You can also use water or water-based lubricant on the tipof the Applicator Barrel to help insert it into your body. Here at Sunny, we are also working to bring awareness to and fight against period poverty, because 14. I was most interested in this product for the potential it could have for helping people insert a cup who can’t insert one manually. The pads are made of wood pulp and bamboo fibre, and 70% plant-based materials which dissolve when swirled vigorously in water. Help the cup pop open by pinching, twisting, running your finger along the base, or very gently grabbing the stem.

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But as they have become more mainstream, a whole mini-industry has popped up to make menstrual cup cleaning simpler.

There are many reasons why menstrual cups have become a great alternative to the likes of pads and tampons. You can also use water or water-based lubricant on the tip of the Applicator Barrel to help insert it into your body. Finally, wash your cup and applicator as instructed and reinsert or wash it and let it air dry before putting it in your carrying pouch. Here we run down the different types of period products and their pros and cons, costs and how well their sustainability credentials stack up to help you choose.

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This is the most centered I can get the cup into the applicator with the punchdown fold – others don’t stay folded well Why use a menstrual cup applicator? Dedicated to making information approachable and accessible, I have been a vocal advocate in the realm of menstrual health for more than a decade. I’ve tried more folding angles/attempts and can now get the cup inserted straight with the punchdown and the stem “squished” in the middle. When you first receive your Sunny Cup + Applicator and between every cycle, you need to boil your cup in water for 5-7 minutes.

Reusable pads and period pants need to be rinsed and washed between uses and then hung dry, so you need access to hand-washing facilities or a washing machine and washing line. To learn more about the innovative product and the company behind it, BuzzFeed spoke with Sunny co-founders Cindy Belardo (l) and Drew Jarvis (r). At first glance, they might not be as affordable as tampons and pads, but they make for a much more cost-effective case in the long run, and with good care and maintenance, menstrual cups can last you for months if not years. Cups hold 5x as much liquid as tampons, on average, and in recent years the size and shape options seem endless.

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Luckily, this set comes with 2 that you can alternate, giving you ample time to clean each one as you use them.

I can wear them for long periods of time (39%)' I think they are brilliant, last longer than a tampon and no leakage. Both are safe and durable; it shouldn’t make a difference unless you have an allergy to either material, but you might find one type more comfortable. Why we love it: Great as a beginner-friendly option, this menstrual cup is soft, comfortable and features both a leak-proof double rim as well as an easy removal loop (pull tab).