How Do Menstrual Cups Work

How Do Menstrual Cups Work

How Does It Work? The small, flexible cup is made of silicone or latex rubber. Instead of absorbing your flow, like a tampon or pad, it catches and collects it. Just before your period begins, tightly fold the menstrual cup and insert it like a tampon without an applicator.

Do menstrual cups make you loose?

Myth #3: A Menstrual Cup Will Stretch My Vagina You’ll feel how soft and moist they are, and how easy it is to make room for a menstrual cup. After you remove your finger (or cup), the vagina will return to its compressed state. It’s therefore not possible for a menstrual cup to stretch the muscle tissue of the vagina.

Can you wear a menstrual cup overnight?

Yes, you can! Sleeping while wearing a menstrual cup is a great alternative to wearing bulky maxi-pads or wearing a tampon for more than 8 hours. Menstrual cups can be worn for up to 12 hours, so pop a cup in just before bed and rest easy (1,2).

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