{"id":10551,"date":"2016-06-17T14:23:24","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T06:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=10551"},"modified":"2021-01-18T11:58:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T10:58:40","slug":"whats-new-menstrual-cup-survey-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/whats-new-menstrual-cup-survey-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Menstrual Cup Will Change Your Life &#8211; Survey Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From sex to sleep, cramps to confidence, everyone\u2019s talking about how menstrual cups can change your life. In March 2016, we talked to over 1,500 women about their experiences with a cup to gain a better insight on how exactly a cup can improve your\u00a0period and your life in general. Thank you so much to everyone who took part!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12966 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/infographic-lily-cup-compact.jpg\" alt=\"How a menstrual cup can change your life\" width=\"600\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What is a menstrual cup?<\/h3>\n<p>A menstrual cup is a soft, flexible cup that is worn internally during your period. Cups work by collecting menstrual flow instead of absorbing it. One cup can be reused for up to 10 years<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Menstrual cups are made from <\/strong>100% medical-grade silicone, while tampons can contain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rayon<\/li>\n<li>Bleached cotton<\/li>\n<li>Dioxins<\/li>\n<li>Fragrances<\/li>\n<li>Pesticides<\/li>\n<li>Fibers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>(and they have that annoying string!)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Save <strong>Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/whats-new-menstrual-cup-survey-results\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_3.jpg\" alt=\"Menstrual Cup Infographic_3\" width=\"600\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_3-512x215.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_3-354x149.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_3-202x85.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_3-200x84.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The cost of using a cup over 10 years is $40 while using tampons over the same time period would cost \u00a0$700.<\/p>\n<h3>Reduce <strong>Waste<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_4.jpg\" alt=\"The waste you will save if you switch from tampons to a menstrual cup\" width=\"600\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_4-512x251.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_4-354x173.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_4-202x99.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_4-200x98.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1 menstrual cup can do the job of over 3250 tampons.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SURVEY RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>A survey of over 1,500 menstrual cup users showed you will:<\/p>\n<h3>Feel better <strong>during your period<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_5.jpg\" alt=\"Changes to your period and confidence when you switch to a menstrual cup\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_5-355x273.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_5-278x214.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_5-156x120.jpg 156w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_5-200x154.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The women who took the survey reported:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dryness down by 66%<\/li>\n<li>Odor down by 62%<\/li>\n<li>36% experience fewer, less severe cramps since switching to a cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>84% of cup users surveyed found that their confidence has increased, and 78% feel more comfortable with their body since switching to a cup.<\/p>\n<h3>Be <strong>more active<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_6.jpg\" alt=\"how a menstrual cup can improve your exercise and workouts\" width=\"600\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_6-512x248.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_6-354x172.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_6-202x98.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_6-200x97.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>42% of women said that using a cup made them more likely to exercise during their period.<\/p>\n<p>93% of cup users who exercise use their cup when they are active.<\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy <strong>the night<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_7.jpg\" alt=\"how a menstrual cup can improve your sex life and sleep\" width=\"600\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_7-512x245.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_7-354x169.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_7-202x97.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Menstrual-Cup-Infographic_7-200x96.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>26% of cups users said their sex life has improved since switching.<\/p>\n<p>46% said their sleep during their period is better with a cup.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>94% of menstrual cup users said they would recommend it to others!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From sex to sleep, cramps to confidence, everyone\u2019s talking about how menstrual cups can change your life. 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