How to Use a Menstrual Cup

With many of us becoming aware of the effects of our lifestyles on the environment, many women choose to use menstrual cups as an alternative to standard sanitary pads and tampons. A cup collects menstrual fluid, instead of absorbing it like a tampon, and is cleaned and reused, with the cup able to last as long as ten years. Menstrual cups have been shown to leak less on average, and they are very comfortable to wear.[1] As well, they have fewer health risks than standard disposable products. Reusable cups like this have been around since the 1930s and are made of soft, medical grade silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).[2] Continue reading to learn how to use a menstrual cup.

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