What Exactly Is a Menstrual Cup? A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup—usually made from medical-grade silicone—that’s inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluid rather than absorb it.

Reusable menstrual cups reduce waste and are more cost-effective than single-use pads and tampons. But some people avoid the cups because they require thorough cleaning and are sometimes messy to ...

Which menstrual cup for a high cervix is best? If you don’t like wearing pads or tampons, or simply want a more sustainable or environmentally friendly product, then menstrual cups are an excellent ...

Unlike menstrual cups, which are held in place in part by suction, menstrual discs sit a bit higher in the vaginal canal and are held in place by tension. Discs generally have a higher capacity than ...

Eating from pouches, sleeping in a bag tied to the wall, using a vacuum-powered toilet: Basic processes of human life require scientifically tested solutions in space. It's the same for menstruation, ...