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For far too long, most people got their information about menstrual cups from the internet and friends. You must also have heard of them, but are you someone who hasn’t tried the product yet? Well, we understand switching to a menstrual cup takes a lot of patience and guts, but it’s worth trying! For many women, menstrual cups are a new period care option they’re still learning about. And along with facts, they are also hearing about the myths!
In the age of the internet, information about menstruation and menstrual cups is available to more people. Let’s bust these common menstrual cup myths and shed some light on them.
HealthShots reached out to Dr Nupur Gupta, director, obstetrics and gynaecology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, to get to know about some common myths around menstrual cups.
Fact: For new users, proper guidance and support usually overcome teething issues. In fact, many people can’t feel their cups at all once they’re inserted.
Fact: In fact, it doesn’t interfere when you pass urine or motion. One does not need to remove the menstrual cup every time they use the washroom for urination or bowel movements.
Fact: It doesn’t cause any kind of rashes or burning in the vagina. In fact, it maintains moistness within the vaginal mucosa.
Fact: It doesn’t obstruct the flow of blood. A menstrual cup is a flexible cup that’s designed for use inside the vagina during your period to collect blood. It will not reduce the blood flow.
Fact: It cannot go inside the body through the vagina. If you feel yourself internally with your finger, you will realize that there is no room for your cup to get lost. The tiny hole in the cervix will never let the cup move inside. You can easily bring it down.
Fact: They are available in different sizes. Everybody is different and so is every woman’s menstrual cycle. Therefore, menstrual cups also come with a size chart as a part of product information on their box itself.
Fact: Menstrual cups might stretch the hymen. Even if there is a minor tear, it doesn’t define your virginity. In fact, it can also happen due to horse riding or exercise. A menstrual cup is completely safe to use and has no correlation with one’s virginity.
So ladies, stop believing these myths and give menstrual cups a try.