Menstrual Cup

As I was researching over the internet about Green Living, I came across a website (I forgot the URL, sorry) that said something about a cup that women use instead of sanitary napkins. I thought it was really insane but my eyes was not playing tricks on me. There is really this thing called "menstrual cup".

Menstrual cup was invented in 1935 but it was only in the 80's that this item became popular.

According to the article I read, environmental conscious women do not want to use sanitary napkins anymore, as this cannot be recycled and contributes to more landfill. Instead, they opted to use a menstrual cup, which is inserted in the vagina.

There are two type of menstrual cup. the first one is reusable and can last up to 10 years of use. The second cup is disposable which is made of polyethylene and looks like a diaphragm contraceptive.

And would you believe that it has sizes? For women who have given birth through normal delivery, the cups are bigger. It is made of silicone due to its hypoallergenic properties.

I do not think these cups are advisable for women who have heavy flow since it would be so messy and uncomfortable.