Tampax Menstrual Cup Review – Slam Dunk or Try Again? When I saw a friend announce that a Tampax menstrual cup would be released in October of 2018, I had mixed feelings. For starters, menstrual cups are not a new invention. The first menstrual cup was patented by Leona Chalmers in 1937 and even the Moon Cup has been around since…
Cruelty-Free Menstrual Cup Brands
Cruelty-Free Menstrual Cup Brands The first time someone mentioned cruelty-free menstrual cups to me I needed a moment to process. Menstrual cups are environmentally-friendly products used for menstruation in humans. How could a menstrual cup not be cruelty-free? To my shock and surprise, I learned that not all menstrual cup brands avoid animal testing including the materials like silicone and dyes…
What is Vulvodynia – When Sex Hurts
What is Vulvodynia – When Sex Hurts The Mayo Clinic defines Vulvodynia (vul-voe-DIN-e-uh) as “chronic pain or discomfort around the opening of your vagina (vulva) for which there’s no identifiable cause and which lasts at least three months.” (1) However, what this doesn’t tell you is how it impacts the lives of persons with vulvodynia and what living with this…
Don’t Let This Happen to Your Menstrual Cup
Don’t Let This Happen to Your Menstrual Cup When it comes to reusable menstrual cups one of the first questions users ask is; How do I clean a menstrual cup? Because it’s worn inside, like a tampon, it’s important to make sure that it stays germ-free to avoid the potential risk for infection. There are several ways to clean a menstrual…
Should I Take My Menstrual Cup Out to Poop?
Should I Take My Menstrual Cup Out to Poop? Like many menstrual cup users, I didn’t think about taking my cup out to poop until the time came. I was headed to the toilet when I realized that I had my menstrual cup in. On no, I thought. I wondered, should I take my menstrual cup out to poop? When…
UltuCup Giveaway – 3 Winners! Open to USA ends 10/14
Have you tried a reusable menstrual cup? Maybe you’ve tried one and you know that you need a shorter or longer cup or perhaps one that holds more volume. UltuCup has you covered! UltuCup has 3 sizes including Model 1, Model 1 and a low cervix version. They are Made in the USA with an Eco-Friendly approach that goes all…
UltuCup Review + Comparison to other menstrual cups
UltuCup Review + Comparison to other cups When I saw the UltuCup emerge on Instagram I was thrilled! UltuCup is a new menstrual cup brand made in the USA offering 3 sizes for menstrual cup users of various needs. I added their brand to my Made in the USA menstrual cup post and even tested them out during my last…
K-Fit Kegel Toner Review – First Impressions Using the Device
K-Fit Kegel Toner Review – First Impressions Sending Electrical Impulses Through My Vagina The pelvic floor has to be the most neglected muscle system in the human body. Without my personal knowledge through my occupation as an Occupational Therapist, the only time anyone mentioned anything related to my pelvic floor was a vague mention by my Mom about “doing kegels…
The TAMPAX Menstrual Cup – Say What?!
The TAMPAX Menstrual Cup – Say What?! When I saw someone post on Facebook asking about the Tampax menstrual cup, I thought it was a joke. Why? Reusable menstrual cups are to tampons what vinegar is to roundup. The much more effective, environmentally friendly and easier to use product that won’t lace you with chemicals when you use it. To…
Midiendo La Altura de tu Cérvix Para la Copa Menstrual
Midiendo la altura de tu cérvix para la copa menstrual Cuando comencé a investigar sobre la copa menstrual, las medidas provistas por los manufactureros me confundían. Todavía me sorprende la cantidad de copas disponibles y las diferentes formas, medidas y marcas. ¿Por qué son tan importantes las medidas? Porque internamente las mujeres son diferentes. Por esta razón es que las…