What is a menstrual cup?
A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that you insert into your vagina to catch and collect period fluid.
Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons. And depending on your flow, you can wear a cup for up to 12 hours.
What are the advantages of using menstrual cups?
- They’re budget friendly. You pay a one-time price for a reusable menstrual cup, unlike tampons or pads, which have to be continually bought and can cost thousands of rand per year.
- 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.
- Menstrual cups hold more blood. A menstrual cup can hold about one to two ounces of menstrual flow. Tampons, on the other hand, can only hold up to a third of an ounce.
- They’re eco-friendly. Reusable menstrual cups can last a long time, which means you’re not contributing more waste to the environment.
- You can have sex. Most reusable cups need to be taken out before you have sex, but the soft disposable ones can stay in while you get intimate. Not only will your partner not feel the cup, you also won’t have to worry about leaks.
- You can wear a cup with an IUD. Some companies claim a menstrual cup could dislodge an IUD, but a 2012 study Trusted Source debunked that belief. If you’re concerned, though, check with your doctor about using a menstrual cup.
How to choose my size?
| Know your body | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Tween/Teen | X | |
| Under 30 and no kids | X | |
| Over 30 (with or without kids) | X |
Your cup size is related to your childbearing history and your age as these can affect pelvic floor tone
How long do they last?
A menstrual cup is a flexible hygiene cup made from medical-grade silicone which is inserted into your vagina during your menstrual cycle to collect the menstrual fluid instead of absorbing it. It’s reusable for up to 5 years which saves you time, money and effort and will only need to be changed every 12 hours, depending on your flow, making your period odorless, good for your body and the environment.
Whatever your choice, for your menstrual cycle, Bloom & Blossom have got you covered and we keep you in mind, with every box delivered to your door!