After years of seeing the mooncup sticker in public toilets,I finally went and bought one last week. One of the best purchases I've ever made! It's far more comfitable than tampons or pads, you can wear it longer, and not even a hint of a leak,! Much less messy than tampons as well.

Jenny, Exeter,

I had one years ago, and when I needed to replace it couldn't find another one... Now I have one again and I must say it's as brilliant as I remember. I cycle for my commute to work and it was absolute bliss not to worry about pads and tampons and leaking. Mooncup rules!

Kat, New Malden,

I just bought one thanks to all your comments. Can't wait to try it.

monita, tunbridge wells, UK

I have just started using one and wish I'd discovered it years ago. I now have an uninterrupted night's sleep, and don't have to keep checking for leaks. I use a disabled toilet when i'm out; they have sinks in them to wash hands before and wash mooncup and hands afterwards. cheaper to buy online

Rose, northampton,

I've had my mooncup for about a year now. My mom had one first and when she told me about I thought it sounded disgusting but now I have my own my view has totally changed. Admittedly I don't use it all of the time because I find it a bit awkward to clean it when I'm out and about, but it is great!

Lauren, Walsall,

I've been using a mooncup for nearly three years and find it to be the best thing I have ever discovered. It has saved me loads of money and is ecologically friendly. More women should give it a try they will be surprised at its efficiency and how comfortable and dependable it is!

carol, tranent, scotland

I have been using the moon cup for 6yrs or more and i think its the best thing ever and try to pass the info on as much as possible

H Tudball, Truro, G.B

I tried my Mooncup for the first time yesterday. I was sure it was going to be tricky / messy / awkward but it was not. I'm totally stunned at how simple the whole thing is. I've had no leaks, no pain ( I did trim the stem) and am already totally converted. YIPPEE - no more tampons and pads!!

Becks, Norwich, UK

When I first heard about the Mooncup my initial reaction was YUK. Then I tried it. It is simply FANTASTIC. I can't imagine life without it. Put some toilet paper in the loo before emptying it. Everything should disappear with one flush.

Bernadette Powell, London, England

I had my mooncup for a year and a half and absolutely loved it. It took a few gos to get it right but once I'd got it it was brilliant. No leaks,ever.

On the tampons this month as I've gone and lost the mooncup. Feel sorry for the finder.

Just off to Boots to buy a new one, can't wait!

Jenny, Nottingham,

There are other brands which are softer, don't have ridges and have a flat stem so they dont poke you. Plus, are you sure you have inserted correctly if you can feel it? It's not meant to be the same as a tampon.

I use a Lunette, I'm 19 and a virgin and can completely forget about it once it's in.

Taria, Tamworth,

I am an international 'Dance' music recording Artist.. I have worked with Artists like Tiesto..
I am thrilled with my Mooncup. And despite two births I still use the 'pre-birth' size. It's an awesome invention and I really wish the NHS would give us all an optional one for free - it makes sense.

kirsty hawkshaw, bucks, uk

I have been using a Mooncup for several months and from the first try I could get it in easily and not feel it once it was in. I think it's great. It's so much nicer and more healthy than tampons and you don't have a horrid blue string showing when you're naked.

Lucy, London, England

Great article - I've been thinking about trying a Mooncup, but wasn't sure what it was really like. Having read the article, I think I'll give it a go - also good to see that Boots are selling them!

SharrieG, Belfast,

I recommend you to stick with it through about 3 or 4 months. Now, there is nothing else I would rather use. I can't feel it, can swim while on my period and sleep naked in the summer. You can use panty liners to catch accidents till you get used to it. Best invention ever!

Amira, Athens, Greece

I would encourage all women to try the mooncup. I have used mine for two years and wish I had discovered it earlier. It does take practice to use it (if you can feel it, it is not in the correct position), but it is well worth the effort.

Kate, Northampton, UK

my mooncup is the best thing I've ever baught! it can take a while to get used to it, but it is totally worth it! there are so many good things about it, you can even go swimming with it, which is a risk with tampons.

Louise, Malmö, Sweden

I've been using the mooncup for two years and I'm 55 - I only wish I had discovered it earlier in my 42 years of periods. I don't get the cramps I used to with tampons and my periods last a day less.
Do try this, and yes cut off the stem.

Mary , Wadmalaw Island, USA

please please try the cup!
I used it while camping in Cornwall and then while surfing! No problem at all.
While the cup takes some getting used to, seeing used towels and tampons in the ocean while surfing made me realize that it is well worth it for the sake for our environment. Tampons no more!

Mimi, Providence, RI, USA

Mooncup has changed my life! It did take some getting used to at first, but with practice, it becomes very easy to use. Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, the fact that you can leave it in pretty much all day is great and you don't get that dehydrated feeling that you get with tampons.

Sarah, Brighton, United Kingdom

I use Femmecup,a softer menstrual cup than Mooncup. erhaps Olivia Gordon should have tried one of these instead! I am a modern woman, not a hippy and I have used one for 12 months, all my v cosmopolitan friends use Femmecup too (and its cheaper than Mooncup).

Emilia, Oxford, UK

I think it is briiliant. Try it first on a less heavy day so that you are not worrying about it being too full. Wear a panty liner to start with until you are confident. If you know that you are going to be in a situation where it may be difficult to empty or don't trust it at night, use tampons.

J Emerson, Warwickshire, UK

It's essential that you use it for more than one period to become accustomed to it. It may be a pain to clean/empty, but you soon develop a little system. And as with tampons, if you can feel it inside you, it hasn't been inserted properly. I've had mine 4 years and wouldn't swap!

Jess, Glasgow,

I have been using a mooncup for 5 years and will never go back. I trimmed the stem totally and just use my pelvic floor muscles to push it out. Its totally invisible, I sleep at night naked and its so comfortable. I dont know why more women dont use it, its not dirty, its only blood.

Kelly, London,

I've been using mine for a couple of years and now I feel pads and tampons have much more of a yuck factor. I feel clean throughout the day and I'm much more in tune with my body instead of feeling revolted by it. Carry a pack of wet wipes for public loos and you're sorted!

Sarah, Gloucester,

I have recently switched and it does take a bit of getting used to. I would recommend trying it at home for the first couple of times to ensure that all is OK. You need to make sure that the stem is cut down enough - otherwise it may be uncomfortable. Do persevere though - it's worth the effort!

Miriam, Villebois Lavalette, France

I bought a mooncup last year and I haven't switched back to tampons yet. If you use it in a public toilet, you can't wash your hands 'til you get out of the cubicle. Also, when you empty the blood into the toilet, it often won't flush away properly (embarrassing) but I have saved lots of money.

Jude, London,