Menstrual Cup vs Pads: The Honest Comparison Every Indian Woman Needs to Read

What is a Menstrual Cup?

A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup made from 100% medical grade silicone. Instead of absorbing your flow like a pad, it collects it. Insert it, wear for up to 10-12 hours, remove, rinse, and reinsert. TESSA cups are BPA-free, body-safe, and come in Small, Medium, and Large.

 

The Real Comparison

 

Factor	TESSA Menstrual Cup	Disposable Pads
Cost	Rs.449 once. Lasts 10 years.	Rs.2,000-4,000 per year
Protection	Up to 10-12 hours leak-free	2-4 hours, then change
Rashes	Zero — no chemicals	Common due to gel & plastic
Waste	Near zero	150kg+ over a lifetime
Comfort	You forget it's there	Bulky, hot, uncomfortable
Safety	Medical grade silicone	Bleach, dioxins, synthetics
Made in India	Yes	Mostly imported

 

The Cost Truth Nobody Talks About

The average Indian woman spends Rs.3,000 on pads every year. Over 10 years, that is Rs.30,000. One TESSA cup costs Rs.449 and lasts the same 10 years. Beyond money — the average woman throws away 12,000 pads in her lifetime. Each one takes 500 years to decompose.

 

Is a Menstrual Cup Safe?

Yes — when made from the right material. TESSA uses 100% medical grade silicone that is BPA-free, latex-free, and free from dyes and toxins. The same grade of material used in medical devices. Always check the material before buying — avoid cheap rubber or TPE alternatives.

 

How to Choose the Right Size

•        Small — Teenagers and women with light to moderate flow

•        Medium — Most women with moderate flow

•        Large — Heavy flow or post-childbirth

 

How to Use TESSA (Step by Step)

1.      Sterilize in boiling water for 5 minutes before first use

2.      Wash hands thoroughly

3.      Fold using C-fold or punch-down fold

4.      Relax muscles and insert at a slight angle — it opens and seals

5.      Wear for up to 10-12 hours

6.      Pinch the base to release seal and remove slowly

7.      Rinse with water, reinsert — or sterilize at end of cycle and store

 

Final Verdict

There has never been a better time to switch. TESSA is safe, affordable, Made in India, and backed by thousands of women who have already made the change. Your body deserves better than chemicals and plastic.

 

Shop TESSA Menstrual Cups at tessaworld.in — Free delivery across India.