If you're here, you're probably interested in learning about the menstrual cup. Let me give you a quick overview.
It's a comfortable and easy-to-use intravaginal medical device. It's becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to disposable pads and tampons. Yes... it's more hygienic, reusable, and when well cared for, it can last an average of 10 years.
You can wear your menstrual cup for up to 12 continuous hours without worries, depending on your flow. Why not more than 12 hours? Well, after all, menstruation is being expelled from our body and eventually needs to come out. Menstrual flow mixes with our vaginal fluid and cervical mucus, which could be a good place for bacterial growth, so multiple studies conclude that it should be removed every 12 hours for cleaning.
Now, it's important to know that there are also studies supporting that bacterial growth is even lower in a menstrual cup than in a tampon or a disposable sanitary pad. So you'll be safer with this option.
If you're forgetful, we recommend using a app reminder, as it's very easy to forget you're wearing it due to its comfort.
To make a menstrual cup, hypoallergenic materials such as TPE or medical-grade silicone are used. These materials are designed to be implanted in our bodies for years and are biocompatible, so a few hours is not a problem for them.
Due to its shape, it creates a vacuum inside that prevents leaks and keeps the blood from coming into contact with oxygen, which can cause unpleasant odors. Your menstruation doesn't smell bad! The peculiar odor often found in disposable pads, for example, is due to the flow oxidizing over time and mixing with the chemicals used to bleach them.
They come in different sizes, in some brands from XS to XL, different heights of molds, and also different firmness levels. To choose your menstrual cup, you can read this post on the blog or take our quiz at www.copasmenstrualesgt.com/quiz
The menstrual cup has several benefits; it makes your period more manageable and has no side effects.
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