Ideal for Periods: 10 Myths About Menstrual Cups Debunked!

In India, there are several misconceptions attached to the existence and usage of a menstrual cup, as we are still learning about this period product. 

These myths are required to be busted immediately to eliminate the fear hovering over your head. This blog will douse the fire of rumours that may spread like wildfire in the coming years because of a lack of awareness and unavailability of the right information. 

Educate yourself, your teenage daughter, a friend, or an office colleague about these false, made-up stories, and let’s together create a comfortable, safe, and hygienic menstrual journey for every precious woman. You deserve an eco-friendly and sustainable period!

Let’s get started:

Myth 1: A Period Cup Comes in One Size

Every woman is unique, and so is her menstrual flow. How can there be a same size period cup to meet the distinctive needs of women with different sizes of vaginal walls? This is purely a misconception about this product.

At Smart Hygeia, we meticulously design menstrual cups in different sizes based on a woman’s flow, lifestyle, age, and even childbirth history, so that our valuable customers can find an ideal fit for themselves. We suggest you choose cups with a smaller diameter if you have narrow vaginal walls and larger diameter cups for wider vaginas.

Myth 2: A Menstrual Cup is Painful to Insert and Take Out 

Another myth we want to bust is that inserting a period cup inside the vagina and removing it is painful and discomforting. These products are designed with soft and flexible silicon in such a way that you can effortlessly insert it without feeling any sort of pain. They are crafted keeping the convenience of women in mind. 

Myth 3: It Can Affect Virginity

This one is miles away from the truth! You certainly insert the menstrual cup into the vagina, but it doesn’t have to do anything with the hymen. 

Myth 4: Using It Will Expand My Vagina

Chuck out this misconception from your mind right away. The vagina is a muscle that is designed to expand and contract again, returning to its original form. So, even when you use our best menstrual cup and insert it inside your vagina, the vaginal walls are effortlessly bent and move to create space for the cup. And, as you remove it, the vagina comes back to its compressed state. Wearing a cup will not stretch your vagina. 

Myth 5: There Is A Risk for It to Get Stuck or Lost Inside the Vagina

This surely deserves a good laugh! Well, no, it can never happen that your menstrual cup is lost in the vagina. The reason is that the vaginal canal is not an endless tube. It has an end point. Moreover, it is not connected to another part of the body, eliminating the fear of slipping into any other part of your body. 

Myth 6: You Cannot Exercise or Swim Wearing a Menstrual Cup

Well, this holds true for sanitary pads, but certainly not for our menstrual cup. It is undoubtedly a perfect product if you indulge in a workout session or swim during periods. It will not leak or slip down while doing any physical activity. So, for all the travel junkies and adventurous ladies, you can jump, hike, exercise, and swim with the cup without the fear of leaks. 

Myth 7: It is Required to Change a Period Cup Every Year

Who said that? Don’t believe in this marketing ploy! You don’t need to change your cup every year, as it is absolutely safe to use it for at least 8 years. However, we suggest you take care of it by keeping it clean with regular washes. Also, you must sterilise the cup after every menstruation cycle using Savvy’s steriliser, which efficiently kills germs and bacteria. 

Myth 8: The Process of Using a Menstrual Cup Is Sloppy & Untidy

How was your first day of using a sanitary pad? Not joyful, right? The beginning of every new activity is a little discomforting, but once you get the hang of it, and know how to use it properly, the process is a breeze. If you find the process a little messy, then you may also seek guidance from healthcare professionals or even watch tutorials online.

Myth 9: Do Not Sleep Wearing a Period Cup Overnight

Of course, you can! Let us demystify the unknown. You can wear Smart Hygeia’s menstrual cups and sleep comfortably without any fear of leaks. On the other hand, women may have not-so-good experiences with bulky sanitary pads while sleeping. As a menstrual cup can be worn up to 6-8 hours, you need not compromise your sleep and change it to prevent any leakage.  Other than this, this period product is better for our planet as it is reusable as well as cost-effective. 

Myth 10: I Cannot Urinate With a Menstrual Cup 

It is a common myth that women have to remove the menstrual cup and then urinate whenever needed. A menstrual cup is inserted into the vagina, and women pee through the urethra, which is a different track. The cup will in no way interfere with your experience of urinating.