menstrual cup

Since its inception in 2015, Deep Bajaj of Sirona Hygiene has developed products like PeeBuddy, herbal period pain relief patches, menstrual cups and anti-chafing rash cream, among other intimate female hygiene products.

Archit Rahul Patil, a Class 10 student from Maharashtra, has designed and developed a postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) cup, which is helping doctors in places like Jalgaon, Akola, Sevagram and Aurangabad prevent maternal deaths.

The first few months will be confusing for her and it is upon you to ensure your daughter is introduced to periods with facts, not rumours.

Washing the cup with warm water is fine. But don't take chances with your health

"As he is growing, he is the one to point out to me about wasteful use of plastic. It is important that children are exposed to our lovely planet and why it is important to protect it.”

Remarkably, this breakthrough came in a region where some 25 per cent of menstruating women still use old clothes and periods are considered a taboo!

Inserting and removing the menstrual cup can be quite tricky. We understand. I too was confused and scared of using the cup. But as most users would vouch for, the menstrual cup is a game (and life) changer!

Can I sleep in it? Are menstrual cups dangerous? Having questions before switching is natural. And here are the answers you have been looking for!

#FreePeriod: Join The Better India in inspiring school girls to start their journey towards positive and plastic-free periods!

"Yes, you need roti, kapda and makaan. But, what will a girl do if she is continuously bleeding under her skirt? It's a social issue that needs immediate solution from state governments," says the woman behind the 'Dignity in Flood' petition. #MenstrualHygieneDay #MenstruationMatters