Menstrual cups are small, flexible cups used during your period to collect menstrual blood rather than absorb it, saving money and decreasing waste. Reusable and cost-effective solutions, they’re great reusable investments with many potential advantages for both saving money and decreasing waste.
Tampons may be more cumbersome to use, but with practice you will get the hang of it. To succeed with using an IUD properly you need to follow all insertion and removal instructions, experiment with different sizes, and clean afterwards.
They’re safe
Menstrual cups are reusable, non-toxic menstrual products that offer an alternative to disposable tampons and pads. Crafted from flexible materials for an accommodating fit and hypoallergenic properties that may make it suitable for those with latex sensitivities or allergies, menstrual cups should always be tested prior to first using it for the first time – read all instructions thoroughly as well as use only safe lubricants such as petroleum jelly before beginning its first use.
Some women may find difficulty inserting a menstrual cup, particularly those with low uteri or cervical height, particularly if public restrooms are unavailable to them. Also, after every use the menstrual cup must be emptied and sterilized – an inconvenience in public restrooms; nonetheless it provides an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional products; Plaza OBGYN provides personalized consultations so women can learn about their menstrual health better while making informed choices regarding products such as menstrual cups. They can even advise whether a menstrual cup would work for them or not!
They’re easy to use
Though menstrual cups may initially prove confusing, they’re reusable and will last up to ten years with proper care. Plus, they’re eco-friendly and save you money; one cup can replace up to 1700 tampons!
Menstrual cups offer greater safety compared to tampons, which have the potential of causing toxic shock syndrome (TSS) when left in for too long or with high absorbency levels; according to a 2019 review only five cases have been associated with TSS due to using menstrual cups.
Before selecting the cup to use, read through its manufacturer’s instructions carefully to make sure you select the appropriate size. Sirona advises newcomers and teenagers using menstrual cups for the first time to start with a smaller cup until more experienced users require heavier flows requiring larger cups – these should fit snuggly against your vagina and create an effective seal against it.
They’re easy to clean
Menstrual cups should be regularly cleaned using either clean water or an antimicrobial cleaner designed for cleaning menstrual cups. Proper care of these devices is vital in order to avoid bacteria entering the vagina and leading to infection.
Menstrual cups are also reusable and can be stored in either a breathable cloth pouch or the case provided by their manufacturer. Unlike tampons which absorb other menstrual fluids and can alter vaginal pH levels, menstrual cups don’t interfere with healthy bacteria that already reside there.
However, using a menstrual cup in public restrooms may be uncomfortable or awkward as you will require finding a private stall with a sink to empty and clean their menstrual cup. Furthermore, some women find inserting their menstrual cups difficult due to anatomical differences such as dropped uterus or prolapse which make the process of inserting menstrual cups difficult.
They’re affordable
Menstrual cups offer an eco-friendly alternative to disposable pads and tampons, providing significant cost savings over time and being reusable – meaning less waste going to landfills and less trees being cut down to make paper alternatives.
Menstrual cup manufacturers provide an array of sizes and types to meet women of various shapes and flow patterns. The DivaCup, for instance, provides soft medical-grade silicone menstrual cup featuring an intuitive finger indent for folding and inserting. Its flexible yet comfortable design makes it an excellent option for beginners while its pull tab aids removal while breaking seals on sealed cups.
Firm cups offer another solution that ensures a secure fit with higher flow volumes, providing a snug and secure fit that lasts through each period cycle. Finding your ideal size may require trial and error; many users find their cup fits them perfectly within just a few uses! Women using IUDs may use menstrual cups safely if they take care not to pull on its strings when inserting or withdrawing it from its position in their body.
