These past few years, you have probably been hearing a lot of great things about the menstrual cup in the Philippines, especially the Sinaya Cup.
And by now, you must be very curious what the fuss is all about. You wonder why this brand has convinced so many individuals from different walks of life to finally say goodbye to sanitary pads and tampons then make the switch to menstrual cups.
Fret not, for we have compiled some of the most common reasons why menstruators shifted to the Sinaya Cup.
It is good for the environment
Periods are definitely not one of the first things we think of when talking about stuff that is good for the environment.
That’s because of the top of the hassles, physical pain, and stigma linked to periods, guilt is also something that menstruating individuals usually carry because of the period waste they normally produce.
In fact, the average menstruating person can contribute 250 to 300 pounds of period waste in her lifetime. Worse, these products are usually made of plastic.
However, if you have a Sinaya Cup, you can get rid of the guilt by reusing the same cup for two to five years.
No more buying of napkins and tampons that will eventually end up in landfills!
It is cost-efficient
Periods can also be expensive.
Each menstruating individual needs to stock up on different period products to help them manage their flow. And sure, these products come at a hefty price.
This has a lot to do with the so-called pink tax, which is responsible for making products intended for women’s consumption more expensive than those that are meant for men.
To minimize period-related expenses, more and more individuals have opted for menstrual cups. Since one cup can be reused for two to five years, the one-time Php 1,199 investment can go a long way.
The price may seem steep at first, but it is still cheaper compared to the cumulative cost of sanitary pads and tampons within the same time period.
You can move freely and do whatever you want, even when on your period
In general, periods are uncomfortable. It also makes one super conscious about each move, as though menstrual blood would gush out of their body in large volumes and flood whatever space they are in.
Naturally, it also limits a person when it comes to their choice of outfit.
Why would one wear white trousers when there’s a risk of getting period stains, right? Period products may not be so reliable, after all. In fact, even nice undergarments should be avoided for they could just be ruined in the event of a leak.
But speaking of period leaks, did you know that a Sinaya Cup could help you lessen the possibility of period leaks?
Since it is designed to catch period blood directly below the cervix, it won’t leak for as long as it is properly inserted into your vagina. This means that you can wear a bikini and even partake in extreme sports even when you’re on your period.
Sinaya Cup is a local brand that gives back to local communities
Sinaya Cup is one of the first local companies that tried to bring menstrual cups here in the Philippines in hopes of providing a more cost-efficient and eco-friendly period solution to active Filipinos.
Apart from that, we also try to give back to local communities by implementing a buy-one-teach-one business model.
For every cup sold, we are teaching someone from one of our partner communities about menstrual and reproductive health.
We also give free menstrual cups at the end of the four-session program.
In short, supporting us means you are also helping us reach more underprivileged individuals who will benefit from menstrual cups.
And this means a lot to us since we know that effective period management can actually help individuals unleash their potentials. After all, they can freely do things when they don’t have to worry a lot about their flow.
