I have used a Mooncup for 20 years now. After initial teething problems with installation and removal! (hint: do not cut the stem until you are absolutely sure it is too long, I cut mine too short and it was v difficult to remove! many calls to a friend later...!) I have never looked back. Persist!!! I can't tell you how much you will not regret it. It is eco, saves money, but best of all it is so utterly fuss-free, convenient, comfortable (I often felt tampax esp when full or dry), and practical. If you're going anywhere near water (I do a lot of water sports in the summer) it is the best option of all options. You never have an issue with water-logging of any sort. I have never been held back doing ANYTHING because of my period since using a Mooncup. I spent my teenage years miserable on my period, esp sailing in the summer! I recommended it to a girlfriend in the CCA and she said the same, it revolutionised her life on her period. All you need in order to empty/clean it when not at home, is a bit of water and soap and a bit of privacy. But I have always managed to make it work everywhere. It doesn't need changing/cleaning as much as tampons, not by half. Depending on the heaviness of your period, you find a changing rhythm that suits you. I would recommend a mooncup to anyone. They last for years, the only reason I replaced my initial one is that my luggage was lost. And all you have to do between periods is boil it for 8mins to steralise. Simples. I love it