10 Reasons Why Menstrual Cups Are The Ultimate Period Solution!

Ever feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of disposable pads and tampons during your period? What if there was a better, comfier, and greener alternative? While lots of folks stick to traditional pads despite their drawbacks for the planet and comfort, many hesitate to try the newer, more affordable, eco-friendly options out there.

That's where the menstrual cup comes in—a reusable silicone cup that collects menstrual fluid instead of soaking it up. Here are 10 reasons why switching to one might just be the best decision you'll make for your menstrual cycle or periods

10 Menstrual Cup Benefits That Will Make You Want to Switch

1. Leakproof Freedom:

Menstrual cups hold a significantly larger volume of fluid than pads or tampons, which is 2-3 times more than regular sanitary napkins and tampons, offering long-lasting leak protection and peace of mind. 

2. Sustainable Superhero:

By switching to a reusable menstrual cup, you'll be significantly reducing the amount of period product waste that ends up in landfills as it can be saved and used for up to 10 years, saving the planet with 27,000 disposable products thrown in the environment. One menstrual cup's environmental impact is less than 20 pads, making periods with a menstrual cup zero waste after 1-2 cycles.

3. Discreet and Convenient:

Once you manage to learn how to insert a menstrual cup inside you and remove it after 2-3 times, it almost feels like you are not wearing anything as you bleed, and it becomes effortless. But like any other new thing, it takes repetitive practice to learn to use menstrual cups. It's easy to use MCs by finding the right size, learning to insert and remove them, and keeping them sterilized and clean. That's all it will take to switch to hassle-free periods.

4. Save Money, Save the Planet:

Remember when we talked about saving landfills by using menstrual cups? As we use an average of 270 pads every year, using a single menstrual cup that lasts up to 10–12 years can be a cheaper option as it is reusable, saving you money in the long run compared to constantly buying disposable products.

5. Friendlier to Your Body:

Many tampons contain chemicals and bleaches. Menstrual cups are free of these, and their silicon does not react to the natural flora of the body, leading to an undisrupted vaginal microbiome. Moreover, MCs also do not shred any fibers, keeping you safe from vaginal infections and dryness.

6. Better For Your Flow:

Menstrual cups are even better for heavy flows as they have more absorbing capacity than a sanitary pad or tampon, but you would need to be mindful about choosing the right size. This is also beneficial for your menstrual health, as it helps track your menstrual flow.

7. Say Goodbye to Leaks and Odour:

After choosing the right size of menstrual cup and once you get the hang of insertion and removal, menstrual cups offer superior leak protection as they create a seal inside that prevents leakage compared to pads or tampons. Wearing period panties, sanitary pads, or tampons can lead to an unavoidable odour. Period tools, either inside or outside the body, absorb the flow. As long as it is left to react with the bacteria, the more it will lead to an unwanted smell, which is another reason to switch to a menstrual cup.

8. Choose Your Comfort:

We all know how annoying the flaps and wings of sanitary pads get, while tampon strings create more risks of blood leakage, sanitary pads even get crunched up. That's why menstrual cups are your relief from these irritating issues. Occasionally, people with low cervix can feel the stem of the menstrual cup, but trimming can solve even that, making menstrual cups almost unwearable, as once adjusted properly, you won't feel a thing!

9. Know Your Flow:

You will be surprised to know that you don't bleed as much as you think you do. Menstrual cups collect twice the blood as compared to pads, giving you a longer time frame for emptying and changing a cup. While period panties can also be a sustainable option as the blood in period panties is collected outside the body, it can have an unwanted odour issue. Hence, menstrual cups are your sustainable and hassle-free choice.

10. Hassle Free:

As your menstrual calendar ticks, we all know carrying period products is a big hassle. Carrying your supplies or finding supplies in a new place can be a task, but now this inconvenience is a thing of the past with Menstrual Cups, as carrying MCs on your trips and vacations means more luggage space and less stress as MCs menstrual cups can be tucked away in a purse or bathroom pouch for easy access and changes.

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