I cannot believe that many women are still not even aware that there is an alternative to tampons and sanitary napkins. I too was in that group, until a couple of years ago, when I learned about menstrual cups. I did not buy one back then (I had other things on my mind - like [...]
When trying to insert or remove a menstrual cup for the first time, make sure you have enough time to work with, and are in a washroom you feel comfortable in (public bathroom stalls are bad). You might not succeed in inserting the menstrual cup perfectly the first time, but you should get it right [...]
Most women use something to absorb or catch their menstrual flow. There are a number of different methods available.
Disposable items
Sanitary napkins (sanitary towels) or pads — They are probably the most commonly known and used. Somewhat rectangular pieces of material are worn in the underwear to absorb menstrual flow, often with “wings,” pieces that fold [...]