4 benefits of menstrual cups

Organic, chemical-free and environment friendly, the menstrual cup has found many takers not just internationally but also in India.
Menstrual cups are the newest offering in the market. The period cup is a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup, usually made up of rubber or silicone which collects menstrual blood.
Here's why you should opt for this latest sanitary product.
1) Unlike other sanitary products, menstrual cups last much longer. Tampon users can get through nearly a box a month, the average menstrual cup, if properly maintained, can last for up to ten years.
2) They are also cost-effective. It has been calculated that a woman can spend up to hundreds of rupees on maxi pads or tampons over a ten-year period; this is in comparison to the one-time investment of a single menstrual cup that will last you almost that long.
3) It has a good capacity. If you do have a heavy flow, a menstrual cup will still be more effective. Compared to a regular sized pad, a menstrual cup can hold up to five times more fluid.
4) When inserted correctly, there is lesser chance of a leakage, as compared to tampons and other sanitary products.