Softdisc Menstrual Disc - Softcup - 14 Discs - Cleaner Disposable Model of Reusable Silicone Cups, Period Cup, Tampon - Women w/Heavy or Sensitive Flow - 1 Size Model - Small, Medium, or Large Fit

 Softdisc Menstrual Disc - Softcup - 14 Discs - Cleaner Disposable Model of Reusable Silicone Cups, Period Cup, Tampon - Women w/Heavy or Sensitive Flow - 1 Size Model - Small, Medium, or Large Fit

•     DESIGNED FOR YOUR BODY: Softdisc is the result of 10 years of Research and Development by scientists. It is hypoallergenic, made without BPA, phthalates, or latex. It is also the only internally-worn product that is not linked to TSS.
•     FOR HEAVY OR LIGHT PERIODS: Use menstrual soft rings instead of tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Unlike other products, one size fits women of all ages and sizes. Softdisc holds 5 tampons worth of fluid and is the preferred choice for heavy or light periods.
•     COMFORTABLE: Softdisc is the most comfortable period product on the market. It prevents menstrual odor, irritation, and dryness. Most women cannot feel Softcup at all once inserted. Softdisc is easy to change, remove and dispose of on the go.
•     LEAK PREVENTION: Softdisc prevents leaks overnight, during exercise, while swimming, and even during sex during menstruation. Softdisc creates a comfortable seal at the base of the cervix which leaves you worry-free during all of life's activities.

14 questions and answers about the menstrual cup: use it or not?

In recent years, more Brazilians have become adept at menstrual collection, yet the subject is still a taboo for most women. Even if this is the first time you have heard of a menstrual collector, know that it has been around since the 1930s.

The menstrual collector is a hypoallergenic and antibacterial silicone cup, adjustable to the body and which collects blood from menstruation. It is malleable, which makes it easier to put it in the vagina. Unlike the tampon, which is inserted at the bottom of the vaginal canal, the collector is at the entrance to the vagina.

n Brazil, prices vary between R $ 85 and R $ 155, but it is difficult to find it in pharmacies. However, some companies sell over the internet. The size varies. There are brands that offer up to four sizes of menstrual cups, but most sell only two sizes: one for the woman who has had children and the other for those who do not. If it is placed correctly, there is no risk of blood leaking, unless the woman has a very intense flow.

Professor Iara Araújo, 23, has been using the menstrual cup for eight months. She started using the regular tampon, then the tampon, but both types bothered her. ; I have always found blood contact with skin disgusting and have already had an allergic reaction to the common absorbent. I moved in, but I still felt discomfort. I researched about another medium and discovered the collector ;, explained Iara. In addition, for her, the; silicone cup; it is more comfortable, sustainable and economical.

There are no contraindications, but it is not advisable for women who have never had sexual intercourse, because when placing or removing the collector, the hymen can break. It is also unwise in the first days after giving birth.

According to the head of gynecology at Hospital Materno Infantil de Brasília (HMIB), Lucila Nagata, patients who use a collector are still a minority. Culturally, the tampon is the most common. In addition, easier to buy and with less taboos ;, explains the gynecologist. She also argues that the collector is the best option for those who have had an allergic reaction to other types of absorbents.

The gynecologist Isa Maria de Mello is against the use of the menstrual collector. For her, there are no justifications for reusing something that is placed inside the body. ; It is unhygienic. In the modern era, it makes no sense to reuse something, if I can throw it away. I say as a doctor and as a woman, this refers to the time of the washcloth ;, emphasizes the doctor.

Curiosities
During life, a woman uses, on average, more than 10,000 absorbents, be it external or internal. The external takes 100 years to degrade in nature, while the internal takes up to a year. The menstrual cup is environmentally friendly.

Per year, the woman spends about R $ 100 on an absorbent pad. In 10 years, she will have spent R $ 1,000. So the savings are at least R $ 915. The Collectors Brazil groupbrings together women who are interested in the subject and share experiences.

Ask questions

How to put?
Just fold the collector and insert it into the vagina, remembering that you don't have to push it to the bottom, just like the tampon. When placing it all, the collector will open and make a little noise, which means that it was placed correctly.

How long does it last?
Properly sanitized, from five to ten years.

How should I sanitize the menstrual cup?
With cold water and mild soap. At each cycle, the ideal is to clean with boiling water.

Which time interval should I empty the collector in?
This depends on the menstrual flow of each woman. If it is intense, every 6 hours. But it can reach up to 12 hours straight, with normal flow.

Can I have candidiasis or other diseases by using the collector?
Fungi like heat and humidity, so if the woman already has a predisposition to the disease, does not clean the collector properly, goes to the pool and stays in her wet bikini for hours, she may run the risk. Otherwise, the use of the collector does not cause infections.

Is the smell strong?
As the blood does not come in contact with cotton or oxygen, the odor is much less compared to other types of absorbents.

Does it hinder urination?
No.

Does it bother you?
The first few times, yes. But once the woman is able to put it in the right way it is more comfortable than the other types of pads.

Can I play sports?
Yes. With the collector the woman can work out, swim, run. In the case of intense flow, sport with less impact is advisable.

How big and what is the collector rod for?
The size is between 7cm and 9cm. The rod serves to remove it from the vagina. It should be cut until the woman finds the ideal size, so as not to disturb when it is inside the body.

Can I sleep with him?
Yes.

Best way to sanitize?
During the bath.

Does it interfere with vaginal lubrication or does it change the pH of the vagina?
No. The menstrual cup does not absorb anything. It only collects blood, unlike other types of absorbents. And it does not change the vaginal PH.

Can I lend it to a friend?
No. It is for personal and non-transferable use, to prevent disease transmission.