If you haven’t seen or heard of a menstrual cup before, then you might be wondering what on earth one is. To put it simply they are a soft cup made from medical grade silicone which is worn in the vagina during your period. Unlike tampons, menstrual cups aren’t absorbent, in order that they don’t take in your bodies natural lubricants, and won’t dry you out. To use it, you merely insert and then empty into the toilet at intervals during the day. You can rinse them out and then reinsert.
They may be unconventional, but for many women, the pay off is also undeniable as reusable menstrual cups are less wasteful than tampons and pads and even disposable ones can be more comfortable, they don’t have to be changed as often and they save money over time. Some women start with the ever-popular Cup and never look back, though there are so many alternatives, personalized models coming out every year from those for disabled women to compact, collapsible ones that you simply might be inspired to buy around.
Budget-friendly Menstrual Cup aims with good quality, affordable, and reusable period protection in the form of a cup-type insertion. Made of a high-quality silicone used in the medical and food industry, each cup works by creating a vacuum-like seal once inserted to prevent leakage as it gathers menstrual flow. It can collect 3 times more liquid compared to ordinary pads or tampons, and depending on the strength of the flow, will provide protection from leaks for up to four to six hours for heavy, strong flow and eight to twenty hours for average flow, letting you last a full day before emptying the cup out. It not only helps you cut out the utilization of plastic during your monthly cycle but is also perfect for providing comfort and security during physical activities, including water-related sports.
Hygienic, safe, comfortable, and producing no smell, the menstrual cup is emptied every few hours and washed in clean water. The silicone varieties are hypo-allergenic and contain no additives, perfume or chemicals, so there are not any side-effects.