A Good Look at the Advantages of Switching to a Menstrual Cup

Are you looking for reasons to start using menstrual cups in place of menstrual pads and tampons? Why even consider such a change in the first place? If you are new to menstrual cups, then these are probably the kind of questions you have in mind.

To decide if menstrual cups are right for you, it would be prudent to learn as much you can about the advantages of using one.

But first, what exactly is a menstrual cup?

As the name suggests, menstrual cups are a type of menstrual hygiene product that women can use in place of regular pads and tampons. These products may seem unusual especially if you have only heard about it recently, but menstrual cups have been around for a long time. The design for a menstrual cup was first patented in 1932 but it was not considered commercially viable. Only recently did menstrual cups take off as a safe and effective alternative to menstrual pads and tampons thanks to the advent of modern materials such as latex and medical grade silicone.

Today, less than 10% of women all over the world use menstrual cups which is surprising considering the benefits it offers.

What are these benefits exactly?

Menstrual cups are safer and better for vaginal health

What surprises most women is that studies reveal menstrual cups are actually safer to use as a menstrual hygiene product than pads and tampons. One of the reasons why women buy a menstrual cup is that there is no risk of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) which is a rare occurrence but it can certainly happen due to synthetic elements in tampons and menstrual pads which can get into the vaginal area resulting in an infection.

Today’s menstrual cups are made from pure elements that contain no chemicals of any kind. This means that women will not have to worry about an infection or irritation.

Keep track of your menstrual cycle

Unlike pads and tampons, menstrual cups make it possible for you to measure the blood flow during every period. Such information can prove useful for women who need to keep track of changes in their monthly cycle due to specific health and reproductive problems.

Menstrual cups are cost-effective and better for the environment

Menstrual cups can be reused and last for 10 to 15 years, which means that they are cheaper in the long term. For the same reason, menstrual cups are also better for the environment as this means less trash gets into landfills.

So there you have it — a few notable benefits of using menstrual cups in place of regular menstrual hygiene products. If any of the benefits mentioned above appeal to you, then today might be a good time to make a change.