tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post8227062097022707411..comments2024-01-05T14:01:30.024-08:00Comments on useless beauty: The Friday Interview on Monday: Vicky from Luna WolfSusiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05664454336482695288noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-49774898560122072542017-08-07T16:02:41.878-07:002017-08-07T16:02:41.878-07:00reusables are great very comfyreusables are great very comfyMarionhttp://territoiresetprojets.fr/wakka.php?wiki=VitaminesMinerauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-77745933127763319782016-06-10T19:40:09.138-07:002016-06-10T19:40:09.138-07:00The size would have been perfect for the end of my...The size would have been perfect for the end of my cycle when my cervix drops quite a bit. Within 3 days of receiving the meluna I got rid of it. <a href="http://lunacups.com/" rel="nofollow">menstrual cups</a><br />jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835847777966515522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-27060777534689191802011-07-17T10:14:59.711-07:002011-07-17T10:14:59.711-07:00I am trying one of Vicky's pads for the first ...I am trying one of Vicky's pads for the first time today! And it is amazing, I feel so much more comfortable, and it's so pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-5466065993373906622011-06-28T02:23:40.155-07:002011-06-28T02:23:40.155-07:00Another mooncup fan here, although I am considerin...Another mooncup fan here, although I am considering reusable pads for those end days when it's not really worth using the mooncup but not entirely safe not to...Kezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417584466098954250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-33273024960128982011-06-27T14:31:08.189-07:002011-06-27T14:31:08.189-07:00I only ever use ecover non-biological on anything,...I only ever use ecover non-biological on anything, and it works fine. I get some (very mild) staining but they've been in use every month for years, so I think that's not unreasonable. Also if I was just better at doing laundry I could probably get rid of the stains but sadly I come from a long line of Bad Laundresses, yes mother I am looking at you and I have not forgotten my PE shirt when I was 14.<br /><br />And yes, normal machine wash + tumble dry, do not handwash, ladies, life is short & precious. (Unless it is a shawl made out of Malabrigo Lace).<br /><br />Thank you everyone for interesting comments, and thanks Sophie, very useful to hear about your experience.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05664454336482695288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-17695186047167227742011-06-27T12:55:38.864-07:002011-06-27T12:55:38.864-07:00That was all very interesting and I am tempted so ...That was all very interesting and I am tempted so far - will investigate further. What puts me off is the cleaning with oxygenated products. That all seems a bit chemical for me; I think I would have to see if a bit of elbow grease would do the trick. I can't use mainstream strong cleaners etc as I am allergic to them. Also salt is good for removing blood stains. Off to see prices etc. Thanks for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-87230698575502501642011-06-27T12:18:22.287-07:002011-06-27T12:18:22.287-07:00I believe you can handwash them if you really want...I believe you can handwash them if you really want to, but I've always machine washed mine. If you get a big batch, you can do it all at the end of your period, otherwise you will need to do a wash mid-cycle, which works out better if you can tumble-dry the pads too. I just have enough pads to last my whole cycle.Sophienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-10277754994813306142011-06-27T11:44:05.895-07:002011-06-27T11:44:05.895-07:00So you just throw yours in the wash? I've tho...So you just throw yours in the wash? I've thought about making the switch, but I'll rarely buy anything that I have to handwash. If you can throw it in the regular laundry, that would be awesome and I'd be on board.AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170013953934547118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-48195799029257506752011-06-27T11:39:33.538-07:002011-06-27T11:39:33.538-07:00Absolutely not for me, but thanks for all the info...Absolutely not for me, but thanks for all the information: interesting.Viviannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478973141660495485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-60354247121958176052011-06-27T10:44:36.792-07:002011-06-27T10:44:36.792-07:00I used to use a Mooncup very happily. Then I deve...I used to use a Mooncup very happily. Then I developed Interstitial Cystitis, and found the cup irritated my bladder. I tried a smaller and softer cup, the Ladycup (also cheaper and available in a variety of colours), but only rarely can I tolerate it. Now, I'd tried pads in the past and been unimpressed: clumsy construction, bad fabric choices (children's fabrics left over from making coth nappies - I do not want to bleed on Hello Kitty, thank you very much - or colours so dark you couldn't see whether it was time to change the pad), and back then I didn't know about dry pailing. I tried soaking them, but you had to change the water every day and it still got smelly and, well, ick.<br /><br />Thankfully I discovered Vicky's lovely pads and have been a convert ever since. They're snazzy, they're slim and comfortable, they don't move around or bunch or leak. (I had to use disposables when in hospital last year and was horrified at how uncomfortable, bulky and smelly they were.) I sent her some leftover quilting fabric, and she made me a custom set which I've added to a bit over the years. Unfortunately, one symptom of the Interstitial Cystitis is slight urinary incontinence, something which was making me very miserable, but then I stocked up on extra panty liners and the problem was much improved. So for anyone wondering, they work for that as well.<br /><br />She told me about dry pailing, which works a charm. I just soak them for an hour in water with oxygen powder (longer fades the pads), rinse properly, put a bit of stain remover on any stains still visible, and bung them in the washing machine. I seem to have missed the memo that you're meant to soak them without the oxygen powder first, but the pads are fine regardless. They've been through years of washing and drying cycles and are still perfectly happy and a joy to look at.Sophienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-29678370963486254102011-06-27T05:54:01.468-07:002011-06-27T05:54:01.468-07:00As I no longer menstruate due to chemically contro...As I no longer menstruate due to chemically controlling them because if endometriosis, this means nothing to me. However before my periods stopped I had moved over to the mooncup and thought it was brilliant. It handles heavy periods well and you don't even notice you are using it. Mine didn't come in a pretty fabric but I did crochet and felt a cute bag fir it LOL. I think if I hadn't discovered the mooncup I would have used these reusable pads because it just feels more sensible to me than putting all those pads or tampons in landfill or the sewage system.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-77452642517746159852011-06-27T03:41:45.466-07:002011-06-27T03:41:45.466-07:00I'm a Mooncup woman, myself! So whilst I do th...I'm a Mooncup woman, myself! So whilst I do think the reusable pads are a brilliant idea, they're not (IMO) quite *as* brilliant as never buying a pad again... (though the patterns are very pretty. Maybe Mooncups could come in pretty patterns too? There's a thought...)Maria Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-10119698416345561082011-06-27T03:31:59.258-07:002011-06-27T03:31:59.258-07:00Vicky no probs! :-).
Also, once you've snappe...Vicky no probs! :-).<br /><br />Also, once you've snapped them in place, they actually don't move at all. I've tried quite a few different kinds and they really don't. The disposable sticky ones with sticky wings however I do not have a good track record with. As I have already crossed the TMI barrier, looked back laughed and waved, I shall just say that I once managed to try to use a disposable one the wrong way round (wine was involved) and nearly gave myself a Hollywood O_O.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05664454336482695288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-50030412294691492662011-06-27T03:18:43.345-07:002011-06-27T03:18:43.345-07:00Thanks for the interview, Susie! I feel very honou...Thanks for the interview, Susie! I feel very honoured! :)<br /><br />Vivianne: They are held in place by wings that fasten around your underwear. Although there is no adhesive, the fleece backing grips your undies and keeps the pad from sliding/bunching.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034624851844549788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971721308549315776.post-65411400374845205562011-06-27T02:50:14.179-07:002011-06-27T02:50:14.179-07:00How do they stick to your knickers ? or maybe bett...How do they stick to your knickers ? or maybe better would be, how do they stay still and not get all crumpled up and move to the wrong uncomfortable place ....Viviannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478973141660495485noreply@blogger.com