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How to Use Menstrual Cups, the Good and the Bad with Relationship Counselor & Clinical Sexologist Dr. Martha Tara Lee
This article was originally published on Pink Lifestyle here.
Dealing with menstruation is no fun and the expensive, unsustainable, single-use tampons plus pads many of us use certainly don’t make it feel like more of a breeze.
Menstrual cups are a great alternative to single-use products, mainly tampons. They’re becoming increasingly popular for their many benefits, especially among those concerned about their health or environmental footprint.
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In this article, we’ll share the pros and cons of menstrual cups you may want to consider if you’re thinking about giving them a try, as well as the basics of using a menstrual cup.
The pros
The list of perks related to the use of menstrual cups goes on and on — many regular users hail them as revolutionary and life-changing. So, what’s the hype all about?
1) The first clear advantage is the sustainability aspect. Menstrual cups are meant to be reused for many years to come — depending on the brand, they can last you for up to 10 years. This helps you avoid a lot of single-use…
