{"title":"Menstrual Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eA menstrual cup is a soft, flexible small cup that is inserted into the vagina, just like a tampon to collect menstrual blood. However instead of absorbing your period like a tampon, it collects the blood, which you can tip down the loo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenstrual cups can be worn for up to 12 hours and overnight. They are either made from soft medical-grade silicone or a rubber plastic blend called thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) - all our menstrual cups are free from BPA (Bis phenol).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of a Menstrual Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a menstrual cup can help reduce the impact on landfills and waterways, it’s estimated a lifetime of sanitary items can add up to 11,000 products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA menstrual cup is also better for your health - you can avoid chemical residues like dioxanes found in conventional tampons. Menstrual cup use is better for your wallet too, lasting up to 12 years and saving on the monthly expense of pads and tampons - super economical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our other planet-friendly period products including \u003ca title=\"Period Underwear\" href=\"\/collections\/period-underwear\"\u003ePeriod Underwear\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Reusable Pads\" href=\"\/collections\/reusable-pads\"\u003eReusable Pads.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose a Menstrual Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come in a variety of sizes and colours - you’ll find detailed size guides on our product pages. Generally, you’ll want to consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich material you would prefer (silicone or TPE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow heavy your flow is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour age, and the strength of your pelvic floor muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long your vagina is - a low cervix means you’ll need a shorter cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use a Menstrual Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo insert, wet the cup, fold the cup, and then insert it. The cup will pop open once inserted. When removing your menstrual cup, you need to break the seal first. You can do this by reaching one finger up the side of the cup, which releases the seal, enabling you to gently squeeze and remove the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning how to insert and remove your menstrual cup correctly can take a little bit of practice. Always ensure that you are relaxed, and in no time (usually about three periods), you will be a pro at menstrual cup use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the cleaning and sterilising instructions that come with your cup, as different material require slightly different care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about why we're big fans of Menstrual Cups? Naturopath Liz McNamara explains why mensural cups are a great eco option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HealthPost we have you covered with our large range of \u003ca title=\"Natural Beauty \u0026amp; Body\" href=\"\/collections\/natural-beauty-body\"\u003eNatural Beauty and Body\u003c\/a\u003e products. Choosing natural products for your personal care is not only healthier for your body, it is healthier for the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/hp-2711.myshopify.com\/collections\/menstrual-cups.oembed","provider":"HealthPost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}