Menstrual cups are an alternative to tampons, sanitary pads, and other menstrual products. A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup that you can insert into your vagina to catch blood when you're on your period. The menstrual cup is often made out of flexible materials such as rubber or silicone and, unlike most other period products, is reusable.
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