Period talk: the menstrual cup
Did you know that the average woman uses about 11,000 menstrual products in her lifetime and that things like plastic applicators can take up to 500 years to break down?
Discover everything about the most sustainable alternative to tampons and sanitary towels here: the menstrual cup.
What is a menstrual cup?
The menstrual cup is an alternative to hygienic products such as tampons and sanitary towels. It is a kind of cup in the shape of a chalice with a stem on it.
Unlike sanitary towels and tampons that absorb moisture, a menstrual cup collects the blood. The cup is only inserted into the vagina during menstruation. When the cup is full, remove it and empty it into the toilet.
The menstrual cup must be emptied and cleaned at least every twelve hours. Then you can immediately put it back in. A cup can also be worn at night, without the risk of leakage.
What are the advantages?
As an alternative to traditional tampons and pads, using a Grace and Green menstrual cup is a more natural, vegan, cost-effective and eco-friendly way to care for your period and the planet.
And honestly, don't they look nice in their soft pink 'Rosewater Pink' color?
Moreover, they are very handy, they can be worn day and night and for all activities, including sports. They provide guaranteed leak-free protection for 12 hours, so you only have to empty them twice a day.
No dryness and no odors.
The cup lasts more than 10 years and is much cheaper than sanitary towels or tampons.
They are reliable, fit comfortably in the vaginal canal and stay perfectly in place.
The cups are made of 100% hypoallergenic medical grade silicone for incredible wearing comfort. They do not dry out the vaginal flora, because nothing is absorbed.
Will you also save several thousand euros by purchasing a menstrual cup?
Because have you ever thought about how much you spend annually on purchasing tampons or sanitary towels?
Insertion:
Always wash your hands before inserting or removing the cup.
Fold the menstrual cup.
Place the folded menstrual cup into your vagina.
Push the menstrual cup low into the vagina.
Release the menstrual cup, it will open in the vagina.
Compared to a tampon, the menstrual cup must be placed lower in the vaginal canal. The shaft must be completely inside your body.
To delete:
Insert your thumb and index finger into the vagina until you feel the stem at the bottom of the cup. Gently pull on the stem until you can grasp the bottom of the menstrual cup.
