Instead of pads or tampons, menstrual cups, and discs can be used to collect menstrual blood. Each product has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of blood capacity.

Which option is better to use during menstruation? Take a look at the review below. 

Difference between menstrual disc and menstrual cup

Menstrual disc

Menstrual discs were first introduced to the public in 2015. The menstrual disc is a flat disk-shaped medical-grade polymer container with an elastic pocket to hold blood. The menstrual disc is placed in the vaginal fornix, which is where the vaginal canal meets the cervix. This placement makes the menstrual disc-less prone to leakage when collecting blood.

Menstrual cup

As the name implies, menstrual cups are cup-shaped blood collection devices with a small tip made of medical-grade silicone or rubber. This menstrual blood collection alternative was patented in 1867, and it became popular in the 1980s after undergoing several material and design revisions. Menstrual cups are a more eco-friendly option than pads and tampons.

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Advantages and disadvantages of menstrual disc vs menstrual cup

Menstrual disc

Advantages

One of the advantages of a menstrual disc is that it can be used for sex during menstruation.  It is smaller than a menstrual cup, making it less intrusive during intercourse. The correct placement of the menstrual disc (in the fornix of the vagina) minimizes the risk of blood leakage.

Although it is safe to have sex during menstruation, there is still the danger of infection. If you want to have sex, there's nothing wrong with waiting till your period ends.

Another advantage of using a menstrual disc is that it is more comfortable during exercise. Menstrual discs that are less risky of leaking make them widely chosen for exercise, especially for sports with heavy intensity such as running, gymnastics, and swimming.

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Disadvantages

Menstrual discs are more difficult to remove than menstrual cups. Remove, wash your hands, and relax your pelvic floor muscles by taking deep breaths. Then, sitting, squatting, or standing with one foot resting on a surface, hook your finger under the edge of the disc and pull it out slowly. This method is relatively difficult to do, especially for teenagers who are experiencing menstruation for the first time.

Another drawback is that menstrual disc products are expensive and not all reusable. Thus, this product is considered uneconomical for monthly use.

Menstrual cup

Advantages

Menstrual cups are reusable products. Menstrual cups are more inexpensive than pads or tampons, which must be purchased every month. Menstrual cup materials are less expensive and better for the environment.

Menstrual cups are also considered more sanitary and less likely to produce odor because menstruation fluid is not exposed to air. Menstrual cup products are also available in various designs, materials, and sizes, allowing you to select a product that meets your preferences and comfort.

Disadvantages

The disadvantage of using a menstrual cup is how to remove it from the vagina. For women who are menstruating for the first time, using a menstrual cup can be painful and stressful. Removing and emptying the menstrual cup also increases the risk of blood splatter, especially in a public restroom.

Which one is better?

Using a menstrual cup or menstrual disc has its advantages and disadvantages. A menstrual cup can be the right choice if you want a more economical option. But if you want a blood container that is safer from the risk of leaking, you can use a menstrual disc. Adjust the price and your comfort in using, cleaning, and storing the product.

If you need medical advice or consultation, you can either visit a doctor or use the consultation features available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store.

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