Can a menstrual cup help you get rid of period pain?

Menstrual cups are menstrual care products that have gained a lot of popularity lately, mostly because of the unique benefits they offer women. Menstrual cups are made of very soft medical silicone and fit every woman's anatomy. Many women find them more comfortable than traditional devices and a safe and effective method of menstrual care. With a menstrual cup, the risk of leakage is minimal because the device isolates the leakage inside the body and can be worn even when doing strenuous physical activity. Depending on the flow, you can enjoy freedom of movement for up to 12 hours and many other long-awaited benefits for all women. The cups can also be reused for 2-5 years, making them a smart, economical and suitable solution for every modern woman.

Read the article below and find out the benefits of using a menstrual cup, information on how to use a menstrual cup for the first time, and the answer to the question: Can the cup also help with menstrual pain?

Benefits of using menstrual cups

Menstruation is very stressful for many women. Since the recurrence is monthly, the stress never seems to end. And when menstruation overlaps with important events, the scale of the problem seems to be amplified. 19-year-old tennis player Zheng Qinwen attributed her defeat in the fourth round at Roland Garros to menstrual cramps: “ It's just a bitch thing, and I always have such pain on the first day ” (source here ). Menstrual cramps can be excruciating, and the pain reliever solution can work for some women. However, some women who have used menstrual cups have reported less menstrual pain. The menstrual cup puts pressure on the uterine muscles, which are responsible for premenstrual cramps. That is, it does not allow the muscles to contract as much, and as a result the spasms decrease in intensity.

When you choose to use menstrual cups, you also have many other advantages, including:

• 6-12 hours of continuous use (depending on your flow)
• 100% biocompatible medical grade silicone that does not support bacterial cultures
• Design with an adjustable tail that perfectly fits your anatomy
• Does not cause vaginal dryness
• Economical method – no monthly recurring costs
• Green solution – less waste is generated every month
• You can wear it in the pool, in the shower, during exercise
• Long-term use (up to 5 years)
• Different sizes are available - also for virgin anatomy - TEEN size
• Affordable complete packages for intimate care: menstrual cups, menstrual panties, reusable pads

First use of a menstrual cup - rules and recommendations

If you want to try menstrual cups, there are a few things to keep in mind before buying them. First, make sure you choose the right size. There are 3 sizes: one for teenagers up to 18 and virgin girls, one for women who have given birth vaginally, and one for women who have not given birth vaginally. Learn more about which menstrual cup size is right for you: menstrual cup size A and menstrual cup size B. Femieko menstrual cups fit different types of cervix (low, medium, high) and the tails of these cups are adjustable, meaning you can cut them to fit your body perfectly.

The use is simple, but it is definitely necessary to follow a few simple rules that ensure both the protection of your health, the correct use of a menstrual cup and the maximum efficiency of this new device.

Before using a menstrual cup for the first time, it is important to sterilize the cup. This can be done by boiling in water for 10 minutes. Wash your hands every time you insert or remove a menstrual cup. Then:

1. Fold the cup in the shape of the letter C or other shapes - see our Tik-Tok channel :). This process will make inserting the cup very easy. The soft silicone it is made of makes it easy to bend.
2. Find a comfortable position to open the vulva and vagina.
3. Insert the cup into the vagina and twist to seal the space (the ring of the cup will stick to the vaginal walls and leakage will only be deposited inside the cup)
4. Depending on your flow, empty the cup at intervals of between 4-12 hours. When using for the first time, we recommend that you monitor your flow closely and empty the cup after the first 4 hours. After a few uses, you will begin to know better what the optimal emptying interval is, depending on each day of your cycle.
5. To remove the cup, insert your finger next to the cup. This allows air to enter and the vacuum is broken. Remove the cup, empty the contents and rinse with water.

We recommend that you store the cup in a clean place in the bag you receive when you are not using it when you purchase it.

Using a menstrual cup is a quick and easy process. Follow the rules above and you will have a hassle-free experience every time you use a menstrual cup, but above all safety during your period. The vacuum created around the ring of a menstrual cup minimizes the possibility of leakage and spotting. However, it is worth bearing in mind that it may take a few tries before you are sure that you have learned how to insert and remove all types of menstrual cups correctly. Therefore, we recommend that when you use a cup for the first time, you try out the entire process at home. Follow the steps above, wear the cup for a few hours, get familiar, and once you're used to it, you can do any kind of activity, anytime, just like on a normal day.
Using a menstrual cup means freedom of movement and a new way to take care of yourself during your period: better, safer, cheaper and certainly environmentally friendly! It's worth trying a menstrual cup yourself. Millions of women have already tried it and discovered the joy of living in the technological century. Experience menstrual cups from the Danish brand FemiEko and other new solutions for the modern woman.