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Many Indian women are discovering the benefits of menstrual cup
Menstrual cup is an eco-friendly substitute to sanitary napkins. For those who can invest in the cup, its biggest draw is its environmental benefits. In an article published in 2013, Down To Earth calculated 36 million Indian women used sanitary napkins every month. “At an average usage of 12 napkins per woman per month, this would add up to 432 million soiled pads, weighing a staggering 9,000 mega tonnes, enough to cover a landfill spread over 24 hectares,” the article reports.
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It looks like it would be a pain in the ass to use though. While a good idea all the same.Seems like you would still have to use a pantyliner or something just incase the thing leaks.
Actually it's quite easy and there is no threat of toxic shock so you can leave it in all day and then empty/clean it when you get home. I have never once had it leak, so to me it has a better track record in one year than a decade of tampons. Just get the trick of getting it in and out and you're ready to go.
I really need to try this thing out.