Thinking about switching to a menstrual cup or disc? Here's what you should know.
When I was young, I thought periods were a wonderful thing. After all, commercials for menstrual pads and feminine washes always featured young girls who looked fresh, happy, and active. It was messy, usually painful, and – at least when I was still in high school – just a little awkward. Jumping high up in the air was definitely not part of the monthly experience.
So you can understand why I did my very best to resist change of any kind – especially if change meant inserting a silicone bell into your vagina. Unlike a napkin or a tampon, a menstrual cup catches the blood you shed during your menstruation instead of absorbing it. The outer rim of the bell-shaped cup creates a seal against the vaginal wall, which means so long as you insert and position it correctly, you won’t getThere are different ways to insert the cup but more or less, they’re variations of folding the rim over itself horizontally, inserting it into your vagina with your fingers, and wiggling it in place until a seal is formed .
Since the disc doesn’t create a seal in the vagina, the disc usually “auto-dumps” the blood while you’re peeing or pooping. Why? When you’re seated and flexing your muscles, the disc moves around just a little bit. It’s both a nifty and strange feature, especially if you’re used to the menstrual liquid-proof seal that cups create.
The solution? Set aside a used plastic water bottle, fill it with clean water, and bring that to the washroom when you need to dump and rinse on the go. Alcohol sprays, tissue, and wet wipes are your best friends when you’re using a cup or a disc on the road.
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