What’s a Menstrual Cup

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There’s a lot of buzz about this safe eco-friendly alternative to pads and tampons. But what exactly is a menstrual cup? and How it works.

How Does It Work?

The small, flexible and comfortable cup is made of silicone or latex rubber. Instead of absorbing your flow, like a tampon or pad, it collects it in a cup and after that you can flush it on your toilet.

Just before your period begins, tightly fold the menstrual cup and insert it like a tampon without an applicator. Used correctly, you shouldn’t feel it. It’s similar to putting a diaphragm or birth control ring in place.

Your cup will spring open and rest against the walls of your vagina. It forms a seal to prevent leaks. The blood then simply drips into the cup.

you can reuse these cups after wash the cups and you can also use these Menstrual Cups many times. Some types are disposable, but most are reusable. To remove it, you pull the stem sticking out the bottom and pinch the base to release the seal. Then you just empty, wash with soap and water, and replace. At the end of your cycle, you can sterilize your cup in boiling water.