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Inserting Your Menstrual Cup Wrong Can Be Dangerous—Here’s How to Use One Correctly

In a new case study, a woman experienced serious kidney issues from a misplaced menstrual cup. Menstrual cups are small, flexible, reusable cups inserted into the vagina to collect period blood, and ...
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How to use a menstrual cup — and why it's a popular alternative to tampons and pads

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 menstrual ...
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How To Use Menstrual Cups: Beginner-Friendly Tips From Ob-Gyns (And A Writer Who Swears By Them)

If you’ve been thinking about trying out menstrual cups lately, I don’t blame you. ICYMI: In June 2024, metals like arsenic and lead were found in 14 brands of tampons, according to a study published ...
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I’ve Reviewed Menstrual Cups for Nearly a Decade. Here’s Everything I’ve Been Asked.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rose Eveleth Switching from disposable period products to a reusable menstrual ...
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Inserting Your Menstrual Cup Wrong Can Be Dangerous—Here’s How to Use One Correctly

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. In a new case study, a woman experienced serious kidney ...