Switch to Menstrual Cups
When I received a message on my Facebook account if I wanted to review a menstrual cup, to be honest I thought twice to accept it. First of all, this is the first time I heard about it and as a conservative Pinay, just by looking at it I felt uncomfortable already.
I don’t accept products for review immediately (kahit bayaran nyo pa ako), I need to research more about it, mahirap mag review ng isang item na di ko kilala no. But the curious me wanted to know more about this product and it looks promising too.
What made me accept the item is that I found out that it is environmental friendly compared to using napkins in the long run. Our landfills are already composed of non-biodegradable items such as plastics, baby diapers and napkins, so it’s our duty to lessen the use of these items. I love mother earth and if a lot of women will switch to using menstrual cups then it is already a huge impact in the environment.
I’ve been using sanitary napkins for 24 years, imagine the number of napkins I contributed to the landfills, ang dami na 🙁
As a practical person, menstrual cup is more economical too. You can use the cup again and again up to 5 to 10 years (with proper care of course).
This menstrual cup is good for overnight protection because it promises to give you no leakage at all. This alone is good news. Sleeping at night will be more soundly because you won’t be conscious in leaking the bed.
To give you an idea on how to use it, please watch this video (it’s quite long but I tell you it’s an eye opener)
I was surprised to know that there were a lot of online sellers of this item already. But I got mine from Anytime Menstrual Cup.
Anytime Menstrual Cup is a cone shaped cup that is made of a high quality silicone. Silicone has anti-bacterial properties which makes this product completely safe for usage. Instead of absorbing your flow, like a tampon or pad, menstrual cups catches and collects it.
Here’s a picture on how to put it on
To remove it, you just need to pull the stem sticking out the bottom and pinch the base to release the seal. Then you just empty and wash with mild soap and water. At the end of your cycle, you can sterilize your cup in boiling water and store it in a proper place to be used again.
Experts say it’s safer than a tampon, because it has a lower risk of toxic shock syndrome, a bacterial infection. And compared with a pad, there’s no chance of chafing or rash.
Anytime Menstrual cups are available in 3 colors = white, pink, purple
They are also available in 2 sizes:
Size 1 for under 30y/o and has no children
Size 2 for 30y/o and above OR has children thru normal delivery
Each cup comes with its own Anytime breathable pouch, perfect for storing your cup in your bag or drawer.
I will be trying this next month. I will be happy if this is a success because I won’t be adding anymore dirty pads in the earth landfills anymore. Research more about it and try it too girls.
Happy Womanhood!
UPDATE:
I’ve used this cup for the first time this month. It was uncomfortable at first. I find it hard to sit down and even walk because I can feel (or I am conscious) that there is this thing inside me. I have only used it for an hour because I really feel uncomfortable. What’s nice with it is that it easy to clean. Still, I think I will be only using this at the house muna until I feel okay with it to use it when I go out.
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I have seen these around pero medyo takot pa ako to try haha. I am really looking forward to read your review about your experience. 🙂
Parang di ko keri. XD
I don’t think this is for me but I’d love to read your review about it. Interesting though …
Quite hesitant about using a menstrual cup. How does it feel? Is it at all uncomfortable? Do you feel it or you don’t even notice it? Would love to hear more on this.
I have a friend who swear by this menstrual cups but since my period hasn’t come yet, hindi ko pa siya natatry.
Mare, looking forward ako sa review mo…
This is something new! But I am not sure if I can use it. Is it comfortable once you get it inside? Or how does it feel?
Hello, once inside, majority of women report not feeling anything at all. 🙂 it is able to conform to the shape of our bodies inside.
It might take a while before I’ll be convinced to try a menstrual cup. But knowing the good it does to the environment makes it worth considering.
I’ve known about menstrual cups since 2012 (the Diva Cup in particular) and I’ve been meaning to try it pero wala pa akong lakas ng loob lol. I know it’s not painful (according to reviews) but Filipinos are not used to it pa eh. I’ll probably wait for them to become mainstream muna haha!
Intrigued about this. I have so many questions right now haha. Like how often do you have to pour it out. Will it not be messy?
Hi, yes one will pour the blood out into the toilet. Just imagine a vessel holding the liquids. The frequency of emptying it will depend on how heavy one’s period is- heavy days every 3 to 4 hours, light days every i to 12 hours. 🙂
I already heard this one before, but up to now I still don’t have a guts to try it. sana soon
I never heard of this but it makes me curious. Please share your experience once you’ve tried it. I’m kinda interested in this. I hope it’s a success.
Read a few reviews on mentrual cup and they all like the idea of using it instead of sanitary napkins or even tampon. I havent tried that yet and I dont know will I try one if ever i come across a menstrual cup.
I wonder how it feels when it’s in. I still have doubts in using it. I will look forward to your review once you’ve used it . 😊
I already heard about this menstrual cup before.
But they said it is kinda pricey.
I wish I could try it for free too. 😄
Hi Filipina, 1 Anytime cup costs only P700, making it one of the most affordable options in the Philippine market. 🙂 imagine the savings you can make by switching to a menstrual cup. Almost 80% total savings annually compared to sanitary napkins & tampons. 🙂