Scarleteen

1# I was reading this: http://youngwomenshealth.org/2013/03/28 ... -products/ it says that the menstrual cup might not be suitable for those who aren't sexually active or have heavy flow, why is that?

* I haven't heard or read any other claims stating this so I don't know how accurate that really is.


2# Can you use menstrual cups while swimming?

3# What's the best thing to do with a used cloth pad if you're in a public place?


Thank you for your time, I appreciate it.

Honestly, I'm not sure why that article says either of those things. I've heard from many folks who have heavier periods and love the menstrual cup specifically because it has a pretty large capacity and is unlikely to leak. My experience with it was a long time ago but I had heavy menstrual flow and it worked really well for me. Generally the best thing to do, if you decide to try a menstrual cup, is to just take note of how full it is when you go to empty it out (and do so fairly often at first), and you'll get a sense of how long you can wear it.
I don't know about the sexually active bit either; you don't need to be sexually active to feel comfortable learning to insert a menstrual cup or to situate one in your vagina comfortably.

You can use a menstrual cup when swimming!

If you're using cloth pads and know you might need to change one out, you could carry a spare and a sturdy zip-top bag in your purse or bag and just put the used one in the bag. It's important to get it rinsed out/soaked as soon as you get home, but there's no harm in carrying it around for a few hours as long as it's sealed up.

Thanks, Mo!