I haven't been around the forums much lately but as some of the older members might know I have recently left my DH after 20 years. Adjusting financially has been a great source of stress because I was a SAHM for 10 of those years. I had no savings or money of my own prior to separating. My ex gave me $300 and then I started to get NewStart. I'm also studying so money is very tight... I've had to skip meals. But at least I know that when my period rolls around I won't have to spend money on disposable sanitary items! The Mooncup I bought last year wasn't cheap... and for a while I didn't really use it... but now that I'm kinda forced to I'm really getting the swing of it AND I'm so grateful for the money it's saved me!!! I'm seriously so grateful for this little invention... talk about helping women be financially independent... so so true. I've lost a lot of security in the form of various insurance policies but at least I know that I have this little form of protection... and I think it will last for years just as they say. A highly recommended item to buy if you are anticipating a severe change in financial circumstance.