Looking for the best menstrual cup or menstrual disc to fit your lifestyle? There are quite a few feminine products on the market to choose from.
Tampons, pantiliners, pads, carton tip, plastic tip. You could contribute to this logical stream of nouns easily. But what about a menstrual cup or menstrual disc? Have you heard about these innovations, sort of?
In today’s daily rhythm of life, any woman would appreciate convenience, effectiveness and innovation in lifestyle products. Many products have been created, but only few truly come close to cause a true revolution in how we feel when using such products.
To give you an example of such lifestyle changing products, I asked Tracey Saenz, the V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Evofem, to speak about how she and her team view the world through their own products they create for women. And if they use their products in their daily lives as well.
Tampons vs Feminine Protection Cups
Tampons have been around since the 1930s and have not evolved much since (aside from some fancy packaging). But today’s modern woman has a lot more on her plate than did her 1936 counterpart.
Many of us work or go to school full-time (or both), we travel, and some of us have families to care for. We don’t always have time to worry about changing our protection every few hours.
Furthermore, we’re becoming more educated about our choices as consumers. We’re considering how the products we use impact our environment and our health.
The fact is a woman uses an average of 20 tampons during each period, not to mention pads and pantyliners. That’s a lot of cotton, cardboard, plastic applicators and wrappers going into the trash each month. In addition, concerns about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), tampon ingredients, and most recently moldy tampons (yikes!), weigh heavily on our minds.
On the bright side, these days we have options. There are safe, convenient, and “green” menstrual products out there. Plus many of us are beginning to realize that the protection our mothers gave us so many years ago is not necessarily what’s right for our lifestyles now.
The product that’s changing the way I view my period is Softcup. Soft cup is a flexible cup that’s worn internally to collect, rather than absorb, your menstrual flow.
Update: Softcup has changed their product name to Softdisc with some updated features.
What is a Softdisc?
Softdisc is a menstrual cup that can be worn for the period of 12 hours. It collects menstrual fluids, rather than absorbing them like with a tampon.
Softdisc is comfortable. I can’t feel it when I’m wearing it, and it’s safe to wear for up to 12 hours, with no link to TSS. The materials used to make Softdisc are non-toxic and non-irritating and have been used in the medical industry for decades. Last, but certainly not least, a Softdisc can be worn during intercourse, so I can have mess-free sex during my period. That’s a benefit I haven’t found with any other period product.
Softdisc’s long wear time allows me to use fewer cups (sometimes just two a day), which means less waste and less environmental impact. There’s even a reusable version that allows me to reuse one cup for an entire period. And at a cost of around a dollar per cup, that’s a lot of savings too.
It’s not just about getting me through that time of the month. Softdisc empowers me to live my life as if I weren’t on my period. I no longer have to interrupt meetings or wake up during the night to change my feminine protection. I travel lighter because I don’t have to bring a suitcase full of tampons. And my love life is not compromised each month.
It just seems silly that most women are still using a product – tampon – that hasn’t improved in over 60 years. Any woman can wear Softdisc. Don’t you think it’s time for a change?
Best Menstrual Cups List and Accessories
If you are looking for some of the best fitting and feeling menstrual cups and menstrual discs, check out this list. I’ve tested and tried these products. In fact, all of them have been updated and improved.
Best Menstrual Cups and Supportive Products
Softdisc Menstrual Disc - Softcup - 14 Discs - Cleaner Disposable Model of Reusable Silicone Cups, Period Cup, Tampon - Women w/Heavy or Sensitive Flow - 1 Size Model - Small, Medium, or Large Fit
Softdisc is a disposable products.
It prevents menstrual odor, irritation, and dryness. Most women cannot feel Softcup at all once inserted. Softdisc is easy to change, remove and dispose of on the go.
Intimina Ziggy Cup – Extra-Thin Reusable Menstrual Cup with Flat-fit Design
Ziggy is a reusable menstrual cup that you can use for up to 2 years. Just wash it after use and carry it its convenient case for protection whenever you need it most.
Ziggy’s revolutionary flat-fit design can’t be felt at all – no matter what you’re doing! Offering up to 12 hours of non-stop protection, it’s the only reusable cup that can be worn during sex.
Intimina Lily Cup Compact Size A - Collapsible Period Cup with Flat-fold Compact Design, Reusable for Go-Anywhere Period Protection
This collapsible period cup folds flat into its carry-anywhere compact case, assuring your period never catches you off-guard. Comfortable and reusable, it offers up to 12 hours of hassle-free period protection, day and night.
Super Jennie Menstrual Cup - High Capacity - A Life Saver for Heavy Flow Users - Top Quality - Soft, Flexible - Made in USA, Small Teal
This period cup is specially designed to be thick on the rim, but soft on the rest of the cup, to make it easy for women to insert and remove. This makes participating in all your sports and other activities, as easy as any other day.
Saalt Soft Menstrual Cup - Super Soft and Flexible - Best Sensitive Cup - Wear for 12 Hours - Made in USA (Desert Blush, Small)
The Saalt Soft is made with an ultra-soft silicone formula designed to be both gentle and super comfortable for those with bladder sensitivity, cramping or discomfort with firmer cups.
OrganiCup Menstrual Cup - Size Mini - Rated #1 in Menstrual Cups - Soft, Flexible, Reusable Medical-Grade Silicone - Pads and Tampons Alternative
The new OrganiCup for teens or those who need a smaller size.
Blossom Menstrual Cup (Large, Blue)
Many users have reported decrease flow and Menstrual cramps because our Blossom Menstrual cups are natural and will not Interfere with our body natural flow.
Blossom Menstrual Cup (Double Cups, Lg Pink, Sm Lavender)
Get two Blossom cups for conveneince.
While you sanitize one cup, you can use the other.
MR.A Menstrual Cups Steam Sterilizer Machine for Cleaning Menstration Cups – Nature Fragrance Free Steamer Kit for Sterilizing Menstrual Cup– A Alternative Solution for Any Period Cup On Travel
Collapsible silicone cleaning cup surely removes dirt and stains, but it isn’t enough to get rid of all the harmful matter.
MR.A Menstrual Cup Steam destroys undesirable matter. That survive in your wash without causing irritation or allergy problems. Hence, healthy menstruation cycle is promised.
DivaCup DivaWash® Natural DivaCup Cleanser -- 6 fl oz
- Naturally pH balanced, gentle, fragrance-free formula, the DivaWash is ideal for sensitive skin.
- Made only of 100% plant-based ingredients.
- Manufactured with no animal testing or animal ingredients, the DivaWash is ideal for all skin types and can even be used by the whole family as a daily facial cleanser and shower gel.
- Concentrated formula that helps to reduce our eco-footprint.
- Safe for your body with no added parabens, sulfates or petrochemicals.
6 thoughts on “What To Look for In a Best Menstrual Cup or Feminine Protection Cup”
Great information! I have a similar device and love it now that I’m used to it 🙂
What a great alternative! I only knew of the disposable Softcups and didn’t know they now have a reusable version. I’ll have to check them out!
This is a neat product, but personally, I don’t think it would be for me.
I have yet to wrap my head around a softcup, but my interest is definitely piqued. This is actually the most informative post I’ve seen about this type of product. Thank you.
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