{"id":8417,"date":"2015-09-21T18:40:51","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T16:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=8417"},"modified":"2021-02-17T14:17:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T13:17:35","slug":"why-cup-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/why-cup-school\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why a Menstrual Cup is a Must-have for School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it: periods are not our favorite part of being a girl. And it\u2019s even worse when you\u2019re running from class to class, trying to squeeze in a tampon change, worrying about leaks. And then you realize you\u2019ve only got a crumpled up pantyliner to tide you over. Why are periods such an inconvenience?<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be like that! Lily Cup Compact is here to save your school day \u2013 and your clothes, and your bank account too. It\u2019s an ultra-soft, reusable menstrual cup that gives you up to 8 hours of leak-free protection, after which you just empty it, wash it, then reinsert! Lily Cup Compact is ultra-convenient because it can collapse to fit in a super cute case that\u2019s the size of a tin of lip balm, so you can take it anywhere. Plus it lasts for years! Your period won\u2019t ever be a hassle again. Want to ask your parent first? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/how-to-ask-menstrual-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our guide<\/a> on how to ask for a menstrual cup!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s why Lily Cup Compact is the one thing you\u2019ll need to get through the school year:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Save $$$<\/h3>\n<p>From freshman to senior year, you\u2019d spend approximately $312 on tampons. In contrast, a menstrual cup costs around $40 and you can use it for up to 5 years. By switching to a Lily Cup Compact, you\u2019ll save enough to buy 160 grande coffees, 3 cute new outfits or maybe even a flight somewhere amazing for Spring Break!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Be free from your period!<\/h3>\n<p>Lily Cup Compact gives you leak-free coverage for up to 8 hours. Depending on your flow, you only have to empty and clean your cup when you wake up and before you go to bed. Just imagine: a full day with no disruptions to change your tampon or sprints to the bathroom after that tell-tale leaking sensation. You\u2019ll forget you\u2019re even on your period!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Help save the environment<\/h3>\n<p>Really. One Lily Cup Compact can do the job of 1625 tampons, and since Lily Cup Compact is reusable, you reduce your impact on the environment in a big way.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Never have a period emergency<\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/lily-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lily Cup Compact<\/a>, you only need one item the entire time you\u2019re menstruating. It even comes with a cute little case that\u2019s about the size of a lip balm, so you can drop it in your purse or slip it in a pocket. No need to lug around a stock of pads and tampons, cluttering up your bag and ready to spill out onto the floor in front of everyone. All you need is the Lily Cup.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Protect your vagina<\/h3>\n<p>Menstrual cups collect rather than absorb your flow, so Lily Cup Compact won&#8217;t\u00a0dry you out or cause irritation. It\u2019s made of 100% medical-grade silicone (the same stuff used in medical implants like pacemakers), so it&#8217;s super soft and flexible. Once you have it positioned correctly you don\u2019t feel it at all. Plus, <a title=\"Are tampons safe to use?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/healthy-period-tampons-safe-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unlike tampons<\/a>, menstrual cups don\u2019t disrupt your natural balance or cause irritation \u2013 they even discourage bacterial growth!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want details on how it works? With this <a title=\"Menstrual Cup Quick Start Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/use-menstrual-cup-quick-start-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quick start guide<\/a> you\u2019ll be a menstrual cup pro by midterms, and check out this video to learn how to insert and remove your Lily Cup Compact.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/glfrq8_ZLKM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve got better things to do than worry about your period. Forget about it and move on with your life, you deserve period protection that respects your body and makes your life easier. Lily Cup compact is good for your bank account, good for the environment and most importantly, it\u2019s good for your body. So what are you waiting for? Make the switch to Lily Cup compact today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it: periods are not our favorite part of being a girl. 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