By IANSlife
July 26, 2023 (IANSlife) The menstrual cup is a sort of reusable feminine hygiene tool. It is a silicone cup that is flexible and funnel-shaped and is put into the vaginal canal to collect period fluid. Cups, in addition to storing more blood than other methods, are a more environmentally friendly option to non-biodegradable tampons and sanitary pads. In contrast, a menstrual cup can be reused for up to ten years. All you have to do is drain the cup when it's full, wash it, and replace it.
Deep Bajaj, co-founder and CEO of Sirona Hygiene discusses menstrual cups in detail with IANSlife.
What Are The Benefits Of Using A Menstrual Cup?
Deep Bajaj:
How to choose the right menstrual cup?
Deep Bajaj: Menstrual cups come in different sizes based on factors such as age, childbirth history, and flow intensity. Brands provide guidelines to help you choose the appropriate size.
How To Use a Menstrual Cup
Deep Bajaj: It's important to sterilize a menstrual cup before using it. Menstrual cups do not need to be sterilized every time you empty them during your period, a simple wash with mild soap and water will suffice. But pre and post cycle the cup should be sterilized in boiling water or using a menstrual cup sterilizer.
How to insert a menstrual cup?
Deep Bajaj: It is important that you are relaxed when inserting the menstrual cup, especially until the time you understand how it works. All you have to do is sterilize the cup, fold, insert, and check and you are done. You can use one of the following methods to fold the cup before insertion:
Punch-Down Fold: The shell fold, also known as the punch-down fold, is a great way to use a menstrual cup. It is effective for those who have trouble opening their menstrual cup after insertion. The correct method is as follows:
C/U Fold: Menstrual cups are folded C-shaped or U-shaped when the top rim is folded in half. Both folding techniques aim to make the menstrual cup smaller and more compact for insertion. Once inside the vagina, the cup unfolds and forms a seal, collecting menstrual flow until it's time to empty and clean the cup.
7 Fold: This menstrual cup folding is about getting the shape of the cup to the number 7. They are primarily used to reduce the diameter of the menstrual cup for easier insertion.
Triangle Fold: The triangle fold is similar to the seven-fold method. The triangle fold is popular among individuals who find it easier to insert a narrower portion of the cup.
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