Jules she/herRE: https://mastodon.nz/@aimee/116525992536921605
Crowdfunder for a study into how bacteria adhere to #MenstrualCups, because studies of menstrual health are chronically underfunded.
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Everything getting more expensive or harder to access is a good time to switch to anything reusable if you can. At the beginning of the pandemic I put a post up on Facebook offering to advise anyone who wanted it on switching from pads or tampons to #MenstrualCups. A couple of people took me up on it. I'm not being evangelical here, I know some people have good reasons not to use them, but if you were curious but wanted more information from someone who uses them regularly before committing I'm happy to help.
De Groene CupMcMaster research targets menstrual cup ‘mess’ with absorbent tablets to tackle period stigma
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/menstrual-tablets-mcmaster-9.6964518
McMaster research targets menstrual cup ‘mess’ with absorbent tablets to tackle period stigma | CBC News
McMaster University professor Zeinab Hosseinidoust worked alongside associate professor Tohid Didar to create smart tablets that work with menstrual cups to make them more accessible and reduce the “mess” that can come along with them.
Acceptability of and experiences with menstrual hygiene cups among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia: an exploratory study nested in the Yathu Yathu trial
https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-024-01901-2
Acceptability of and experiences with menstrual hygiene cups among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia: an exploratory study nested in the Yathu Yathu trial - Reproductive Health
Background Menstrual cups could be a sustainable menstrual material for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa. Yathu Yathu was a cluster-randomized trial of community-based delivery of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services to young people in Lusaka, Zambia. Among services available through the intervention were menstrual products, including menstrual cups. We explored knowledge of menstruation and menstrual products, acceptability, and experiences of using cups among AGYW aged 15–24. We share lessons learned on how to distribute cups through community-based strategies to AGYW in urban communities. Methods Through community-based, peer-led spaces (hubs), AGYW could access menstrual products, including pads and menstrual cups. We conducted four focus group discussions, two with AGYW aged 15–19 (n = 9) and 20–21 (n = 8) who had accessed different menstrual products through Yathu Yathu and two with AGYW aged 15–19 (n = 5) and 20–24 (n = 9) who had accessed menstrual cups. Four interviews were conducted with four AGYW (15–19, n = 2; 20–24, n = 2) who had accessed cups, and four with two AGYW who were enrolled in a qualitative cohort. Data were analyzed thematically. Results ‘Surprise’ and ‘fear’ were initial reactions from most AGYW who saw the cups for the first time at Yathu Yathu hubs. Misconceptions that cups cause cancer and fears that they could get stuck in the vagina, cause sore, vagina enlargement, and loss of virginity were raised by AGYW. The desire to try the cup, use an alternative menstrual product and information gained at the hubs facilitated access. Use of the cup was comfortable, and cups were said to be cost-effective and durable. Advantages over pads included: the absence of odor, easy to maintain, and environmentally friendly: “it is hygienic, and it is even easy to maintain”. Challenges included pain, discomfort, and failure to or incorrectly inserting the cup at initial use. When faced with challenges using the cup, AGYW reported going back to the hub for additional information and demonstrations on use. Conclusion Despite concerns, misconceptions and initial challenges, cups were acceptable among AGYW. Free distribution of cups provides an opportunity to address menstrual health challenges among AGYW. However, as a new product, there is need to increase awareness and provide detailed information on use.
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A new study at The University of Western Australia is investigating the link between the #VaginalMicrobiome, #ReproductiveHormones, and lifestyle factors such as diet, sex, exercise, stress and mood.
"The vaginal microbiome is usually dominated by #Lactobacillus species, but factors like ethnicity, environment, and the #MenstrualCycle influence its composition,” Ms Magoutas said.
Should You Be #Traveling According to Your #MenstrualCycle?
https://www.vogue.com/article/cycle-syncing-travel
Our #MenstrualCups are the #MenstrualHygieneManagement of choice for practical female travelers that don’t want to haul around a week’s worth of pads and tampons. Can can be worn for up to 12 hours.
5 Things An OB/GYN Wants You To Do For A Healthier #Vagina
1) Gently cleanse your #Vulva
2) Take a look at your diet
3) Wear breathable underwear
4) Practice good intercourse hygiene
5) Keep up with #MenstrualHygiene
Our #MenstrualCups can help prevent infection, improve #VaginalHealth
https://menstrualcups.eu/product/de-groene-cup-the-green-cup/
#MenstrualCups may result in fewer infections and improve #VaginalHealth, a new trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows.
Researchers from LSTM, in collaboration with researchers in Kenya and the USA, have been investigating options for girls and young women in low- and middle-income countries to manage #Menstruation with comfort and dignity and to improve health outcomes.
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