Menstrual cups · 6 min read
Experiences with SELENACARE Menstrual Cups
Have you tried a menstrual cup yet? Whether a period cup is right for you is something you have to find out yourself – simply by giving it a try.
Anna, Josepha and Silke share their experiences with SELENACARE menstrual cups. They tested our three different models – Basic, Active & Premium. Each of them used the cup day and night for a full cycle. Here they report on their experiences at work, during sport and while sleeping. At the end, the three testers draw their conclusions and give their recommendations.
SELENACARE menstrual cup test: Basic, Active & Premium
Our menstrual cup testers
Anna is 18 and has no experience with menstrual cups yet. She is trying a period cup for the first time in her life. That's why she chose our most affordable model, the Basic.
"Since I had no experience at all with a period cup, I first wanted to see whether it's even something for me. So I thought I'd start with the most affordable model."
Josepha is 26 and also has no experience with menstrual cups yet. She chose our SELENACARE Premium. A friend recommended a menstrual cup to her. Using our size guide she found the right size for her.
Silke is 30 and does a lot of sport. She swims regularly, does Pilates at a studio and yoga at home. She has already used the SELENACARE Premium cup. Because Silke has a very strong, well-trained pelvic floor from her regular workouts, a little blood occasionally leaked past the cup.
"Especially during Pilates, my strong pelvic floor squeezed the cup a bit. Sometimes a few drops of blood leaked out. On the SELENACARE homepage I read that there are menstrual cups with a firmer rim for sports freaks like me. Naturally, I wanted to try the 'Active' straight away."
Experiences with SELENACARE menstrual cups
SELENACARE Basic menstrual cup in the test
Anna bought her Basic in our online shop. At home, she cleaned the cup right away as instructed.
"I was really positively surprised by the price. When you consider that you can use the cup for several years, you end up with huge savings compared to conventional disposable products. And just to give the whole thing a try, it's really affordable."
"On the SELENACARE homepage I first watched a few videos by erdbeerwoche. They explain everything about the period cup really well. Once you've understood the principle, it's not complicated at all anymore. I had imagined the whole procedure to be much more cumbersome."
Anna is particularly enthusiastic about the medical-grade silicone.
"The material is so pleasant and soft. It makes insertion very easy."
Comfortable to wear day and night
Anna quickly got the hang of inserting and removing the cup and went to bed with her menstrual cup. After a restful night she was positively surprised. After this pleasant first experience with her SELENACARE menstrual cup, Anna went to school.
"At first I was a bit nervous about leaks. But: the cup stayed sealed and was super comfortable."
Anna also felt completely at ease while shopping with friends afterwards.
"I only had to empty the cup once that day. And while shopping I even forgot I was on my period. That's how comfortable the period cup was. My verdict: thumbs up! I recommended it to my best friend straight away!"
SELENACARE Premium menstrual cup in the test
Josepha also ordered her period cup in our shop. She was delighted that the set includes a sterilisation container.
"I think that's fantastic – my friend had to buy one separately for her cup from another brand."
She read up on handling – correct insertion and removal of the menstrual cup and the folding techniques – in our guide.
"Your texts and videos are very easy to understand and easy to read. Especially when you're a bit unsure at the beginning, they're a great help."
Like Anna, Josepha started trying it out in the evening.
"Somehow I was a little scared of inserting it. By now I don't even know why anymore. It's just unfamiliar. But once you practise a few times, it works very well. It's all a matter of practice."
Josepha was very satisfied after her first night with her Premium cup and was able to sleep through.
Swimming with a menstrual cup is no problem
After a – period-wise – relaxed day at the office, Josepha was brave.
"I was so thrilled with the cup that I thought: now I'll go swimming with it. After the long working day I felt like moving, and swimming a few laps always relaxes me completely."
