Menstrual Cups Health Feed

Menstrual cups are better than tampoons. It may seem difficult to use in starting but better than pads and tempoons for sure.

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Dear Lybrate user,
personally speaking, switching to menstrual cup is a very good decision. If you have any queries and wish to discuss in detail, you can contact me on message /call. I'll be happy to help. There are just some tips/ suggestions to be followed. Size of the cup, anatomical placement, hygiene, staining and straining: all topics will be covered.

Yes, there are no health related problems in using a menstrual cup even if you are a virgin. The only problem while using a menstrual cup is that your hymen will stretch so it becomes your personal choice to use it or not. Meanwhile, there are other physical activities as well where your hymen stretches such as cycling, yoga, horse riding, etc. So it is up to you whether you use it or not but there are no other complications in using it even if you are a virgin.

A menstrual cup is a small bell-shaped cup used by women during their menstrual cycle to collect the menstrual blood during the menstrual periods. It is usually made of medical-grade silicone and is worn inside the vagina. Menstrual cups are generally considered as a safe period care option and it keeps a woman free from problems such as rashes or burning sensation due to the use of sanitary pads for a longer time. Menstrual cup is not only easy to use but it is also re-usable unlike the sanitar...more

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Yes you can definitely go to water park during period, however, it is recommended that you must wear a tampon when in the water. If a woman is swimming in a pool, a tampon is necessary so that you do not risk menstrual fluid leaking out into the pool.

Hello, A menstrual cup is a type of feminine hygiene product which is usually made of medical grade silicone, shaped like a bell and is flexible. It is worn inside the vagina during menstruation to catch menstrual fluid (blood). About every 4–12 hours (depending on the amount of flow), the menstruating woman removes the menstrual cup from her vagina, empties the collected menstrual blood into a toilet or sink, washes the cup under running water and inserts it again. At the end of the monthly per...more

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