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| − | + | <br>Instead Softcups are a disposable menstrual cup brand sold in many drugstores and supermarkets. Softcups are composed of a sac and a firmer ring from a polymeric material that is also used in catheters and baby bottle nipples. They are similar in shape to a diaphragm and collect menstrual fluid, instead of absorbing it like a tampon. | |
Softcups can be used during sleep, sports, swimming, or sexual intercourse. Most women can wear menstrual cups longer than traditional menstrual products, they eliminate period odor, don't cause dryness or irritation, and have not been linked to TSS. Read on to find out how to use one. | Softcups can be used during sleep, sports, swimming, or sexual intercourse. Most women can wear menstrual cups longer than traditional menstrual products, they eliminate period odor, don't cause dryness or irritation, and have not been linked to TSS. Read on to find out how to use one. | ||
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# Crumple up some [[Make a Substitute for Toilet Paper|toilet paper]] and put it into the plastic sac to absorb the fluid. Then wrap the entire thing in toilet paper, throw it away, wash your hands, and insert a new Softcup. Or you can choose to reuse the cup. See the tips for cleaning instructions. | # Crumple up some [[Make a Substitute for Toilet Paper|toilet paper]] and put it into the plastic sac to absorb the fluid. Then wrap the entire thing in toilet paper, throw it away, wash your hands, and insert a new Softcup. Or you can choose to reuse the cup. See the tips for cleaning instructions. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