Her friend had told Josepha that you can swim with a period cup without any problems. In the evening, Josepha drew her conclusion:
"Why didn't I buy this great thing sooner?! It really made my period day easier. Even while swimming I felt totally at ease. Absolute recommendation for the menstrual cup. So, give it a go – it's absolutely worth it!"
SELENACARE Active menstrual cup in the test
Like the other testers, Silke ordered her Active in our shop.
"Great that the Active also comes with the sterilisation container. It really is so practical and very high quality."
Since Silke had already used the Premium, she didn't need to practise insertion anymore. She knew how to handle it and started her sports test right away.
"I started with a yoga session at home. And the Active passed that test straight away. Nothing leaked."
Then it was off to the Pilates studio. Because Pilates exercises strongly engage the deep abdominal muscles, a little blood occasionally leaked for Silke. That was mainly because her regular training has given her a very strong pelvic floor.
"It literally squeezed the cup" (laughs)
But the Active cup with its firmer rim held up even to the Pilates class.
"I'm so happy! Now I can do sport again with my beloved menstrual cup! It's just so much more comfortable and hygienic than tampons and pads."
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¡Nuestra última innovación es una verdadera revolución en el segmento de la ropa interior menstrual! ¡Nuestro nuevo tejido autoadhesivo permite la combinación de la ropa interior menstrual con compresas intercambiables - ¡una verdadera innovación y evolución para el sector de la higiene menstrual sostenible! Un tejido revolucionario En estrecha colaboración con nuestros diseñadores y expertos textiles, SELENACARE ha desarrollado una nueva tecnología que redefine la flexibilidad durante la menstruación - ¡un tejido autoadhesivo! Este tejido se cose en la entrepierna de la Braga Básica SELENACARE Easy Comfort, así como en las compresas absorbentes, facilitando el intercambio y evitando el desplazamiento de las mismas. De esta manera las compresas se pueden intercambiar fácilmente sin tener que quitarse la braga. El tejido autoadhesivo permite que las compresas se cambien fácilmente en la braga básica SELENACARE Easy Comfort, tal como se hace con las compresas desechables tradicionales. ¡Pero las Compresas Easy Comfort se pueden reutilizar ya que son lavables! ¡Dile "Adiós" a los momentos incómodos de cambio y "Hola" a una sensación de flexibilidad absoluta durante tu menstruación! El Set SELENACARE Easy Comfort El Set SELENACARE Easy Comfort se compone de dos partes. La Braga Básica SELENACARE Easy Comfort que está equipada con el tejido autoadhesivo en la entrepierna - una base genial para las Compresas SELENACARE Easy Comfort, que componen la segunda parte del set menstrual. Compresas Easy Comfort con bolsa impermeable Las compresas Easy Comfort están equipadas con un tejido autoadhesivo en la parte inferior y encajan perfectamente en la braga básica, insertándose en el área de la entrepierna. Gracias a la propiedad autoadhesiva, la compresa permanece firme en su lugar y no se desplaza. Con diferentes niveles de absorción, son perfectas para acompañarte en cada etapa de tu menstruación - desde el flujo ligero al abundante ¡te sentirás siempre segura! Una vez que la Compresa Easy Comfort llega a su capacidad máxima de absorción, se puede extraer fácilmente de la braga básica y reemplazarse por una nueva. No es necesario quitarse la braga para cambiar la compresa, Simplemente sustitúyela, guarda la compresa usada en la bolsa impermeable, lávala y reutilízala.
