Especially in terms\u00a0of\u00a0health aspects, conventional feminine hygiene products and the used materials should be\u00a0questioned, as they are harmful to the body. We want to be informed\u00a0about what is in our food and what chemicals are used in our clothing and toiletries. We don’t question at all what is in the tampons which we entrust our mucousae for decades: They are made of chlorinated or chemically bleached, genetically manipulated, with pesticide contaminated cotton that, even if they are made from organic cotton, dry out mucous membranes and not rarely lead to infection,\u00a0can cause\u00a0TSS<\/a>\u00a0and are associated with cramps. Conventional disposable pads\u00a0and panty liners are made of plastics, e. g.\u00a0plastic granules in the core, and they are coated with a plastic layer. More information on the materials here<\/a>. Plastics prevent\u00a0the skin from breathing, which can lead to inflammation, skin irritation and other ailments.<\/p>\n Switching to healthy, sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives is easy.<\/p>\n Menstrual cups are usually made of odorless, medical grade silicone, which is hypoallergenic and therefore completely safe for the body. Silicone doesn’t absorb liquid and so neither drought nor unpleasant odor may arise. They are durable with proper care (up to 10 years) and accordingly less expensive than disposable products. Of course there are reusable panty liners and pads out\u00a0of natural materials such as silk, cotton and fleece. Since I am often asked “How does such a cup work?”, this article is limited to it.<\/p>\n During\u00a0my research about menstrual cups I often experienced\u00a0strong contrasts. Some\u00a0are thrilled\u00a0and\u00a0others don’t like them at all. In addition\u00a0to this, there are\u00a0many brands\u00a0with different sizes, colors and different flexibility (an important factor, in my opinion). So you have plenty options and, not enough, we\u00a0literally\u00a0have to\u00a0learn how to use it.<\/p>\n The most important thing\u00a0is not to force yourself, because then it just won’t work. At least\u00a0this is\u00a0the experience that I made. You have to give yourself and your\u00a0body time. It may work immediately and you are used to it just\u00a0in a few months or, as in my case, it takes several attempts and some years. And I don’t mean I had to test myself through the full range of products, but simply to get to know my body and to accept how it behaves.<\/p>\n Since\u00a0about four years I use my menstrual cup and I have to admit that I had to get used to it and wasn’t able to wear it\u00a0consistently\u00a0in the begining. I even resigned temporary and thought that it just wasn’t\u00a0for me. Now I know, it is. Hopefully I can encourage someone to give it a try. Over\u00a0time I learned, for example, that the cervix descends during these days and that the whole tissue is much softer, which is much more beneficial for the insertion. But this differs\u00a0from woman to woman.<\/p>\n The menstrual cup can be worn at any time, during the day and at night. When placed\u00a0properly it can’t leak\u00a0and neither blood can flow out nor water can get\u00a0in. Thus, it is also suitable for swimming and has, in comparison to a tampon, the advantage that the string\u00a0doesn’t interfere and the tampon can’t absorb water. In general\u00a0the menstrual cup is suitable for all activities and often more convenient for many women.<\/p>\n Just the confrontation with the menstrual cup was very useful for me because I learned more about my body and how it behaves. In our fast-paced society we always want to function\u00a0and constantly try to defy nature. I am thinking of long-term contraceptive methods that lead to absence of the menstrual period or women who postpone their menstruation by shifting the intake of the birth control pill because it doesn’t fit in their schedule – I handled it that way too in the past. You don’t always have to function if the body is not ready for it. Mother Nature had an intention while inventing it. This awareness\u00a0in mind helped me to develop the necessary acceptance for the processes of my body and the corresponding application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are female and interested in\u00a0waste prevention and Zero Waste you will\u00a0quickly have to deal with the topic\u00a0feminine hygiene. 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Menstrual cup – yes or no?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
HOW TO<\/strong><\/h4>\n