Can you buy menstrual cups in stores?

Can you buy menstrual cups in stores?

Although you can buy any of the brands online or in most stores, you’ll first have to find out what size you need. Most menstrual cup brands sell small and large versions. To figure out the right menstrual cup size for you, you and your doctor should consider: your age.

Which is the best menstrual cup to buy?

A quick look at the best menstrual cups

• Best menstrual cup for a high cervix: DivaCup.
• Easiest menstrual cup to clean: Lunette Menstrual Cup.
• Longest-lasting menstrual cup: The Keeper Cup.
• Most comfortable menstrual cup: Intimina Lily Cup.
• Best menstrual cup for beginners: Flex Cup.

How do you know what size menstrual cup to buy?

Cup size should be determined only by fit, not flow. You can buy a cup because it has a high capacity but it has to also be a good fit. Do not choose a cup based solely on how much it holds unless the other attributes, like the diameter and length, are also a good fit for you.

Is it painful to use menstrual cup?

Do menstrual cups hurt or feel uncomfortable? Many people can’t feel their cups at all once they’re inserted, Dr. Cullins says, and it shouldn’t be painful when you insert it, either (though it might take more practice to use than a tampon or pad).

Can you sleep with a menstrual cup?

Yes! You can sleep with a menstrual cup in! In fact, compared to bulky pads or tampons, many DivaCup users prefer it. Tampons should never be worn for more than the recommended time (usually between 4 to 8 hours); the DivaCup can be worn for up to 12 hours.

Is it safe to use menstrual cup?

Menstrual cups are safe to use, as long a person follows the safety guidelines. There is no evidence that they are any more dangerous than tampons. Rarely, menstrual cups can cause pain, urinary problems, or infection. If this occurs, it is important to stop using the product and speak to a doctor or gynecologist.

Is menstrual cup painful?

Can a menstrual cup get lost inside you?

A menstrual cup cannot pass through your cervix, which means it has no where else to go—it cannot get lost inside of you.