Some people are put off by the idea of reusing a menstrual cup and assume they are unsanitary because they are not disposable. But in fact, cotton products can contract germs, not to mention the chemicals mentioned earlier. Because they are made of silicone or rubber, however, menstrual cups can be sanitized at the end of your cycle by boiling them in water for a few minutes.

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