ADVANTAGES OF USING MENSTRUAL CUPS BY WOMEN
Unlike in the past where women were less involved in work, modern women are as active as their male counterparts who are involved in all types of jobs from construction, to driving and traveling while working. The situation has changed partly because women are getting education in the same way as men and therefore there is absolutely no reason why they cannot do any kind of job because they are equally getting training and expertise like men. Changes in the family units are making modern women get involved in work unlike in the past where men were part and parcel of a full family unit. The situation is aggravated by cases of divorce, separation, death or an absolute choice by women to stay on their own. With this trend, women are therefore the primary breadwinners and thus have to work to meet ends meet. Since global economies are not doing well, women are seeking employment in order to help the men beat the economic hardships of the family units and help in upgrading the living standard.
Just like tampons and pads, women are increasingly using menstrual cups that have many advantages. These changes are been observed in the same way they are changing from been housewives to working class like their men. One of the benefits of menstrual cups is that they are reusable for a long period of time depending on with the brand, unlike pads that are disposable and replaced after a short period of time. This has the effect of saving money in the long run, unlike pads that need to be replenished on an hourly basis and daily. Women get a lot of advantages by use of the menstrual cups because, their varied manufactures who have a number of brads in the market like Soft Sup, Femmycycle and Moon Cup which are all comfortable to use. Further, they come in different colors to choose from, sizes and lengths to fit everyone depending on their body types. Considering that menstrual cups have no known health risk associated with its use, it’s therefore recommended to all women. Further, the products come with measuring marks that can help detect any changes in future and may guide in case of a medical examination. Further, they are easy to clean by use of mild soap or sterilize in boiling water for few minutes Unlike pads and tampons that contribute solid waste to the environment, menstrual cups are eco-friendly. All you need is to clean the liquid discharged and reuse again. Thus it’s useful for menstrual hygiene management.