Feminine hygiene Menstrual cups should be more advantageous compared to tampons

Changing from tampons to menstrual cup brings many benefits to women
Most women usually use tampons or bandages. But more and more often now so-called menstrual cups are used. The cups should protect the wallet, boost the sex life and protect the environment. Reason enough to examine the menstrual cups in more detail.

There are several ways to catch a woman's menses. One of them is the use of a menstrual cup. A large survey by INTIMINA, a large female health company, has found that women's sex lives improve when they use a menstrual cup.

Menstrual cups can be an alternative to tampons and co. (Image: David Pereiras / fotolia.com)

What is a menstrual cup??
A menstrual cup is often referred to as a menstrual cup, menstrual cup or menstrual bell. The product is inserted into the vagina to catch the menstrual secretion. Unlike tampons or sanitary napkins menstrual cups do not absorb the menstrual secretions, but save depending on the model up to 48 ml of liquid, explain the doctors. Then the cup is taken, emptied, cleaned and then reinstated.

There are both reusable menstrual cups, which are used by manufacturers for up to 10 years, as well as disposable models. The product is often made of medical grade silicone, as well as latex or TPE plastic models. Some manufacturers offer their products only in unit sizes, others also have different sizes on offer. Menstrual cups are available on the Internet, but some drugstores already have the product in their range, explain the experts.

Survey of 1,500 women shows significant benefits of menstrual cups
A survey of 1,500 women using a menstrual cup instead of tampons during their period revealed that menstrual cups have some advantages over bandages and tampons. While tampons take up the menstrual fluid, menstrual cups collect the fluid. This reduces dryness and other ailments, say the authors. The cost of menstrual cups is about 20 British pounds in ten years. Thus, a cup is much cheaper than tampons or pads that need to be bought monthly.

Survey results at a glance:
26 percent of respondents said women had improved their sex lives since using a menstrual cup due to reduced dryness. Forty-six percent of women slept better at night, 84 percent felt more comfortable during their period, and 78 percent of women surveyed said they generally feel more comfortable in their bodies. Also, the comfort during the period has been significantly improved.

These improvements included: A dryness decline in 66 percent of all women surveyed. 34 percent of women experienced less severe convulsions. 62 percent reported less unpleasant odor. Many women also explained that one of the main reasons for changing tampons to a menstrual cup is the environment, the experts write. A single cup can replace up to 3,250 tampons; a woman uses an estimated 12,000 tampons in her entire life.

The 5 main advantages of menstrual cups summarized:

1. Menstrual cups are mostly made from 100 percent medical grade silicone, while tampons contain irritating fibers and chemicals. Tampons also often contain fragrances, dioxins and pesticide residues.

2. Longer wearing time: Menstrual cups can be worn for up to twelve hours, tampons should be changed after just eight hours.

3. Menstrual cups can save women a lot of money. The product is reusable for up to ten years and costs only up to 25 British pounds (about 32 euros). Tampons or bandages cost about 500 pounds over a period of ten years (just under 660 euros).

4. Environmental Protection: An average woman uses about 12,000 tampons in her life. A menstrual cup thus replaces thousands of tampons.

5. Comfort: Because menstrual cups collect the menstrual fluid rather than absorbing it, dryness and other ailments are reduced. (As)