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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
You should be able to find pads and tampons without applicators (e.g. OB). | * You should be able to find pads and tampons without applicators (e.g. OB) at many stores in HCMC. In mini-markets, like VinMart, you'll definitely be able to find pads. At Circle K (mini-market chain), there seems to be non-applicator tampons (Tampax and Helen Harper). | ||
* If you want a wider selection of tampons, it's recommended to check out grocery stores or larger convenience stores. | |||
* As a warning, some (not all) tampons in Vietnam may be scented -- so check the labeling if you want scent-free. | |||
* If you're interested in menstrual cups, here are some resources to check out in Vietnam: | |||
** [http://www.lintimate.com Lintimate] is a social enterprise that officially distributes US-made FDA-approved menstrual cups (otherwise known as [http://www.lintimate.com cốc nguyệt san] in Vietnamese) under their flagship brand - Lincup. This is the only menstrual cup distributor that qualifies to enter pharmacies in Vietnam. They have a 24/7 hotline with english speaking operator: 091 151 2091 and can also be contacted via Lintimate's official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lintimate. Email: info@lintimate.net | |||
** [https://www.facebook.com/MelunaVietnam/ Meluna Vietnam]: They sell Meluna menstrual cups for 590,000 VND with free shipping (as of Feb 2017). You should contact them via Facebook for details or call 090 482 28 83. They're very responsive to messages. | |||
** [http://cocnguyetsan.com/sibell-cup.hml Si-bell cup] (soft cup from France - official retailer), get 2 free sterilising tablets. HOTLINE: 090 208 3098. | |||
** Lunette cup (semi hard cup from Finland-offical retailer): "I went to their company to see the cup and asked few questions, they seemed really professional about everything. They also gave me 2 free cup wipes." [http://hoanggiatns.com Công ty TNHH MTV Thương mại và Dịch vụ Hoàng Gia], Address: Tầng 1, tòa nhà Ocean Park Building, số 1 Đào Duy Anh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội. (Thứ 2 - 6: 8h30 - 16h30)., Hotline: 0904399599, Email: info@hoanggiatns.vn | |||
** [http://www.cocnguyetsan.vn/ Coc Nguyet San]: They sell Yuuki cup, Moon cup, Meluna cup, LadyCup, DivaCup. Ms.Mai Zalo-Viber: 01689.338.135, Email: shopgoixinh@gmail.com - Skype: Maidt.vtm, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsan.de, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanchophunu | |||
** [http://cocnguyetsaneu.com/ Coc Nguyet Saneu]: They sell Meluna cup, Yuuki cup, Lady cup, Fluer cup, EVA cup. CỐC NGUỴỆT SAN NHẬP KHẨU, Trụ Sở Chính: 105/3b An Dương Vương. Tây Hồ. Hà Nội, Hotline: 098.383.1299 - 090.171.3883, http://facebook.com/cocnguyetsaneu | |||
** [https://www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanmooncup Coc Nguyet San MoonCup]: Give them a facebook msg or call: 0988917903 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== |
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