hey everyone I hope you all are doing well
mother's Day is coming up. Did you get your mom something? Get her something! She
birthed you.
On the subject of femininity and womanhood
I'm coming here to you today to talk about
menstrual cups. [Pause] I was actually debating on if they wanted to make a video about this
I still have those internalized feelings of like..
no one should know that you're on your period [weird noises]
You should be having one and
it's not gross because it is a normal function
of being a healthy woman. Why can't we talk candidly about periods? Huh?!
Down with the patriarchy! That's what I say!
Down with it!
I'm here to talk to you about menstrual cups guys
I purchased the lunette Cup
from Amazon Prime for thirty dollars I currently use model two.
So I first started using the lunette cup
about 4 or 5 cycles ago I think - it's been like 5 cycles
and I first learned about it via tumblr.
Somebody had just posted like alternatives to tampons and pads, did you know that
tampons and pads have like a whole bunch of chemicals in them that are actually
probably making your periods worse for you?!?!
And I was like no...I didn't....Ahhh! And then I started digging
and I was like "oh my gosh pads and tampons are like the devil...
...oh my gosh...[midwest accent intensifies] oh my gosh...Finally settled on the lunette cup based on
people's feedback other YouTube videos I watched and I bought model 1
I slowly incorporated model 1
into my regimen to the point where I could use it for an entire
cycle and feel confident and comfortable
in that and then once that happened I basically now
only by pantyliners just as a safety net - just in case
something happen while I'm wearing it and it's been great
actually! I actually really enjoy using the lunette cup. So I'm gonna talk to you about some of the
pros and cons
of using a menstrual cup
So, the pros of using a menstrual cup. Pro #1
Savings! There's an upfront cost of
thirty dollars with this particular brand of menstrual cup I have seen some that
are even more expensive than that on
Amazon like going up to 45 ish yeah
for me and my flow and how many pads I used
I was predominately a pad wearer before this it payed for itself in about two
cycles
and like I said I do wear panty liners but I believe you can get like 50 panty
liners for like three dollars or something insane
number two healthier for you
So something that I have read online but I didn't really believe
I was just like...y'all lyin'
was that using the menstrual cup would help
alleviate cramping also reduce the the amount of menses that you have each month
and I read that and all these women were reviewing and talking about how
that was happening to them and I was like [stink face]
But! This last
cycle that I had was significantly lower and I have noticed
over the past two cycles that much that I've been using the menstrual cup
completely full time
my cycle has gotten less and less which is
very interesting to me and quite fascinating
because you have to change the menstrual cup look at how much mensus
you're producing
over the four to five cycles that I have used it was noticing the decrease
in like what is my heaviest flow day and seeing like
today is my heaviest flow day, and this is going down
and that's something that I think with pads I was never able to truly
understand. Because with pads it just looks gross! Like everything just
it just looks like a mess
it looks like so much blood y'know but with the menstrual cup because it's a cup
you can actually measure
y'know and get a gauge on "wow I'm producing
this much for that much in the span of 10 hours or
9 hours" or however long you decide to keep it in. Remember the max is 12!
number 3
environmentally friendly I wasn't
I didn't go in' trying menstrual cups specifically for this reason
but y'know - using pads, tampons, things like that you are creating a lot
of waste
from that from using those consistently
every month so using the menstrual cup does cut down
on that waste and if you're a green person like you're really into being
green and trying to like minimize
your impacts on the environment as a woman this could be a really good
alternative for you
to pads and tampons. Number four! [Talking fast] Not having to worry about your period as much when you're in
public
[chuckles] So the thing
that also was a big selling point for me on the menstrual cup
being someone who has a heavier cycle is
that you can keep it in for up to 12
hours at a time which for someone like me whos on set
or running around doing things for production where I'll be gone
when I am out and about - I'm out and about!
I'm gone y'know! So even though changing out the menstrual cup can be
kind of like UGH, you really don't have to
worry about doing that at like
a public restroom for example because more than likely
you it will be able you'll be able to keep in and wait
until you get to a restroom that you feel comfortable enough
to change it. Now let's get into the cons
of using the menstrual cup, there are a few...there are a few...
Con #1
there is a learning curve to using the menstrual cup
it took a lot of trial and error for me
to insert it to where it felt right
It wasn't like waddling around, and that took a while.
When I insert my menstrual cup I use what they call the dip
fold to insert it like that
and then pop it in
let it...boop!
And then place it in to where it feels comfortable
And and then it stays in and when I am removing the menstrual cup
stick my finger in...break the seal like so...
bring it just out to where a corner is there
and then hold so that way it's not like
Blahh and i drop it into the toilet on accident
but that took trial and error to get to a point where it felt comfortable doing that
Con #2: I mean if you just generally think your own
vagina is weird and gross, and you don't want to be in close proximity to it very
often
getting a menstrual cup might not be the right thing for you because you will get
to know your vagina
Con #3: Something that is kind of like
Ehh about the menstrual cup is the fact that you do have to change it so your
hands are going to get a little bloody
but like I said in the pros
you can wear the menstrual cup for up to 12 hours so the 4 to 5 times I have worn the
menstrual cup
I have had to change it in public once and that was actually more because
I thought hadn't put it incorrectly rather than it absolutely needed to get changed
So anyway, like I said I have been using the
lunette Cup now for 4 or 5 cycles
and I have really enjoyed it. Like I said there are many different brands so do your
research
find a brand that you think will work best for you
and give it a try. In the comments below let me know if you are on the menstrual
cup train
and if you're not on the menstrual cup train
Have I educated you? Are you now woke to the menstrual cup? Did you not know about
menstrual cups before?
Let's get a conversation started or if you don't use menstrual cups
or tampons or pads... what do you use
for your cycle? Hmmm? Because you might
mention something in the comments below that other women have not heard of
that could be the perfect alternative for them... so anyway
that's me telling you about menstrual cups, because
I just really appreciate mine and
kinda bummed that I just now learned about this at 24
go fourth! I am imparting my menstrual cup knowledge onto you
How many times can I just wave this thing around? And just...
freak all the men out! [chuckles] Dont watch this video men...
[chuckling intensifies]
Anyway! I'll see y'all, when I see y'all.
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