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Menstrual cups.

2018-07-22 08:20:00
Are menstrual cups safe? Will the silicon material do any harm? If they are safe, then which company cup should i buy and also please suggest an intimate moisturizer or lubricant to apply on it before use.
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You have to use it to find practicality of the thing. Since you are inserting something into vagina, hygiene should be utmost priority. Also it should not hurt as constant rubbing may cause ulcers. Silicon is very pliable and company as such doesn’t matter. It’s a personal choice.

Answered2018-07-23 15:49:46

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