An adult woman has periods every month, until almost the age of fifty. Sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups are used to prevent vaginal bleeding from damaging clothing during periods. It is important to spread awareness about hygiene for the health and well-being of individuals who menstruate. A menstrual cup is a flexible and funnel-shaped reusable product. This can be used for up to 10 years. It is also considered safer than sanitary pads and tampons. It holds more blood as compared to other methods. Let’s take a look at the positives of using menstrual cups.

Eco-friendly: Menstrual cups are eco-friendly. A sanitary pad takes more than 500 years to decompose. These cups are reusable and can be used for many years.

Comfortable: The menstrual cup protects against leakage for eight hours. Pads and tampons need to be changed every three to four hours.

Safer than other sanitary products: Most pads and tampons in the market contain harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients that can be irritating to the sensitive skin of a woman’s genitals. It can disturb the pH of the vagina. Good-quality menstrual cups are made of medical-grade silicone. It does not interrupt the regular pH of the vagina or the delicate skin of the genitals.

Pocket-friendly: Menstrual cups are reusable and last longer. Because of this, the cups are significantly less expensive than numerous packs of single-use products.

High Storage Capacity: A menstrual cup can store 15-25 ml of blood (depending on cup size). This is more than a normal tampon or pad. As a result, you can use one cup for up to 8 hours. It does not cause problems like breakouts.

Currently, there are various types and sizes of menstrual cups available in the market. You should visit your gynaecologist to discuss which cup is right for you and then buy the right one.