I bought a menstrual cup.

I’ve been using it for six months and things are both good and bad about it.

Good;

Wear all of the time. To bed, as a just in case before my period officially starts, for all activities (swimming and exercise).

My period has shortened from seven days to five.

Nothing to throw out.

Bad;

I do leak on my first two days (the heaviest). Have started emptying it more frequently because of it.

It needs to be boiled for four to five minutes before the first use (just wash with soapy water when emptying and reinsert during the period). This meant I had to buy a separate pot to boil it.

It is made from silicone which cannot be recycled at the end. My fault, should have gone for the rubber one (even if it was in a yucky brown colour).

Side notes;

At first it felt like I was being penetrated when I inserted. Now, it doesn’t feel like that and in fact, my vagina feels tighter. Perhaps the cup has been helping to train my muscles.

TMI I know, but I am really happy with it. If you’re in Australia look up menstrual cups Australia and find the website. They have different options available and all for the same price (at least they were when I purchased) and free national shipping if your order is over fifty dollars. Have a look there first before checking other places. Or if inserting isn’t for you, period panties or reusable pads are out there. Which I am looking into the panties so I can wear them with the cup on my heavy days and not fear the leak.

Make your adjustments!

I’ve counted my clothes!

After a small decluttering, my current wardrobe contains:

Bottoms

• 2 pairs of basic black trousers
• 2 pairs of shalwars
• 2 pairs of yoga pants
• 2 pais of shorts
• warm leggins
• boiler pants
• velvet sweatpants
• jeans pedal pushers

Tops

• 13 T-shirts
• 1 crop top
• 3 blouses
• 6 shirts
• 2 overalls
• 2 sweaters
• 3 hoodies

Underwear

• 27 pairs of socks (yes, I know)
• 4 bras
• 1 sports bra
• 17 pants
• tights
• 5 undervests
• 3 parts of pyjama
• 2 onesie

Outdoor clothing

• fur coat
• 2 winter coats
• jacket
• raincoat
• boiler suit

Accessories

• 1 pair of gloves
• 2 cups
• beanie
• winter hat
• scarf
• rucksack
• laptop bag
• bag
• suitcase
• 4 tote bags
• 2 sackpacks

Footwear

• 2 pairs of winter boots
• 2 pais of wedges
• sneackers
• 3 pairs of slippers
• flip-flops
• sandals

I’m still working on reducing my number of clothes. I’ve decluttered some worn out and torn pieces of clothing (turned it to rugs or threw away).

The list doesn’t include things I have decided to sell, so they are stored by me in different place. If I can’t sell them in 2 months - I’ll donate them. There are still clothes on the list that I almost don’t wear. I will decide what to do with them in the future. Now, I’m proud of myself that I let go to so many clothes.

I’m looking forward to making similar list in the future and comparing it ;)

If you want to share with me some tips feel free to do it! Brainstorms are the best!