Friday, August 19, 2016

Essential Information On The Use Of Menstrual Cups

By Amy Thomas


For many years now, women have been using pads or tampons to collect blood and protect their clothing during their monthly periods. However, there is another more reliable way that keep a woman clean and comfortable. This is by using menstrual cups. This cup is used similarly to a tampon but collects the blood rather than absorbing it. This cup can be long-lasting and reusable, but others could be disposable.

The flexible menstrual cup is usually made of latex rubber or silicone. The cup can be used throughout the cycle but need to be changed more often especially on a heavy flow day to avoid leaking. The cup should be removed after every 12 hours or in the case of leakage. Once the monthly period is over, the cup may be sterilized to be used in the next monthly period if it is not disposable.

There are a number of benefits accruing from the use of menstrual cup. First is that they are very convenient in comparison to the conventional pads or tampons. This is since the cup is usable overnight with no worries of changing and could be put on for longer periods without emptying compared to pads and tampons, this is about half a day. In addition, people with heavy flows and people who may be travelling find the cup convenient and easy to pack.

The cup also offers some health benefits in comparison to sanitary products that are disposable. This is for the reason that a cup possesses no injurious substances that may include fragrances as well as chlorine. In addition, they cause no allergies and thus suitable for women with dermatitis, latex allergies or sensitive skin. They also have no absorption agents and this keeps away dryness of the vagina, are easy to clean and sterilize.

These cups are also economical and promote a green environment. This is because the cups are designed to last longer and for years, lowering the cost in the long-term as there is no need to keep buying a new cup like other sanitary products. Also, since they are reusable there is less waste, thereby promoting a clean environment.

Contrasted against the other sanitary items, they are able to retain a lot more liquid. Essentially, a normal pad holds between six and nine grams of fluid. On the contrary, a menstrual cup holds up to five times this amount. This makes it preferable to individuals experiencing heavy flows.

How the menstrual cup works is not usually complicated. Just before the period begin, fold the cup and insert it similar to a tampon without an applicator. When inserted correctly, you should not feel it. This is similar to putting a birth control ring or a diaphragm in place.

Once inserted, the menstrual cup springs open and rests against the walls of the vagina, although it may be rotated at first, and forms a seal in order to prevent leaks. When removing a cup, you just pull the stem sticking at the bottom, then pinch the base in order to release the seal. If the a cup is reusable, empty it and wash it with soap and water. If the cup is not reusable, just dispose it and replace with another one.




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