Therapist Lyubov Loringel spoke about the features of such a hygiene method as menstrual cups.
Many women do not know about the existence of such an alternative to pads and tampons. And some simply treat them with prejudice and therefore do not use them.
Menstrual cups can measure the amount of blood a woman loses during her period. This is very important if anemia is suspected.
“Menstrual cups are an ideal way to measure the amount of blood lost during menstruation, which helps in finding the cause of anemia. The normal volume of blood loss per day is 40-60 ml and up to 250 ml for the entire cycle, which can be easily and accurately determined using menstrual cups,” says the expert.
Menstrual cups are silicone containers. They are very simple in operation – they are inserted inside in the same way as a tampon. Opening inside, the bowl completely protects against leaks.
Usually it does not bring discomfort, but it is important to choose the right model, because we are all individual, especially in such intimate matters.
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Bowls can be used when playing sports and even when swimming. And this is a huge savings, especially considering the price of gaskets. One bowl can be used from two to 10 years.
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To sterilize and process it, it is enough just to boil it at the beginning and at the end of menstruation, and in the process, simply rinse with running water. 
Lyubov Loringel Health Therapist