African Menstrual cups! Remember this conversation about menstrual products available to women in Africa? Well in October 08, a South African woman LAUNCHED HER OWN LINE OF CUPS! She did this because it was too expensive for African women to obtain menstrual cups internationally, they needed a local supplier! Go, go MPowercup! *cross posted to menstrual hut*

oops! this was the conversation I was referring

For the newer posters, link to hutfo: Behold, the menstrual hut! All are welcome :)

Awesome, makes the most sense I have heard in awhile.

what's really cool is her model of cup is gaining international interest from cup enthusiasts (like me!) There's this weird sub culture of cup collectors - people who aspire to owning and trying every menstrual cup available. Mpowercup will soon be internationally available! I hope the women who work there become rich.

I confess I would not know what it was if I saw one, I would probably think it was some form of birth control device. Just the thought of it squigs me out a bit.

I first heard about them from my gf but the real hardcore advocates who helped me figure out how to use it are ftm. For them, it was a great alternative to the whole hormone/surgery gambit, and a reprieve from the constant reminders of their physical bodies during their bleeding time.

Do you not have to dump it with the same frequency as a tampoon.

No,it lasts much longer than that. Kind of messy at first,but you get used to it.

and I'm guessing no toxic shock syndrome?

nope. it's never been associated with TSS which makes sense since silicone does not irritate the vag the way a dry, fiberous tampon does.

Is it comfortable? Hmmmmm....