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Discover the benefits of menstrual cups, an eco-friendly alternative to pads and tampons. Learn how to use them, their cost-effectiveness, and how to choose the right size for you.<br>
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What is a Menstrual Cup for Women? Menstrual cups are an environmentally-friendly alternative to pads and tampons as they can be reused, reducing the amount of waste generated during menstruation. As a result, it has become a popular eco-friendly choice among many women in lieu of tampons. You can wear a menstrual cup for up to 8 to 12 hours or depending on your flow.
Benefits of using a menstrual cup: “Eco friendly: Menstrual cups play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of menstruation by allowing for multiple uses, as opposed to disposable options such as pads and tampons. Affordable: Despite the initial higher cost, menstrual cups offer long-term savings due to their reusable nature, making them a financially wise choice over time. Why choose a reusable menstrual cup? The biggest advantage of the menstrual cup is that its cost is very low. Also, it is very easy to use. A menstrual cup can hold more blood than a tampon or sanitary pad. Women currently use menstrual cups the most.
How to use a Menstrual Cup: Wash your hands and get into a comfortable position. Slowly insert the cup into your vagina until the cup goes inside completely. By that time, the cup should be a few millimetres below the cervix. After inserting the cup, gently rotate it so that the cup forms an airtight seal inside the vagina. It stops the leakage of blood. When should the menstrual cup be removed? A woman can wear a menstrual cup for about 6 to 12 hours, depending on whether she has a heavy flow or not. This means that she can use this cup for overnight protection as well. The expert says that a woman should throw out her menstrual
cup as soon as 12 hours are completed. If it gets filled before that then it should be drained before its regular time otherwise there is a possibility of leakage. How to choose the right size Menstrual Cup Larger cup size is considered appropriate for women above 35 years of age or those with heavy flow. Medium size menstrual cups can be used by women between the age group of 25- 35, but their flow should also be normal. Small size is best suited for first-time users or teenage girls.