| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| fenwoman |
Topic for laydeez only. Men keep out or else!!!Does anyone here use washable sanitary towels? Or one of those moon cups? Although I am hopefully pre menopausal at my age (51 in March) I would be interested in getting away from disposables and using something more environmentally friendly as well as more efficient
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| cab |
So, as a man I'm not allowed to reccomend these articles?
http://www.downsizer.net/Projects/A_sustainable_home/How_to_make_your_own_washable_menstrual_pads/ http://www.downsizer.net/Projects/A_sustainable_home/Mooncup_Memoirs/ |
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| tahir |
As the (male) person who asked Nettie to do an article on the Mooncup and was very pleased to see Nora doing one on homemade sanitary towels I recommend you to check these out:
http://www.downsizer.net/Projects/A_sustainable_home/How_to_make_your_own_washable_menstrual_pads/ http://www.downsizer.net/Projects/A_sustainable_home/Mooncup_Memoirs/ |
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| sally_in_wales |
Fenwoman, you'll find our boys here are quite used to us discussing these matters! Scarily well read on the topic too last time we had this discussion I think. 
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| nettie |
There's a really long thread somewhere about our Mooncup experiences, I'll see if I can find the link for you 
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| nettie |
http://forum.downsizer.net/viewtopic.php?t=1910&highlight=mooncup
There you go
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| fenwoman |
Thanks for the links I am going to read them and have a go at making.
Men cannot do a proper recommendation of course
I'll just be glad when the men-o-pause happens. |
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| Mrs Fiddlesticks |
Hear hear, can't wait to be rid of periods - says Fiddlesticks Julie aged 42 and 3/4's!! |
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| wellington womble |
Pleased to report that I am at last getting the hang of the mooncup (found it in the quilting basket eventually!) You do need a sense of humour and perserverance I fear! Going to get the sewing machine out to do a few panty liners this week too. | ||
| jema |
Might I just add a topic title like that is like a red rag to a Bull
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| sally_in_wales |
Its just another of our many, many, pauses..... | ||
| puffedpride |
Groan..... | ||
| fenwoman |
I'm definately going to make some washable towels before next months 'curse'. I do laundry for pleasure so might as well. Wish I'd done it years ago.
Incdentally on topic has anyone been to http://www.mum.org/? Its the museum of menstruation website. Bloody fascinating it is. I spent 3 hours the other day rivetted. Well worth a browse. |
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| fenwoman |
I've come to the conclusion that you lot are potty. I've just finished reading the mooncup thread and ended up snorting tea out through my nostrils several times at some of the posts. I'm going to try a mooncup though. Thanks for all the help guys and gals.
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| nettie |
Glad you enjoyed it!!! Good luck - you won't regret it
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| Treacodactyl |
We're potty.  
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| fenwoman |
just bought one on ebay £2 cheaper than anywhere else I saw selling them. Also going to make myself some S.T.s. for night time use.
I hope they do the job cos after flooding last night and having to get up at 4am to change the sheets, duvets etc I have to try something. Many many thanks for all the advice it was brillliant. |
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| nettie |
Good luck!!! | ||
| Lozzie |
You've finally got our measure, Fenwoman. Welcome to the funny farm! |
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| Lozzie |
Red rag? Geddit? Oh, never mind.
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| Tittch |
I sell Mooncups for my living and am much cheaper than any other place I know of. Plus you get the benefit of friendly support and next day delivery!
If you have any questions regarding them please feel free to ask. I'm usually at the other end of the phone if you want to chat. My details are in my signature. Rita |