If you’re wondering, “Should I switch to a menstrual cup?”, you’re not alone. According to The Cut, google searches for “menstrual cup” have gone up 800 percent in the last ten years — and for good reason. Menstrual cup benefits are plenty! Take a look at some of them below if you are considering making the switch yourself.
Comfort
Forget dry, rigid, scratchy tampons or sweaty and sticky pads. Cups warm to your body’s temperature and move with you. Most users report forgetting they’re even wearing one, talk about a menstrual cup benefit!
Convenience
No more midnight runs to the store! With a menstrual cup, you’ll be stocked up for years. Traveling? You just need to bring one small cup in your luggage. Already on your period? Great! Your vagina is your purse; you’ll never leave home without it!
All-day wear
A menstrual cup can be worn for up to 12 hours safely. Set it and forget it for your work or school day. If your period is heavier you can still wear a cup for longer than a tampon or pad, but you may need to empty it before 12 hours.
Stains? Never again.
You can put in your menstrual cup before your period starts! If you know it’s coming go ahead and place your cup inside. This has to be one of the best menstrual cup benefits. You’ll never be caught off-guard again; save your underwear from stains. Even if you’re off by a day it’s okay, just remove, wash, and re-insert.
No more waste
Have a low-waste or even zero-waste period! Your cup can last up to 10 years. Use our period waste calculator to find out exactly how much waste you’ll be saving from the landfills.
Pet owners rejoice
Dogs LOVE period waste. It’s a fact. Ever had to clean up after a critter chewed through your used pads or tampons? Not with cups! Just be sure to store your cup in a pet-safe area when it’s not in use. They love to chew those also.
Save money every month
A menstrual cup costs $20-40 on average and lasts ten years. That is a LOT of money over time even if it’s not a lot per month. Treat yourself to a pint of your favorite ice cream to celebrate your period financial freedom.
Empowerment
Switching to a cup is empowering! Know your body, embrace it, and experience your periods without applicators.
Find Period Nirvana
One day you will forget you’re on your period. That is the day you have achieved period nirvana. It’s a state of total comfort with your menstrual cup. Few, if any, can say they have felt this way about their pads or tampons.
Ready to make the switch to a menstrual cup?
Take The Period Nirvana Quiz and find your perfect cup (or disc) today!
Hi! I love your YouTube videos they are so educational. I recently switched to menstrual cup, per the quiz I purchased the lily cup size A. It worked for day one of my period and all night, sadly it leaked every where for my busy active day two. Any suggestions. Day 2-3 are my heaviest.
Sorry for the late reply. I do have a video with a number of tips to try: https://www.periodnirvana.com/how-to-fix-menstrual-cup-leaks/
You can also join our private Facebook community where we have a ton of experts (me included) that can help troubleshoot. I hope you find out what’s going on!