A mouthguard instead of a tampon: 9 important questions about menstrual cups

A menstrual cup is a small, soft plastic cup that fits into the vagina and is used instead of a tampon or sanitary napkin. Unlike a tampon, it collects secretions instead of absorbing them.

Usually not. 43 studies involving more than 3,300 women have confirmed that the quality of mouthguards is as good as other means, if not better.

It’s easier than it looks. Make sure the bowl and your hands are clean. Take a mouth guard and squeeze the top to get the letter “C”. Choose a comfortable position and insert the mouth guard inside. The main thing is not to rush and not try to push it as deep as possible. The inside of the cap will straighten out and assume the desired position.

Of course, the mouth guards can be used from the first period, just choose a smaller size.

In principle, yes, like playing sports.

Menstrual cups are considered even safer than tampons because they are not treated with anything. The only point is good hygiene: the mouth guard must be removed and washed periodically.

Using one cup replaces several hundred tampons or pads that take hundreds of years to break down.

With proper care, a cork will last up to 10 years.

It’s good! It absorbs several times more secretions than a tampon or towel. Come back often!

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