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Women all around the world, in order to live a healthy life, require the best and quality hygiene products. Informing, educating & strengthening the existence of healthier and safer period journeys is an endless undertaking. It is just a matter of not giving up too soon! For years, I had been using sanitary napkins but interesting facts about other menstrual product encouraged me to switch to menstrual cups. I personally experienced the change of getting stained, drained, comparatively less, while using menstrual cups. However, the adoption of the cup in low-income families is less. Menstrual cups are designed to collect the menstrual flow. Shaped like bowls, these menstrual cups are made of rubber and silicone; and are worn/inserted inside the vagina. They are widely adopted by women as they are easy, eco-friendly and convenient to use. Both - disposables and reusables can give you a one stop solution for the problems related to menstruation in terms of collecting blood, be i...

Managing periods can be tricky and tiring most of the times. Usually, the flow follows a pattern that varies for every woman. While on some days the flow is heavy, other times it can be regular or quite light. So, turning to sanitary pads for the same intense flow could be a risk. Menstrual cups started seeing widespread acceptance by women in the early 2000s. Ever since, women who made the switch swear by it because of the several benefits they provides. A regular  menstrual cup  is nearly around 1.75 inches long and coated with medical-grade silicone. An interesting fact about the menstrual cup is that it can be worn for up to 11 hours (inside the vagina) to collect blood. Once it is full, it can be removed, cleaned and reused again. Washing your hands before and after insertion is crucial to prevent any injunction of bacteria in your vagina. An Essential Guide to Menstrual Cup To get the menstrual cup in your handy bags, you can check for their availability in nearby stores...

What is a menstrual cup? It is a feminine hygiene product It is reusable after proper cleaning Is funnel-shaped and designed to take the shape of the vagina once inserted and then seal it to prevent any leakage. It is available in various sizes according to your need. Made of medical grade silicon which is chemical and heat resistant. It can be worn for upto 10 hours Benefits on The Environment The average woman creates around 125kg of non biodegradable waste during her menstruating years. Plastic pads, tampons all take 400-500 years to decompose completely which has a massive impact on the health of the environment. Using a menstrual cup would eliminate any menstruation related waste and decrease the carbon footprint per woman. Impact on Time Today’s woman lives in a world where there is little or no time between home, work, travel and various other roles and responsibilities. Once worn, a menstrual cup can be left inside you for upto 10 hours – so wear it and forget about it! Not to ...