Liberation is mine!
Gents, skip this post if you’re squeamish about lady stuff. But please, if you’re a SNAG (sensitive new age guy), and you’re interested in liberating your lady friend (wives, gf’s etc), then this is for you too.
Wikipedia describes the Menstrual Cup as, “a feminine hygiene product that is inserted into the vagina during menstruation. Its purpose is to prevent menstrual fluid from leaking onto clothes.” On the mundane surface level yes, it does just that, but go a little deeper (no pun intended), and you’ll find our little friend is oh so much more. Really they need a much better name to fully represent what these can do for you. The team at 1million women published a great article called, “To cup or not to cup: Common questions about menstrual cups answered!” https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/cup-or-not-cup-common-questions-about-menstrual-cups-answered/ This was what I first read when I was considering making a change from single use sanitary products that have a huge detrimental impact on our environment and our own health. https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/powerful-environmental-reasons-switch-menstrual-cup/
My second port of call on my research road was to a trusted friend who was already converted, cause let’s face it, we trust our friends. The verdict was the same- try it, you won’t regret it.
These little cups are made of medical grade silicone. You just insert, go about your businesses, remove, wash, repeat, and avoid all of the nasties. I really had to change my mentality around Aunt Flo and what I had “always used”, aka the comfort zone. I’m so glad I did. My personal experience with these has been liberating. No leakage (even while playing a hardcore finals round in beach volleyball- we won FYI), it’s comfortable, and it lasts for 8-12 hours depending on your flow (insert liberation dance here).
What personal decisions you make about your own body are yours and there is no shame or judgment in whatever you decide. Cups are just another option, and it’s one that people who are inspired to reducing their carbon footprint and make little sustainable steps towards a more mindful purchase might want to try. They truly have changed the way I see that time of the month- it has become so much easier, less of a stress and a struggle, particularly at night and at work. There are a range of brands and sizes to suit your Aunt Flo, and they range in cost from around $40-$60.
There are other products on the market that I have not tried that are equally awesome in their approach to sustainability at that time of the month; reusable pads, moisture wicking nickers and such. Like I said, I have not tried these as the Menstrual Cup worked wonders for me from the beginning.
(PS. This isn’t sponsored, I don’t get paid or get free stuff to say this. I genuinely love this product and the other products I share, and I want to share them with you.)
Little Foot 