Siéntete completamente protegida y libre con la ropa interior menstrual SELENACARE Free-Cut. Invisible bajo la ropa, te ofrece comodidad, discreción y máxima absorbencia durante la menstruación. Esta braguita en tallas XS-M, así como L-XXL, se ha desarrollado especialmente para días medios y satisface las más altas exigencias. Perfección invisible para ti Gracias al innovador diseño Free-Cut y al fino material, la ropa interior menstrual SELENACARE Free-Cut no deja marcas antiestéticas bajo las prendas ajustadas. Puedes moverte libremente y sentirte completamente cómoda sin preocuparte por las marcas visibles. Con esta ropa interior, te sentirás confiada y segura en cualquier situación. Máxima comodidad y flexibilidad para ti La ropa interior menstrual Free-Cut de SELENACARE no solo te ofrece protección, sino también una comodidad excepcional. El material de microfibra superelástica se adapta perfectamente a tu cuerpo y ofrece la máxima flexibilidad. Tanto si trabajas como si haces ejercicio o sencillamente descansas, esta ropa interior te garantiza un ajuste óptimo y libertad de movimientos. Protección fiable para días medios La ropa interior menstrual ha sido especialmente diseñada para días de flujo medio, para ofrecerte un alto nivel de protección. Las capas absorbentes del interior de la ropa interior retienen el líquido de forma segura y evitan fugas no deseadas. Puedes confiar en su fiabilidad todos los días de la menstruación. Es tu compañera perfecta durante el periodo. Experimenta la comodidad, discreción y protección que te mereces. Ten confianza y disfruta de tu libertad sea cual sea el día.
Las braguitas menstruales Hipster convencen por su corte moderno y su ajuste supercómodo. Como en todos nuestros modelos, la superficie de absorción integrada está incorporada de forma discreta e invisible en la braguita menstrual. Las bragas menstruales absorben hasta 25 ml de líquido. Gracias a la pernera baja y a la cintura media, se adaptan perfectamente al cuerpo y dan sensación de seguridad. Días de flujo ligero, medio o abundante La intensidad de la menstruación puede variar a lo largo del ciclo. La ropa interior menstrual Hipster es ideal para los días de flujo ligero y medio del periodo. Proporciona una sensación de sequedad y no permite la salida de líquidos. En los días de flujo más abundante, recomendamos utilizar la ropa interior en combinación con una copa menstrual o un tampón. Si tienes la regla o manchas, puedes utilizar una compresa higiénica o una compresa lavable, dependiendo de la intensidad del flujo. Sin restricciones, siempre bien protegida Realmente no hay ningún límite en el uso de la ropa interior menstrual. Puedes utilizarla en tu tiempo libre, en el trabajo o cuando estés de vacaciones. Además de la sangre, también absorbe el sudor y otros fluidos y los sella de forma fiable. Como el material es absorbente, también proporciona una sensación muy segura durante la práctica deportiva. Después de usarlas, puedes lavar las braguitas con agua fría, secarlas al aire y reutilizarlas. Esto las convierte en una alternativa cómoda, sostenible y respetuosa con el medio ambiente en comparación con los tampones y las compresas desechables. No solo se reducen los residuos, sino que también se ahorra dinero gracias a su larga vida útil. Higiene y frescor a base de cloruro de plata (principio activo biocida según la lista del artículo 95): Las capas absorbentes de los productos SELENACARE están equipadas con el acabado protector antimicrobiano y biocida SILVERPLUS® del GRUPO RUDOLF. Impide la proliferación de las bacterias causantes del mal olor. SILVERPLUS® es la tecnología líder de iones de plata y está certificada según la norma OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. OEKO-TEX garantiza que todos los componentes se han sometido a pruebas para detectar sustancias nocivas y que el producto es inocuo para la salud.
Make your own experience with menstrual cups
We hope the menstrual cup test by our three testers was insightful, informative and inspiring for you. Maybe you can identify with Anna, for whom the whole topic of the menstrual cup was completely new territory. Or, like Josepha, you've already heard about it from others but haven't quite dared yet?
Silke's experience with her SELENACARE menstrual cup shows that there is a suitable period cup for every need. And there is nothing a period cup can't handle. You can even swim without any problems.
Josepha was particularly enthusiastic about the material, and that's something we place special value on: we use only 100% medical-grade silicone. That's very important – after all, you wear the menstrual cup inside your body. Only the best for you!
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