Menstrual Cups

Menstrual Cups

Why are so many people making the switch to menstrual cups?

Just like us, our periods are unique and we often have little to no control over them. Whilst we may do what we can to track them and tolerate the pain, the only thing we have full control over is what products we use to manage them. Whilst the most common methods are tampons and pads, these are often made with large amounts of plastic which makes them incredibly wasteful and expensive.

Enter the menstrual cup

Whilst menstrual cups were first introduced in the 1980’s, we’re seeing more people turning to them today due to their eco-friendly nature. With their popularity increasing on social media, the stigma about periods is reducing and so is the judgement that many women feel when talking about their methods of managing their periods.

By making a simple swap to a menstrual cup for your periods, you could reduce the amount of plastic going to landfill and save money on pads and tampons.

So, how do they work?

Made from silicone, the cup is easily inserted much like a tampon and is used to collect the blood. Unlike a tampon, however, you don’t need to worry about changing every four hours as you can go up to 12 hours without having to empty it. 

Many users have raved about the positives that have come since making the change:

• Simple and easy to use
• Comfortable to wear and suitable for overnight use
• No more tampon strings
• No more unpleasant smells
• Able to play sports comfortably without the distraction
• Money saved when not having to purchase tampons or pads each month

Perhaps the most important reason, however, is the fact that by making this small change you can make a huge environmental difference. In our lifetime, we can use up to 11,000 disposable pads and/or tampons, whereas just one menstrual cup lasts up to 10 years.

The Grace & Green Menstrual Cup is made from 100% hypoallergenic medical-grade silicone and comes in Rosewater Pink and Translucent.