Menstrual cups offer cost-cutting alternatives to pads and tampons while being more eco-friendly by being reusable, contributing less waste to landfills and saving trees by eliminating paper products altogether.
To use a menstrual cup, fold it tightly and insert it with its rim facing out into your vagina. For easier insertion, apply water or personal lubricant directly onto its rim prior to insertion.
They’re easy to insert
Menstrual cups and discs can be tricky to insert initially, but once you master it they become intuitive to use. Many women find it easier to insert their cup by applying water or personal lubricant made specifically for this task first to the rim of the cup before inserting.
Fold your cup in several different ways to narrow its insertion point, for instance in a “C” shape for narrower opening. Other women prefer double 7-folds as this creates tight seals while helping inserting it while squatting, sitting on the toilet or standing with one leg up.
Menstrual cups offer many advantages for users. Reusable, they can be worn up to 12 hours at once without damaging or disposing of it, are less expensive than tampons and more comfortable than pads – plus, they may reduce period odor by not exposing menstrual fluid to air like it does when using tampons.
They’re comfortable
Menstrual cups are designed to be reusuable, offering cost savings compared to disposable tampons while creating less waste in landfills. Furthermore, these body-safe products are made of medical-grade silicone or latex (unless noted) and free from chemicals that could irritate vaginal tissues.
Cups create an airtight seal to prevent leakage. When used properly, they should feel similar to wearing a tampon in your vagina. Some women find the stem of certain models can be uncomfortable when protrusions protrude from it.
Another challenge that some women face when traveling or away from home is emptying their cup without making a mess. One option to help achieve this goal is the Flowette Floweret Valve Menstrual Cup, with its pinch valve that lets fluid drain directly into the toilet bowl. Unfortunately, however, this method requires practice and may not always be suitable or convenient in public restrooms.
They’re easy to clean
Menstrual cups are reusable products, meaning they reduce waste generated each month. While pads and tampons fill landfills quickly, menstrual cups can last for 12 hours before needing to be emptied out.
Once you select an ideal menstrual cup, cleaning it should be easy. Many brands suggest boiling it before use to sanitize it; others suggest cleaning with mild soap after each insertion.
Cleaning wipes for menstrual cups are readily available, though regular hand soap will do just as well. Some women prefer keeping their menstrual cup stored in an attractive cloth bag between cycles to reduce unnecessary trips to drugstores and make their period more pleasant since embarrassing odor won’t be an issue! You can find such bags both online and at many drugstores – adding convenience while saving both time and money!
They’re reusable
Menstrual cups offer lower risks of TSS than tampons and do not create the warm, damp environment which fosters bacteria growth and leads to infections. Furthermore, being reusable reduces landfill accumulation of disposable menstrual products.
Menstrual cups offer more economical alternative than pads and tampons, which tend to be used only once. With multiple uses over many years and costing only pennies each time it needs replacing – menstrual cups offer lasting value at much more cost effective way than traditional products that may cost $100+ annually!
Menstrual cups can be an effective solution for women with vaginal infections or other health concerns, but it’s essential that they’re maintained correctly. You can sanitize it using boiling water or cleaning solutions designed specifically for its material; after each use it’s best to store it in an airtight pouch to ensure its sanitary state until next month when use resumes. You can find menstrual cups online or in many health stores.
