Menstrual cups are medical-grade silicone, latex or rubber cylinders designed to collect period blood during your period. You insert one into your vagina and it collects it efficiently while creating less waste and needing less cleaning than traditional tampons do.
Tampons without applicators are straightforward to use; anyone familiar with using them should have no difficulty picking it up quickly and easily.
They’re reusable
Menstrual cups are reusable period products that offer significant cost savings compared to disposable tampons and pads. Made of medical-grade silicone or latex, menstrual cups seal to the vagina to collect menstrual blood instead of absorbing it; some models may even be hypoallergenic to reduce skin rashes associated with latex allergies or other materials; plus they reduce waste by cutting back on disposable pads that clog landfills.
Menstrual cups can be safe when used correctly; however, improper insertion may cause irritation. Their suction could dislodge an IUD, prompting some manufacturers not to recommend using one while wearing an IUD. Irritation may also occur if using the wrong size cup or cleaning it improperly; to minimize irritation apply a thin layer of water-based lubricant prior to insertion and read all product packaging for instructions; additionally make sure the cup is completely dry prior to using.
They’re safe
Menstrual cups are small receptacles inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual blood and act as an alternative to pads and tampons. Most are constructed of medical-grade silicone for maximum comfort; most can even be worn overnight! Just like pads or tampons, menstrual cups must be folded correctly in order to secure an effective seal before being used – they may take some trial-and-error before finding your ideal fold and seal; these cups may also provide great support to people with weak pelvic floors or those who have recently given birth vaginal deliveries!
To use, first wet the rim of the cup with water or personal lubricant made of water-based elements and tight fold it, rim side up. Gently insert into your vagina without an applicator (it should sit below your cervix). Remove after 12 hours or when leakage occurs and rinse thoroughly afterwards – these reusable cups eliminate needless disposal, while simultaneously decreasing landfill waste as well as tree sacrifice from making paper pads and tampons.
They’re easy to insert
Menstrual cups are flexible devices designed to make insertion easier. Once in place, they unfold and create an airtight seal – providing up to 12 hours of wearability before needing emptying more often compared to pads or tampons.
Many brands of menstrual cups are manufactured using non-toxic, hypoallergenic medical-grade silicone that’s suitable for those with latex allergies. Furthermore, some models like Cora Cup offer beginner-friendly features like finger indents and intuitive folds to make insertion easier – for instance.
For proper use of a menstrual cup insertion, begin by thoroughly rinsing and drying both you and the cup with clean water before finding an acceptable position – this may include sitting or squatting on a toilet seat; also aim the cup towards your back while slightly upwards for easier insertion; also practice double 7-folds to make inserting your cup easier if you’re new at using them or require further practice!
They’re easy to clean
Menstrual cups may seem daunting at first, but once you learn how to do it efficiently it becomes far simpler. Rinsing with warm or cool water and using soap or other natural cleansing agents like castile soap are great methods of getting them clean quickly and easily.
Cleaning the cup regularly will remove bacteria, reduce odor and build-up, as well as help protect against stains and infections. Rinsing and reinserting it as often as twice per day may be necessary depending on your flow rate.
Menstrual cups offer many advantages, one being their reusability which can save money over time and reduce waste, making them an excellent option for anyone concerned with environmental impact and waste related to disposable feminine hygiene products.
