The period is not a park walk. If you don't have cramps, make sure you're well protected during the tough days. Some of us can only wear tampons or maxi tampons. Others wear it twice, or wear both, and change frequently. If you work after this month, you think you have a good, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to walk your electricity.

The menstrual Cup was a well-known alternative to cotton swabs and electrodes. Some are durable and reusable, while others are disposable. But now everyone else seems to be doing it, so should I switch?

What is a menstrual cup?

A menstrual cup is a flexible cup used to draw blood into the vagina during menstruation. Cups do not absorb menstruation like tampons or sanitary napkins.

It may seem like menstrual cups appeared overnight, but they've been around in one form or another since the 1800s. The first patent for a menstrual cup design was granted in 1867, and the prototype was a rubber pouch attached to a ring.

This previous version was designed to collect blood by inserting it into the vagina. The menstrual cup can be removed with the thread attached.

Today we use more and more menstrual cups. They have been proven to be safe and highly effective. Another benefit of using them is that they are more environmentally friendly than sanitary napkins and tampons. Although sales did not grow when they were first introduced commercially, the global menstrual cup market is expected to reach $1.89 billion by 2026.

How to use a menstrual cup?

Most stores and online carry multiple brands. And most come in small or large versions.

The smaller version is good for people with the poor or medium flow or under 30 years of age. The large version is suitable for people with moderate to heavy menstrual cycles, over 30 years of age, or those who have given birth.

Most menstrual cups are made of silicone or rubber. If you are sensitive to latex, buy a silicone cup to avoid problems.

The pros and cons of using a menstrual cup

So are menstrual cups right for you? Here are the benefits and risks of using them.

Benefits

Low cost and less landfill waste. Some cups for long-term use have significant savings compared to tampons and electrodes. Because you can reuse them, we have less waste to hide in the warehouse and have been sacrificed to create equal elements of the paper.

No bad smell. Menstrual cups do not have to worry about unpleasant odors coming out at the most inconvenient times because the liquid does not affect the air like sanitary napkins or tampons.

Fewer visits to pharmacies. Changing cups once a year results in 11 fewer store visits than using the single-use, paper method.

More time between changes. Depending on the flow, tampons should be changed every four to eight hours. You can continue to use the menstrual cup for up to 12 hours before it needs to be emptied.

Easy to use. Doctors say that anyone who has used tampons, especially the type without an applicator, should have trouble learning how to insert a menstrual cup.

Disadvantages

More confusion.  With experience, most of us can develop appropriate methods and overcome 'contagious agents' quickly. Also, cleaning public toilets can be difficult for some people.

It can be difficult to implement. It can be difficult to insert the cup into young people or people who have never had sex. And if you have an IUD, you can use a menstrual cup to remove it. If you are concerned about the insertion, talk to your healthcare provider.

Potential compliance issues. An individual's anatomy can make it difficult to use the cup correctly. For example, if you have uterine prolapse or uterine prolapse, Doctors say the menstrual cup may not fit properly. To make the insertion more comfortable, you will be asked to talk to your doctor and walk you through the procedure during your office visit.

It can be difficult to remove. It takes some time to use the menstrual cup. Do not pull when removing. Instead, tighten the floor in the bathroom and pull the liquid. Then you can rinse with the tab and adjust it again. Regular disinfection is required. After each cycle, sterilize the cup with boiling water or the sterilizing solution used for baby bottles.