Menstrual cup

Menstrual cups, as the name suggests, are designed to collect menstrual flow... For the first time, such devices appeared in 1932, but they did not have much success, so they were forgotten for a long time. Popularity came to them only in the late 80s, but at that time they were made of rubber, and most women were allergic to it. Today, more and more women appreciate the convenience and economy of the bowl, especially since they began to be made of medical silicone, which is suitable for almost all women.

Where to buy a menstrual cup

Mouthguards can be purchased at pharmacies and specialized stores. It can also be ordered on many sites on the Internet, even with home delivery. True, before ordering it, it is better to look through several sites, read reviews about the site, about the work, about the delivery and about the quality of the goods received. And only after that, having chosen the best and most reliable site, you can place your order.

How to use your menstrual cup

First, let's figure out what the bowls are. There are two types of them:

• the first kind is latex, silicone and thermoplastic bell-shaped mouth guards and they are reusable;
• the second type is made of polyethylene and most often it is enough for one time, or for one cycle.

The first option is in great demand, but those who first purchased this cup will not be able to insert it correctly and will not immediately get used to it. Addiction occurs after about a couple of cycles using the bowl. The big plus of caps is that they come in different softness or hardness, as well as different sizes. Most often there are two of them: for girls under 30 who have not given birth and for women over 30 who have given birth. They differ in diameter and length.

The bowl has been proven to hold much more discharge than a swab or pad. At the same time, when using the cup, a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria is not formed inside the vagina, as occurs when tampons are inserted. Another plus - you do not need a replacement bowl, you just need to empty this one, rinse, wipe and reinsert it. The bowl must be changed every 12 hours. This bowl is enough for up to a year if used correctly, although some manufacturers produce bowls for use up to 5-10 years.

This device has a couple of disadvantages. The mouthguard is not suitable for many women, it causes them unpleasant sensations, pressure on the urethra, discomfort. The cap does not fit virgins due to the fact that it can tear or stretch the hymen during installation. And, of course, skill is required to use the mouthguard, because if used incorrectly, problems and some difficulties can arise.

How to install the bowl:

1. After purchase, the mouthguard must be washed with clean water and neutral soap and boiled for 4-5 minutes.
2. Wash your hands with soap and water before inserting the bowl.
3. Moisten the mouthpiece a little with water and fold in half. Taking the cup with your index and thumb, place it with a wide edge from the palm of your hand.
4. Take a comfortable position: sitting, standing. It is best to do all the manipulations while in the shower. Relax and insert the bowl not too deeply.
5. After insertion, grasp the tip and roll the mouthguard inside you to open it.

How to extract:

1. Wash hands before removing.
2. Squatting, grasp the tip of the bowl and gently pull it out. In this case, it is necessary to completely relax and relax the vaginal muscles.
3. When you are able to grip the base, gently squeeze it to remove air.
4. When the cup is already at the entrance to the vagina, carefully remove first one side, and then, tilting, the other side. This will help you avoid spilling any secretions.
5. Empty the bowl, rinse thoroughly with soap and reuse.

Menstrual cup: reviews

Reviews from the Internet about menstrual bowls are divided into two types: some leave positive reviews, while others are those who, for some reason, they did not fit. Those who use them write that as soon as they tried this tool on themselves, they completely switched to it. After all, first of all, it is very convenient and the mouthguard is not felt during sleep, movement, running, and secondly, it is economical, spending only a thousand or two, you can use the cup for quite a long time and it fully pays for itself over the years.