In India, it is seen that the most common way of managing periods is using sanitary pads. There are many companies selling a lot of different pads each claiming to have lock gel technology or magic gel. Yet what they keep missing out from the advertisements are its harmful effects and what it does to the environment after it is being disposed. Sanitary pad prevents skin from breathing, so they can irritate the skin or deteriorate vaginitis, if used constantly. As many companies claim to have fragrant sanitary napkins to make you feel fresh all through your periods.
The fact is perfume is added by manufacturers to allure buyers. Just like other chemicals, they aren’t safe. Have you ever wondered why sanitary napkins look white? It is because the cotton used is white but think again. Cotton has a creamy shade and isn’t white. Manufacturers use a chemical called dioxin to bleach pads and make them white. As a result, pesticides also find their way into sanitary pads as they’re sprayed on by cultivators of cotton. Time and again, environmentalists have stressed on the fact that used sanitary pads and tampons pose a big threat to the environment. This is mainly due to the chemicals that are present in them. If they’re harmful to the environment, how can they be good for you?
While sanitary pads are made of unsafe products, a menstrual cup is made of medical grade silicone, which is extremely safe. It is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. This cup is a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that you insert into your vagina to catch and collect period fluid.
Here are 10 reasons why you should shift from a sanitary pad to an organic menstrual cup:
1. Menstrual Cups are Eco-Friendly
A woman uses 7000 to 8500 pads and tampons in her lifetime. Since pads are made of chemical based products they are not easily biodegradable and takes hundreds of years to naturally decompose. That is a lot of unsustainable mess! Menstrual Cups on the other hand creates zero waste. Menstrual cups are not just sustainable in nature, but eco-friendly as well. Unlike sanitary napkins or tampons, they do less damage to the environment.
2. Menstrual Cups don’t expose vaginal skin to chemicals
Using 7000 or more pads means exposing the vaginal area to chemicals in them those many times. These chemicals are super absorbent polymers (SAPS) and dioxin, used to bleach cotton. Dioxin can cause side-effects such as ovarian cancer, immune system damage, inflammation, allergies and rashes. SAPS is also considered to be bad because they contain bacterial toxins can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Some of the other ingredients used in making a pad are wood pulp, plastic and artificial fragrances. You didn’t know that, did you? Also, brownie points: Cups do not dry up your vagina unlike other products.
3. Menstrual Cups are easy to handle
Break the taboo of using Menstrual Cups because there is nothing to be afraid of! The presumed notion is often how will it feel inserting a cup inside the vagina. Let me spill out the beans for you, it’s so convenient that you wouldn’t even feel a thing. Let’s discuss in detail, shall we? Menstrual Cups are made of soft flexible silicone which will not only make you feel comfortable, but you will also be able to enjoy various physical activities such as swimming, jogging and everything that you want to do! So, no more looking back and check for spotting in your clothes, it is the time to stand up and shine!
4. Menstrual Cups doesn’t need constant change
Pads need to be changed because they get dirty easily. If they aren’t changed after every interval, they will cause rashes and a lot of inconvenience as well. Are you tired of changing your pads constantly in every four to five hours? We present to you the wonder cup! If you have regular flow, you only need to change the cup once every eight to twelve hours. Simply pull it out, drain the menstrual fluid, rinse in running water and reinsert it. Menstrual cups help you in making your life much easier than you can imagine!
6. Menstrual Cups saves money
Have you wondered how much you spend on your periods per annum? A cup will cost you around 600 to 3000 rupees and can last up to 10 long years! On the other hand, you end up using 12 pads per period. Each pad costs roughly at around 10 rupees. Now get on with your calculators and calculate which will save you money and which method will cost you more!
7. Menstrual Cups can save you when expecting periods
Don’t keep checking constantly, when you can wear a cup instead. When you know a period is expected, you can simply wear your cup and forget about spotting. This is especially helpful when you are on your way to work or travel but don’t want to risk an unpleasant surprise.
8. Menstrual Cups do not stink
Pads starts to smell after a couple of hours because the iron in the blood starts oxidizing. The promises made by the companies are mostly vague as the “magic gel” doesn’t really work in stopping the smell.
9. Menstrual Cups work great when you are travelling
When you are on the go, simply carry the cup in a cloth pouch and you need not worry about being ready for your period. No matter where you are, you just need a bathroom and running water to change the cup, unlike pads and tampons that needs to be disposed in a certain way. Menstrual Cup is the only cup which will be always on the go for you!
10. Menstrual Cups do not leak
Once you get gelled up with the menstrual cup there is no looking back. After you get comfortable, you will never have to worry about any leaks. A lot of women do wear a cloth panty liner with the cup for an extra layer of protection. However, it depends to person to person as in most cases it is not required.
Bonus :
11. Menstrual Cups blesses you with hassle free periods
No more spotting and no more scrubbing off blood marks from your clothes. Once you start using a menstrual cup, you will wonder how you ever put up with messy pads and tampons. After making the switch, you will never go back to any other menstrual hygiene product.
When you use a menstrual cup for the first time, it may feel uncomfortable. But “greasing” your cup can help make the process smooth. Before you put in your cup, lubricate the rim with water or a water-based lube (lubricant). A wet menstrual cup is much easier to insert. Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons. So, make the sustainable change today for your better future tomorrow!
In the current generation, women are equally contributing to the success of a nation. Every woman now aspires for a steady job, a good lifestyle and being more successful. But these lifestyle changes have resulted in turning us into a cult of busyness! Menstrual Cup gives us a holistic solution when it comes to managing our periods sustainably.
In midst of our work, we overlook our health. And sometimes we just ignore minor signs our body is trying to indicate. It is time for us to shift to green menstrual with Sustainfiy's Eco-Period Kit. Grab the entire kit today & be the earth super hero!
IT'S TIME TO OVAR-REACT! WHY? Because every year over 249,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer worldwide! HOW DO YOU DETECT THE EARLY SIGNS OF OVARIAN CANCER?
Early detection improves survival rates by 90%.
Make sure you're aware about the symptoms.
Persistent bloating
Lack of energy
Loss of appetite
Feeling fuller sooner.
Other than our lifestyle change, another reason that's guilty of causing OVERIAN Cancer is usage of SYNTHETIC PADS.
Our bloodstream is now layered with harmful chemicals from synthetic pads. Let’s not make our ovaries a ticking bomb of cancer.
Switch to Menstrual Cup- Sustainable, Safe and Easy to use.
Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it's not there. Ovarian Cancer affects women of all ages even in the early 20s. So let's together raise a voice and pledge to get regular checkups. Let’s make Teal Talk, the real talk!
Comments