Switching to a menstrual cup can feel intimidating at first — especially if you’ve spent years relying on pads or tampons. But once you understand how it works and how to use it correctly, a menstrual ...

Before using a menstrual cup for the first time, wash your hands and sterilize the menstrual cup. You can insert the folded cup into your vagina and confirm it forms a proper seal. Remove and clean ...

We’ve tested 50 menstrual cups and discs since 2016, and we’ve found that Cora’s The Easy-Does-It Cup is the best cup for first-time users because it’s easier than most to fold, insert, and remove. If ...

When choosing which period product to use, we consider our flow (how heavy or light our period is) and how often we need to and can change the product. Limited to pads, tampons, panty liners, ...

Reusable menstrual cups reduce waste and are more cost-effective than single-use pads and tampons. But some people avoid the cups because they require thorough cleaning and are sometimes messy to ...