Menstruation is one subject that is still not much talked about. It’s always hushed under the carpets. Thus, despite having various concerns and problems women across age groups silently suffer from problems related to mensuration. One such problem is the use of sanitary pads.

According to various studies conducted, a woman uses 10,000 sanitary pads in her lifetime. The sanitary pads are of varied sizes and for different purposes as well. However, not everyone is comfortable with the offerings available in sanitary pads. Some may get rashes; some may face leakage and clothes getting spoiled to some may suffer from infections. The list just goes on. Not many are aware of the other safer and better options available for periods. In this post, I will be talking about one such option and how it is better than sanitary pads and i.e Menstrual cups. Let’s deep dive and know more about Menstrual Cups v/s Sanitary pads? Sirona Menstrual Cup Review.

What is Menstrual Cup?

The menstrual cup is a reusable silicon-based feminine hygiene product. It’s a small funnel-shaped flexible rubber cup made of silicone. It’s supposed to be inserted inside the vagina to catch and collect the period fluid. These cups come in varied sizes-small, medium, and large. Small is for first-time users, teenagers, and young girls who haven’t given birth. Medium is for the ones who are between 25-35 years of age, with usual to heavy flow, and have given birth. Large is for women over 35 years of age, with heavier than usual flow, and who have given birth.

With age, our body changes, and its reactions to sanitary products also changes. I have been using sanitary all my life till now, but due to increased flow and rashes, I decided to try menstrual cups. And that’s when I came across Sirona Menstrual cup.

As we all know periods are not just about bleeding and pain. It has also various other concerns associated with it like rashes, cramps, dampness, skin infections and so much more due to sanitary pads. Addressing’s these concerns faced by women Sirona has designed silicone-based menstrual cups.

Sirona Menstrual Cup is designed in such a way that it makes periods hassle-free. It provides complete protection against leakage and enables us to engage in swimming, running, cycling, and exercise. After using it for 2 months now I can say it is a much better, cleaner, healthier, and sustainable option available for menstruation. It also protects the environment from the unnecessary collection of garbage in the form of sanitary pads.

Here are few benefits of Sirona menstrual cups

1. 3 different sizes- Small for young girls and teenagers, medium for women over 25, and large for women over 35 who have given birth and suffer from heavy flow too.
2. Medical grade silicone- Made using medical grade silicone ensuring it’s gentle on the skin and is odor-free and gives itch-free protection.
3. Vacuum seal– The rim of the cup creates a vacuum seal thus protecting the leakage or spills.
4. Economical- It can easily give you protection for 8 hours making it the most pocket-friendly option to manage periods. The best part is the cup lasts up to 10 years if maintained with all hygiene standards. You can also change it every 3-5 years to ensure better hygiene. It’s a viable option financially too.
5. Eco-friendly– Sirona menstrual cups are reusable and thus do not cause similar sanitary waste like pads.
6. Spill-proof & leakage-proof- At a given time it collects 15ml+ of menstrual fluid while maintaining the natural vaginal pH without drying it out.
7. Safety-It’s completely toxin-free, odor-free, and allergy-free. FDA approved and safe menstrual cups

Stepwise guide on how to use the Sirona menstrual cups

1. Sterilize- For every use you need to disinfect the cup by putting it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
2. Fold- Fold the rim twice with clean and sanitized hands. The cup can be folded the way you want. As its quite flexible it will adjust as per your comfort
3. Insert- Take a deep breath and relax. Hold the cup at an angle aiming towards the base of your spine. Gently push the fold towards the vaginal opening. The end of the cup should be no more than 1cm from the vaginal opening.
4. Placement- Once it’s inserted the cup will open and get adjusted. You can insert a finger and if you feel the folds that means it’s not placed well. You can try and fix it with your fingers.
5. Use- The cup can easily hold up to 28ml and gives utmost comfort to carry on your day-to-day activities and also enables you to take sports and other physical activities. These are indeed the best menstrual cup to use.
6. Removal- Wash your hands thoroughly and relax. Sit in a squat position and push down your stomach muscles. Use your fingers and thumb to squeeze the cup outside.
7. Empty- Once you have removed the cup empty the content in the toilet. Depending on your flow you will be required to empty the cup 2-3 times daily. Rinse the cup with clean water before inserting it again.
8. Sterilize- Once you are done with one cycle before keeping away the cup for the next cycle sterilize it well in boiling water.

Menstrual Cups v/s Sanitary pads

With all the benefits of the menstrual cups shared above, I am sure you can make difference between Menstrual Cups v/s Sanitary pads. Here is an infographic talking about the benefits of Menstrual cups V/s Sanitary pads.

As per the studies, most of the female population uses sanitary pads causing the maximum burden of waste on the landfills. Sanitary napkins are not eco-friendly and disposing of them takes years and years still they do not get disposed of well. If these napkins are burnt, they release toxic chemicals and gases that are harmful as well. Only when burnt at 800 degrees it gets burnt but that consumes a lot of energy. So, all in all, they are not a very good and effective option to use environmentally.

And that’s how menstrual cups make for a viable and safe option to shift to. Every citizen’s moral responsibility is to ensure that our mother earth doesn’t get harmed by this waste that does not degrade that easily. Shift to bio-degradable options and lead a healthy and safe life ahead. Last but not least with all the choices for feminine protection, it’s important that women across the world are educated about their options so that they can better manage their menstrual cycle—rather than being managed by it.

Disclaimer: This content has my personal experience and advice provides generic information only. Do not consider this as a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a medical expert for detailed information.

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