Period Talk
Does a Menstrual Cup Smell? How to Prevent Cup Odour
We have seen women assume their cup smells because there is something wrong with the product, or worse, something wrong with their body. Almost always, neither is true. Menstrual cup...
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Is Medical-Grade Silicone Safe? FDA-Cleared vs BPA-Free Explained
We have seen women ask this question before buying almost every MomDaughts product: "what does medical-grade silicone actually mean, and how is it different from the silicone in a kitchen...
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Is Heat Therapy Safe for Menstrual Cramps? Science and Safety Guide
We have seen women reach for ibuprofen every single month for years without knowing that a non-drug alternative with comparable clinical evidence exists and is already used by 61.5% of...
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Can You Pee While Wearing a Menstrual Cup?
Yes. You can urinate, have a bowel movement, and carry on with your entire day while wearing a menstrual cup. This is one of the first questions women ask when...
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Can a Menstrual Cup Cause Infection or Irritation?
We have seen women hesitate to switch to a cup because of fear of infection. This is one of the most reasonable concerns someone can have about any internal period...
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Is Menstrual Cup Insertion Painful? Honest First-Timer's Guide
We have seen women buy a menstrual cup, attempt insertion once, feel resistance, and put it back in the drawer. Almost always, the problem was not the cup and not...
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Can I Wear a Menstrual Cup Overnight? 12-Hour Protection Guide
This is one of the most common questions we receive from new and existing cup users. The short answer is yes. A menstrual cup can be worn safely while you...
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What Is a Foldable Sterilizer Cup and Why Every Cup User Needs One
We have seen women boil their menstrual cups in a kitchen pot, worry about the cup touching the hot metal base, and wonder if there is a better way. There...
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Long Tail Menstrual Cup: What It Is and Why the Extended Stem Helps High Cervix Users
We have seen women with a high cervix try multiple cups, struggle to remove them, and conclude that cups are not for them. Almost always, the problem is not the...
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