Reusable Menstrual Products: Navigating the Learning Curve

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Getting used to a reusable period product like a menstrual cup or disc can feel overwhelming at first. It might even take you back to those early days of your first period — when everything felt unfamiliar, and you weren’t quite sure what to do. But just like then, with a little patience and practice, it becomes second nature. Here’s what you can expect as you adjust to using your period cup or reusable menstrual disc, along with tips to help you feel more confident and comfortable.

Saalt Soft menstrual cup in Desert Blush color with retail packaging, highlighting sustainable period care alternatives to disposable products.


Learning Your Body: Building Comfort and Confidence

One of the biggest adjustments with using a menstrual cup or disc is becoming more familiar with your anatomy. Unlike pads or tampons, which you can place without much thought, menstrual cups and menstrual discs require a little hands-on approach. The more comfortable you are with your cervix and vaginal canal, the easier placement will be.

Insertion & Removal Take Practice

Both cups and discs should be inserted at an angle downwards and towards your tailbone which can seem a little counterintuitive if you’ve been a tampon user in the past, but we promise you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
 
Finding Which Reusable Period Product Works Best For Your Anatomy

Like anything new, using a menstrual cup or disc can take a couple of cycles to master. Pairing your cup or disc with leakproof underwear period pants can be used as backup to your period products. Overall the biggest piece of advice when switching to a period cup or period disc is to just be patient, listen to your body, and know that you’re doing something amazing for yourself and the planet. You’ve got this! Shop: Best period underwear

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Saalt is a sustainable period care brand working to support everyone who menstruates. They dedicate themselves to creating clean, high-performance products that are better for you and the planet. Their ethically made period cups and period underwear are for professional athletes, office workers, adventurers, and those new to their cycle. For a process that is natural and essential, Saalt offers something just as natural and straightforward.

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