Softcup menstrual cup

I must have seen the Softcup at least fifty times through the years, and passed it up. It was constantly there on the aisle with the other feminine hygiene supplies. When I did pick the box up and I read the description, I had no interest in what I thought was a "gross" idea.

Fast forward to October 2012, I was browsing through my local drugstore and there it was again, the Softcup. So in spite of my previous opinion I picked the box up and placed it in the cart. Now, any of my close friends (2 to be exact), can tell you how I detest my period. There I said it. As natural as it is, as long as I've lived with it, I DETEST it.  What's worse is that I absolutely can't wear tampons. I wouldn't if I could, I strongly dislike those too. Which left me with one option, the pad or so I thought.

**Que the angels** I used the Softcup for the first time and I was in love with it. Now there is a learning curve. But it is not, I repeat NOT gross. The fluid is captured in the cup. If inserted and removed properly, it remains in the cup. You empty it in the toilet, rinse and reinsert. The cup can be worn for up to 12 hours. After this it must be removed and rinsed if your reusing, or replaced if being disposed of. It may require more frequent removal and emptying depending on menstrual flow.

I have used the disposable and reusable Softcup and the only difference is that the reusable has a more durable material used to capture the fluid. However I've used the disposable for multiple days with no problems.

I must say that I highly recommend the Softcup. It has made my period virtually undetectable. In addition it is very clean, as I don't have on a used pad next to my skin with waste on it, and I don't have to use a tampon which would hold the waste in, place me at risk of TSS, and is processed using chemicals. The only negative is that it has to be disposed of. The price point is about $7-$9.00 for the 14 pack of disposables, and $6-7 for a 2 pack of reusables which are only available online but this price includes shipping. They have excellent customer service. I would advise you not to knock it until you try it. Just think that I missed out on the benefits of Softcup for so long. I am so happy that I gave in to curiosity and tried it. I can truly say it changed my life. I am in no way affiliated with, employed by, persuaded, coached or compensated by evofem the manufacturer of Instead Softcup.

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