out of my bag and showing it to anyone who will listen

[shiney]

Well girls these things are just fab and we need to tell everyone! You're right about getting to know people really well!

And....not only are they better for you...they save you money in the long run.

[Ranter]

Thanks for the links to patterns.

I'm a recent convert to mooncup & am as evangelical as others here: have one convert so far. But I want a couple of cloth pads for when my period is due, but hasnt started, & I'm going out. Very unpredicatable at the mo.

Cheers
Lisa

[Clara]

Hello

I´ve used a very simple pattern available to download at www.wen.org.uk.

I don´t understand why people have such a problem with them - a telegraph-reading neighbour saw one of mine (yes, clean!) on the line, I could tell she was having a hard time understanding why I might want to recycle my partner´s pjs into such a thing!

I used a mooncup before having a baby, but I´d appreciate anyone´s advice on this: I had a c-section but only after 40 hours of labour (12 hours pushing!), given that baby didn´t make it out should I still use the "before birth" cup or because things got stretchy (sorry to be graphic!) will I need the "after" cup. Thing is I lost my before cup so I don´t want to buy another one if it won´t work.

cheers dears, Clara xxx.

[Shirley]

The Mooncup is available in two sizes.
Size A measures 46mm in diameter ad 50mm in length.

Size B measures 43 mm in diameter ad 50mm in length.

Both sizes have a pull stem 21mm long, which you can trim to the length that is right for you.

Size A is recommended for women who have given birth vaginally or who have had a caesarean section and aged 30 or above.

Size B is recommended for women who have not given birth or who have had a caesarean section and aged below 30.

www.mooncup.co.uk