Gone are the days when women only had one option when they were menstruating – sanitary napkins aka pads. Now, there are multiple options – from period panties, tampons to menstrual cups. When it ...

What Exactly Is a Menstrual Cup? A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup—usually made from medical-grade silicone—that’s inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluid rather than absorb it.

Reusable menstrual cups reduce waste and are more cost-effective than single-use pads and tampons. But some people avoid the cups because they require thorough cleaning and are sometimes messy to ...