Menstrual Cup

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Tips to select menstrual cups
There are wide variety of menstrual cups
available in the market. But as you have to
insert this cup into your vagina, it is
essential that you get the best quality cup that
is non- allergic and chemical-free. You may
choose the appropriate menstrual cups by
considering following points
1.Age 2.Flow 3.Material 4.Stem 5.Firmness 6.Measur
ing Lines 7.Suction Holes
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1. Choose your cup according to your age.
Women under the age of 30 who havent given birth
vaginally should choose a smaller size menstrual
cups. On the other hand women over 30 or who have
had a vaginal birth should choose larger size
menstrual cups, if your pelvic muscles are strong
than you may choose smaller cups also.
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2. Flow
If you have a heavy flow then you should choose a
cup with a higher capacity. A menstrual cup with
a higher capacity will need to be emptied less
frequently.
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3. What material is the menstrual cup
Reusable menstrual cups are made from one of
three different materials Silicon Natural gum
rubber (latex) Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) The
majority of menstrual cups are made from medical
grade silicon. When choosing a menstrual cup it
is important you take of your allergies into
consideration.
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4. Check the menstrual cup stem
There are numerous types of stems used on
menstrual cups including Ball stem An oval or
rounded ball. Ring stem The stem loops over to
form a ring. Flat stem Flat like a piece of
paper. Solid Stem The stem is solid. Hollow
Stem The stem is hollow tube .
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5. Firmness of Menstrual Cup
A firmer menstrual cup will pop open after being
inserted easier than a softer cup. A firmer cup
may press tighter against the vaginal wall which
can result in a tighter seal which in turn
prevents leaking.
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6. Does the menstrual cup have measuring lines
Menstrual cups having measuring lines are useful
if you need for determining exactly how much
menstrual fluid is collected over a period of
time.
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7. Suction holes
The holes exist below the rim which allows air to
flow inside the cup, preventing a vacuum like
seal from forming. These holes allow the
menstrual cup to be removed easier than a cup
that does not feature them.
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You may have to try a few different types of
menstrual cups before you find the perfect one
for you. Check some menstrual cups from
www.cupissima.com