It is a small flexible cone-shaped cup made of silicone or latex rubber. Instead of absorbing your flow, like a tampon or a napkin, it catches and collects it. It is very popular amongst young and working women due to its comfort.
Just before your period begins, sanitize your cup with boiling water. When inserting, tightly fold the menstrual cup and insert it like a tampon without an applicator. Used correctly, you shouldn’t feel any pain.
So before inserting a cup, you should wash your hands with soap and water. Take this cup in one hand, fold it. For a smoother application, make it wet with water or water-based gel, and insert it into your vagina.
A menstrual cup can hold up to 1 ounce of liquid, roughly twice the amount of a super-absorbent tampon or pad. It can also provide comfort on your heavy flow days.
Common mistakes made by women include using the wrong size and inserting it incorrectly without proper guidance. While buying the first time, buy a smaller size, try it and then decide whether it is comfortable or not.