What is the menstrual bowl

Description

The menstrual cup is the latest development of scientists in the field of feminine hygiene in critical days. Represents a small bowl shaped like a bell. It is inserted into the vagina. It is made of safe silicone or latex. The cup in circulation is convenient and simple. It can be used around the clock in everyday life, and during exercise. Tip of the cup when urinating can not be wet.

Bowls do not require frequent emptying, nor do they alter the natural vaginal sphere, do not dry the mucous membrane. Genitourinary ways are protected from inflammation and any kind of allergies.

Types of menstrual bowls

  1. Disposable.
  2. Reusable.

Disposable bowls are filled in an average of 10 hours. Then the contents are poured out and the bowl is disposed of.

What are menstrual bowls Reusable bowls are designed to use them for a long time. They are released from the contents, washed with warm water and soap and can be reused.

The following are the advantages of the menstrual bowl over traditional hygiene products( tampons and gaskets):

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  1. The lifetime of reusable bowls is up to 10 years.
  2. Made of environmentally friendly material.
  3. Risk of infection is minimal, becauseThere is no "greenhouse" effect, as it happens when using gaskets.
  4. The microflora of the genital tract is not impaired. The allocation of the bowl does not absorb.
  5. Hypoallergenic.
  6. You can wear any clothes, visit the pool.
  7. Menstrual discharge does not come in contact with oxygen, so an unpleasant smell is not felt.
  8. You can visually follow the volume of allocated menstrual blood.
  9. Requires little storage space.
  10. It is recommended to use when bending the uterus.

How to embed the bowl?

Instructions for the use of the menstrual cup The bowl should be inserted as follows:

  1. The bowl should be boiled for 5 minutes before using it for the first time.
  2. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  3. Use grease or moisten the bowl with warm water for a comfortable introduction.
  4. Find a convenient position for the introduction of the bowl.
  5. Fold the bowl in half and insert into the vagina.
  6. Scroll it around the axis to check the correctness of the insertion. It should open up.

How to remove the bowl?

  1. It is necessary to break the tightness by pressing on the bottom of the bowl, extract it with two fingers. Do not pull the tail. It can even be cut off to eliminate inconvenience.
  2. Empty the bowl, rinse and wash with soap and water.

How to store the bowl?

After the end of menstruation it is required:

  • bowl to boil for 10 minutes;
  • dry by wiping with a paper towel;
  • should be stored in a special bag that must let in air. It is sold with a bowl;
  • additional sterilization tablets and gel-grease can be purchased with the use of the menstrual cap.

How to choose a bowl?

Advantages and disadvantages of menstrual cups Lunar( female) bowls are made in 4 sizes: S, L, M, XL.They have 3 options of softness: Classic, Soft, Sport and 4 variants of tails( stem, ring, ball and without tail).

Cups of size S( small) are designed for women under 25 years and nulliparous. Size L - recommended to give birth to women older than 25 years.

Large sized bales are suitable for women older than 35 years, giving birth naturally.

Bowls have a different softness. Elastic open easily, but discomfort after injection is not ruled out. Soft bowls are felt less, but to inject and extract them is more difficult.

Disadvantages of the menstrual bowls

  1. Price. Qualitative bowls have a fairly high price. But they quickly pay off due to savings on tampons or gaskets.
  2. Problems with use arise in virgins. Before buying a bowl, you need to get a consultation from a gynecologist.
  3. Reusable bottles require thorough care. They should always be perfectly clean. In the absence of proper cleaning, you can put an infection in the vagina.

Tips and Tricks

If the menstrual cup is selected for the first time, the following recommendations will help:

  1. Choose a short cap. A long one will cause a leak.
  2. Cap wide will be better kept and there will be no leaks.
  3. Virgins need to purchase a cap of the smallest diameter.
  4. Cap having a large discharge capacity, it is recommended to use it for up to 12 hours. It can be released in the morning and in the evening.

What is important to know?

  1. Menstrual cramps are not able to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
  2. When using an intrauterine device, the permission of the gynecologist is required.
  3. When inserting a bowl, you can damage the hymen.
  4. It is impossible with the help of a bowl to prevent the infection of sexually transmitted infections.