Did I Just Buy A Menstrual Cup from the Hypermarket?!
An unexpected find.
It's been years since I last bought pads. I buy liners every few months or so, perhaps 3x a year, and that's it - mostly through online shopping. I have to say that I do not go about the pads-side of the grocery when shopping and when I did the other day, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were menstrual cups on the display shelves!
Not a lot of women use the cup (at least from my circle, I know I am the only one) and I cannot over-emphasize the benefits of using it from hygiene, to ease of use, to environmental impact. I just wish I was able to convert them, but maybe it's not yet time. Or maybe I have not really tried hard enough.
Anyway, from what I know, menstrual cups are mostly only sold online hence unless one intentionally looks for it, then it could be that they'd never come across it. Having them on supermarket shelves promotes more visibility of such a great woman-monthly-partner which would potentially lead to more curious women who would be interested to know how it could change their lives.
Errr, too much curiosity though.
Having been using my cup for about 4.5 years, I thought it was time for me to start looking for a replacement. With proper care, menstrual cups can last up to 10 years. My Diva Cup is white - unpigmented silicone, and has been discolorated over the years of use (which is normal, but eh, ugly).
Sadly, while going through the stocks on the shelf at the store, I noticed some items that were deliberately opened - perhaps by those who wanted to know what it looked like before even thinking of buying it. Thankfully, there were lots of stocks and I was able to get an unopened one.
What's in the box?
Inside there are:
(1) menstrual cup
a carry pouch, and
an instructions leaflet which honestly is useless for any first time user.
Tip to any new user -- just head over to Youtube and immense yourself to lots of menstrual cup contents from why's to how to's to reviews.
The learning curve in transitioning to the cup from pads/tampons is high but I have to say that it is worth it.
The cup that I bought was purple, which would hopefully be more resistant to any discoloration later on.
I noticed though that the material is a bit stiffer (harder) than my current one - perhaps because it's still new and I honestly can no longer remember how my Diva Cup felt the first time. I'll find out when I finally get to try it when my period comes. I may have to cut the tip also as I did with the first one.
More women should know about it.
It's unconventional, but I believe more women should know and try using the menstrual cup. They being sold in supermarkets could be a good start, but I just hope like any new product, there would be someone there to promote the cup and give more information about it to more women.
Want to know more about menstrual cups? I shared my first-hand experience below:
17 Months on a Cup: Why I Am Never Going Back |  |
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Have you already switched to the cup? What made you do it, and how do you find your experience so far?
Though I have never heard of this or used this, I think it is better. Though am used to pads
Oh dear! I never looked back to pads when I got the cups. 😄
I once saw it online before and I am so curious about it. I have never seen any in the supermarkets yet. I also didn't know how to use it hehehe but if there is chance maybe I want to try it.
Naku i-try mo na. life changing sya talaga. haha. Anlaki ng matitipid mo sa pagbili ng pads.
Menstrual cup user ka din @romeskie? Saan ka nakabili?
uu. Almost 2 years na. Sa Shopee ko nabili. Nagdalawang isip pa ako nung una. Atsaka it takes getting used to before ka maging comfortable. May mga times nalilimutan kong may period pala ako, naaalala ko na lang pag sumasakit ang puson ko. haha
Wow! Talaga? Ano brand mo sis? Na curious talaga Ako, gusto ko din itry. I tried to open up sa mga co parents ko Dito sa school, di Rin Sila familiar hahaha.
Wala akong Nakita na menstrual cup sa grocery stores, try ko maghanap. Meron kaya sa mercury? Hehehe
di ko lang sure kung meron sa Mercury. Pero Bessy yung brand nung sa kin. Ok naman sya. nakakailang sa una pero makakasanayan na rin.
Try ko maghanap nito hehehe...
Siguro jan sa Pinas, mostly online pa rin cia. Try mo, hindi ka magsisisi. Hehe.
Mejo kailangan lang makasanayan sa umpisa pero compared sa pads, malaking difference. Turning point ko nun yung pag heavy days, palagi ako tinatagusan lalo sa gabi. Kaya napa search ako ng alternative. Ngayon kahit magswimming pa while on period, pwede. 😊
Luhh Pinoy ka @arrliinn? Marunong ka pala magtagalog, pinahirapan mo pa akong mag English hehehe.
Si @romeskie user din daw. Try ko maghanap Dito hehehe
natawa ako sa pinahirapan ka pang mag english. ahahahahah. 😆😆😆
Hahaha yes that's true, di Naman kasi talaga Ako magaling mag English eh, trying hard lang hahaha. Pero okay din Naman kasi napapractice and way to improve na din hehehe. Hate ko kaya Ang English subject during student days hahaha
Ang kulit. hahaha. Homeschooling mamshie din yan si Mamsh @arrliinn
Yup. It's always best na magpractice palagi ng english. Kaya go, englishin mo lang din nang englishin si mamshie Arrliinn. hahaha
Wow! As in same pala kayo, galing nyo Naman. Saludo Ako sa Inyo.
Pinoy na Pinoy po. Haha. Sorry naman kung napahirapan pa kita. Di bale practice natin yan chaka para na rin sa iba, para hindi na sila mag translate. 😁
Sabagay kasi Meron ding mga readers na nagbabasa talaga kahit sa comment hehehe..
napagkamalan kang porenjer, sis 😁
hahaha. English kasi ng English eee. :D
I've been using menstrual cup too for almost 2 years now and I can say it has lessened the stress I feel during periods. It is indeed life changing. 😊
Wow, 2 years n pala un? Ang bilis talaga ng panahon. Haha
haha. Oo. Dami ko pang tanong sayo nung una. hahaha. nagwoworry kasi ako. Tapos ayun. nakasanayan ko na. Never na ko ulit bumili ng pads. May cloth pads ako for wet days pero pag period, cup na talaga. laking tipid. haha
Yang cloth pads dapat na din ako bumili nyan para talagang 100% eco-friendly na. Haha
Laking tipid noh. Magkano rin ang pads.
Ya usé la copa menstrual por bastante tiempo pero después de que tuve a mi bebé y volví a menstruar no pude usarla más. Siento que me molesta y no se si es que el material con el tiempo se endureció. Debido a eso pare de usarla, me gustaría conseguir una que jo me moleste para dejar las toallas sanitarias de nuevo
Maybe because your cup really doesn't fit you anymore? They recommend different sizes for women of different ages and for those who have given birth or not, right?
Anyway, I hope you would find again the right cup for you.
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Never tried pa yan, sis! Parang nakakatakot naman gamitin hehe
Sis 3 bata na lumabas dito sa kinemerlu na to kaya wala na lang tong pa-cup cup na ganito. hahaha
Seriously, okay cia pag nakasanayan mo na kasi hindi mo talaga cia mararamdaman at all. So legit makakalimutan mo na may period ka.