Comments on: Menstrual Sponge

By: L.Angelina

L.Angelina — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:02:41 +0000

Follow this page (http://www.jadeandpearl.com/catalog/storemap.php) and you can see a list. They should cost no more than around $12-13 for 2 sponges.

By: unique94

unique94 — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:05:51 +0000

Where can I buy one like can I get it from a chemist and how much will it cost.?

By: L.Angelina

L.Angelina — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:10:46 +0000

Well a good sponge feels close to not being there at all, so it should be comfortable enough to wear it low.

By: bp

bp — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:02:56 +0000

It is probably the lack of quality. I bought a “natural wool” sea sponge on ebay. I did dampen it upon insertion, but I’m only wanting to wear it low-at the opening of the vagina-to catch any leaks from my cup. Would a good quality sponge work for that?

By: L.Angelina

L.Angelina — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:58:03 +0000

Good quality sea sponge like those from Jade and Pearl shouldn’t be scratchy. Do you mean it’s scratchy upon insertion, in which case it’s probably not dampened enough or it feel scratchy throughout the period being worn? If that is so then you should dampen the sponge and squeeze it from all angles to see if there is any foreign matter such small sea shells stuck on it.

By: bp

bp — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:03:32 +0000

I’ve been using the Diva cup for a few months now. I bought some sea sponge to use with the cup to prevent leaking on heavy days , but I find them to be too scratchy. Any suggestions?

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:35:39 +0000

There is new product which (IMO) is superior even to the sponge as a replacement for pads and tampons! It’s called the Mooncup if you’re in the UK, or the Diva cup in the US. It’s a surgical-grade silicon cup that holds menstrual fluid. Like the sponge, it is reusable, which makes it better for the environment (and for your wallet). However, the sponge, just like a tampon, holds your fluid and creates a perfect environment for infection, as well as potentially leaving behind harmful material in the vagina, which the Mooncup does not do. I’ve been using it for about four months and I don’t think I could go back. I thought it was relevant to the discussion. I hope you check it out and maybe let your readers know!

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:08:05 +0000

In terms of flow they last the same as regular absorbancy tampons. For a heavier flow, they just need to be rinsed more frequently–for my regular heavy flow I need to rinse them every 3-4 hours–if for some reason my flow is super heavy, then every 2 hours, but that is rare for me.

The one thing is overnight–if my flow is very heavy, they don’t last overnight–I then use a tampon, or backup with a pad. But for me that is usually one night per period at the most.

I’ve heard some people say the comfortably double up with two sponges during their heavy flow and that works–I’ve never needed to try that.

I am glad to answer any questions if you have them.

By: L.Angelina

L.Angelina — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:38:27 +0000

Wow. Thanks so much for that. I really hope more will give sea menstrual sponge a try after what you just wrote. If you could perhaps elaborate more on how effective the sponge is for the 1-2 day flows which are heavier that be fantastic!

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:18:32 +0000

I have used sea menstrual sponges for over 30 years–since college. For me they are more comfortable than tampons since they are soft and fit to my inside contours. Certainly they are cheap ($10-20 per year–beat that), and I think they are way more ecologically responsible (ever read about the bleaching process for cotton sanitary products?).

But catch this, I really feel they are more convenient! They are really easy to use. Now I don’t want to get too graphic, but I rinse them every 3-4 hours-don’t worry wasting them by rinsing/changing too frequently.

There are ways to deal with a public bathroom that do not involve ”going public.”

If you are an outdoor type camping-hiker type, they can be way easier to deal with than the alternatives. if you travel to countries off the beaten track, as I have, it is great not to have to rely on a supply of sanitary products that may not be available and to not have to try to figure how to dispose of sanitary products that others in the culture do not use.

I soak them in a vinegar solution after each period and let them air dry.

Easy, cheap, convenient, comfortable and environmental friendly–who can beat that? I’m just sayin’–I have never had a problem in 30 years.