Periods are a monthly affair for all females. During menstruation or menstrual bleeding specific products have to be used for avoiding sating the clothes and other fabric during periods as blood and mucus is discharged from the cervix. Apart from the issue of staining, it is also important to ensure that the discharge is absorbed or collected so that blood-borne germs are not formed. Dealing with periods has become much easier in the present world as there are many options when it comes to sanitary products. Sanitary pads and tampons are used for absorbing the discharge, but a better option is present in the form of silicone cups that collect the discharge directly from the cervix and keeps the problem of frequent disposals of used sanitary products during a day at bay.
Knowing the different parts of a menstrual cup
A menstrual cup might be a new form of sanitary protection for many women. Women who want to change the routine of menstrual hygiene by using a non-disposable product then cups might be a good idea. The cups can be reused if they are well maintained and can last for years. However, those who are new to this form of product it is important to know the names of the different areas of the menstrual cup. The size of cups varies greatly and can be small, large or extra-large, and the capacity is also different. The menstrual cup is a single structure, but the main areas of a menstrual cup like DaisyCup is delineated below for better understanding:
- The rounded rim: The rim is the open mouth of the cup. It is smooth and round in shape. The rim also has air holes and forms the seal inside the vagina. This seal ensures that the discharge of endometrial mucus and blood gets collected inside the cup and doesn’t trickle down the walls of the vagina and comes out as a discharge. The seal is steady if the cup is opened properly and will prevent staining effectively. However, if the cup is full, then spillage might occur.
- The stem: The stem is the thin, long and cylindrical structure present at the other hand of the cup. The cup is held with the help of the stem. This stem is also ribbed so that one can easily hold it. Removal of the cup also becomes easier due to the ribbed structure of the rim.
The silicone used for making most menstrual cups is medically approved. A Daisy cup is also made of silicon, and the cup is both pliable and steady and never gets deformed due to folding. The cleaning of the cup is also made easy as special wipes present for disinfecting menstrual cups are available in the market. However, there is no better option than boiling for thoroughly disinfecting the menstrual cup.
Thus, the knowledge about the entire structure of a cup will definitely be helpful while selecting a cup for oneself and also while using it.
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