There have been a lot of talks recently regarding an environmentally friendly replacement for tampons and pads. Many people are asking, “What is a period cup and how does it work?” Here are the answers to the query, “How do period cups work?”
How Long Have Period Cups Been Around?
Menstrual cups have been available since the 1930s, but their popularity in the United States was initially reluctant to grow. 1987 saw the production of the first menstruation cup designed specifically for usage in the United States. Since then, numerous more of them have been developed, this time using a variety of materials, ranging from rubber to silicone, depending on the specific type.
How Do Period Cups Work?
If you’ve ever asked, “How do period cups work?”, you have to understand how they are made. Latex or silicone rubber makes up the tiny, flexible cup. It captures and gathers your flow rather than absorbing it as a tampon or pad would.
The menstrual cup should be folded firmly and inserted like you would a tampon but without the applicator just before your period starts. If used properly, you shouldn’t even notice it’s there.
Your cup will automatically spring open, although you might have to spin it first and rest against the vaginal walls. To stop leaks, it creates a seal. The blood just drops into the cup at that point. While some varieties are single-use, most are not.
You must pull the stem protruding from the bottom and squeeze the base to break the seal to remove it. You just empty, wash with soapy water, and refill after that. You may sanitize your cup in hot water after your cycle.
