A bloody post.

For a long time (over two years), I wanted to write openly about the adoption of menstrual cup and always shyed away..
I'm sharing one of the instances when cup supported me to try my level best.
I was yearning to complete the Malnad ultra trail run 2019 edition 50kms with killer elevations within the cut off time of 9 hours.
A night before the run had period cramps and knee pain kicked in. Early in the morning, I knew it is going to be a heavy #Bloody day...
Yet, my menstrual cup helped to run for half a day (~11 hours) without rashes or discomfort..
I was running strong the trails for 8 hours, lingering Knee pain started at 42kms (lack of elevation training) and had to complete slowly by walking. Took 10 hours 17 mins to reach the end point and finish my race.

I also could endure day long (~20+hours) road and train return journey.
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Every women must have had nightmare or dreadful travel or outdoor experience with periods. Even I have had enough shares of such bad period stories. Now, I do not panic with leakage and stained dresses; instead, learnt to relax and let it go to reap the benefits listed in my previous post!!
http://dhanupriya.blogspot.com/2019/06/its-your-cup-of-tea.html?m=1
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This is just one of my experience with the cup and outdoor activities. I have already ran, hiked and trekked with the confidence of the cup;
To count and state,
Two ultra marathons (50kms)
Hiked for two to three days continuously in Eastern ghats and Himalayas
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You can go beyond comfort zone every month periods with few cups of water and a sterilized cup.
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Hope this helps you to adopt sustainable menstrual hygiene and support your female friend, spouse, daughter to go ahead win the world at any time of the month or day..
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Various studies on menstrual cups says that familiarisation (use continuously for many months) and peer support helps to adopt or accept menstrual cup.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(19)30111-2/fulltext
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I need to thank Thamizh, Aishwarya and Vanathi  who have spoken/introduced/inspired about menstrual cup.
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I purchased mine from online store and recommend you to choose right size for you.
It is difficult to find cup from medical/general stores in and around Chennai.
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I use menstrual cup regularly and recommend fellow women explorers to give a try to your cup!!
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