Saturday, August 20, 2016

Learn The Benefits Of Using Menstrual Cups

By Amy Thomas


For many years now, women have been using pads or tampons to collect blood and protect their clothing during their monthly periods. However, there is another more reliable way that keep a woman clean and comfortable. This is by using menstrual cups. This cup is used similarly to a tampon but collects the blood rather than absorbing it. This cup can be long-lasting and reusable, but others could be disposable.

The menstrual cup generally is flexible because of the silicon or latex rubber make. The cup is usable throughout a cycle even though there is need for frequent changing especially during heavy-flow days to prevent leakages. The cup has to be removed within 12 hours if there are leakages. Once a monthly period is finished, the non-disposable cup is sterilized in order to be used during the following monthly cycle.

There are huge benefits that come with using a menstrual cup. First, they are more convenient compared to the traditional pads and tampons. This is because the cup can be worn overnight without the worry of changing it and can be worn for a longer period than the pads or tampons without emptying it, about 12 hours. At the same time, the cup is also convenient for people with a heavy flow, as well as people who are travelling as it is easy to pack.

A cup presents health benefits to women compared to non-reusable sanitary products. This is since the cup has no harmful substances such as chlorine or fragrances. They as well pose no allergies and are preferable for individuals having sensitive skin, dermatitis and latex allergies. On top of this, they contain no absorption agents, which prevents vaginal dryness and are easily cleaned and disinfected.

These cups are also economical and promote a green environment. This is because the cups are designed to last longer and for years, lowering the cost in the long-term as there is no need to keep buying a new cup like other sanitary products. Also, since they are reusable there is less waste, thereby promoting a clean environment.

They also hold more fluid in comparison to the rest of the sanitary items. Normal pads hold about six to nine grams as opposed to the cup that hold close to five times that quantity. People having heavy flows therefore prefer them.

How the menstrual cup works is not usually complicated. Just before the period begin, fold the cup and insert it similar to a tampon without an applicator. When inserted correctly, you should not feel it. This is similar to putting a birth control ring or a diaphragm in place.

Once inserted, it open up and rests on the vaginal walls even though it may first be rotated, and forms some seal so that it prevent any leakages. In removal of the cup, one simply pulls the sticking-out stem at its bottom, then pinching the base, the seal is released. If a cup can be reusable, it is emptied and washed in water with soap. A non-reusable cup however is simply disposed and replaced with a new one.




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