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Cup Periods.. Best Periods

periods for me meant discomfort unless I started using menstrual cups. I had read about menstrual cups while campaigning against taboos related to menstruation but never tried to inquire more about them, considering that this might be a special product used by athletes. On Jagriti Yatra during our visit in Banglore, I visited stall of Boondh and that was the first time I was able to know more about cups and how any girl/woman can switch from plastic sanitary pads to cups. The eco-friendly reasons led me towards thinking about this product but the fear of inserting something in my vagina didn't allow me to buy it on that occasion. Few days later after Yatra, I got a call from a very popular Doctor and social activist of our city, also my mentor for campaigning against menstrual taboos, Dr Ami Yagnik and she was very keen to promote the idea of using menstrual cups among the Surti women. I immediately resonated with her idea and we decided on starting our campaigns to promote menstrual cups in our city. But before that it was my turn to try and test the cup period. My friends at Rayzz Of Hope encouraged me to consider this product and asked feedback regularly. During feedback sessions on whatsapp, I also faced questions like, did I feel sexually aroused due to cup insertion?. Hahaha that was hilarious really.. I am glad that girls at Rayzz Of Hope are switching to menstrual cups relying on my feedback. Initially the insertion and removal of cup wasn't very easy but a little discomfort in the washroom and next 8-9 hours one can completely forget about the period. You might have seen those sanitary pads ads, in which the girl is dancing freely and doing everything without being conscious about her period, I used to laugh at those over exaggerated videos but adopting cup succesfully since 3 cycles did help me feel carefree without worrying about cash, trash and rash. 

Planning to make a detailed review video. whatever time permits. 


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  1. Dr. Ami Yagnik4 May 2017 at 23:29

    I am glad i was instrumental in making your transition from pads to cups. How i wish i knew about menstrual cups in my menstruating days!Failing that i am committed to help all girls and women know about this healthier, environmentally sustainable option for Menstrual hygiene.

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    1. Mahima MM5 May 2017 at 10:54

      Thank U Mam.. Really thankful for introducing it to Us..:-))

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  2. Unknown5 May 2017 at 00:11

    Wow wonderfully written....i got same cup.:)

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