Have you been looking for ways to introduce more sustainable practices into your life? Or maybe you recently heard the news about toxic metals found in tampons? If you’ve been looking for alternatives to tampons and pads, look no further. Enter the Saalt menstrual cup and menstrual disc.Â
Saalt menstrual cups, also known as period cups, are reusable cups that catch your menstrual flow rather than collect it like a tampon. They sit in the vaginal canal and form a seal to stay in place. Unlike tampons, which need to be changed every 4-8 hours, cups can be worn for up to 12 hours. A reusable menstrual cup can hold as much as 3 regular tampons or 2 regular pads, so they are the perfect way to reduce waste and stay protected from leaks for longer! If you’re wanting to switch to a cup for period care, our Cup and Disc Quiz is the perfect place to start.
Learn: how to insert a menstrual cup
The Saalt menstrual disc is a reusable menstrual disc that is similar to a period cup, but sits slightly higher up and doesn’t rely on a seal to stay in place. Like cups, discs can also be worn for up to 12 hours. While a cup has a shape that, well, is like a cup, a disc is more bowl-shaped. Because of their shape, menstrual discs have a much higher capacity than pads and tampons, and an even higher capacity than cups! A Saalt Disc can hold as much a 6 regular tampons or 4 regular pads. Between the 12-hour wear time and the higher capacity, cups and discs both allow for better sleep and more freedom while on your period. Gone are the days of having to plan your day around your next bathroom break!
Learn: menstrual cup vs. disc
Most people can use either a cup or a disc, so the perfect product for you is typically personal preference, but the choice between reusables and disposables is clear. By switching to reusable period care, you can save hundreds of dollars, end rushed visits to the period aisle, and make a healthy choice for your body and the planet.Â
