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Let’s talk about menstrual cups and how they actually work. Our menstrual cup is a silicone, bell-shaped cup that is inserted inside of a menstruating person during their period. Much like a tampon, when inserted, you will hardly even know it's there, and it collects menstrual fluids throughout the day. You could take it out every few hours (but unlike a tampon which requires that, it's not necessary as it can be left in for up to 12 hours depending upon your flow). Once removed, it can be empti