So glad I figured out this dilemma. A cup of Anise tea the week before AND of, painkillers round the clock, and frequent changes of pads/sponges/tampons. Ps make sure you have feminine spray to combat any smell

I couldn't/wouldn't use sponges, and never work during my period. But I have to say, this month I am really gnashing my teeth: I've turned down so many genuine-sounding blokes that I could have had my best week in ages. It's like I'm emitting a pheromone that's attracting half the men within a 30-mile radius.

Of course, sod's law dictates that come the weekend when I'm back in action - tumbleweed...

Roll on the menopause?!

I find if you take it out straight after sex (after they've left), it's easier to get to it because you're already pretty open. Although sometimes if they're big it pushes it up a bit farther than usual.

I'm currently working and using beppy tampons. I just couldn't reach one, so while your fingers are inside, if you sort of push your muscles as if you're trying to wee, the muscles do move it down just enough while you're tensing to grab it. Sorry for the gory details, 

I've recently started the pill to stop my periods - the one without a break that you take every single day. Been taking it for three weeks and had an unusually long period; went on for 6 days as opposed to usual 2/3 days. Apparently this is normal in the first few months of taking it, but the idea is I won't have periods from next month (fingers crossed). It's not for everyone, but was recommended as a contraception to stop periods by my GP. I did fib and say I was in a 'new relationship'... (sort of true but never said these relationships were multiple, ongoing and short term for cash  )
xx

This has gone well (not!!!!) - I forget to take the pill yesterday and mother nature (bitch) has visited me today 

Had one booking earlier (another thread) and after he left and I showered, there it was!!! Big ball-ache as I'm in a hotel from tomorrow until Wednesday...grrrr!!!

Sponges never worked for me well it stops the blood but if having sex with a client...no, does not work, it was so embarrassing.

Right, this is just a lil whinge - I ordered some (wet) beppy sponges off Amazon, although it didn't say how many you got in the box. A little over ?16. They arrived today and there is 8 in the bloody box. How extortionate 

I assumed there was going to be 30 or so in the box, but oh no, there's 8  I'm sending them back out of protest!!

Anyone know anywhere cheaper?

I hadn't looked at it like that Kay, so thanks for pointing that out; very wise and very relevant actually, considering the bookings I have had to cancel due to irregular periods. If they don't suit me then I don't have to order anymore. Thanks again - I might leave my protest to amazon for another time