Menstrual cups are small, flexible cups made of silicone or rubber. They are usually shaped like a bell or funnel and sit in ...

Although they may seem like a recent invention, menstrual cups have been around since the 1800s. The first menstrual cup, patented in 1867, was basically a rubber sack attached to a rubber ring.

Are you curious about switching to menstrual cups? Despite entering the market in the 1930s, the same decade as tampons arrived, in recent years they have become more popular, with environmental ...

Limited to pads, tampons, panty liners, menstrual discs and menstrual cups, most of us will probably use a combination of these products throughout our lives. Menstrual hygiene and management ...

Menstrual cups are a reusable, low-waste alternative to tampons and pads. To use a menstrual cup, fold it and insert it into your vagina, where it will open and create a seal. You can keep a ...

ESF’s free menstrual cup program was kickstarted by a NYSAR3 College Council grant in 2020, allowing the purchase of 235 reusable menstrual cups, which were then offered to the campus community free ...

He notes that menstrual cups, made from medical-grade silicone or rubber, offer a sustainable alternative by reducing plastic waste. The sustainability and reusability of menstrual cups could cut ...