Piramal i- activ Menstrual Cup Review

Monthly periods are natural for women, but we even have to think about how waste disposal treats our nature. The good old practice of using cotton cloths is eco-friendly but not friendly to women. So we are forced to switch to sanitary pads which are hygiene and do not affect our daily activities.

Again yes, how do sanitary pads impact our nature? On average, if a girl uses 8 pads per cycle throughout her menstruation life (maybe 35 -38 years), just imagine the number of million tons of biohazard waste she produces. The calculation is really annoying. Plastic waste, paper waste, medical waste, or any trash is really negligible while compared to these shameful menstrual pads.

So we all should oath together to keep our planet green and clean. A reusable menstrual cup is one of the ways for a hygiene period. There are so many myths and buzz about these cups, but they are really safe. Let me review Piramal i-activ Menstrual Cup.

Piramal i-activ Menstrual Cup

It is a reusable medical-grade liquid silicone cup that can be sterilized. The cup is rash-free, leak-free, odorless, and allows you to do all your physical activities. It is funnel-shaped with a stem at the bottom and available in different sizes (Medium and Large). Choose them according to your age and flow.

Price: Rs 449

Shelf life: 10 years

How To Use The Cup?

With clean hands sterilize the cup with warm water.
Hold the cup facing upwards and fold in half resembling the letter C or U.
Slowly push the folded face towards the vaginal opening. It should sit just below the cervix.
Once the cup is inserted, rotate it slightly. You can feel the vacuum creating an air-tight seal.
While removing, wash your hands and hold the stem of the cup. Pull down till the bottom of the cup is reached. Now press the cup which releases the air-tight seal and you can easily remove the cup.
Empty the cup to the toilet. Wash the cup and clean your hands with soap before reinserting.

How To Clean The Period Waste?

Throw away the period waste to the toilet. Clean the cup with running water and wash your hands before reinserting.

How To Take Care Of Cup Before And After?

Wash your hands in clean water and sterilize the cup with warm water before inserting it.
After the periods are over, sanitize the cup in boiling water for 2 - 3 mins to sanitize.
Store the dry cup in the jute bag provided.

What are the advantages of a menstrual cup?

Affordable - Menstrual cups are very economical. Buy once and it comes for very very long. The i-activ cup lasts for about 10 years.
Longer holding capacity - Menstrual cups have the ability to hold for about 8 to 12 hours depending upon the flow which saves the changing time.
Lesser environmental impact - The waste disposal is simple, hygienic, and safe happy to say I am not contributing waste to the environment. It is just a matter of cleaning the cup in the toilet.
No mess - There is no point in messy leaks while used perfectly. Run, jump, swim, exercise, and sleep at all angles there is no question of leakages.
No bulky or heavy feeling like those comforts of using pads.
Odor-free periods as the cup is sealed.

What are the disadvantages of the Menstrual Cup?

Choosing the right size is very necessary else you may end up with leaks.
The usage may be tough at the beginning. Fitting right while inserting and removal can be messy if not practiced well.
You may experience pain if the cup is not folded in the right manner while inserting and removal.
Maintaining hygiene before and after the cup is very important. It may cause infection if not cleaned and cared for.

In this article, I have tried to provide the facts and usage of menstrual cups. You can choose any of the Indian branded cups whose usage is similar but may differ in the size. I hope this article is convincing in ruling out all the myths.

Note: I have only shared my experience in using i-activ menstrual cup. Consult your doctor for more information on its usage.

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