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I use a thai deo stone and find it great - I dont smell but its not clogging up pores either.

Arnica is amazing for bruising/swelling. I used it after giving birth and I was really mobile afterwards.

Could also be a thing about the dryness of the tampon and how it makes your body feel. On the very very rare occaions since i've had my cup that i've used a tampon, i've had worse period pains, and find that the tampon comes out almost dry, even though its at a point that the cup would be overflowi...

I totally understand the problem too. Particularly with soap. It does something to the wrapping causing it to split and look a bit battered doesnt it? I have had black soap in the past that has had this problem. Its just a shame there isnt a reasonable alternative for us small businesses to use.

Hello. Where in Bristol are you? I'm in Long Ashton.

There would be no reason why a cup would interfere with your flow in any way as just collects it rather than absorbs it. I suspect that your body was reacting to the contents of the tampon, maybe the gel or chlorine. Although its worn internally, that is the only similarity between cup and tampon.

A big thank you to the OP because you posted a link to my shop and that's how I have found this lovely forum! I know the name Jam Sponge isnt for everyone and some people are a bit grossed out by the thought. However they are popular with teens as the sponges are so soft and easy to use (they don't ...

My husband was in Germany with work last week and while in the supermarket noticed there was a special area set aside where you could remove any packaging you though excessive and leave it there. The Supermarket then gets charged for the amount of waste it produces so it really works. We are so far ...

Great to see some more fans of soap nuts here! I've been using for a while and think they are excellent. Here I've copied some info off my website about what you can do with the shells once they have been through the wash a few times; Before adding to compost heap, shells can be used to make liquid ...

Hi,

I'm a brand newbie from Bristol, just checking in to say hi! I've kind of stumbled across this website and think it looks right up my street and very friendly too!