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Always a fan of trendy new stuff, I was highly tickled by the moon cup that a friend told me about.

The manufacturers were obviously inspired by the connection of a woman’s menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle. New moon = flow comes to town; Full moon = ovulation time. I had a fuzzy notion of it and half expected something about werewolves (well, there is metaphorical biting and lots of blood involved), but glad that Wikipedia cleared it up for me.

Basically it is a silicone cup that is inserted much like a tampon (without an applicator methinks) and “collects” the blood. I know, ewww, but there are several reasons for the gaining popularity of this simple invention.

I know this sounds super gross but let’s look at the logical advantages of the moon cup. First off, women would not suffer from toxic shock syndrome, which is a side effect for some, and such women are doomed to using sanitary pads or avoiding water and bikinis during the time of the month.

And secondly, it is environmentally friendly. Imagine how much plastic and cotton we use up every single month from adolescence till menopause — half the world is populated by us, so that’s a lot of rubbish.

Another perk is you don’t feel it after getting used to it (which is similar to tampons), and some even brazenly wash their used cups in public toilets and put it back in again. Much like, hmmm, a dirty china dish?

Well all I can say is this is not for chicks who can’t bear the thought of using tampons. It is difficult if it is your first time but I think most just feel squeamish. I obviously belong to the more open segment of the fairer sex so I am excited that there is something new and wonderful for womankind.