Are Menstrual Cups Better Than Tampons?
After Using a Menstrual Cup For 1 Month, Here's the Warning I Wish Someone Shared With Me
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I have the regular size Saalt Cup, which is bigger than the small, and recommended if you've have vaginal births (I've had two).
I had to buy tampons and pantyliners, so just the savings alone is reason enough to make the switch from tampons to a menstrual cup. Using a cup takes a little practice and getting used to, but that's no reason not to try one. You do have to spend a few minutes washing it out (and be OK with blood!), so it'll take a little more time to use compared to tampons that you just throw away, buy you'll feel good knowing you're not contributing to landfills month after month, year after year.
Within just one month of trying a menstrual cup, I'm hooked. It works better for me than tampons at preventing leaks, and allows me to exercise without thinking about my period. Since my flow is pretty light, I only have to remove it once at the end of the day. I love that I can take it on holiday, camping, or wherever and it's easy to use. Now I just need to find someone to give all my tampons to! Who wants them?