Saturday, 20 August 2016

Dos And Donts When Using A Menstrual Cup

By Susan Reynolds


Women are looking for healthy, sanitary and convenient ways to deal with their monthly menses. The use of a menstrual cup is considered a revolution. It has, however, presented several challenges to women especially on how to use and handle it. Proper use allows a woman to be confident and avoid mishap that could be gross and embarrassing. Follow the following tips to have an easy and rewarding experience.

There are instructions provided by manufacturers on how to use cups. Read and understand these instructions instead of assuming that all chalices are similar. The manufacturers also provide graphics and demonstration diagrams on its insertion, cleaning, removal, storage, etc. By reading and understanding the instructions, you will enjoy the experience.

Hygiene is very important since the cups go into a very sensitive area. Clean your hands thorough to get rid of any dirt under your nails. Any contaminants that will be on your fingers and nails will be pushed in as well. This may lead to unimaginable health complications. Ensure that your hands are rinsed with clean and warm water. The water should be non-perfumed. Fold it in a way that it fits into your virginal canal.

Find a hygienic and tidy way to dispose the collected fluid. Some will empty it more times in a day than others. It may depend on size of your chalice and the quantity of flow you are experiencing. Some may go an entire day without emptying. You should be on the lookout for any leakage. Decide whether to use it in the garden, for art, etc. Whichever way, make it hygienic and safe.

Hands usually get bloody when removing the chalice. Some consider this as gross. It gets worse when the blood spills on the floor. The chalice is tender and overly flexible. In case you feel that such an experience is gross, this might not be the best method for you. These are encounters that you have to deal with if you choose the chalice.

Some people experience a challenge when peeing or going for the long call. Unlike tampons that have long strings attached, you have to handle it with your hands. The problem is having to remove and return it often. Should you feel comfortable using the toilet while it is still in, there is no harm in doing so. Let the chalice remain as you use the bathroom. This reduces the chances of contamination.

The chances of vaginal infections are high. After all, you have inserted a foreign body into your system. There is a likelihood of introducing bacteria inside the virginal canal. This should, however, not be a cause for worry. Wash and rinse the chalice before use. Dry it completely to avoid altering the PH of the canal since it exposes you to infections.

It is challenging to have both a chalice and IUD on. The possibility of the IUD being displaced is real. You will therefore risk unplanned pregnancy. To avoid such occurrences, be open to your gynecologist on the use of IUD. You are also allowed to comfortably have sex with the cup inside. It will however depend on whether your partner is comfortable sharing the tiny space with a foreign object.




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