The small, flexible cup is made of silicone or latex rubber. Instead of absorbing your flow, like a tampon or pad, it catches and collects it. Just before your period begins, tightly fold the menstrual cup and insert it like a tampon without an applicator. The blood then simply drips into the cup.
How long can I use a period cup?
Most menstrual cups can stay in for up to 12 hours before being emptied and rinsed. This means you can wear one when you're sleeping, or all day long. You may need to empty a cup more often if your flow is at its heaviest, but you can use the same cup for your heaviest and lightest days.
How does a period disc work?
How do menstrual discs works? Unlike menstrual cups, which use suction to sit in the vaginal canal, discs use gravity to sit at the the base of the cervix, Shepherd explains. "Discs are held by gravity because of where they're placed, they're tucked behind the pelvic bone," she says.Aug 6, 2021
Can menstrual cups be harmful?
Menstrual cups are safe to use, as long a person follows the safety guidelines. There is no evidence that they are any more dangerous than tampons. Rarely, menstrual cups can cause pain, urinary problems, or infection. If this occurs, it is important to stop using the product and speak to a doctor or gynecologist.
Is it safe to use menstrual cup for virgins?
Yes, if you are a virgin, you can use a menstrual cup. In fact, you can start using a menstrual cup as soon as you get your period. Although there is no age limit; it does however require that you are comfortable with your body and period.
Which is better menstrual cup or pads?
They hold more liquid. Menstrual cups can hold more liquid than tampons or pads. They are known to hold twice as much liquid as sanitary napkins and tampons. They can be useful on days of heavy flow.
Which is better tampon or menstrual cup or pads?
Tampons are not recommended in between periods. Some women prefer menstrual cups because they are a tampon alternative that can be safely worn up to 12 hours. One study found that women had to change the cup, on average, 2.8 times less frequently than when using tampons or pads, and that it leaked 0.5 times less often.Nov 2, 2010
Can you sleep with a menstrual cup?
Yes, you can! Sleeping while wearing a menstrual cup is a great alternative to wearing bulky maxi-pads or wearing a tampon for more than 8 hours. Menstrual cups can be worn for up to 12 hours, so pop a cup in just before bed and rest easy (1,2).Jan 1, 2019
Are period cups better than tampons?
Menstrual cups are safer. Because menstrual cups collect rather than absorb blood, you're not at risk of getting toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare bacterial infection associated with tampon use.
Do menstrual cups hurt?
Do menstrual cups hurt or feel uncomfortable? Many people can't feel their cups at all once they're inserted, Dr. Cullins says, and it shouldn't be painful when you insert it, either (though it might take more practice to use than a tampon or pad).