Oh periods. See, you want to see the silver lining when it comes to them but it’s not that simple. Because there are very few positives to being hungry, cranky and cramp-y. I am pretty sure we are a delight to hang out with during that time. Maybe not.
Anyway, we are here to talk to you about menstrual cups. I’m sure every girl had reached out for a pad when they first got their period, and then slowly moved onto tampons because… well curiosity, then saw a menstrual cup and freaked out! Menstrual cups can look a bit intimidating, when you realise you have to insert that into your body but trust me they will be your BFF at the end of this article.
A menstrual cup is a small funnel-shaped cup made of silicone which will collect period fluid. Yes, you do have to insert it into your va-jay-jay but it is different from a tampon because it can hold a lot more fluid and and you won’t feel it at all. Or that’s the hope.
If you’re wondering how to use a menstrual cup then here is perfect tutorial for you:
No matter how intimidating they look, there are several advantages of using a menstrual cup:
- It is affordable, so you will be saving a lot of money in the grand scheme of things. If you are wondering about the cost, then a menstrual cup is around Rs 600 to Rs 1500, you pay one time and you can use the same up for up to 10 years!
- It hold more fluid than a tampon or a pad, so you won’t even need to change it often.
- It can’t be felt during sex, so yay!! Neither you nor your partner can feel the cup.
- It is safe for the environment since tampons and pads take aren’t that eco-friendly.
Well, menstrual cups can be the best things that happened to you, but there are a few disadvantages as well:
- Using a menstrual cup can get a little messy especially when it comes to removing it. There’s a chance the bathroom looks like a crime scene.
- For beginners, it can be tough to insert it or remove it, but once you get a hang of it you won’t even need to worry about it. Explaining why you were holed up in a bathroom for about an hour might be slightly difficult though.
- A menstrual cup may be a little irritating to your vagina and can cause discomfort if it is not well lubricated.
With that being said, what are you thoughts girls? Use them or not?