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Anyone who bleeds knows that it's not always easy to deal with everything your body and hormones are doing. For some, the period is not a bother, but for others it can be a terrible strain and an obstacle to living and feeling as normal. The last thing you want, whether you're having an easy time or a hard time, is to fuss with menstrual pads that leak, don't feel comfortable, chafe or even make your vagina irritated and sore.
How to find the right menstrual pad? It can be a jungle and feel difficult or complicated. We can help!
This is the most important thing: menstrual protection should be comfortable! Almost all menstrual pads today are smart and cleverly designed so it's very easy to find different variations of both pads, tampons and menstrual cups. What you're comfortable with and what feels best for you, only you know.
The menstrual cup has many advantages, but the main one that most people appreciate the most is that it is so comfortable and kind to the lower abdomen. It doesn't dry out the mucous membranes like tampons can, and it doesn't disturb the natural balance of the vagina. It stays in place, for up to 12 hours, and is so pliable you won't even notice it's there.
The big advantage of a menstrual cup, compared to both tampons and pads, is that you don't have to change your pads. You wear the same cup throughout your period, unless of course you want to vary the size depending on how much you bleed. And once you've inserted the cup, you'll have it with you until your period is over. You don't have to worry about taking several pads with you during the day, finding a toilet exactly when it's time to change, or packing pads if you're going on a trip.
Not only is it practical, but it's also good for your wallet because you don't have to buy new pads and tampons every month.
Of course, you can buy tampons and pads cheaply, but that often means lower quality and a poorer fit. The menstrual cup is the most economical choice of all.
Hygiene is important to most people, and many worry about germs and diseases caused by germs. In fact, when compared, both pads and tampons are worse from a hygiene point of view because both collect bacteria. Even if you are careful about hand hygiene when changing your sanitary towel, there is always a risk of germs.
Menstrual cups are much better because they are made of medical-grade silicone that does not absorb bacteria. In addition, the material can withstand high temperatures, allowing you to boil the cup between periods to disinfect it.
Whichever menstrual pad you choose, it is important that you handle it properly. Always be sure to wash your hands with soap and water, whether you are wearing a pad, tampon or menstrual cup.
For someone who has just had their first period, neither a tampon nor a cup is the first choice. It's often a big enough change that the mere thought of choosing between different menstrual pads can feel overwhelming or even impossible. A sanitary towel is often the easiest solution.
Pads is also often a recommendation in the first period after childbirth. This is because the lower abdomen is so sensitive to contact and needs peace and quiet to heal and recover.
If you bleed a lot, you often need a cover that can handle more fluid and is fitted in a way that reduces the risk of leakage. Many people with heavier bleeding are very relieved when they try a menstrual cup. Because the cup can collect a lot of fluid and is also leak-proof.
For women who are used to using a tampon, it is not a long step to try a cup. It is an option that is becoming increasingly popular because it is so convenient, hygienic, easy to use and inexpensive.
